Federal Register #USCG-2026-0666

Proposed Special Local Regulation for Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival on Cuyahoga River

This opportunity involves a proposed regulatory change by the Coast Guard for the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival on the Cuyahoga River: - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Office: Sector Eastern Great Lakes - Purpose: - Establish a recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for the annual Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival - SLR will restrict access to a designated area of the Cuyahoga River during the event to ensure safety - Requirements: - Prohibits unauthorized persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during the festival - Only those authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative may enter - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are mentioned or requested - The notice is for public comment on the proposed rulemaking, not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its existing regulation to add a new recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Cuyahoga River. This SLR is necessary to ensure safety during the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival, held annually on or around the 4th weekend in August. The proposed rule would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative. Comments on this proposed rulemaking are invited and must be received by July 27, 2026.

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