Federal Register #USCG-2026-0941

Proposed Updates to Southern California Fireworks Safety Zones

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing updates to recurring Southern California maritime safety zones for fireworks events. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Los Angeles–Long Beach / Captain of the Port Los Angeles–Long Beach. - Proposed changes: Add eight events, update 13 existing event entries, and remove two events that have not occurred in recent years. - New event locations: Newport Beach; Two Harbors on Catalina Island; Bel Air Bay in Pacific Palisades; Los Alamitos Bay; Three Arch Bay in South Laguna; the Port of Los Angeles; the Port of Long Beach; and Santa Barbara Harbor. - Safety requirements: Zones generally extend 100 feet around fireworks-barge loading and transit areas and may expand to 1,000 feet during displays. Some land-based displays use a 500-foot radius, while some harbor zones have specifically defined boundaries. Entry by people or vessels requires authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. - Event sponsors named in the notice—not procurement vendors: Caruso Affiliated Holdings-GFM, LLC; Los Angeles County Department of Beach and Harbors; City of Dana Point; City of Long Beach; Irvine Cove Community Association; Emerald Bay Community Association; Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce; Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce; City of Santa Barbara; Catalina Island Co.; City of Redondo Beach; City of San Pedro; City of Cayucos; Los Angeles County; Queen Mary; Bel Air Bay Club Pacific Palisades; Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach; Three Arch Bay Association; and Port of Los Angeles-Cars & Stripes Forever. - Procurement status: This is a proposed regulatory action, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs, procurement vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Coast Guard proposes to amend the Southern California annual firework event safety zones in the Los Angeles-Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone. The proposal would add eight events, update thirteen events, and remove two events from the existing list. The safety zones are intended to protect waterway users from potentially harmful fireworks debris; persons and vessels would be prohibited from entering them unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach. Comments must be received by November 27, 2026.

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