33 C.F.R. § 165.909 Safety Zones; Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Safety zones. The following areas are designated safety zones: (1) Pridefest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Second week in June; sunset to termination of display. (2) Summerfest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor encompassed by a line drawn from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Last week in June; sunset to termination of display. (3) Summerfest Hole-in-One Shoot/Stunt Shows. (i) Location. All waters of the Harbor Island Lagoon, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.50' N, 087°53.78' W then west to 43°02.50' N, 087°53.85' W; then following the shoreline of the Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Harbor Island back to the point of origin. All geographic coordinates are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). (ii) Expected date and time. Last week in June through the first two weeks in July; 11:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. (4) Festa Italiana Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is also included in this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Third week in July; sunset to termination of display. (5) Germanfest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Last week in July; sunset to termination of display. (6) African World Festival—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. First week in August; sunset to termination of display. (7) Irishfest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Third week in August; sunset to termination of display. (8) Mexican Fiesta Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Last Week in August; sunset to termination of display. (9) Indian Summer Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. First week in September; sunset to termination of display. (10) Arabianfest Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters off of Henry W. Maier Festival Park Harbor Island, outer Milwaukee Harbor from the point of origin at 43°02.209' N, 087°53.714' W; then southeast to 43°02.117' N, 087°53.417' W; then south to 43°01.767' N, 087°53.417' W; then southwest to 43°01.555' N, 087°53.772' W; then north following the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). The Harbor Island Lagoon Area is encompassed by this safety zone. (ii) Expected date and time. Second Week in September; sunset to termination of display. (11) St. Patrick's Day Fireworks—Manitowoc. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline across from the World War II U.S. Cobia submarine, Manitowoc River encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 70-foot radius with its center in approximate position 44°05.30' N, 087°39.15' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Expected date and time. Third week in March; sunset to termination of display. (12) Rockets for Schools—Sheboygan, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 1260-foot radius with its center in the approximate position 43°44.56' N, 087°42.06' W (NAD 1983). This zone will encompass the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor and will result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect. (ii) Expected date and time. Second weekend in May; sunset to termination of display. (13) City of Sheboygan Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius with its center in the approximate position 43°44.48' N, 087°42.14' W (NAD 1983). This zone will encompass the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor and will result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect. (ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (14) City of Kenosha Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the South Pier Light area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°35.17' N, 087°48.33' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will encompass the entrance to Kenosha Harbor and will result in its closure while the safety zone is in effect. (ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (15) U.S. Bank (Firstar) Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline south of Juneau Park, outer Milwaukee Harbor encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 43°02.23' N, 087°53.30' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (16) Marinettefest Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters between the U.S. 41 Interstate Bridge (mile marker 1.88) and the NEW Hydro Inc. Dam (mile marker 2.45) on the Menominee River. This safety zone includes all adjacent shoreline between the bridge and the dam. (ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (17) Riversplash Fireworks-Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline east of Pere Marquette Park, Milwaukee River encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 210-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 43°02.33' N, 087°54.46' W (NAD 1983). (This safety zone will temporarily close down the Milwaukee River.) (ii) Expected date and time. First week in June; sunset to termination of display. (18) Manitowoc Municipal Fourth of July Fireworks. (i) Primary location. All waters and adjacent shoreline east of the Manitowoc Yacht Club, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius of the fireworks barge in approximate position 44°06.05' N, 087°38.37' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Alternate location. All waters and the adjacent shoreline encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius of the fireworks barge with its center in approximate position 44°05.33' N, 087°39.00' W (NAD 1983). If display is moved to secondary site, it will temporarily close entrance to Manitowoc Harbor. (iii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (19) Fourthfest of Greater Racine. (i) Primary location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the north