Federal Register #2026-13556

Coast Guard Enforcement of Temporary Safety Regulations for 2026 Marine Events

This notice outlines the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of temporary special local regulations and safety zones for multiple marine events in 2026: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Offices: Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Sector Lake Michigan, USCG East District - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement. - Services/Regulations Enforced: - Special local regulation for the 2026 Tiki Lees Shootout on the River Airshow (Sparrows Point, MD) - Temporary special local regulation for a power boat race on the Tred Avon River (Oxford, MD) - Safety zone enforcement for the Super Boat Grand Prix (Michigan City, IN) - Safety zone enforcement for the Ocean City Night in Venice Fireworks Display (Ocean City, NJ) - Key Details: - Regulations restrict vessel access and operations in designated areas during event times to ensure safety. - No products, equipment, or commercial services are being solicited or procured. - Enforcement is limited to the duration of each event and is focused solely on public safety and access control. - Notable Requirements: - Only vessels and persons authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative may enter regulated areas during enforcement periods. - These actions are preventative safety measures for marine events with increased risk due to boat races, airshows, and fireworks displays.

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the Tred Avon River near Oxford, Maryland, to ensure safety during a power boat racing event on July 18, 2026, with a contingency date of July 19, 2026, in case of inclement weather. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland--National Capital Region or their designated representative. The event consists of three heats with approximately six 22-foot-long boats competing on a designated course. Enforcement will occur between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on either July 18 or July 19, 2026.

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