Document ID: USCG-2019-0418-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Safety Zones; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Events
Posted Date: 2019-06-28T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 125 (Friday, June 28, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30900-30903]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13795]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0418]

Safety Zones; Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual 
Fourth of July Fireworks Events

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce numerous safety zones within the 
Captain of the Port San Francisco Zone on specified dates and times in 
celebration of the Fourth of July. This action is necessary to protect 
personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from the dangers 
associated with pyrotechnics. Our regulation for marine events within 
Northern California and the Lake Tahoe area identifies the regulated 
area for these events. During the enforcement period, unauthorized 
persons or vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting 
through, or remaining in the regulated areas without permission of the 
Captain of the Port or a designated representative.

DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, will be enforced 
for the dates and times identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice 
of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Jennae Cotton, 
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (415) 399-3585, email 
SFWaterways@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety 
zones listed in 33 CFR 165.1191, Table 1, Item numbers 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 
11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 28. Dates, times, and locations are 
indicated in the table below and will be published in the Local Notice 
to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the date of each of the events.

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               3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka
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Sponsor...........................  City of Eureka, CA.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From noon on July 3, 2019 to 9:30
                                     p.m. on July 4, 2019, the barge
                                     will load, transit, and stage at
                                     the display location. From 9:30
                                     p.m. until approximately 10:55 p.m.
                                     on July 4, 2019, the safety zone
                                     will encompass all navigable waters
                                     within a 1,000-foot radius of the
                                     fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Schneider
                                     Dock and transit to the display
                                     location in Humboldt Bay, CA, at
                                     approximate position 40[deg]48.49'
                                     N, 124[deg]10.11' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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               4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City
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Sponsor...........................  Crescent City, CA.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 9:30 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 4, 2019.
Location..........................  The West Jetty of Crescent City
                                     Harbor, Crescent City, CA, at
                                     approximate position 41[deg]44'39''
                                     N, 124[deg]11'58'' W.
Regulated Area....................  Crescent City Harbor in the
                                     navigable waters within a 700-foot
                                     radius of the launch platform
                                     located on the West Jetty.
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              8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkeley Marina
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Sponsor...........................  Berkeley Marina.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Pier 50 in
                                     San Francisco, CA and transit to
                                     the display location near Berkeley
                                     Pier at approximate position
                                     37[deg]51'40'' N, 122[deg]19'19''
                                     W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     barge during the loading, transit,
                                     setup, and until the commencement
                                     of the scheduled display. Increases
                                     to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                     commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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              9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 3, 2019.
Time..............................  From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 3,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 3, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 560-foot
                                     radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Pier 50 in
                                     San Francisco and transit to the
                                     display location in Richmond Harbor
                                     in approximate position
                                     37[deg]54'40'' N, 122[deg]21'05''
                                     W, Richmond, CA.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     barge during the loading, transit,
                                     setup, and until the commencement
                                     of the scheduled display. Increases
                                     to a 560-foot radius upon
                                     commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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             10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito
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Sponsor...........................  City of Sausalito.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:15 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Pier 50 in
                                     San Francisco, CA and transit to
                                     the display location 1,000 feet off-
                                     shore from Sausalito, CA
                                     waterfront, north of Spinnaker
                                     Restaurant in approximate position
                                     37[deg]51'30.93'' N,
                                     122[deg]28'28'' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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             11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez
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Sponsor...........................  City of Martinez.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 9:30 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 4, 2019.
Location..........................  The fireworks will be launched from
                                     shore along the Carquinez Strait at
                                     approximate position 38[deg]01'32''
                                     N, 122[deg]08'24'' W.
Regulated Area....................  The area of navigable waters within
                                     a 560-foot radius of the launch
                                     platform located near Waterfront
                                     Park.
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             13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg
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Sponsor...........................  City of Pittsburg.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  Approximately 9 p.m. to 10:20 p.m.
                                     on July 4, 2019.
Location..........................  Suisun Bay, CA.
Regulated Area....................  The area of navigable waters within
                                     a 560-foot radius of the launch
                                     platform located on the Pittsburg
                                     Marina Pier in approximate position
                                     38[deg]02'32'' N, 121[deg]53'19''
                                     W.
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            14. Delta Independence Day Celebration Fireworks
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at the Dutra
                                     Corp Yard in Rio Vista, CA, and
