# 2026-12818: Buffalo Fireworks Get Temporary Waterfront Safety Zone

2026-12818, Safety Zone; Bell Slip, Buffalo, NY, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-07-03; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-02).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12818
- As of: 2026-07-02
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12818
- Title: Safety Zone; Bell Slip, Buffalo, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38296
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: 2026-07-03
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-07-02

## In one line

Buffalo Fireworks Get Temporary Waterfront Safety Zone

## Summary

On July 3, 2026, from 9:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around Bell Slip in Buffalo, NY, to keep people and boats safe during a fireworks show. No one can enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps avoid accidents and protects the environment without any extra costs for the public.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on Bell Slip, Buffalo, NY. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary safety zone at Bell Slip: mixed, low. On July 3, 2026, from 9:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., the Coast Guard prohibits vessels and people from entering all waters of Bell Slip within a 280-foot radius of 42°51'34.0" N, 78°52'29.8" W unless authorized by the Captain of the Port. To request permission, contact the Captain of the Port or designat…

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## Sources
- [2026-12818 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12818/safety-zone-bell-slip-buffalo-ny)
- [2026-12818 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12818.pdf)

## Related
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12818 (as of 2026-07-02).