# 2026-03183: Coast Guard Seals DC Channel for Quick Fireworks Show

2026-03183, Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the USCG East District (Formerly Fifth Coast Guard District); The Wharf, Washington, DC, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-02-18, effective 2026-02-22 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03183
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-03183
- Title: Safety Zone; Fireworks Displays Within the USCG East District (Formerly Fifth Coast Guard District); The Wharf, Washington, DC
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 7400
- Published: 2026-02-18
- Effective: 2026-02-22
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Seals DC Channel for Quick Fireworks Show

## Summary

On February 22, 2026, from 6:30 to 6:40 p.m., the Coast Guard will block off part of the Washington Channel near The Wharf, DC, to keep everyone safe during a fireworks show. Boats can’t enter or pass through this area unless they get special permission. This short safety zone helps make sure the fireworks event goes off without a hitch and keeps water traffic safe.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for a fireworks display at "The Wharf DC," in Washington, DC, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for recurring safety zones for fireworks displays within the USCG East District identifies the precise location. During the enforcement period, vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone unless authorized to do so by the COTP or his representative, and vessels in the vicinity must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

## Effects PRIA read

- 10-Minute Waterway Closure at The Wharf: cost, low. On February 22, 2026, the Coast Guard will close part of the Washington Channel near The Wharf DC from 6:30 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. for a fireworks display. During that time, vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, and vessels nearby must…

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## Sources
- [2026-03183 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03183/safety-zone-fireworks-displays-within-the-uscg-east-district-formerly-fifth-coast-guard-district-the)
- [2026-03183 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03183.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03183 (as of 2026-06-11).