Bay Area Fireworks Get Coast Guard's No-Fly Zone for Boats!
Published Date: 3/28/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone near Pier 15 in San Francisco Bay for fireworks shows on five dates between March and May 2025. Boats and people who aren’t authorized won’t be allowed in the area to keep everyone safe from fireworks dangers. This means some water traffic will have to steer clear during those times, but it helps protect people, boats, and the environment.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Pier 15 Water Closure
If you plan to boat near Pier 15 in San Francisco Bay, you cannot enter, transit through, or remain in the safety zone on March 22, 2025; March 29, 2025; April 19, 2025; April 26, 2025; and May 3, 2025 unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Francisco. This will require some water traffic to steer clear of the area on those dates.
Fireworks Safety Protection
The Coast Guard is setting the safety zone off Pier 15 in San Francisco Bay on the listed dates to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment from fireworks hazards. Authorized access controls aim to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and environmental harm during those events.
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