Safety Zones; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events
Key claim: The Coast Guard will enforce existing federal safety zone regulations around multiple Northern California and Lake Tahoe fireworks events to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment.
Abstract
(Rule · Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard) The Coast Guard will enforce multiple safety zones codified in federal regulations for recurring fireworks events taking place within the San Francisco Captain of the Port area of responsibility. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the hazards associated with the fireworks displays. During the enforcement period, unauthorized persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or remaining in the regulated areas and must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Why this matters
The Coast Guard will enforce existing federal safety zone regulations around multiple Northern California and Lake Tahoe fireworks events to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment.