Michael William Amenson

I believe that the rule here is in good faith and is understandable on all counts. I have experience working in fireworks and specifically working on barges setting off fireworks. Although the Hudson river is a public waterway, the chance that 165 yards of that waterway for 75 minutes between 9:30 and 10:45 p.m. would disturb the general public is very small. Lighting off any fireworks can be a dangerous activity at any time and doing the lighting on a barge in water only makes the activity more dangerous. Most fireworks are lit in pvc type tubing and those tubes can become unstable when used on a boat. Normal land displays are set off from tubes that are dug into the ground, making the tubes very stable. Having a safe distance around the firing line allow for any mistakes happening as well as boats, business, and people being safely far enough away from falling debris. That debris can be carried long distance by the wind but still be very hot and could set fire or burn multiple surfaces. In the end being safe and over careful when using explosive devices is always in the best interest of the public. The short and late time of the display makes the public's disturbance minimal. Having the rule making process for any and all firework process does make sense and is needed.