                                     transit to the display location in
                                     the San Joaquin River, near
                                     Mandeville Island, CA, at
                                     approximate position
                                     38[deg]03'20.5'' N, 121[deg]32'03''
                                     W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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              15. Fourth of July Fireworks, Tahoe City, CA
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Kings Beach,
                                     CA and transit to the display
                                     location off-shore from Common
                                     Beach, Tahoe City, CA in
                                     approximate position 39[deg]10.04'
                                     N, 120[deg]08.15' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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               16. Fourth of July Fireworks, Glenbrook NV
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:25 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load in Glenbrook, NV
                                     and transit to the display location
                                     off-shore Glenbrook Beach, NV in
                                     approximate position
                                     39[deg]05'18.40'' N,
                                     119[deg]56'34.67'' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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             17. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA
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Sponsor...........................  North Tahoe Business Association.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 3, 2019.
Time..............................  From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 3,
                                     2019, the barge will load, transit,
                                     and stage at the display location.
                                     From 9 p.m. until approximately
                                     10:20 p.m. on July 3, 2019, the
                                     safety zone will encompass all
                                     navigable waters within a 1,000-
                                     foot radius of the fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load in Kings Beach,
                                     CA and will transit to the display
                                     location off-shore from Kings
                                     Beach, CA in approximate position
                                     39[deg]13.98' N, 120[deg]01.61' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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  18. Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 7 a.m. on July 1, 2019 to 9:15
                                     p.m. on July 4, 2019, the barge
                                     will load, transit, and stage at
                                     the display location. From 9:15
                                     p.m. until approximately 10:45 p.m.
                                     on July 4, 2019, the safety zone
                                     will encompass all navigable waters
                                     within a 1,000-foot radius of the
                                     fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load in Edgewood,
                                     Stateline, NV and transit to the
                                     display location off South Lake
                                     Tahoe, CA near the Nevada border in
                                     approximate position 38[deg]57'56''
                                     N, 119[deg]57'21'' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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      19. Red, White, and Tahoe Blue Fireworks, Incline Village, NV
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Sponsor...........................  Various Sponsors.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 4, 2019.
Time..............................  From 7:30 a.m. on July 3, 2019 to
                                     9:10 p.m. on July 4, 2019, the
                                     barge will load, transit, and stage
                                     at the display location. From 9:10
                                     p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m.
                                     on July 4, 2019, the safety zone
                                     will encompass all navigable waters
                                     within a 1,000-foot radius of the
                                     fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at IVGID Boat
                                     Launch and transit to the display
                                     location 500-1,000 feet off Incline
                                     Village, NV in Crystal Bay in
                                     approximate position 39[deg]14'13''
                                     N, 119[deg]57'01'' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     launch barge during the loading of
                                     pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks
                                     barge and during the transit of the
                                     fireworks barge from the loading
                                     location to the display location.
                                     Increases to a 1,000-foot radius
                                     upon commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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              28. Execpro Services Fourth of July Fireworks
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Sponsor...........................  Execpro Services Inc.
Event Description.................  Fireworks Display.
Date..............................  July 5, 2019.
Time..............................  From 6 a.m. on July 3, 2019 to 9
                                     p.m. on July 5, 2019, the barge
                                     will load, transit, and stage at
                                     the display location. From 9 p.m.
                                     until approximately 10:25 p.m. on
                                     July 5, 2019, the safety zone will
                                     encompass all navigable waters
                                     within a 1,000-foot radius of the
                                     fireworks barge.
Location..........................  The barge will load at Obexer's
                                     Marine and Sand Harbor and transit
                                     to the display location off-shore
                                     from Incline Village, NV in
                                     approximate position 39[deg]13'56''
                                     N, 119[deg]56'24'' W.
Regulated Area....................  100-foot radius around the fireworks
                                     barge during the loading, transit,
                                     setup, and until the commencement
                                     of the scheduled display. Increases
                                     to a 1,000-foot radius upon
                                     commencement of the fireworks
                                     display.
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    Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1191, unauthorized persons or 
vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting through, or 
anchoring in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and 
times, unless authorized to do so by the PATCOM or other Official 
Patrol defined as a Federal, state, or local law enforcement agency on 
scene to assist the Coast Guard in enforcing the safety zones. During 
the enforcement period, if you are the operator of a vessel in one of 
the safety zones you must comply with

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directions from the Patrol Commander or other Official Patrol.
    In addition to this notice of enforcement in the Federal Register, 
the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement 
period via the Local Notice to Mariners.
    If the Captain of the Port determines that the regulated area need 
not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice of 
enforcement, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant 
general permission to enter the regulated area.

    Dated: June 18, 2019.
Marie B. Byrd,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, San Francisco.
[FR Doc. 2019-13795 Filed 6-27-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P