# 2026-12821: Coast Guard Draws a 375-Yard Bubble Around Put-In-Bay Fireworks

2026-12821, Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Put-In-Bay, OH, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-25, effective 2026-08-02; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-28).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12821
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12821
- Title: Safety Zone; Lake Erie, Put-In-Bay, OH
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38302
- Published: 2026-06-25
- Effective: 2026-08-02
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-10-28

## In one line

Coast Guard Draws a 375-Yard Bubble Around Put-In-Bay Fireworks

## Summary

On August 2, 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a safety zone around a fireworks barge near Put-In-Bay, Ohio, keeping boats and people at least 375 yards away. This temporary rule keeps everyone safe during the fireworks show and applies to all vessels on Lake Erie in that area. No fees or costs are involved, just a fun and safe night on the water!

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all navigable waters on Lake Erie within 375 yards of a fireworks barge near Put-in-Bay, OH. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Detroit.

## Effects PRIA read

- No boats within 375 yards: cost, low. You may not enter the safety zone on Lake Erie within 375 yards of the fireworks barge at coordinates 41°39'32.32" N, 082°48'53.93" W during the enforcement period on August 2, 2026 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. All vessels and persons are prohibited from entering unless authorized by the Captain of…
- How to get permission to enter: benefit, low. If you need to enter the safety zone, you must get authorization from the Captain of the Port Detroit or the COTP's designated representative. To request permission or communicate, contact them on VHF-FM channel 16 and follow any lawful orders given.
- Time may change for weather: benefit, low. The Coast Guard may change the day or time of enforcement due to weather, and any revised day and time will be announced to the public in advance. You should watch for announcements if you plan to be on Lake Erie near Put-In-Bay around August 2, 2026.

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## Sources
- [2026-12821 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12821/safety-zone-lake-erie-put-in-bay-oh)
- [2026-12821 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12821.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12821 (as of 2026-10-28).