Federal Register #2026-13418

Coast Guard Enforcement of Safety Zones for Puget Sound Firework Displays

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard details the enforcement of safety zones for annual firework displays in Puget Sound, Washington. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement action - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Requirements: - Enforcement of safety zones as defined in 33 CFR 165.1332 - Regulated areas include all waters within a 450-yard radius of specified firework launch sites in Puget Sound - Vessel operators must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign - Non-participant vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting, anchoring, or remaining in the regulated area unless authorized - Enforcement periods and locations are announced in advance via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners - Purpose is to ensure public safety during marine firework events, not to solicit goods or services

Description

The Coast Guard will enforce safety zones established in 33 CFR 165.1332 for annual firework displays in the Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound area of responsibility to ensure safety of life on navigable waters during events held from July through September 2026. The regulation identifies the regulated areas for these events, and during enforcement periods, operators of vessels in the regulated area must comply with lawful directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. The safety zones include all waters of Puget Sound, Washington, extending to a 450-yard radius from specified launch sites. The Coast Guard will issue advanced notification of enforcement via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners.

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