Federal Register #USCG-2026-1152

Proposed Temporary Vessel Restrictions for Powerboat Racing in Port Miami

The U.S. Coast Guard proposes temporary vessel restrictions in the Port Miami Main Shipping Channel during a powerboat racing event. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Miami. - Proposed action: Establish a temporary regulated area in the Port Miami Main Shipping Channel. - Vessel restrictions: Nonparticipants would be prohibited from entering, transiting, anchoring, or remaining in the regulated area unless authorized. Designated public transit windows would be provided. - Procurement scope: This is a proposed navigation-safety regulation, not a request to purchase products or services. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Coast Guard proposes a temporary special local regulation for navigable waters of the Miami Shipping Channel offshore of Port Miami, Florida, during the E1 Miami Grand Prix. The proposal is intended to protect participants, spectators, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with high-speed powerboat racing. It would restrict nonparticipants from entering, transiting, anchoring, or remaining in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative, with limited transit windows identified in the notice. The proposed enforcement periods are November 11–14, 2026, during specified daytime hours, and comments are due November 4, 2026.

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