Eighth Coast Guard District Annual Safety Zones; Wheeling Heritage Port Festival; Ohio River Mile 90.2 to 90.7; Wheeling, WV

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The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Wheeling Heritage Port Festival Fireworks on the Ohio River, in Wheeling, WV from mile 90.2 to 90.7, extending the entire width of the river on September 17, 2016. This zone is needed to protect vessels transiting the area and event spectators from the hazards associated with a barge- based fireworks display. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring in the safety zone is prohibited to all vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.