Federal Register #2026-11789

U.S. Coast Guard Enforcement of Temporary Special Local Regulations for 2026 Marine Events

This notice details the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of temporary special local regulations for three major marine events in 2026: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard - Offices: Captain of the Port Charleston, Captain of the Port Key West, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley - Events and Regulated Areas: - Low Country Splash swim event in Charleston waterways - Enforcement: Wando and Cooper River areas - Regulation period: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - College of the Florida Keys Swim Around Key West - Enforcement: Designated Key West area - Regulation period: 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Independence Day Celebration fireworks on the Ohio River near Henderson, KY - Enforcement: Ohio River mile markers 803-805 - Regulation period: 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - No products or commercial services are being procured; this is a regulatory enforcement action for public safety. - No OEMs or vendors are involved or mentioned. - Unique Requirements: - Temporary restrictions on vessel operations in specified waterways during event times - Prohibition of unauthorized vessel entry to ensure safety of participants and the public - Enforcement is limited to the duration of each event and is not a recurring or ongoing service

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for all navigable waters of the Ohio River at mile markers 803-805 near Henderson, KY. This regulation is necessary to ensure safety during the Independence Day Celebration 2026 event on July 3, 2026. The rule prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Ohio Valley or their designated representative. The regulation is effective from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 3, 2026.

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