Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-0825
Coast Guard Enforcement of Safety Zones for Annual Fireworks Events in Northern California and Lake Tahoe
Posted
July 02, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-0825
This notice announces the U.S. Coast Guard's enforcement of safety zones for annual fireworks events in Northern California and Lake Tahoe. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - San Francisco Captain of the Port area - Purpose: - Enforcement of safety zones to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during fireworks displays - Locations: - Multiple cities and areas including Eureka, Crescent City, San Francisco, Richmond, Sausalito, Martinez, Antioch, Benicia, and Lake Tahoe (California and Nevada sides) - Regulatory Details: - Enforcement is based on 33 CFR 165.1191 - Specific times and locations for each event are codified in the regulation - Enforcement Requirements: - Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting, or remaining in the regulated areas during enforcement periods - Compliance with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign is mandatory - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being procured; this is a regulatory enforcement action, not a procurement opportunity
Description
The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones codified in federal regulations for recurring fireworks events within the San Francisco Captain of the Port area. This enforcement aims to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with fireworks displays. Unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting, or remaining in the regulated areas during enforcement periods and must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. The enforcement covers specific locations and times as detailed in 33 CFR 165.1191 and related schedules. This action is part of the Coast Guard's safety efforts during annual fireworks events in Northern California and Lake Tahoe areas.