2016-10306. Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone  

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    AGENCY:

    Coast Guard, DHS.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    The Coast Guard is amending its safety zones regulation for Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone. This amendment updates 18 permanent safety zones and adds 3 new permanent safety zones. These amendments and additions are necessary to protect spectators, participants, and vessels from the hazards associated with annual maritime events, including fireworks displays, boat races, and air shows.

    DATES:

    This rule is effective June 8, 2016.

    ADDRESSES:

    To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,, type USCG-2015-1081 in the “SEARCH” box and click “SEARCH.” Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    If you have questions on this rule, call or email Petty Officer Joseph McCollum, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan; telephone 414-747-7148, email Joseph.P.McCollum@uscg.mil.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    I. Table of Abbreviations

    CFR Code of Federal Regulations

    DHS Department of Homeland Security

    FR Federal Register

    NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

    § Section

    U.S.C. United States Code

    II. Background, Information and Regulatory History

    On January 20, 2016, the Coast Guard published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking entitled Safety Zones; Annual Events Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone in the Federal Register (81 FR 3069). No comments were received. No public meeting was requested, and none was held.

    III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The legal basis for this rule is the Coast Guard's authority to establish safety zones: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    The purpose of this rulemaking is to update the safety zones in § 165.929 to ensure that they match the times, dates, and dimensions for various marine and triggering events that are expected to be conducted with the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone throughout the year. The purpose of the rulemaking is also to ensure vessels and persons are protected from the specific hazards related to the aforementioned events. These specific hazards include obstructions to the waterway that may cause marine casualties; collisions among vessels maneuvering at a high speed within a channel; the explosive dangers involved in pyrotechnics and hazardous cargo; and flaming/falling debris into the water that may cause injuries.

    IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our NPRM published on January 20, 2016. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.

    This rule amends 18 permanent safety zones found within table 165.929 in 33 CFR 165.929. These 18 amendments involve updating the location, size, and/or enforcement times for: 11 fireworks displays in various locations; 1 regatta in Spring Lake, Michigan; 3 Air Shows; 1 Facility in Marinette, Wisconsin; 1 boat race from Chicago, Illinois; and 1 ski show in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.

    Additionally, this rule adds 3 new safety zones to table 165.929 within § 165.929 for annually-reoccurring events in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan Zone. These 3 zones were added in order to protect the public from the safety hazards previously described. The 3 additions include 2 safety zones for fireworks displays, and 1 safety zone for a boat parade in Chicago Harbor, Chicago, Illinois. A list of specific changes and additions are available in the attachments within this Docket.

    The Captain of the Port Lake Michigan has determined that the safety zones in this rule are necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and people during annual marine or triggering events in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone. Although this rule will be effective year-round, the safety zones in this rule will be enforced only immediately before, during, and after events that pose a hazard to the public and only upon notice by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.Start Printed Page 28023

    The Captain of the Port Lake Michigan will notify the public that the zones in this rule are or will be enforced by all appropriate means to the affected segments of the public, including publication in the Federal Register, as practicable, in accordance with 33 CFR 165.7(a). Such means of notification may also include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners.

    All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative. The Captain of the Port or his or her designated representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16.

    V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of the statutes and Executive orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

    A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a “significant regulatory action,” under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, the NPRM has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget.

    We conclude that this rule is not a significant regulatory action because we anticipate that it will have minimal impact on the economy, will not interfere with other agencies, will not adversely alter the budget of any grant or loan recipients, and will not raise any novel legal or policy issues. The safety zones created by this rule will be relatively small and effective during the time to ensure safety of spectator and participants for the listed triggering or marine events. Moreover, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the zones, and the rule will allow vessels to seek permission to enter the zones.

    B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term “small entities” comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.

    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V(A), above this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any vessel owner or operator.

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), we want to assist small entities in understanding this rule. If the rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the regional Small Business regulatory Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or action of the Coast Guard.

