WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Kanawha River, Charleston, WV.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 2 by Randy. L. Preston, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Ohio Valley.
Summary: The Coast Guard has an established annual safety zone on the Kanawha River on July 4th for fireworks displays. Due to the America 250th anniversary celebration, a larger safety zone is required. Therefore, the Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Kanawha River from mile marker (MM) 57.5-MM 60.5 to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an overwater fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is pr...