Federal Register #2026-16013

Coast Guard Amends Marine Event Safety Regulations in Sector Delaware Bay

This notice announces regulatory amendments by the U.S. Coast Guard for marine event safety in the Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay - OEMs and Vendors: - Only the U.S. Coast Guard is involved; no commercial OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured - Services described are regulatory in nature: - Enforcement of special local regulations for marine events (e.g., Wildwood Airshow, Philadelphia Cup Regatta, Treasure Island Sprint Triathlon, Ocean City Chase Race) - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone on the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL, for power line raising operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Regulations restrict vessel access to designated areas during event enforcement periods to ensure safety - Enforcement is authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative - The rule adds four new annual events, revises three existing regulations, and reorganizes the regulatory table - Detailed geographic boundaries and enforcement periods are specified for each event - No procurement of goods or commercial services is involved; this is a regulatory action only

Description

The Coast Guard is amending a table of special local regulations (SLRs) in the Sector Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone by adding regulations for four annual marine events, revising regulations for three existing SLRs, and reordering entries within the table. These regulations aim to protect participants, spectators, and vessels from hazards associated with marine events by prohibiting unauthorized presence in regulated areas during enforcement periods. The rule is effective September 8, 2026, and includes detailed geographic boundaries and enforcement periods for each event.

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