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Rule2025-091922025-05-27

Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters of Delaware River, near Pleasant Hill Park, in Philadelphia, PA for a barge-based fireworks display on July 4, 2025. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP).

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective from 9 p.m. on July 4, 2025, until 10 p.m. on July 5, 2025. It will only be enforced, however, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, or from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on a rain date of July 5.
Effective Date
2025-07-04

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2025-0184] RIN 1625-AA00 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. ( printed page 22208) SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for waters of Delaware River, near Pleasant Hill Park, in Philadelphia, PA for a barge-based fireworks display on July 4, 2025. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay (COTP). DATES: This rule is effective from 9 p.m. on July 4, 2025, until 10 p.m. on July 5, 2025. It will only be enforced, however, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, or from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on a rain date of July 5. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov , type USCG-2025-0184 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, in the Document Type column, select “Supporting & Related Material.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, call or email Petty Officer Emmanuel E. Melendez, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (206) 815-6688, option 3, email SecDelBayWWM@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulat

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Citation: 90 FR 22207