Federal Register #USCG20260399

Temporary Safety Zone for Fireworks Display on Lake Champlain, Essex, NY

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone on Lake Champlain near Essex, NY for a fireworks display. - Government Buyer: - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Regulatory action to ensure safety during a fireworks event - Safety zone covers all waters within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge - Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved - No products, part numbers, or quantities are specified - Notable Requirements: - Designed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from fireworks hazards - Enforcement by Coast Guard authority - This is not a procurement or contracting opportunity

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in certain navigable waters of Lake Champlain near Essex, NY, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with a fireworks display. The safety zone prohibits entry of vessels or persons unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England, or their designated representative. The safety zone covers all waters within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge. The rule is effective from 9 p.m. July 3, 2026, to 10:30 p.m. August 1, 2026, with enforcement primarily on July 3, 2026, unless delayed by weather.

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