§ 165.506 - Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District.  


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  • § 165.506 Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District.

    (a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

    Event Patrol Commander or Event PATCOM means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector—COTP to enforce these regulations.

    Official patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by the respective Captain of the Port (COTP) with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign, or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the COTP in accordance with current local agreements.

    (b) Applicability. This section applies to the safety zones listed in paragraph (h) of this section.

    (c) Enforcement periods and COTP notification to the public. The COTP for the area where an event will be held will annually notify the public of each enforcement of a safety zone in paragraph (h) of this section by all appropriate means to affect the widest publicity among the affected public, including by Local Notices to Mariners and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF–FM marine band radio. The announcement will contain the details of the fireworks display, including the date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the regulation with respect to that safety zone and the affected geographical area. Broadcasts may be made for these events beginning 24 to 48 hours before the event is scheduled to begin. The enforcement period(s) for each safety zone in paragraph (h) of this section is subject to change, but the duration of enforcement will remain the same, or nearly the same, total amount of time as stated in its table. An event may be conducted on the day following the date listed in paragraph (h) of this section in the case of inclement weather. Unless the COTP notifies the public otherwise, the safety zones in paragraph (h) of this section will be enforced from 5:30 p.m. on the date listed in paragraph (h) to 1 a.m. the date following the last date listed in paragraph (h) for an event.

    (d) Regulations.

    (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.

    (2) Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zones during enforcement unless authorized to do so by the COTP or the Event PATCOM.

    (3) The Coast Guard may assign an official patrol to each fireworks display listed in paragraph (h) of this section. For each fireworks display assigned a patrol, a Coast Guard Event Patrol Commander (Event PATCOM) will be assigned to oversee the patrol. All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard COTP, Event PATCOM, or the official patrol. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed.

    (e) Warning signs.

    (1) The pyrotechnic operator, or the agent of a professional pyrotechnics company, contracted by an event sponsor to conduct the fireworks display must ensure that a warning sign is affixed to the port and starboard side of the floating platform and visible each day the safety zone will be enforced. For a shore-based launch site, the pyrotechnic operator must ensure a warning sign is visible 3 feet above the ground level, on a post immediately adjacent to the shoreline, facing the water each day the safety zone will be enforced.

    (2) The warning sign in paragraph (e)(1) of this section will be labeled “FIREWORKS—DANGER—STAY AWAY”. The sign must be: Diamond shaped, sized 4 feet by 4 feet, have a white background, and have a 3-inch orange retro-reflective border. The word “DANGER” must be in 10-inch black block letters centered on the sign. The words “FIREWORKS” and “STAY AWAY” must be in 6-inch black block letters placed above and below the word “DANGER”.

    (f) Postponement or cancellation. The COTP or Event PATCOM may order the postponement or cancellation of a fireworks display at any time if, in their sole discretion, it is determined that the display cannot be conducted in a safe manner.

    (g) Contact information. The public should contact the Coast Guard COTP for the area in which the event is occurring if they have questions about these safety zones. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port zone, please see 33 CFR 3.25.

    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271–4940, email: D05-smb-secdelbay-WWM@uscg.mil.

    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576–2525, email: D05-DG-SectorMD-NCR-MarineEvents@uscg.mil.

    (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483–8567; email: D05-DG-SECTORVA-WTRWAY@uscg.mil.

    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343–3882, email: ncmarineevents@uscg.mil.

    (h) Tables to § 165.506(h). All coordinates listed reference Datum NAD 1983. As noted in paragraph (c) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed safety zones is subject to change.

    (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone

    Table 1 to Paragraph (h)(1)