breakwall, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°44.14' N, 087°46.30' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Alternate location. All waters and adjacent shoreline encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°44.21' N, 087°46.45' W (NAD 1983) (on the beach north of the northern breakwall). (iii) Expected date and time. First week in July; sunset to termination of display. (20) Celebrate Amerifest—Green Bay, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline between the Green Bay & Western Railroad Bridge (mile marker 1.03) and the Mason St. Bridge (mile marker 3.52) on the Fox River. This safety will temporarily close the Fox River. (This safety zone does not encompass the water of the East River.) (ii) Expected date and time. First week in July; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. (21) South Shore Frolics Fireworks—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline east of South Shore Park, Milwaukee Harbor encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 280-foot radius with its center in approximate position 42°59.43' N, 087°52.54' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Expected date and time. Second week in July; sunset to termination of display. (22) Kewaunee Annual Trout Festival. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its center in approximate position 44°27.30' N, 087°29.46' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will temporarily close the entrance to Kewaunee Harbor. (ii) Expected time and date. Third weekend in July; sunset to termination of display. (23) Port Washington Fish Days Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the Wisconsin Electric Coal Dock, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius with its center in approximate position 43°23.07' N, 087°51.55' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will temporarily close the entrance to Port Washington Harbor. (ii) Expected date and time. Third week in July; sunset to termination of display. (24) Menominee Waterfront Festival. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline off the southeast side of the Menominee Municipal Marina, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with an 840-foot radius of the fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position 45°20.05' N, 087°36.49' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Expected date and time. The Saturday following the first Thursday in August; sunset to termination of display. (25) Sturgeon Bay Venetian Night Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline off the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, Sturgeon Bay Canal encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 350-foot radius of the fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position 44°49.33' N, 087°23.27' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will temporarily close down the Sturgeon Bay Canal. (ii) Expected date and time. First weekend in August; 10 a.m. to termination of fireworks display. (26) Algoma Shanty Days Fireworks. (i) Primary location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its center in approximate position 44°36.22' N, 087°25.55' W (NAD 1893) forming the primary site. (ii) Alternate location. All waters and adjacent shoreline encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius with its center in approximate position 44°36.28' N, 087°25.54' W (NAD 1983). If display is moved to secondary site, it will temporarily close entrance to Algoma Harbor. (iii) Expected time and date. Second week in August; sunset to termination of display. (27) Sister Bay MarinaFest—Sister Bay. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline off the town of Sister Bay, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 560-foot radius of the fireworks launch platform with its center in approximate position 45°10.60' N, 087°06.60' W (NAD 1983). (ii) Expected date and time. First week in September; sunset to termination of display. (28) Milwaukee River Challenge—Milwaukee, WI. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline between the Humboldt Ave. Bridge (mile marker 3.22) and E. Chicago St. (mile marker 1.08) on the Milwaukee River. This safety zone will temporarily close the Milwaukee River for crew boat races. (ii) Expected date and time. Third week in September; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (29) Sheboygan South High School Homecoming Fireworks. (i) Location. All waters and adjacent shoreline around the south breakwall area, Lake Michigan encompassed by the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius with its center in approximate position 43°44.57' N, 087°42.13' W (NAD 1983). This safety zone will temporarily close the entrance to Sheboygan Harbor. (ii) Expected date and time. One day in the first two weeks in October; sunset to termination of display. (b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply. (2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator shall proceed as directed. (3) The safety zones in this regulation are outside navigation channels and will not adversely affect shipping. In cases where shipping is affected, commercial vessels may request permission from the Captain of the Port Milwaukee to transit the safety zone. Approval will be made on a case-by-case basis. Requests must be made in advance and approved by the Captain of the Port before transits will be authorized. The Captain of the Port may be contacted via U.S. Coast Guard Group Milwaukee on Channel 16, VHF-FM. (c) Enforcement period. The Captain of the Port Milwaukee will publish at least 10 days in advance a Notice in the [CGD09–02–003, 67 FR 44560, July 3, 2002]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
Subpart F—Specific Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas
Ninth Coast Guard District
§ 165.909 Safety Zones; Annual fireworks events in the Captain of the Port Milwaukee Zone.
