Federal Register #USCG-2026-0804

Coast Guard Enforcement of Safety Zones and Special Regulations for 2026 Marine Events

This notice outlines the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of temporary special local regulations and safety zones for several marine events in 2026, aimed at ensuring public safety on navigable waters. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Offices involved: Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Sector Lake Michigan, USCG East District - Marine Events Covered: - Tiki Lees Shootout on the River Airshow (Sparrows Point, MD) - Power Boat Race on Tred Avon River (Oxford, MD) - Super Boat Grand Prix (Michigan City, IN) - Ocean City Night in Venice Fireworks Display (Ocean City, NJ) - Services Requested: - Enforcement of special local regulations and safety zones during event periods - Restriction of vessel access to designated areas for safety - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; no products or equipment are being procured - Unique Requirements: - Regulations are event-specific, with enforcement periods tailored to each event - Only authorized vessels and participants may enter regulated areas - Geographic coordinates and time windows are specified for each event - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory enforcement action

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) 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 rain date of July 19, 2026. The regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless 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 racing on a marked course. The regulation is enforced from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the event day or the rain date if inclement weather occurs.

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