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The Coast Guard is implementing a temporary safety zone in the Beaufort River, Beaufort, SC, to ensure safety during a barge-based fireworks display on December 31, 2024. The zone covers a 150-yard radius around the barge and will be enforced from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., or on January 1, 2025, if weather delays the event. This regulation aims to protect people, vessels, and the environment from potential hazards. Entry into the zone is prohibited without permission from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.

The Coast Guard has announced it will enforce a safety zone on the Mississippi River in New Orleans for the Crescent City Countdown Club's New Year's fireworks display. This safety zone will be in effect from 11:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2025, to ensure safety during the event. During this period, entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. Notices about this enforcement will also be communicated via the Marine Safety Information Bulletin and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary rule to create a safety zone in Queensway Bay, Long Beach, due to a fireworks display on December 31, 2024. This safety zone, in effect from 11 p.m. on December 31, 2024, to 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2025, restricts entry into the area to protect people and the environment from potential hazards. Vessels and individuals are prohibited from entering the zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach or a designated representative. The rule is intended to provide safety while minimizing impact on maritime activities, and the Coast Guard encourages small entities affected by the rule to reach out for assistance if needed.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone around the Main Street Bridge over the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY, to protect personnel and vessels from the dangers of falling debris during a fireworks display. This safety zone, effective from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2024, until 1:15 a.m. on January 1, 2025, prohibits entry unless permission is granted by the Captain of the Port. The decision was made without prior public comment due to the urgency of the situation. The rule is not expected to significantly impact small businesses or the environment, as it lasts only 1.5 hours and coincides with a time when canal traffic is minimal.

The Coast Guard has implemented a temporary safety zone in Santa Barbara Harbor to safeguard people, vessels, and the environment from hazards linked to a fireworks display on December 8, 2024. This safety zone will be in effect from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., during which entry is prohibited without authorization from the Captain of the Port Los Angeles-Long Beach. The rule uses authority under established U.S. codes and regulatory frameworks to ensure safety, reflecting procedures that allow for prompt action without prior public notice due to the event's short notice. This regulation is designed to minimize impacts on vessel traffic and emphasize safety measures.

The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, will enforce a safety zone on the Sacramento River near the Tower Bridge during the Sacramento New Year's Eve Fireworks Display on December 31, 2024, from 8:45 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. This safety measure is to protect people and the environment from the risks of fireworks. Unauthorized people and vessels are not allowed in the zone unless they get permission from the Patrol Commander or other law enforcement agencies present. If it’s safe, the Patrol Commander might allow vessels to pass through during this time.