    No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area
    1July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5thNorth Atlantic Ocean, Avalon, NJ; Safety ZoneThe waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 39°06′19.5″ N, longitude 074°42′02.15″ W, in the vicinity of the shoreline at Avalon, NJ.
    2One Saturday or Sunday in June or JulyBarnegat Bay, Barnegat Township, NJ; Safety ZoneThe waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°44′50″ N, longitude 074°11′21″ W, approximately 500 yards north of Conklin Island, NJ.
    3July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5thNorth Atlantic Ocean, Cape May, NJ; Safety ZoneThe waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate location latitude 38°55′36″ N, longitude 074°55′26″ W, immediately adjacent to the shoreline at Cape May, NJ.
    4July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5thDelaware Bay, North Cape May, NJ; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Delaware Bay within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′00″ N, longitude 074°58′30″ W.
    5Each Thursday in JulyMetedeconk River, Brick Township, NJ; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Metedeconk River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform in approximate position latitude 40°03′24″ N, longitude 074°06′42″ W, near the shoreline at Brick Township, NJ.
    64th Saturday in MayBarnegat Bay, Ocean Township, NJ; Safety ZoneAll waters of Barnegat Bay within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°47′33″ N, longitude 074°10′46″ W.
    7July 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5thLittle Egg Harbor, Parker Island, NJ; Safety ZoneAll waters of Little Egg Harbor within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°34′18″ N, longitude 074°14′43″ W, approximately 50 yards north of Parkers Island.
    8Any day(s) from January 1st through December 31st specified by Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register and broadcast via Broadcast Notice to MarinersDelaware River, Chester, PA; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Delaware River near Chester, PA, just south of the Commodore Barry Bridge within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks barge located in approximate position latitude 39°49′43.2″ N, longitude 075°22′42″ W.
    9One Saturday or Sunday in either June or JulyDelaware River, Essington, PA; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Delaware River near Essington, PA, west of Little Tinicum Island within a 250-yard radius of the fireworks barge located in the approximate position latitude 39°51′27″ N, longitude 075°18′19″ W.
    10Any day from January 1st through December 31st specified by Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register and broadcast via Broadcast Notice to MarinersDelaware River, Philadelphia, PA; Safety ZoneAll waters of Delaware River, adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA, within a 500-yard radius of a fireworks barge at approximate position latitude 39°56′49″ N, longitude 075°08′11″ W.
    11One Friday, Saturday or Sunday in May; and July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th; and December 31stRehoboth Bay, DE; Safety ZoneAll waters within a 500-yard radius of a fireworks barge located at position latitude 38°41′21″ N, longitude 075°05′00″ W at Rehoboth Bay near Dewey Beach, DE.
    12July 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5thDelaware Bay, Lewes, DE; Safety ZoneAll waters of Delaware Bay off Lewes, DE, within a 350 yard radius of the barge anchored in approximate position 38°47′12″ N, 075°07′48″ W.
    13One Saturday in JulyGreat Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City, NJ; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Great Egg Harbor Bay within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′24″ N, longitude 074°34′31″ W, adjacent to shoreline of Ocean City, NJ.

    (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone

    Table 2 to Paragraph (h)(2)

