Federal Register #USCG-2026-0764

Coast Guard Enforcement of Safety Zones for Annual Maritime Events in Los Angeles, Northern Great Lakes, and Lake Michigan

This notice informs the maritime community of the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of safety zones for multiple annual maritime events in the Los Angeles, Northern Great Lakes, and Lake Michigan regions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port offices for Los Angeles-Long Beach, Northern Great Lakes, and Lake Michigan - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is not a procurement or award notice - Services/Actions: - Enforcement of safety zones for events such as: - Cars & Stripes Forever Fireworks (Los Angeles) - National Cherry Festival Airshow and Finale Fireworks (Traverse City, MI) - Multiple Fourth of July fireworks events (Sault Sainte Marie, Marquette, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Alpena, Bay Harbor Yacht Club, Charlevoix, MI) - Joliet Independence Day Celebration Fireworks (Joliet, IL) - Charlevoix Venetian Festival Fireworks (Charlevoix, MI) - Requirements: - Vessel movement is restricted within designated safety zones during event times - Only vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative may enter these zones - Enforcement is communicated in advance via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners - Enforcement may be suspended if deemed unnecessary by the Captain of the Port - No products, part numbers, or quantities are being procured - The enforcement is intended to protect life and property on navigable waters during these events

Description

The Coast Guard will enforce various safety zones for maritime events in the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes zone to protect life and property on navigable waters before, during, and after events. Enforcement includes restrictions on vessel movement within specified areas, requiring vessels to stay out of safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Northern Great Lakes or their designated representative. The enforcement covers multiple events including fireworks and airshows occurring on specific dates in July 2026 at various locations in Michigan. Notifications will be provided to the maritime community via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners.

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