DHS Acquisition Rules
Federal Register rules, proposed rules, and notices from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its acquisition components — sorted newest first. DHS components buy independently with their own contracting cultures (CBP vs TSA vs FEMA vs CISA). Rule changes from the HSAR and protest patterns surface where each component is currently strong or weak on evaluation discipline.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation (SLR) for the annual St. Clair River Classic Power Boat Race. This action is necessary to safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety of the general boating public. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated areas must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Southwest District
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Dutch Shoe Regatta on July 17, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within Coast Guard Southwest District identifies the regulated area for this event in San Diego, CA. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Safety Zone; Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Cuyahoga River. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a large paddling regatta marine event on July 18, 2026. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, or their designated representative.
Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone
The Coast Guard is revising existing regulations for recurring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. These changes will allow for limited geographic flexibility in the location of recurring safety zones for certain annual marine events. This rulemaking is intended to permit the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Duluth to provide notification of enforcement of recurring safety zones in the vicinity of published coordinates, rather than requiring enforcement at a fixed point. T
Safety Zone; Charleston Harbor, Charleston, SC
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel, Charleston Harbor, and Cooper River within a 100-yard radius of the SS WRIGHT and all towing vessels supporting its operations. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the dead ship movement of the SS WRIGHT from the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel to Detyens Shipyard on
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