    No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area
    1Any day(s) from March 1st through December 31st. Whenever feasible, the COTP will publish a Notice of Enforcement at least 2 days in advance of the event in the Federal Register. Each day that the duration of each enforcement of the zone is expected to be 5 hours or lessWashington Channel, Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Washington Channel within a 200-foot radius of the fireworks floating platform which will be located within an area bounded on the south by latitude 38°52′30″ N, and bounded on the north by the southern extent of the Francis Case (I–395) Memorial Bridge, located at Washington, DC.
    2July 4thSevern River and Spa Creek, Annapolis, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Severn River and Spa Creek within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′38″ N, longitude 076°28′41″ W, located near the entrance to Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD.
    3December 31stUpper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°48′14″ N, 077°02′10″ W, located near the waterfront (King Street) at Alexandria, VA.
    4June 14th; September—2nd or 3rd SaturdayNorthwest Harbor (East Channel), Patapsco River, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Patapsco River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°15′55.15″ N, longitude 076°34′32.66″ W, located adjacent to the East Channel of Northwest Harbor, at Baltimore, MD.
    5May—2nd or 3rd Thursday; November—2nd Saturday or SundayBaltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Patapsco River within a 100-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°17′01″ N, longitude 076°36′31″ W, located at the entrance to Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southwest of pier 3, at Baltimore, MD.
    6May—2nd or 3rd Thursday or Friday; July 4th; December 31stBaltimore Inner Harbor, Patapsco River, MD, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Patapsco River within a 100-yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°17′04″ N, longitude 076°36′36″ W, located in Baltimore Inner Harbor, approximately 125 yards southeast of pier 1, at Baltimore, MD.
    7April—1st, 2nd or 3rd Saturday or SundayAnacostia River, Washington, DC; Safety ZoneAll navigable waters of the Anacostia River within a 400-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′16.3″ N, longitude 077°00′09.7″ W, located at Washington, DC.
    8July 4th or the Friday or Saturday before or after Independence Day (observed)Patuxent River, Calvert County, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Patuxent River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at latitude 38°19′17″ N, longitude 076°27′45″ W, approximately 700 feet from shore at Solomons Island, MD.
    9July 3rd, or the Friday after Independence Day (observed)Chesapeake Bay, Chesapeake Beach, MD, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41'36.36″ N, longitude 076°31′29.58″ W, and within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′27.84″ N, longitude 076°31′28.50″ W, located near Chesapeake Beach, MD.
    10July 4thChoptank River, Cambridge, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Choptank River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at Great Marsh Point, in approximate position latitude 38°35′05″ N, longitude 076°04′41″ W, located at Cambridge, MD.
    11July 4th, or Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed)Middle River, Baltimore County, MD; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Middle River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°18′25″ N, longitude 076°24′27″ W, located near Wilson Point in Baltimore County, MD.
    12July 4th, or the Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed)Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Susquehanna River within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°32′19″ N, longitude 076°04′58.3″ W, located at Havre de Grace, MD.
    13July 4th or the Saturday or Sunday before or after Independence Day (observed)Susquehanna River, Havre de Grace, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Susquehanna River within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 39°32′06″ N, longitude 076°05′22″ W, located on the island at Millard Tydings Memorial Park, at Havre de Grace, MD.
    14July 4th, or the Saturday before or after Independence Day (observed)Miles River, St. Michaels, MD; Safety ZoneAll navigable waters of the Miles River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°47′55.10″ N, longitude 076°12′43.75″ W, located at the entrance to Long Haul Creek.
    15December 31stSpa Creek, Annapolis, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of Spa Creek within a 400-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°58′32.48″ N, longitude 076°28′57.55″ W, located at Annapolis, MD.
    16July 3rd, or the Friday after Independence Day (observed)Tred Avon River, Oxford, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Tred Avon River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°41′38.84″ N, longitude 076°10′48.41″ W, approximately 330 yards northwest of the waterfront at Oxford, MD.
    17July 3rd or August 4thNortheast River, North East, MD; Safety ZoneAll navigable waters of the Northeast River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°35′26.3″ N, longitude 075°57′04.9″ W, approximately 400 yards southwest of North East Community Park at North East, MD.
    18July—1st, 2nd or 3rd SaturdayUpper Potomac River, Washington, DC; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Upper Potomac River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 38°48′38″ N, 077°01′56″ W, located east of Oronoco Bay Park at Alexandria, VA.
    19March through October, at the conclusion of evening MLB games at Washington Nationals Ball ParkAnacostia River, Washington, DC; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Anacostia River within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°52′12.71″ N, longitude 077°00′14.08″ W, located near the Nationals Ball Park at Washington, DC.
    20June—last Saturday or July—1st Saturday; July—3rd, 4th or last Saturday September— Saturday before Labor Day (observed)Potomac River, Prince William County, VA; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Potomac River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°34′07.97″ N, longitude 077°15′37.39″ W, located near Cherry Hill, VA.
    21July 4thNorth Atlantic Ocean, Ocean City, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the North Atlantic Ocean in an area bound by the following points: latitude 38°19′39.9″ N, longitude 075°05′03.2″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′36.7″ N, longitude 075°04′53.5″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′45.6″ N, longitude 075°04′49.3″ W; thence to latitude 38°19′49.1″ N, longitude 075°05′00.5″ W; thence to point of origin. The size of the safety zone extends approximately 300 yards offshore from the fireworks launch area located at the high water mark on the beach at Ocean City, MD.
    22May—Sunday before Memorial Day (observed) July 4th August/September—Sunday before Labor Day (observed) or Labor Day (observed)Isle of Wight Bay, Ocean City, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of Isle of Wight Bay within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 38°22′31″ N, longitude 075°04′30″ W, located at Ocean City, MD.
    23July 4thAssawoman Bay, Fenwick Island—Ocean City, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of Assawoman Bay within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks launch location on the pier at the west end of Northside Park, in approximate position latitude 38°25′54.72″ N, longitude 075°03′53.11″ W, located at Ocean City, MD.
    24July 4th; December 31stBaltimore Harbor, Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of Baltimore Harbor, Patapsco River, within an 800-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 39°16′36.7″ N, longitude 076°35′53.8″ W, located northwest of the Domino Sugar refinery wharf at Baltimore, MD.
    25July 4th, or the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday before Independence Day (observed)Chester River, Kent Island Narrows, MD, Safety ZoneAll navigable waters of Chester River, Kent Island Narrows (North Approach), within 800 feet of the fireworks launch site at Kent Island in approximate position latitude 38°58′45.0″ N, longitude 076°14′52.8″ W, located in Queen Anne's County, MD.
    26July 3rd, or the Friday, Saturday or Sunday after Independence Day (observed)Severn River, Sherwood Forest, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Severn River within a 150-yard radius of the fireworks discharge site located at the end of Sherwood Forest Club main pier in approximate position latitude 39°01′54.0″ N, longitude 076°32′41.8″ W, located at Sherwood Forest, MD.
    27July 4thPatapsco River-Middle Branch, Baltimore, MD; Safety ZoneThe waters of the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River, within an 800-feet radius of the fireworks display in the in approximate position latitude 39°15′31.67″ N, longitude 076°37′13.95″ W, located at Baltimore, MD.