    C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

    D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order 13132.

    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. If you believe this rule has implications for federalism or Indian tribes, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

    E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this preamble.

    F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves the establishment of safety zones for yearly triggering and marine events on and around Lake Michigan. Normally such actions are categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction M16475.lD. An environmental analysis checklist and Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.Start Printed Page 28024

    G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters. Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or vessels.

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    List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    • Harbors
    • Marine safety
    • Navigation (water)
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Security measures
    • Waterways
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    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

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    PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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    1. The authority citation for Part 165 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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    2. Revise § 165.929 to read as follows:

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    Safety Zones; Annual events requiring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone.

    (a) Regulations. The following regulations apply to the safety zones listed in Table 165.929 of this section.

    (1) The general regulations in 33 CFR 165.23.

    (2) All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative to enter, move within, or exit a safety zone established in this section when the safety zone is enforced. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter one of the safety zones listed in this section must obey all lawful orders or directions of the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed.

    (3) The enforcement dates and times for each of the safety zones listed in Table 165.929 are subject to change, but the duration of enforcement would remain the same or nearly the same total number of hours as stated in the table. In the event of a change, the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, as well as, issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

    (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

    (1) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan to monitor a safety zone, permit entry into a safety zone, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within a safety zone, and take other actions authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.

    (2) Public vessel means a vessel that is owned, chartered, or operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.

    (3) Rain date refers to an alternate date and/or time in which the safety zone would be enforced in the event of inclement weather.

    (c) Suspension of enforcement. The Captain of the Port Lake Michigan may suspend enforcement of any of these zones earlier than listed in this section. Should the Captain of the Port suspend any of these zones earlier than the listed duration in this section, he or she may make the public aware of this suspension by Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or on-scene notice by his or her designated representative.

    (d) Exemption. Public vessels, as defined in paragraph (b) of this section, are exempt from the requirements in this section.

    (e) Waiver. For any vessel, the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative may waive any of the requirements of this section upon finding that operational conditions or other circumstances are such that application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purposes of safety or security.

