Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-10265
Coast Guard Enforcement of Safety Zones for Annual Great Lakes Maritime Events
Buyer
Coast Guard
Posted
May 22, 2026
Identifier
2026-10265
NAICS
922120
This notice details the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of safety zones for annual maritime events in the Eastern and Northern Great Lakes Zones: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Office: Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes and Northern Great Lakes - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement. - No products or services are being procured; the action involves enforcement of safety zones during events such as fireworks displays, boat races, festivals, and airshows. - Key Locations (Safety Zones): - Erie, PA (Dobbins Landing, Lake Erie) - Romulus, NY (Seneca Lake) - Olcott, NY (Lake Ontario) - Sodus Point, NY (Sodus Bay) - Hamburg, NY (Lake Erie) - North Tonawanda, NY (Niagara River near North Grand Island Bridge) - Cheboygan, MI (Cheboygan River) - East Jordan, MI - Grand Marais, MI - St. Ignace, MI - Traverse City, MI - Unique Requirements: - Vessel entry into safety zones is restricted during enforcement periods; permission must be obtained from the Captain of the Port or their representative. - Compliance with Coast Guard orders and minimum speed operation within safety zones is mandatory. - Enforcement is intended to protect life and property on navigable waters during high-traffic events.
Description
The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in the federal regulations for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone. This enforcement is necessary to protect the safety of life and property on navigable waters prior to, during, and immediately after these events. During each enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative. The enforcement covers multiple events with specified dates and locations within the Eastern Great Lakes Zone.