Temporary Safety Zone in the Los Angeles Main Channel
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This rule creates a temporary 500-foot safety zone around a fireworks barge in the Los Angeles Main Channel during the 2026 Cars & Stripes Forever event. Boats and people may not enter the zone unless the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach, or a designated representative, gives permission. The rule mainly affects vessel operators, harbor users, event organizers, and businesses moving through Los Angeles Harbor on June 26, 2026. Anyone planning marine operations in the area should avoid the restricted zone or coordinate with the Coast Guard before entering.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary 500-foot safety zone around a fireworks barge in the Los Angeles Main Channel
- Bars vessels and people from entering the zone without Coast Guard authorization
- Applies during the June 26, 2026 Cars & Stripes Forever fireworks event
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not enter the temporary safety zone within a 500-foot radius of the fireworks barge in the Los Angeles Main Channel, Los Angeles Harbor, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach or a designated representative.
Before entering the 500-foot safety zone around the fireworks barge, obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach or a designated representative.