    Table 165.929

    EventLocation 1Enforcement date and time 2
    (a) March Safety Zones
    (1) St. Patrick's Day FireworksManitowoc, WI All waters of the Manitowoc River within the arc of a circle with a 250-foot radius from a center point launch position at 44°05.492′ N., 087°39.332′ WThe third Saturday of March; 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    (2) Public Fireworks DisplayGreen Bay, WI All waters of the Fox River in the vicinity of the Main Street and Walnut Street Bridge within an area bounded by the following coordinates; 44°31.211′ N., 088°00.833′ W.; then southwest along the river bank to 44°30.944′ N., 088°01.159′ W.; then southeast to 44°30.890′ N., 088°01.016′ W.; then northeast along the river bank to 44°31.074′ N., 088°00.866′ W.; then northwest returning to the point of originMarch 15; 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rain date: March 16; 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    (b) April Safety Zones
    (1) Michigan Aerospace Challenge Sport Rocket LaunchMuskegon, MI All waters of Muskegon Lake, near the West Michigan Dock and Market Corp facility, within the arc of a circle with a 1500-yard radius from the rocket launch site located in position 43°14.018′ N., 086°15.585′ WThe last Saturday of April; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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    (2) Lubbers Cup RegattaSpring Lake, MI All waters of Spring Lake in Spring Lake, Michigan in the vicinity of Keenan Marina within a rectangle that is approximately 6,300 by 300 feet. The rectangle will be bounded by points beginning at 43°04.914′ N., 086°12.525′ W.; then east to 43°04.958′ N., 086°11.104′ W.; then south to 43°04.913′ N., 086°11.096′ W.; then west to 43°04.867′ N., 086°12.527′ W.; then north back to the point of originApril 9; 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., and April 10; 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    (c) May Safety Zones
    (1) Tulip Time Festival FireworksHolland, MI All waters of Lake Macatawa, near Kollen Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in approximate center position 42°47.496′ N., 086°07.348′ WThe first Saturday of May; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rain date: The first Friday of May; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
    (2) Cochrane CupBlue Island, IL All waters of the Calumet Saganashkee Channel from the South Halstead Street Bridge at 41°39.442′ N., 087°38.474′ W.; to the Crawford Avenue Bridge at 41°39.078′ N., 087°43.127′ W.; and the Little Calumet River from the Ashland Avenue Bridge at 41°39.098′ N., 087°39.626′ W.; to the junction of the Calumet Saganashkee Channel at 41°39.373′ N., 087°39.026′ WThe first Saturday of May; 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (3) Rockets for Schools Rocket LaunchSheboygan, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, near the Sheboygan South Pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1500-yard radius from the rocket launch site located with its center in position 43°44.914′ N., 087°41.869′ WThe first Saturday of May; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (4) Celebrate De Pere FireworksDe Pere, WI All waters of the Fox River, near Voyageur Park, within the arc of a circle with a 500 foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.167′ N., 088°03.833′ WThe Saturday or Sunday before Memorial Day; 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    (d) June Safety Zones
    (1) International BayfestGreen Bay, WI All waters of the Fox River, near the Western Lime Company 1.13 miles above the head of the Fox River, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°31.408′ N., 088°00.710′ WThe second Friday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (2) Harborfest Music and Family FestivalRacine, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Racine Harbor, near the Racine Launch Basin Entrance Light, within the arc of a circle with a 200-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°43.722′ N., 087°46.673′ WFriday and Saturday of the third complete weekend of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day.
    (3) Spring Lake Heritage Festival FireworksSpring Lake, MI All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from a barge in center position 43°04.375′ N., 086°12.401′ WThe third Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (4) Elberta Solstice FestivalElberta, MI All waters of Betsie Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in approximate center position 44°37.607′ N., 086°13.977′ WThe last Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (5) World War II Beach Invasion Re-enactmentSt. Joseph, MI All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of Tiscornia Park in St. Joseph, MI beginning at 42°06.918′ N., 086°29.421′ W.; then west/northwest along the north breakwater to 42°06.980′ N., 086°29.682′ W.; then northwest 100 yards to 42°07.018′ N., 086°29.728′ W.; then northeast 2,243 yards to 42°07.831′ N., 086°28.721′ W.; then southeast to the shoreline at 42°07.646′ N., 086°28.457′ W.; then southwest along the shoreline to the point of originThe last Saturday of June; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    (6) Ephraim FireworksEphraim, WI All waters of Eagle Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 750-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°09.304′ N., 087°10.844′ WThe third Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (7) Thunder on the FoxElgin, IL All waters of the Fox River from the Kimball Street bridge, located at approximate position 42°02.499′ N., 088°17.367′ W., then 1250 yards north to a line crossing the river perpendicularly running through position 42°03.101′ N., 088°17.461′ WFriday, Saturday, and Sunday of the third weekend in June; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
