Federal Register #USCG-2026-0598

Coast Guard Enforcement of Special Local Regulations for Marine Events in Sector Columbia River

This notice announces Coast Guard enforcement of special local regulations for marine events in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone. - Government Buyer: - United States Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - No procurement of goods or services is requested - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned - Activities covered: - Enforcement of safety regulations during marine events such as: - Rose Fest Dragon Boat Races (Willamette River, Portland, OR) - Spring Testing Hydroplane races (Columbia River, Kennewick, WA) - Swim the Snake event (Snake River, Perry, WA) - Requirements for vessel operators in regulated areas: - Must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or official patrol vessels - Maintain no wake speed - Avoid impeding event participants or patrol vessels - Purpose: - To protect life and property during specified marine events - No contract, solicitation, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations at various locations in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone from May 30, 2026, to August 8, 2026. This enforcement is to ensure the safety of life and property on navigable waters during marine events such as the Rose Fest Dragon Boat Races, Spring Testing Hydroplane races, and Swim the Snake event. Operators of vessels in the regulated areas must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or official patrol vessels and adhere to no wake speed and other safety measures. The regulated areas include specific sections of the Willamette River, Columbia River, and Snake River in Oregon and Washington.

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