Federal Register #USCG-2025-1129

Temporary Special Local Regulation for Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown and Safety Zone Enforcement

This notice announces the U.S. Coast Guard's establishment of temporary special local regulations for high-speed marine events: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement - Services/Actions: - Enforcement of a Special Local Regulation (SLR) on the Red River near Shreveport, LA (mile markers 227.8 to 229) during the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown - Restricts vessel access to protect event participants and the public - Only authorized personnel and vessels may enter the regulated area - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone in the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan, MI, around vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak during operations - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested - Notable Requirements: - Regulation is enforced daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the duration of the event - Entry into regulated areas is prohibited without explicit authorization from the Captain of the Port or their representative

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Red River near Shreveport, LA, from mile markers 227.8 to 229. This regulation is to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with a high-speed marine event scheduled from May 22 to May 24, 2026. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lower Mississippi River or their designated representative. The rule is effective daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the event dates.

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