Federal Register #USCG-2026-1221

Temporary Coast Guard marine-safety restriction for the Discover the Caribbean Regatta in Ponce Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary marine-safety zone for the Discover the Caribbean Regatta in Ponce Harbor, Puerto Rico. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, through the Captain of the Port San Juan. - Location and purpose: Designated waters in Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, will be regulated to protect regatta participants, vessels, and other waterway users. - Restriction: People and vessels may not enter, transit, anchor, or remain in the regulated areas unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. - Enforcement: Scheduled daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on five event days spanning two event weekends. - Procurement scope: This is a marine-safety regulation, not a purchase of products or services. No OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Coast Guard establishes a temporary special local regulation for certain waters within Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, Puerto Rico, to protect life on navigable waters during the Discover the Caribbean Regatta 2026. The rule prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan or a designated representative. It will be enforced daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 30 through November 1, 2026, and November 14 through November 15, 2026. The rule is effective from October 30 through November 15, 2026.

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