Federal Register #2026-15991

Temporary Safety Zones for Fireworks Events in Lake Erie and Rockport Harbor

This notice details the establishment of temporary safety zones by the U.S. Coast Guard for fireworks events in Lake Erie near Madison Township, OH, and Rockport Harbor, MA. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Offices: Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes and Captain of the Port Boston - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Enforcement of temporary safety zones in navigable waters: - Lake Erie: 400-foot radius safety zone for fireworks event - Rockport Harbor: 350-yard radius safety zone for fireworks event - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; no goods or commercial services are being procured. - Notable Requirements: - Safety zones are enforced only during specified hours to protect spectators, vessels, and the marine environment from fireworks hazards - Entry into the zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative - Enforcement is contingent on event timing and may shift due to weather delays

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the navigable waters of Rockport Harbor, Rockport, MA, within a 350-yard radius of the land-based Rockport Illuminations Fireworks launch site. This safety zone is intended to protect spectators, personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with the fireworks display. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 8, 2026, with possible enforcement on August 9, 2026, if the event is delayed due to weather.

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