# 2026-12689: Coast Guard Plans Ohio River Fireworks Safety Zone

2026-12689, Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-24, effective 2026-09-28; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-01).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12689
- As of: 2026-07-01
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12689
- Title: Safety Zone; Ohio River, Cincinnati, OH
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 37901
- Published: 2026-06-24
- Effective: 2026-09-28
- Comments close: 2026-07-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-07-01

## In one line

Coast Guard Plans Ohio River Fireworks Safety Zone

## Summary

The Coast Guard wants to create a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River in Cincinnati for a fireworks show on September 28, 2026, from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless they get special permission. The goal is to keep everyone safe from fireworks hazards, and the public can share their thoughts by July 24, 2026.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters on the Ohio River, from mile marker (MM) 457.5 to MM 456.5 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Ohio Valley. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary Ohio River Safety Zone: cost, low. On September 28, 2026, the Coast Guard would close a stretch of the Ohio River in Cincinnati (mile markers 457.5 to 456.5) from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Boats and people cannot enter that safety zone during those hours unless the Captain of the Port or their representative gives permission. To reques…
- Small Entities: No Significant Economic Impact: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certifies this proposed safety zone would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency explains vessel traffic can transit around the small regulated area, the enforcement is only for a few hours when traffic is normally low, a Broadca…

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## Sources
- [2026-12689 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12689/safety-zone-ohio-river-cincinnati-oh)
- [2026-12689 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-24/pdf/2026-12689.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12689 (as of 2026-07-01).