§ 165.1191 - Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events.  


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  • § 165.1191 Northern California and Lake Tahoe Area Annual Fireworks Events.

    (a) General. Safety zones are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to the event.

    (b) Regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard; other Federal, state, or local law enforcement; and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

    (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

    (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a safety zone during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

    (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the safety zone. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.

    (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through the safety zone when it is safe to do so.

    (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

    Table 1 to § 165.1191

    [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]

    1. San Francisco Giants Fireworks
    SponsorSan Francisco Giants Baseball Team.
    Event DescriptionFireworks display in conjunction with baseball season home games.
    DateAll season home games at AT&T Park.
    Location700 feet off of Pier 48, San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 700-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    2. [Reserved]
    3. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Eureka
    SponsorCity of Eureka, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationHumboldt Bay, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    4. Fourth of July Fireworks, Crescent City
    SponsorCrescent City, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCrescent City Harbor, Crescent City, CA.
    Regulated AreaCrescent City Harbor in the navigable waters within a 700-foot radius of the launch platform located on the West Jetty.
    5. Pillar Point Harbor Fireworks
    SponsorVarious sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationHalf Moon Bay, CA.
    Regulated AreaPillar Point Harbor Beach.
    6. Fourth of July Fireworks, Redwood City
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationRedwood City, CA.
    Regulated Area600-foot radius around the fireworks launch platform located on the pier at the Port of Redwood City.
    7. San Francisco Independence Day Fireworks
    SponsorThe City of San Francisco.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    Location 1A barge located approximately 1000 1,000 feet off San Francisco Pier 39 at approximately 37°48′49″ N. , 122°24′46″ W.
    Location 2A barge located at the end approximately 700 feet off of the San Francisco Municipal Pier at Aquatic Park at approximately 37°48′39″ N. , 122°25′37″ W.
    Regulated Area 11. 100-foot radius around the each fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    Regulated Area 22. 100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    8. Fourth of July Fireworks, Berkeley Marina
    SponsorBerkeley Marina.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationA barge located near the Berkeley Marina Pier at approximately 37°51′40″ N. , 122° 19′19″ W.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    9. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Richmond
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationA barge located in the Richmond Harbor in approximate position 37°54′40″ N., 122°21′05″ W., Richmond, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 560-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    10. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Sausalito
    SponsorCity of Sausalito.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    Location1,000 feet off-shore from Sausalito, CA waterfront, north of Spinnaker Restaurant.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    11. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Martinez
    SponsorCity of Martinez.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCarquinez Strait, CA
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located near Waterfront Park.
    12. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Antioch
    SponsorCity of Antioch.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationSan Joaquin River, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the moving fireworks display.
    13. Fourth of July Fireworks, City of Pittsburg
    SponsorCity of Pittsburg.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationSuisun Bay, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 560-foot radius of the launch platform located on a Pittsburg Marina Pier.
    14. Delta Independence Day Celebration Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationSan Joaquin River, near Mandeville Island, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    15. Fourth of July Fireworks, Tahoe City, CA
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOff-shore from Common Beach, Tahoe City, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    16. Fourth of July Fireworks, Glenbrook NV
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationOff-shore Glenbrook Beach, NV.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    17. Independence Day Fireworks, Kings Beach, CA
    SponsorNorth Tahoe Business Association.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationOff-shore from Kings Beach, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    18. Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationOff South Lake Tahoe, CA near the NV Border.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    19. Red, White, and Tahoe Blue Fireworks, Incline Village , NVIndependence Day Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    Location500-1,000 feet off Incline Village, NV in Crystal Bay.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    20. Labor Day Fireworks, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateLabor Day.
    LocationOff South Lake Tahoe, California near the Nevada Border.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    21. Fleet Week Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Friday and Saturday in October.
    Location1,000 feet off Pier 3, San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    22. Monte Foundation Fireworks
    SponsorMonte Foundation Fireworks.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Saturday or Sunday in October.
    LocationCapitola Pier in Capitola, CA.
    Regulated Area1,000-foot safety zone radius around the fireworks launch site in the navigable waters of around and under the Capitola Pier.
    23. Rio Vista Bass Derby Fireworks
    SponsorRio Vista Chamber of Commerce.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateSecond Saturday in October.
    Location500 feet off Rio Vista, CA waterfront.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    24. San Francisco New Years Year's Eve Fireworks
    SponsorCity of San Francisco.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateNew Years Eve, December 31stDecember 30th through January 1st.
    Location1,000 feet off the Embarcadero near the Ferry Plaza , in San Francisco, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks launch barge during the loading of pyrotechnics aboard the fireworks barge and during the transit of the fireworks barge from the loading location to the display location. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    25. Sacramento New Years Year's Eve Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateNew Years Eve, December 31st through January 1st.
    LocationNear the Tower Bridge, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe navigable waters of the Sacramento River within 700 feet of the two shore-based launch locations in approximate positions 38°34′48″ N, 121°30′38″ W and 38°34′49″ N, 121°30′29″ Wnear the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, CA and the bridge-based launch location on the Tower Bridge in Sacramento, CA.
    26. Jameson Beach Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationSouth Lake Tahoe near Jameson Beach.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 560-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    27. Feast of Lanterns Fireworks
    SponsorFeast of Lanterns, Inc.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateLast A Saturday of or Sunday in July.
    LocationNear Lover's Point Park in Pacific Grove, CA.
    Regulated AreaThe area of navigable waters within a 4901,000-foot radius of the launch platform located on the beach near Lover's Point Park in approximate position 36°37′26″ N, 121°54′54″ W.
    28. Execpro Services Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorExecpro Services Inc.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of July 4th.
    LocationOff-shore from Incline Village, NV.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    29. Monte Foundation Fireworks, Lake Tahoe
    SponsorMonte Foundation.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateWeek of Labor Day.
    LocationCarnelian Bay, Lake Tahoe, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    30. Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Fireworks
    SponsorVarious Sponsors.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateA Saturday or Sunday in December.
    LocationOff-shore from Sausalito Point, Sausalito, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    31. Benicia Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorCity of Benicia, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationCarquinez Strait, Benicia, CA.
    Regulated Area1,000-foot radius around the fireworks launch site located on the Benicia First Street Pier.
    32. Vallejo Fourth of July Fireworks
    SponsorCity of Vallejo, CA.
    Event DescriptionFireworks Display.
    DateJuly 4th.
    LocationMare Island Strait, Vallejo, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 1,000-foot radius upon commencement of the fireworks display.
    33. Berkeley Winter on the Waterfront Fireworks
    SponsorCity of Berkeley, CA.
    Event DescriptionTwo Fireworks Displays.
    DateSecond Saturday or Sunday in December.
    LocationNear the entrance to the Berkeley Marina in Berkeley, CA.
    Regulated Area100-foot radius around the fireworks barge during the loading, transit, setup, and until the commencement of the scheduled display. Increases to a 500-foot radius upon commencement of the first fireworks display and remains in effect until after the conclusion of the second fireworks display.

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