    (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—COTP Zone

    Table 3 to Paragraph (h)(3)

    No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area
    1July 4thLinkhorn Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the Linkhorn Bay within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°52′20″ N, longitude 076°00′38″ W, located near the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club, Virginia Beach, VA.
    2July 4thYork River, Yorktown, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the York River within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′14″ N, longitude 076°30′02″ W, located near Yorktown, VA.
    3June—4th Friday; July—1st Friday; July 4thChesapeake Bay, Norfolk, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display located in position latitude 36°57′21″ N, longitude 076°15′00″ W, located near Ocean View Fishing Pier.
    4July 4thNorth Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety Zone AAll waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 1,000-yard radius of the center located near the shoreline at approximate position latitude 36°51′12″ N, longitude 075°58′06″ W, located off the beach between 17th and 31st Streets.
    5July 4thNansemond River, Suffolk, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the Nansemond River within a 350-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°44′27″ N, longitude 076°34′42″ W, located near Constant's Wharf in Suffolk, VA.
    6July 4thChickahominy River, Williamsburg, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the Chickahominy River within a 400-yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 37°14′50″ N, longitude 076°52′17″ W, near Barrets Point, VA.
    7July 4th; August—1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday; December 31stCape Charles Harbor, Cape Charles, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of Cape Charles Harbor located within a 125 yard-radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 37°15′46.5″ N, longitude 076°01′30.3″ W near Cape Charles, VA.
    8July 4th, 5th or 6thChesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of Chesapeake Bay located within a 200-yard radius of the fireworks display at approximate position latitude 36°54′58.18″ N, longitude 076°06′44.3″ W near Virginia Beach, VA.
    9July 3rd, 4th or 5thChesapeake Bay, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety ZoneAll waters of the Chesapeake Bay 400 yard radius of the fireworks display in approximate position latitude 36°55′02″ N, longitude 076°03′27″ W, located at the First Landing State Park at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
    10July 4thElizabeth River Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA; Safety ZoneAll waters of Eastern Branch Elizabeth River within the area along the shoreline immediately adjacent to Harbor Park Stadium ball park and outward into the river bound by a line drawn from latitude 36°50′30″ N, longitude 076°16′39.9″ W, thence south to 36°50′26.6″ N, longitude 076°16′39″ W, thence northwest to 36°50′28.8″ N, longitude 076°16′49.1″ W, thence north to 36°50′30.9″ N, longitude 076°16′48.6″ W, thence east along the shoreline to point of origin.
    11April: Last Friday, Saturday and SundayNorth Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA, Safety ZoneAll water of the North Atlantic Ocean within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°50′29.91″ N, longitude 075°58′05.36″ W, located off the beach between 10th and 15th Streets.
    12July—3rd or 4th SaturdayJohn H. Kerr Reservoir, Clarksville, VA; Safety ZoneAll waters of John H. Kerr Reservoir within a 400-yard radius of approximate position latitude 36°37′51″ N, longitude 078°32′50″ W, located near the center span of the State Route 15 Highway Bridge.
    13June—first or second Saturday or SundayElizabeth River, Town Point Reach, Norfolk, VA; Safety ZoneAll waters of the Elizabeth River, Town Point Reach within a 500-yard radius of approximate position of the fireworks barge latitude 36°50′41″ N, longitude 076°17′47″ W, in vicinity of Town Point Park in Norfolk, VA.
    14July 4thJames River, Newport News, VA; Safety ZoneAll waters of the James River, within a 400-yard radius around position 36°58′28.72″ N, 076°26′20.97″ W.

