Federal Register #USCG20260409

USCG Enforcement of Special Local Regulations for Marine Events (No Procurement)

This opportunity concerns the enforcement of special local regulations and safety zones for multiple marine events in the USCG East District. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Captain of the Port (Captain Kate F. Higgins-Bloom) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement of goods or services. - Services/Regulations Enforced: - Special local regulation enforcement for the Around the Island Paddle event in Cape May Harbor, Atlantic Ocean, and Delaware Bay, Cape May, NJ - Temporary special local regulation enforcement for an offshore powerboat grand prix near Atlantic City, NJ (approx. 50 participants) - Safety zone enforcement for a fireworks display on the Delaware River at Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA - Temporary safety zone enforcement for a fireworks display on Lake Champlain near Essex, NY - No products, part numbers, or commercial services are being procured. - Notable Requirements: - Regulations restrict vessel access to ensure safety during the events - Enforcement is limited to specific dates and times for each event - Locations of Enforcement: - Cape May Harbor, Atlantic Ocean, and Delaware Bay, Cape May, NJ - Atlantic Ocean near Atlantic City, NJ - Delaware River at Penns Landing, Philadelphia, PA - Lake Champlain near Essex, NY

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for the navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Atlantic City, NJ, to ensure safety during an offshore boat race on June 27 and June 28, 2026. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay or their designated representative. The regulated area covers all navigable waters within a specified polygon near Atlantic City, with a designated spectator area for non-participant vessels. Enforcement is limited to the hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days of the event.

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