# Federal Register #2026-19352

Proposed Safety Zone on Neuse River, New Bern, NC During Aerobatic Air Show

**Buyer:** Coast Guard, Homeland Security Department
**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19352

This notice from the Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard, concerns a proposed temporary safety zone on the Neuse River in New Bern, North Carolina during an aerobatic air show.
- Government Buyer:
  - Homeland Security Department
  - Coast Guard
  - Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina
- Purpose:
  - Establish a safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during the air show
- Scope:
  - Safety zone covers approximately one square mile of navigable waters adjacent to Union Point Park
  - Entry prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated representative
- No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured
- No line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified
- Notice is strictly regulatory, not a procurement opportunity

### Description

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone on the Neuse River in New Bern, North Carolina, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during an aerobatic air show scheduled for November 28, 2026. The safety zone will cover approximately one square mile of navigable waters adjacent to Union Point Park and will be enforced from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on that day. Entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their designated representative. Comments on this proposed rulemaking must be received by October 22, 2026.

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