# 2026-12820: Erie Canal Fireworks Come With a One-Hour No-Entry Zone

2026-12820, Safety Zone; Erie Canal, North Tonawanda, 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 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12820
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12820
- Title: Safety Zone; Erie Canal, North Tonawanda, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38294
- 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: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Erie Canal Fireworks Come With a One-Hour No-Entry Zone

## Summary

On July 3, 2026, from 9:45 to 10:45 p.m., the Coast Guard will set up a temporary safety zone on the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, to keep people and boats safe during a fireworks show. No one can enter the zone unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This quick action helps protect everyone without causing delays or extra costs.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Erie Canal, North Tonawanda, 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

- One-hour Erie Canal access ban: cost, low. You cannot enter the Erie Canal safety zone on July 3, 2026 from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. The zone covers all water within a 210-foot radius of the launch site at 43°01'17.8" N, 78°52'40.9" W, and entry is prohibited unless the Captain of the Port or a designated representative specifically authoriz…
- Small businesses and vessel operators may be affected: cost, low. If your small business operates vessels or activities on the Erie Canal, you may be affected by the safety zone on July 3, 2026 from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. The Coast Guard notes small businesses may be affected and provides contacts: to seek permission contact the Captain of the Port on VHF-FM cha…

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## Sources
- [2026-12820 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12820/safety-zone-erie-canal-north-tonawanda-ny)
- [2026-12820 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12820.pdf)

## Related
- [Previous: 2026-12818, Safety Zone; Bell Slip, Buffalo, NY](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12818)
- [Next: 2026-12821, Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Put-In-Bay, OH](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12821)
- [All Federal Register documents](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12820 (as of 2026-10-28).