Federal Register #2026-10463

Coast Guard Establishes Temporary and Permanent Safety/Security Zones for Marine Events and Hazardous Operations

This notice announces the establishment of temporary and permanent safety and security zones by the U.S. Coast Guard to protect public safety and the environment during specific events and operations: - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard - Department of Labor (regulatory notice only, not procurement) - OEMs and Vendors: - Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is referenced as the facility operator, not as a vendor or OEM for procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment and enforcement of temporary safety zones in navigable waters: - Humboldt Bay, CA: 100-meter safety zone around PG&E facility at 1000 King Salmon Ave, Eureka, CA, during hazardous materials maintenance - Eastern Great Lakes Zone: Multiple temporary safety zones for annual marine events (fireworks, boat parades, open water swim events) - Corpus Christi, TX: Permanent security zone around vessels carrying Certain Dangerous Cargo in Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being solicited or procured; these are regulatory actions for public and environmental safety - Entry into safety/security zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated representative - The Humboldt Bay safety zone is specifically to protect against hazardous material exposure during PG&E maintenance - The Corpus Christi security zone is permanent and activated as needed for vessels carrying dangerous cargo

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Humboldt Bay to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards related to hazardous material exposure during maintenance at the Pacific Gas & Electrical Company shoreside terminal. The safety zone prohibits entry of vessels or persons unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco, or their designated representative. This temporary rule is effective on June 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The safety zone covers all navigable waters within a 100-meter radius of the PG&E facility at 1000 King Salmon Ave, Eureka, CA.

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