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    (8) Olde Ellison Bay Days FireworksEllison Bay, WI All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Ellison Bay Wisconsin, within the arc of a circle with a 400-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate center position 45°15.595′ N., 087°05.043′ WThe fourth Saturday of June; 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    (9) Sheboygan Harborfest FireworksSheboygan, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°44.914′ N., 087°41.897′ WJune 15; 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
    (e) July Safety Zones
    (1) Town of Porter Fireworks DisplayPorter IN All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000 foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 41°39.927′ N., 087°03.933′ WThe first Saturday of July; 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
    (2) City of Menasha 4th of July FireworksMenasha, WI All waters of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 44°12.017′ N., 088°25.904′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (3) Pentwater July Third FireworksPentwater, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the Pentwater Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°46.942′ N., 086°26.625′ WJuly 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (4) Taste of Chicago FireworksChicago, IL All waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°53.380′ N., 087°35.978′ W.; then southeast to 41°53.247′ N., 087°35.434′ W.; then south to 41°52.809′ N., 087°35.434′ W.; then southwest to 41°52.453′ N., 087°36.611′ W.; then north to 41°53.247′ N., 087°36.573′ W.; then northeast returning to the point of originJuly 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (5) St. Joseph Fourth of July FireworksSt. Joseph, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 42°06.867′ N., 086° 29.463′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (6) U.S. Bank FireworksMilwaukee, WI All waters and adjacent shoreline of Milwaukee Harbor, in the vicinity of Veteran's park, within the arc of a circle with a 1,200-foot radius from the center of the fireworks launch site which is located on a barge in approximate position 43°02.362′ N., 087°53.485′ WJuly 3; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (7) Manistee Independence Day FireworksManistee, MI All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the First Street Beach, within the arc of a circle with a 1,000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°14.854′ N., 086°20.757′ WJuly 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (8) Frankfort Independence Day FireworksFrankfort, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and Frankfort Harbor, bounded by a line drawn from 44°38.100′ N., 086°14.826′ W.; then south to 44°37.613′ N., 086°14.802′ W.; then west to 44°37.613′ N., 086°15.263′ W.; then north to 44°38.094′ N., 086°15.263′ W.; then east returning to the point of originJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (9) Freedom Festival FireworksLudington, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and Ludington Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°57.171′ N., 086°27.718′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (10) White Lake Independence Day FireworksMontague, MI All waters of White Lake within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from a center position at 43°24.621′ N., 086°21.463′ WJuly 4; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
    (11) Muskegon Summer Celebration July Fourth FireworksMuskegon, MI All waters of Muskegon Lake, in the vicinity of Hartshorn Municipal Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from a center position at 43°14.039′ N., 086°15.793′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (12) Grand Haven Jaycees Annual Fourth of July FireworksGrand Haven, MI All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on the west bank of the Grand River in position 43°3.908′ N., 086°14.240′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
    (13) Celebration Freedom FireworksHolland, MI All waters of Lake Macatawa in the vicinity of Kollen Park within the arc of a circle with a 2000-foot radius of a center launch position at 42°47.440′ N., 086°07.621′ WJuly 4; 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
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    (14) Van Andel Fireworks ShowHolland, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the Holland Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in approximate position 42°46.351′ N., 086°12.710′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (15) Saugatuck Independence Day FireworksSaugatuck, MI All waters of Kalamazoo Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in center position 42°39.074′ N., 086°12.285′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (16) South Haven Fourth of July FireworksSouth Haven, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the Black River within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in center position 42°24.125′ N., 086°17.179′ WJuly 3; 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
