Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zones for Summer Fireworks in Oregon and Washington
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The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing safety zones around fireworks launch sites across the Columbia River Sector, which covers parts of Oregon and Washington. These zones extend 450 yards from each launch point to keep boaters clear during displays.
Why it matters: This action ensures the safety of life on navigable waterways by preventing vessels from interfering with fireworks launches or endangering spectators in the water. It is an administrative enforcement schedule based on existing regulations, rather than a new rule.
Who it affects
- Recreational boaters and commercial vessel operators navigating the Columbia River and coastal waters of Oregon and Washington during specified dates and times.
This notice was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port, and published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2026.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document