SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for event (L)(1) in Table 1 to 33 CFR 165.939 for the City of North Tonawanda NYE Fireworks from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025, through 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026. The regulation specifies the location of the regulated area for this event. Pursuant to 33 CFR 165.939(a), entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone during an enforcement period is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP Eastern Great Lakes or their designated on-scene representative. Those seeking permission to enter the safety zone may request permission from the COTP Eastern Great Lakes via channel 16, VHF-FM or by contacting the Sector Eastern Great Lakes Command Center via (888) 230-4703. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone shall obey the directions of the COTP Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative. While within a safety zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.

In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of the enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or other suitable means. If the COTP Eastern Great Lakes determines that the safety zone need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, they may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the safety zone.