Coast Guard July 3, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the navigable waters of the Cooper River for a Fourth of July fireworks display. The safety zone extends 1000 feet in all directions from USS Yorktown located at Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant, SC, in approximate position 32[deg]47'27'' N 079[deg]54'34'' W. The rule prohibits entry, anchoring, mooring or transiting within the safety zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port Charleston or his designated representative. This regulation is necessary to protect life and property on the navigable waters of the Cooper River from the hazards associated with the launching of fireworks.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Lake Michigan near Dunes Acres, Michigan City, IN, for the Michigan City Independence Day Fireworks on July 1, 2006. This safety zone is needed to protect participants and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks displays. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his designated on scene representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in Pentwater, MI, for the Pentwater July 3rd Fireworks. This safety zone is needed to protect participants and spectators from the hazards associated with fireworks displays. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his duly appointed representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Mineola Bay Fireworks Display in Fox Lake, IL on July 1, 2006. The safety zone is necessary to protect vessels and spectators from potential airborne hazards during a planned fireworks display. This safety zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Mineola Bay, Fox Lake, IL.