Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-11301
Coast Guard Enforcement of Special Local Regulations for Blackbeard Festival in Hampton, VA
Posted
June 05, 2026
Identifier
2026-11301
This notice announces the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of special local regulations for the Blackbeard Festival marine event in Hampton, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Enforcement of safety regulations on the Hampton River during the Blackbeard Festival - Regulated Area: - Specific section of the Hampton River as defined in Coast Guard regulations - Requirements: - All vessel operators in the area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign - Procurement Details: - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or solicited - This is a regulatory enforcement notice, not a procurement opportunity
Description
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Blackbeard Festival on the Hampton River from June 13 through 14, 2026, to ensure safety on navigable waterways during the event. The regulation identifies the regulated area in Hampton, VA, and requires vessel operators in the area to comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. The enforcement periods are from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 13 and 14, 2026, and from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 13, 2026.