Temporary Safety Zone on Lake Champlain for Essex Fireworks
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This rule creates a temporary 200-yard safety zone around a fireworks barge on Lake Champlain near Essex, New York. Boats and people may not enter the zone unless the Coast Guard gives permission. The restriction is meant to protect boaters, event workers, and the marine environment from fireworks hazards such as misfires, hot debris, and falling projectiles. It is scheduled for 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, with August 1, 2026 as the backup date if weather delays the event.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary 200-yard safety zone around the fireworks display barge near Essex, NY
- Bars vessels and people from entering the zone without Coast Guard authorization
- Sets enforcement for 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 3, 2026, with August 1, 2026 as the weather backup date
Obligations
What this law requires
Vessels and persons must not enter the 200-yard temporary safety zone around the fireworks barge on Lake Champlain near Essex, New York unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England, or a designated representative.