Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-1086
Temporary Regulation for Power Boat Race and Arts in Education Funding Extension
Buyer
Coast Guard, Homeland Security Department
Posted
August 20, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-1086
This summary covers two distinct government actions: - U.S. Coast Guard Temporary Special Local Regulation (SLR) for Power Boat Race - Government buyer: Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region - Purpose: Establishes a temporary SLR for the North East River near North East, Maryland during the Thunder on the North East power boat race - Restricts vessel access to designated waters unless authorized by the Captain of the Port - No OEMs, vendors, or products/services are being procured; this is a regulatory enforcement action - Notable requirement: Ensures safety of participants, non-participants, and transiting vessels during the event - Department of Education Arts in Education National Program Funding Extension - Government buyer: Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Purpose: Extends funding for the Arts in Education National Program (ALN 84.351A) for an additional 12 months - No OEMs, vendors, or products/services are being procured; this is a funding extension - Notable requirement: Supports continued arts education initiatives through the extended project period
Technical and procurement-relevant details: - No products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - No commercial vendors or OEMs are referenced - Both actions are focused on regulatory enforcement and grant funding, not procurement of goods or services
Description
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of the North East River near North East, MD, to ensure safety during a power boat racing event on September 12, 2026, with a rain date of September 13, 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 regulation is effective from 8 a.m. on September 12, 2026, through 6 p.m. on September 13, 2026, with enforcement from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The purpose is to protect event participants, non-participants, and transiting vessels from potential hazards associated with the race.