# Safety Zone; Rockport Illuminations Fireworks, Rockport Harbor, Rockport, MA

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Temporary final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Effective | 2026-08-08 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 33 CFR 165 |
| Summary | The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Rockport Harbor, Rockport, MA within a 350-yard radius of the land-based Rockport Illuminations Fireworks launch site. The safety zone is needed to protect spectators, personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the firework displays. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston, or their designated representative. |
| Document number | 2026-15991 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/06/2026-15991/safety-zone-rockport-illuminations-fireworks-rockport-harbor-rockport-ma). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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