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Special Local Regulation; 4th of July Fireworks, Lower East River & Upper New York Bay, Manhattan and Brooklyn, NY

Temporary final rule.

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Summary:

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation on the navigable waters of the Lower East River and New York Harbor, NY, for a 4th of July fireworks display. This special local regulation allows the Coast Guard to control vessel movement and prohibit all vessel traffic from entering the fireworks barge buffer zone and establish four separate viewing areas. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters immediately before, during, and after a fireworks display on a highly congested waterway.

Key Dates
Citation: 90 FR 24971
This rule is effective from 5:30 p.m. on July 4 through 11:30 p.m. on July 5, 2025. It will only be subject to enforcement, however, during the hours of 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4, or, in the event the fireworks display is postponed due to inclement weather or other causes, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 5, 2025.
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Topics:
Marine safety Navigation (water) Reporting and recordkeeping requirements Waterways

Document Details

Document Number2025-10767
FR Citation90 FR 24971
TypeFinal Rule
PublishedJun 13, 2025
Effective DateJul 5, 2025
RIN1625-AA08
Docket IDDocket Number USCG-2025-0257
Pages24971–24974 (4 pages)
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Agency Hierarchy:
Homeland Security Department→Coast Guard
CFR References:
33 CFR 100

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