Federal Register #USCG-2026-0627

Temporary Safety Zone on Ouachita River for Fireworks Display – No Procurement Involved

This notice announces a temporary safety zone established by the Coast Guard on the Ouachita River near West Monroe, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Establishes a temporary safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during an over-water fireworks display - Safety Zone Details: - Covers all navigable waters from surface to bottom between mile markers 166.5 and 167.5 on the Ouachita River - Entry into the zone is prohibited during enforcement unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River or their representative - No procurement activity: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being requested or procured - This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Ouachita River near West Monroe, Louisiana, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with an over-water fireworks display. The safety zone covers all navigable waters from surface to bottom between mile markers 166.5 and 167.5. Entry into the zone is prohibited from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4, 2026, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River or their designated representative.

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