Federal Register #USCG-2026-0530

Coast Guard Establishes Temporary Safety Zone for Fireworks Display in Laguna Madre, TX

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone by the Coast Guard in Laguna Madre, near South Padre Island, Texas, for a fireworks display. - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard (Department of Homeland Security) - Purpose: - Establishes an 800-foot radius safety zone around a fireworks barge - Aims to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from fireworks hazards - Requirements and Restrictions: - No entry for vessels or persons unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or their representative - Enforced by Coast Guard and local law enforcement - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being requested or procured - This is a regulatory safety action, not a contract opportunity

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within an 800-foot radius of a fireworks barge in the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, TX. This safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced from 8 p.m. to midnight on May 16, 2026.

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