Coast Guard Plans Miami Fireworks Safety Zone for July Fourth
Published Date: 6/1/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to create a temporary safety zone around Bayfront Park in Miami during the 4th of July fireworks from 11:10 p.m. to 12:10 a.m. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe from fireworks hazards. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until June 16, 2026, to share them—no fees or costs involved, just safety first!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
250‑Yard Safety Zone During Fireworks
The Coast Guard would close all waters within a 250‑yard radius of the fireworks barges near Bayfront Park in Miami from approximately 11:10 p.m. on July 4, 2026, through 12:10 a.m. on July 5, 2026. No vessel or person may enter the zone during that 60‑minute period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative (contact via VHF‑FM channel 16 or (305) 535‑4472).
Coast Guard Says Minimal Small Business Impact
The Coast Guard certified that this single, 60‑minute safety zone will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it affects a small area during a normally low‑traffic time and the Coast Guard will notify mariners via Broadcast Notice to Mariners on VHF‑FM channel 16. Small businesses, organizations, or local jurisdictions that believe they would be significantly affected are invited to submit comments explaining the impact.
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