    (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone

    Table 4 to Paragraph (h)(4)

    No. Enforcement period(s) Location Safety zone—regulated area
    1July 4th; October—1st SaturdayMorehead City Harbor Channel, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Morehead City Harbor Channel that fall within a 360-yard radius of latitude 34°43′01″ N, longitude 076°42′59.6″ W, a position located at the west end of Sugar Loaf Island, NC.
    2April—1st or 2nd Saturday; July 4th; August—3rd Monday; October—1st SaturdayCape Fear River, Wilmington, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: Latitude 34°13′54″ N, longitude 077°57′06″ W; thence northeast to latitude 34°13′57″ N, longitude 077°57′05″ W; thence north to latitude 34°14′11″ N, longitude 077°57′07″ W; thence northwest to latitude 34°14′22″ N, longitude 077°57′19″ W; thence east to latitude 34°14′22″ N, longitude 077°57′06″ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°14′07″ N, longitude 077°57′00″ W; thence south to latitude 34°13′54″ N, longitude 077°56′58″ W; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
    3July 1st Saturday; July 4thGreen Creek and Smith Creek, Oriental, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of Green Creek and Smith Creek that fall within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at approximate latitude 35°01′29.6″ N, longitude 076°42′10.4″ W, located near the entrance to the Neuse River in the vicinity of Oriental, NC.
    4May—3rd or 4th Saturday; July 4thPasquotank River, Elizabeth City, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Pasquotank River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch barge in approximate position latitude 36°17′47″ N, longitude 076°12′17″ W.
    5July 4th or 5thCurrituck Sound, Corolla, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Currituck Sound within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 36°22′23.8″ N, longitude 075°49′56.3″ W, located near Whale Head Bay.
    6July 4th; November—3rd SaturdayMiddle Sound, Figure Eight Island, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Figure Eight Island Causeway Channel from latitude 34°16′32″ N, longitude 077°45′32″ W, thence east along the marsh to latitude 34°16′19″ N, longitude 077°44′55″ W, thence south to the causeway at latitude 34°16′16″ N, longitude 077°44′58″ W, thence west along the shoreline to latitude 34°16′29″ N, longitude 077°45′34″ W, thence back to the point of origin.
    7June—2nd Saturday; July 4thPamlico River, Washington, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of Pamlico River and Tar River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site at approximate position latitude 35°32′25″ N, longitude 077°03′42″ W, a position located on the southwest shore of the Pamlico River, Washington, NC.
    8July 4thNeuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Neuse River within a 360-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 35°06′07.1″ N, longitude 077°01′35.8″ W.
    9July—1st Saturday or Sunday; July 4thPamlico Sound, Ocracoke, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of Pamlico Sound with a 300-yard radius of the National Park Service boat launch site at Ocracoke, NC at position latitude 35°07′07″ N, longitude 075°59′16″ W.
    10July 4th; November—Saturday following Thanksgiving DayMotts Channel, Banks Channel, Wrightsville Beach, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of Motts Channel within a 500-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°12′29″ N, longitude 077°48′27″ W, approximately 560 yards south of Sea Path Marina, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
    11July 4thCape Fear River, Southport, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Cape Fear River within a 600-yard radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position latitude 33°54′40″ N, longitude 078°01′18″ W, approximately 700 yards south of the waterfront at Southport, NC.
    12July 4thBig Foot Slough, Ocracoke, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of Big Foot Slough within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 35°06′54″ N, longitude 075°59′24″ W, approximately 100 yards west of the Silver Lake Entrance Channel at Ocracoke, NC.
    13August—1st TuesdayNew River, Jacksonville, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the New River within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch site in approximate position latitude 34°44′45″ N, longitude 077°26′18″ W, approximately one half mile south of the Hwy 17 Bridge, Jacksonville, NC.
    14May—3rd or 4th Saturday; July 4thBath Creek, Bath, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters on Bath Creek within a 300-yard radius of approximate position 35°28′05″ N, 076°48′56″ W, Bath, NC.
    15July 4th; October—2nd SaturdayAtlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Swansboro, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch position at approximate position latitude 34°41′02″ N, longitude 077°07′04″ W, located near Swansboro, NC.
    16September—4th or last SaturdayShallowbag Bay, Manteo, NC; Safety ZoneThe waters of Shallowbag Bay within a 300-yard radius of a fireworks barge anchored at latitude 35°54′31″ N, longitude 075°39′42″ W.
    17July—3rd or 4thAtlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Surf City, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within a 300-yard radius of approximate position latitude 34°25′46″ N, longitude 077°33′01″ W, in Surf City, NC.
    18September—3rd, 4th, or last Friday or SaturdayNeuse River, New Bern, NC, Safety ZoneThe waters within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch location at approximate position latitude 35°06′23″ N, longitude 077°01′48″ W, on the Neuse River, New Bern, NC.

    [USCG–2020–0138, 86 FR 57363, Oct. 15, 2021, as amended by USCG–2022–0131, 87 FR 29228, May 13, 2022; USCG–2023–0127, 88 FR 32109, May 19, 2023]