Safety Zone; Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY

Published

Sep 3, 2026

Effective

Sep 5, 2026

Citation

91 FR 56597

Docket

Docket Number USCG-2026-1150

Agencies

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Coast Guard

Temporary final rule.

Summary

The Coast Guard is creating a short‑term “safety zone” on the waters of the Outer Harbor in Buffalo, New York, to keep people, boats, and the environment safe during an over‑water fireworks show. While the zone is in effect, no vessel or person may enter the area unless they receive special permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes, or an authorized representative. The rule is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Coast Guard and applies to anyone who might navigate the Outer Harbor—commercial shippers, recreational boaters, fishermen, and local tour operators—during the fireworks event. It is a temporary final rule, meaning it goes into force without a prior notice‑and‑comment period because of the imminent safety need. The regulation was published in the Federal Register on September 3, 2026 and becomes effective on September 5, 2026, just before the fireworks display. Since it is a temporary final rule, there is no additional public comment deadline; the Coast Guard will enforce the zone for the duration of the event and will lift the restriction once the fireworks are completed.

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