Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-1075
Proposed Cumberland River Safety Zone for Fireworks Displays
Posted
October 16, 2026
Respond By
October 24, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-1075
The U.S. Coast Guard proposes a temporary Cumberland River safety zone for overwater fireworks in Hendersonville, Tennessee. - Opportunity type: Proposed rulemaking, not a procurement opportunity; no products or services are being solicited. - Government agency: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security; enforcement authority rests with the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or a designated representative. - Location and scope: Cumberland River waters between mile markers 221.7 and 222 in Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tennessee. - Safety requirement: Vessel entry would be prohibited during enforcement periods unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. The zone is intended to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment from fireworks-related hazards. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified.
Description
The Coast Guard proposes establishing a temporary safety zone on the Cumberland River from mile marker 221.7 to 222 in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The zone is intended to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with overwater fireworks displays. Entry into the zone would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley, or a designated representative. The proposed rule states that the zone would be enforced during specified periods on October 29 and October 31, 2026.