Federal Register #USCG-2026-0291

Temporary special local regulation for Genesee River during Rochester Harborfest Water Ski Show

This notice announces a temporary special local regulation (SLR) established by the Coast Guard for the Genesee River in Rochester, NY during the Rochester Harborfest Water Ski Show. - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Sector Eastern Great Lakes, Captain of the Port - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity. - No products or services are being requested or procured. - Key Requirements: - Unauthorized persons and vessels are prohibited from entering the regulated area during the event. - Vessels transiting near the area must operate at no wake speed. - Compliance with all lawful orders from the Coast Guard is required. - Regulation is intended to protect personnel and vessels from event-related hazards. - No contracting or procurement elements are present in this notice.

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Genesee River to protect personnel and vessels from potential hazards created by the Rochester, NY Harborfest Water Ski Show on June 20, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative. The regulation is effective from 11:45 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on June 20, 2026. The regulated area covers all navigable waters encompassing the show event area and requires vessels transiting around the area to operate at no wake speed.

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