Federal Register #2026-13383

Coast Guard Enforcement of Temporary Safety Zones for 2026 Public Events

This notice announces the establishment and enforcement of temporary safety zones and special local regulations by the U.S. Coast Guard for public events in 2026. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard - Offices involved: Sector Puget Sound, Captain of the Port Detroit, Marine Safety Unit Toledo - Events Covered: - Seattle Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Race (Lake Washington, Seattle, WA) - Fireworks event at Western Lake Erie near Kelleys Island, OH - Fireworks event in Sandusky Bay, Sandusky, OH - Services Provided: - Enforcement of regulated areas and safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during event periods - Vessel movement control and access restrictions within defined radii at event locations - No products or commercial services are being procured; this is a regulatory enforcement action - No OEMs or vendors are involved - Notable Requirements: - Safety zones restrict access to specified water areas during event times - Entry into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Coast Guard

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Western Lake Erie within a 375-yard radius of 1230 W Lakeshore Drive on Kelleys Island, OH. This safety zone is to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during a fireworks event. Entry into the zone is prohibited from 9 p.m. through 11 p.m. on July 4, 2026, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit. The rule is issued under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 70034 to address potential hazards associated with the fireworks display.

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