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Federal Register #USCG20260478
Temporary Special Local Regulations and Safety Zones for Michigan and Ohio Waterways Events
Posted
May 29, 2026
Identifier
USCG20260478
This notice announces temporary special local regulations and safety zones for waterways in Michigan and Ohio to ensure public safety during scheduled events: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port Sector Detroit - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Services/Regulations Enforced: - Special local regulation on the Detroit River (Trenton Channel) from Point Hennepin to the Grosse Ile toll bridge, restricting vessel access during a scheduled event. - Special local regulation on the Maumee River, Toledo, OH, from the Robert Craig Memorial Bridge to the Glass City River Wall, restricting vessel access during paddle events. - Safety zone on the St. Clair River, Marine City, MI, restricting vessel access within a 200-yard radius of a fireworks launch position. - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being requested or procured. - Notable Requirements: - Vessel access is restricted in the specified areas and times unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or their representative. - These actions are for public and marine safety during the events and are not related to procurement or acquisition of goods or services.
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Maumee River to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during paddle events. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit or their designated representative. The SLR is effective from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on June 11, 2026, June 24, 2026, July 15, 2026, and August 5, 2026. The regulated area covers all waters of the Maumee River from riverbank to riverbank between the Robert Craig Memorial Bridge and the Glass City River Wall.