# 2026-15300: Lake Ontario Off-Limits for Fireworks Boat Party Crashers

2026-15300, Safety Zone; Lake Ontario, Olcott, NY, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-07-29, effective 2026-08-08; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-09).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15300
- As of: 2026-08-09
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15300
- Title: Safety Zone; Lake Ontario, Olcott, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 47791
- Published: 2026-07-29
- Effective: 2026-08-08
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-08-09

## In one line

Lake Ontario Off-Limits for Fireworks Boat Party Crashers

## Summary

On August 8, 2026, from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on Lake Ontario near Olcott, 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 any extra costs or delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on Lake Ontario, Olcott, 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 boating exclusion for fireworks: cost, low. On August 8, 2026, from 8:45 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering Lake Ontario waters within a 280-foot radius of 43°20'26.2" N, 78°43'06.8" W (Olcott, NY) unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their designated representative. To request permission, con…

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## Sources
- [2026-15300 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/29/2026-15300/safety-zone-lake-ontario-olcott-ny)
- [2026-15300 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-29/pdf/2026-15300.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15300 (as of 2026-08-09).