    (17) Town of Dune Acres Independence Day FireworksDune Acres, IN All Waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 700-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°39.303′ N., 087°05.239′ WThe first Saturday of July; 8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (18) Gary Fourth of July FireworksGary, IN All waters of Lake Michigan, approximately 2.5 miles east of Gary Harbor, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°37.322′ N., 087°14.509′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (19) Joliet Independence Day Celebration FireworksJoliet, IL All waters of the Des Plains River, at mile 288, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°31.522′ N., 088°05.244′ WJuly 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (20) Glencoe Fourth of July Celebration FireworksGlencoe, IL All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of Lake Front Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from a barge in position 42°08.404′ N., 087°44.930′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (21) Lakeshore Country Club Independence Day FireworksGlencoe, IL All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 600-foot radius from a center point fireworks launch site in approximate position 42°09.130′ N., 087°45.530′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (22) Shore Acres Country Club Independence Day FireworksLake Bluff, IL All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 600-foot radius from approximate position 42°17.847′ N., 087°49.837′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (23) Kenosha Independence Day FireworksKenosha, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Kenosha Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°35.283′ N., 087°48.450′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (24) Fourthfest of Greater Racine FireworksRacine, WI All waters of Racine Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center point position at 42°44.259′ N., 087°46.635′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (25) Sheboygan Fourth of July Celebration FireworksSheboygan, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, in the vicinity of the south pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°44.917′ N., 087°41.850′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (26) Manitowoc Independence Day FireworksManitowoc, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Manitowoc Harbor, in the vicinity of south breakwater, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°05.395′ N., 087°38.751′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (27) Sturgeon Bay Independence Day FireworksSturgeon Bay, WI All waters of Sturgeon Bay, in the vicinity of Sunset Park, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 44°50.562′ N., 087°23.411′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (28) Fish Creek IndependenceFish Creek, WI All waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Fish Creek Harbor, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 45°07.867′ N., 087°14.617′ WJuly 2; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 2; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (29) Fire over the Fox FireworksGreen Bay, WI All waters of the Fox River including the mouth of the East River from the Canadian National Railroad bridge in approximate position 44°31.467′ N., 088°00.633′ W then southwest to the Main St. Bridge in approximate position 44°31.102′ N., 088°00.963′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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    (30) Celebrate Americafest Ski ShowGreen Bay, WI All waters of the Fox River, including the mouth of the East River from the West Walnut Street Bridge in approximate position 44°30.912′ N., 088°01.100′ W., then northeast to an imaginary line running perpendicularly across the river through coordinate 44°31.337′ N., 088°00.640′ WJuly 4 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    (31) Marinette Fourth of July Celebration FireworksMarinette, WI All waters of the Menominee River, in the vicinity of Stephenson Island, within the arc of a circle with a 900 foot radius from the fireworks launch site in center position 45°6.232′ N., 087°37.757′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (32) Evanston Fourth of July FireworksEvanston, IL All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of Centennial Park Beach, within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°02.933′ N., 087°40.350′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (33) Gary Air and Water ShowGary, IN All waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°37.217′ N., 087°16.763′ W.; then east along the shoreline to 41°37.413′ N., 087°13.822′ W.; then north to 41°38.017′ N., 087°13.877′ W.; then southwest to 41°37.805′ N., 087°16.767′ W.; then south returning to the point of originJuly 6 thru 10; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (34) Annual Trout Festival FireworksKewaunee, WI All waters of Kewaunee Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.493′ N., 087°29.750′ WFriday of the second complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (35) Michigan City Summerfest FireworksMichigan City, IN All waters of Michigan City Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°43.700′ N., 086°54.617′ WSunday of the second complete weekend of July; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (36) Port Washington Fish Day FireworksPort Washington, WI All waters of Port Washington Harbor and Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the WE Energies coal dock, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°23.117′ N., 087°51.900′ WThe third Saturday of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (37) Bay View Lions Club South Shore Frolics FireworksMilwaukee, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee Harbor, in the vicinity of South Shore Yacht Club, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 42°59.658′ N., 087°52.808′ WFriday, Saturday, and Sunday of the second or third weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day.
