Federal Register #2026-08907

Coast Guard Temporary Safety Zones for Fireworks and Red Snapper Accountability Measure

This notice outlines the U.S. Coast Guard's establishment and enforcement of temporary safety zones for fireworks displays and a fisheries accountability measure:

• Government Buyer

  • U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  • Offices: Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region; Captain of the Port Duluth

• OEMs and Vendors

  • No OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement.

• Products/Services Requested

  • Enforcement of temporary safety zones for fireworks displays:
  • The Wharf, Washington, DC (1 event)
  • Delaware River near Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ (1 event)
  • Multiple locations in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone: Ashland, Bayfield, Duluth, and LaPointe, WI (4 events)
  • Implementation of a temporary accountability measure reducing Louisiana's recreational red snapper catch limit in federal waters

• Unique or Notable Requirements

  • Safety zones cover all navigable waters within specified radii (e.g., 500 feet at The Wharf, 800 feet at Battleship New Jersey)
  • Entry into safety zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative
  • Enforcement includes compliance monitoring and vessel control during event periods
  • The red snapper measure is a regulatory action to address overages and protect fishery resources

• Locations

  • The Wharf, Washington, DC (Upper Potomac River)
  • Delaware River, Camden, NJ (Battleship New Jersey)
  • Ashland, Bayfield, Duluth, and LaPointe, WI (Duluth Zone)

• No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a regulatory and enforcement action.

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for a fireworks display at The Wharf DC in Washington, DC, to ensure safety on navigable waterways during the event. The safety zone covers all navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of a fireworks discharge barge in the Upper Potomac River. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced from 8 p.m. through 9 p.m. on May 6, 2026.

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