Federal Register #2026-16660

Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Regulations for Wakesurfing Event and Ordnance Removal

This notice announces the establishment of temporary special local regulations and safety zones by the U.S. Coast Guard for two public safety events: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley and Sector San Juan - Events Covered: - ChattaWake wakesurfing competition on the Tennessee River, Chattanooga, TN - Special local regulation from Mile Marker 462 to 466 - Non-participant vessels must transit at no-wake speed during the event - Unexploded ordnance removal operations near Carlos Rosario Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico - Safety zone within 200 yards west of the beach - Entry prohibited to protect personnel and vessels during operations - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved; this is a regulatory action only - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured - Services listed are regulatory in nature: establishment of special local regulation and safety zone - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance required for all vessels in the affected areas - Regulations are temporary and event-specific, focused on public and marine safety - No procurement, contracting, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for the ChattaWake wakesurfing competition on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, TN, from Mile Marker 462 to 466. This regulation creates a special regulated area requiring non-participants to transit at no-wake speed to protect wake surfers from potential hazards on the waterway. The event will be held from 7 a.m. on August 13, 2026, through 5 p.m. on August 16, 2026. The rule is a temporary final rule issued by the Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security.

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