Federal Register #USCG-2026-0743

Temporary Safety Zones for Fireworks Displays and Air Show – U.S. Coast Guard

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard announces the establishment of temporary safety zones in multiple locations to protect the public during fireworks displays and air shows. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Captain of the Port offices at Sector Key West, Los Angeles-Long Beach, Puget Sound, and Pittsburgh - Locations and Events: - Hawks Channel, Marathon, FL: Safety zone within 200 yards of Sombrero Beach shoreline during fireworks display - Isthmus Cove, Santa Catalina Island, CA: Safety zone within 1,000-foot radius of fireworks barge during fireworks display - Lake Washington, Seattle, WA: Safety zone during Seafair Air Show - Monongahela River, Fairmont, WV: Safety zone from mile marker 127 to 127.5 during fireworks display - Services Requested: - Enforcement of safety zones to restrict vessel and person entry during specified event times - Unique Requirements: - No entry into safety zones unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - Zones are established to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from event-related hazards - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory safety action, not a procurement opportunity - No products or equipment are being procured

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters in Isthmus Cove, Santa Catalina Island, CA on July 3, 2026, from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. This safety zone is to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an overwater fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles-Long Beach, or their designated representative.

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