# 2026-12420: Coast Guard Sets Fireworks Safety Zones on Great Lakes

2026-12420, Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-06-27; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-29).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12420
- As of: 2026-06-29
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12420
- Title: Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 36995
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-06-27
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Coast Guard Sets Fireworks Safety Zones on Great Lakes

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up safety zones on the water during two big fireworks events in the Eastern Great Lakes area this summer. Boats can’t enter these zones without special permission on June 27 and July 4, 2026, to keep everyone safe. If you’re boating nearby, plan ahead and follow the rules to avoid fines or delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in the federal regulations for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone. This action is necessary and intended to protect the safety of life and property on navigable waters prior to, during, and immediately after these events. During each enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- No-Entry Safety Zones on Two Dates: cost, low. You may not enter the Coast Guard safety zones in Hamlin, NY from 9:45 p.m. through 11:15 p.m. on June 27, 2026, or in North Tonawanda, NY from 9:45 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2026, unless the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes (or their representative) gives permission.
- How to Request Permission to Enter: cost, low. If you need to enter one of these safety zones during enforcement, you must request permission from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their representative via VHF-FM channel 16. Vessels granted permission must follow the Captain of the Port's directions while inside the zone.
- Operational Rules and Advance Notices: benefit, low. While inside a safety zone, vessels must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course. The Coast Guard will give advance notice of enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or other suitable means, and may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission…

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## Sources
- [2026-12420 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12420/safety-zones-annual-events-in-the-captain-of-the-port-eastern-great-lakes-zone)
- [2026-12420 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12420.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12420 (as of 2026-06-29).