Rule2026-10265
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
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Published
May 22, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in the federal regulations for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone. This action is necessary and intended to protect the safety of life and property on navigable waters prior to, during, and immediately after these events. During each enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 99 (Friday, May 22, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30213-30214]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10265]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG-2026-0563]
Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern
Great Lakes Zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notification of enforcement of regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce certain safety zones located in
the federal regulations for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port
Eastern Great Lakes Zone. This action is necessary and intended to
protect the safety of life and property on navigable waters prior to,
during, and immediately after these events. During each enforcement
period, no person or vessel may enter the respective safety zone
without the permission of the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes
or their designated representative.
DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 as listed in Table 1 to Sec.
165.939 will be enforced for the safety zones identified in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for the dates and times
specified.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this
Notification of Enforcement, contact Ensign Sarah Eacho, Chief of
Waterways Management, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, U.S. Coast Guard;
telephone 716-931-4680, email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d691d14007e606f007e686e6f584b4b4c4142007a7a606d585e4e4a03404441"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d394d44502e303f502e383e3f081b1b1c1112502a2a303d080e1e1a53101411">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.939 as listed
in Table 1 to Sec. 165.939 will be enforced for the following safety
zones for the dates and times specified, listed in chronological order:
(1) City of Erie 4th of July Fireworks, Erie, PA: The safety zone
listed in (G)(30) will be enforced on all waters of Lake Erie contained
within a 280-foot radius of the Dobbins Landing launch site located at
42[deg]08'17.13'' N, 080[deg]05'30.17'' W in Erie, PA from 9:15 p.m.
through 10:45 p.m. on July 3, 2026.
(2) SamSen Operation/Seneca Lake Resorts 4th of July, Romulus, NY:
The safety zone listed in (G)(34) will be enforced on all waters of the
Seneca Lake, contained in a 420-foot radius of 42[deg]43'39.28'' N,
076[deg]54'59.47'' W in Romulus, NY from 9:15 p.m. through 10:45 p.m.
on July 3, 2026.
(3) Town of Newfane Annual Fireworks Show, Olcott, NY: The safety
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zone listed in (G)(35) will be enforced on all waters of Lake Ontario
within a 1,120-foot radius of land position 43[deg]20'23.6'' N,
078[deg]43'09.5'' W in Olcott, NY from 9:30 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on
July 3, 2026.
(4) Village of Sodus Point Fourth of July Fireworks, Sodus Point,
NY: The safety zone listed in (G)(22) will be enforced on all U.S.
waters of Sodus Bay within a 1,120-foot radius of land position
43[deg]16'33'' N, 076[deg]58'27'' W in Sodus Point, NY from 9:45 p.m.
through 10:45 p.m. on July 3, 2026.
(5) Hamburg Beach Blast, Hamburg, NY: The safety zone listed in
(G)(32) will be enforced on all U.S. waters of Lake Erie contained
within a 280-foot radius of 42[deg]45'59.21'' N, 078[deg]52'41.51'' W
in Hamburg, NY from 9:15 p.m. through 10:45 p.m. on July 26, 2026.
(6) Thunder on the Niagara Hydroplane Boat Races, North Tonawanda,
NY: The safety zone listed in (H)(4) will be enforced on all U.S.
waters of the Niagara River near the North Grand Island Bridge,
encompassed by a line starting at 43[deg]03'32.9'' N, 078[deg]54'46.9''
W to 43[deg]03'14.6'' N, 078[deg]55'16.0'' W then to 43[deg]02'39.7''
N, 078[deg]54'13.1'' W then to 43[deg]02'59.9'' N, 078[deg]53'42.0'' W
and returning to the point of origin from 9:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.
on August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2026.
Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.23, entry into, transiting, or anchoring
within these safety zones during an enforcement period is prohibited
unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or
their designated representative. Those seeking permission to enter
these safety zones may request permission from the Captain of the Port
Eastern Great Lakes via channel 16, VHF-FM. Vessels and persons granted
permission to enter the safety zone must obey the directions of the
Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or their designated
representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels must operate at
the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.
In addition to this Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register,
the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance
notification of the enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to
Mariners or other suitable means. If the Captain of the Port Eastern
Great Lakes determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for
the full duration stated in this notice, they may use a Broadcast
Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the respective
safety zone.
Matthew J. Walter,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes.
[FR Doc. 2026-10265 Filed 5-21-26; 8:45 am]
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