    (38) Venetian Festival FireworksSt. Joseph, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the St. Joseph River, near the east end of the south pier, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°06.800′ N., 086°29.250′ WSaturday of the third complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (39) Joliet Waterway Daze FireworksJoliet, IL All waters of the Des Plaines River, at mile 287.5, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°31.250′ N., 088°05.283′ WFriday and Saturday of the third complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day.
    (40) EAA AirventureOshkosh, WI All waters of Lake Winnebago in the vicinity of Willow Harbor within an area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates: beginning at 43°56.822′ N., 088° 29.904′ W.; then north approximately 5100 feet to 43°57.653′ N., 088° 29.904′ W., then east approximately 2300 feet to 43°57.653′ N., 088° 29.374′ W.; then south to shore at 43°56.933′ N., 088°29.374′ W.; then southwest along the shoreline to 43°56.822′ N,. 088°29.564′ W.; then west returning to the point of originThe last complete week of July, beginning Monday and ending Sunday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.
    (41) Saugatuck Venetian Night FireworksSaugatuck, MI All waters of Kalamazoo Lake within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in position 42°39.073′ N., 086°12.285′ WThe last Saturday of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (42) Roma Lodge Italian Festival FireworksRacine, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Racine Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°44.067′ N., 087°46.333′ WFriday and Saturday of the last complete weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (43) Chicago Venetian Night FireworksChicago, IL All waters of Monroe Harbor and all waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a line drawn from 41°53.050′ N., 087°36.600′ W.; then east to 41°53.050′ N., 087°36.350′ W.; then south to 41°52.450′ N., 087°36.350′ W.; then west to 41°52.450′ N., 087°36.617′ W.; then north returning to the point of originSaturday of the last weekend of July; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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    (44) New Buffalo Business Association FireworksNew Buffalo, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°48.153′ N., 086°44.823′ WJuly 3rd or July 5th; 9:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
    (45) Start of the Chicago to Mackinac RaceChicago, IL All waters of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of the Navy Pier at Chicago IL, within a rectangle that is approximately 1500 by 900 yards. The rectangle is bounded by the coordinates beginning at 41°53.252′ N., 087°35.430′ W.; then south to 41°52.812′ N., 087°35.430′ W.; then east to 41°52.817′ N., 087°34.433′ W.; then north to 41°53.250′ N., 087°34.433′ W.; then west, back to point of originJuly 22; 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and July 23; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    (46) Fireworks at Pier WisconsinMilwaukee, WI All waters of Milwaukee Harbor, including Lakeshore Inlet and the marina at Pier Wisconsin, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site on Pier Wisconsin located in approximate position 43°02.178′ N., 087°53.625′ WDates and times will be issued by Notice of Enforcement and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
    (47) Gills Rock FireworksGills Rock, WI All waters of Green Bay near Gills Rock WI within a 1000-foot radius of the launch vessel in approximate position at 45°17.470′ N., 087°01.728′ WJuly 4; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (48) City of Menominee 4th of July Celebration FireworksMenominee, MI All Waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Menominee Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center position at 45°06.417′ N., 087° 36.024′ WJuly 4; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (49) Miesfeld's Lakeshore Weekend FireworksSheboygan, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor within an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located at the south pier in approximate position 43°44.917′ N., 087°41.967′ WJuly 29; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Rain date: July 30; 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (50) Marinette Logging and Heritage Festival FireworksMarinette, WI All waters of the Menominee River, in the vicinity of Stephenson Island, within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from the fireworks launch site in position 45°06.232′ N., 087°37.757′ WJuly 13; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (51) Summer in the City Water Ski ShowGreen Bay, WI All waters of the Fox River in Green Bay, WI from the Main Street Bridge in position 44°31.089′ N., 088°00.904′ W then southwest to the Walnut Street Bridge in position 44°30.900′ N., 088°01.091′ WEach Wednesday of July through August; 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    (52) Holiday Celebration FireworksKewaunee, WI All waters of Kewaunee Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 44°27.481′ N., 087°29.735′ WJuly 4; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (53) Independence Day FireworksWilmette, IL All waters of Lake Michigan and the North Shore Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located at approximate center position 42°04.674′ N., 087°40.856′ WJuly 3; 8:30 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
