Federal Register #2026-12820

Temporary Safety Zones for Fireworks and Power Line Operations on Erie Canal and Ohio River

This opportunity involves the establishment of temporary safety zones by the U.S. Coast Guard to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during specific events. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Offices: Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes (Erie Canal, NY) and Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley (Ohio River, OH) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Services Requested: - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone on the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, within a 210-foot radius of a fireworks launch site - Establishment and enforcement of a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River in North Bend, OH, covering mile markers 490 to 500 during aerial power line replacement operations - Unique Requirements: - Safety zones restrict access to navigable waters during specified periods - Entry is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated representative - No products, part numbers, or quantities are involved - No procurement of goods or services; this is a regulatory enforcement action

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. The safety zone prohibits entry of vessels or persons unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced on July 3, 2026, from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. local time within a 210-foot radius of the fireworks launch site. This temporary final rule is issued without prior notice and comment due to the short timeframe before the event.

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