Department Of Homeland Security

Safety Zone, Fourth of July Fireworks Event, Pagan River, Smithfield, VA

June 15, 2012 - 77 FR 35848 - RIN: 1625-AA00 - Download Full Notice: Text | PDF

The Coast Guard is establishing a 420-foot radius safety zone on the navigable waters of the Pagan River in Smithfield, VA in support of the Fourth of July Fireworks event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic movement to protect mariners and spectators from the hazards associated with aerial fireworks displays.

Agency Contact: If you have questions on this temporary rule, call or email LCDR Hector Cintron, Waterways Management Division Chief, Sector Hampton Roads, Coast Guard; telephone 757-668- 5581, email Hector.L.Cintron@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

This rule is final. Its effective date is July 3, 2012.


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