# 2026-12828: Fireworks Bring a Two-Hour No-Boating Zone to Newport

2026-12828, Safety Zone; Ohio River, Newport, KY, 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/2026-12828
- As of: 2026-10-28
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12828
- Title: Safety Zone; Ohio River, Newport, KY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 38292
- 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

Fireworks Bring a Two-Hour No-Boating Zone to Newport

## Summary

On July 3, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Ohio River near Newport, KY, to keep everyone safe during a fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect folks, vessels, and the environment without any extra costs or delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Ohio River, from mile marker (MM) 469.5 to MM 470.5 in Newport, Kentucky. 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, Ohio Valley, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Ohio River Temporary Safety Zone: benefit, low. You may not enter the Ohio River between mile marker (MM) 469.5 and MM 470.5 in Newport, Kentucky from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3, 2026 unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley. To request authorization, contact the Captain of the Port or their representative on VHF-FM c…

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## Sources
- [2026-12828 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12828/safety-zone-ohio-river-newport-ky)
- [2026-12828 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-25/pdf/2026-12828.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12828 (as of 2026-10-28).