Los Angeles Fourth of July Firework Displays Canceled Amid New Environmental Regulations
Several firework displays that were set to take place on July Fourth in Los Angeles County have been canceled by the fireworks vendor, citing new environmental regulations.
The cancellations come after the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board adopted a countywide order in May (pdf) requiring vendors of firework displays in Los Angeles County to first obtain a permit and encouraging them to use biodegradable plastics.
They must also not leave any floating plastics or debris in the water following a show and must submit a “Best Management Practices ” plan describing procedures they have in place to ensure that residual firework pollutant discharges will not adversely affect waters….