Federal Register #USCG-2026-0679

Temporary Safety Regulations for Manistee River and Columbia River Public Events

This notice announces temporary safety regulations by the U.S. Coast Guard for two public events in Michigan and Washington. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard - Offices: Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan (Manistee, MI) and Captain of the Port Sector Columbia River (Richland, WA) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved - No products or commercial services are being procured - Services/Actions: - Temporary special local regulation for the Manistee River Duck Race in Manistee, MI - Restricts entry of persons and vessels into a defined section of the Manistee River during the event - Only authorized personnel may enter the regulated area - Temporary safety zone for the Columbia River Hydroplane Races near Richland, WA - Prohibits entry of persons and vessels into the designated safety zone during the event - Only authorized personnel may enter the safety zone - Purpose: To ensure safety of event participants, vessels, and the public during these events - No procurement, contracting, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for a section of the Manistee River to ensure safety during the Manistee National Forest Festival Duck Race on July 4, 2026. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or their designated representative. The regulation is effective from noon to 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026, covering the area from the Maple Street Bridge to Elks Lodge in Manistee, MI. This action is necessary to protect event participants, non-participants, and transiting vessels during the event.

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