    (54) Neenah FireworksNeenah, WI All waters of Lake Winnebago within a 700 foot radius of an approximate launch position at 44° 11.126′ N., 088° 26.941′ WJuly 3 or 4; 8:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (55) Milwaukee Air and Water ShowMilwaukee, WI All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan in the vicinity of McKinley Park located within an area that is approximately 4800 by 1250 yards. The area will be bounded by the points beginning at 43°02.450′ N., 087°52.850′ W.; then southeast to 43°02.230′ N., 087°52.061′ W.; then northeast to 43°04.543′ N., 087°50.801′ W.; then northwest to 43°04.757′ N., 087°51.512′ W.; then southwest returning to the point of originJuly 6 thru 10; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (f) August Safety Zones
    (1) Super Boat Grand PrixMichigan City, IN All waters of Lake Michigan bounded by a rectangle drawn from 41°43.655′ N., 086°54.550′ W.; then northeast to 41°44.808′ N., 086°51.293′ W., then northwest to 41°45.195′ N., 086°51.757′ W.; then southwest to 41°44.063′ N., 086°54.873′ W.; then southeast returning to the point of originThe first Sunday of August; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain date: The first Saturday of August; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    (2) Port Washington Maritime Heritage Festival FireworksPort Washington, WI All waters of Port Washington Harbor and Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of the WE Energies coal dock, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°23.117′ N., 087°51.900′ WSaturday of the last complete weekend of July or the second weekend of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
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    (3) Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival FireworksGrand Haven, MI All waters of the Grand River within the arc of a circle with an 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on the west bank of the Grand River in position 43°03.907′ N., 086°14.247′ WFirst weekend of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (4) Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club Evening on the Bay FireworksSturgeon Bay, WI All waters of Sturgeon Bay within the arc of a circle with a 500-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate position 44°49.297′ N., 087°21.447′ WThe first Saturday of August; 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (5) Hammond Marina Venetian Night FireworksHammond, IN All waters of Hammond Marina and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°41.883′ N., 087°30.717′ WThe first Saturday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (6) North Point Marina Venetian Festival FireworksWinthrop Harbor, IL All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 42°28.917′ N., 087°47.933′ WThe second Saturday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (7) Waterfront Festival FireworksMenominee, MI All Waters of Green Bay, in the vicinity of Menominee Marina, within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from a center position at 45°06.447′ N., 087°35.991′ WAugust 3; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (8) Ottawa Riverfest FireworksOttawa, IL All waters of the Illinois River, at mile 239.7, within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°20.483′ N., 088°51.333′ WThe first Sunday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (9) Chicago Air and Water ShowChicago, IL All waters and adjacent shoreline of Lake Michigan and Chicago Harbor bounded by a line drawn from 41°55.900′ N at the shoreline, then east to 41°55.900′ N., 087°37.200′ W., then southeast to 41°54.000′ N, 087°36.000′ W., then southwestward to the northeast corner of the Jardine Water Filtration Plant, then due west to the shoreAugust 18 thru 21; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (10) Pentwater Homecoming FireworksPentwater, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and the Pentwater Channel within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 43°46.942′ N., 086°26.633′ WSaturday following the second Thursday of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (11) Chicago Match Cup RaceChicago, IL All waters of Chicago Harbor in the vicinity of Navy Pier and the Chicago Harbor break wall bounded by coordinates beginning at 41°53.617′ N., 087°35.433′ W.; then south to 41°53.400′ N., 087°35.433′ W.; then west to 41°53.400′ N., 087°35.917′ W.; then north to 41°53.617′ N., 087°35.917′ W.; then back to point of originAugust 6 thru 11; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    (12) New Buffalo Ship and Shore FireworksNew Buffalo, MI All waters of Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 800-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in position 41°48.150′ N., 086°44.817′ WAugust 10; 9:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.
    (13) Operations at Marinette MarineMarinette, WI All waters of the Menominee River in the vicinity of Marinette Marine Corporation, from the Bridge Street Bridge located in position 45°06.188′ N., 087°37.583′ W., then approximately .95 NM south east to a line crossing the river perpendicularly passing through positions 45°05.881′ N., 087°36.281′ W. and 45°05.725′ N., 087°36.385′ WThis zone will be enforced in the case of hazardous cargo operations or vessel launch by issue of Notice of Enforcement and Marine Broadcast.
    (14) Fireworks DisplayWinnetka, IL All waters of Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 900-foot radius from a center point barge located in approximate position 42°06.402′ N., 087°43.115′ WThird Saturday of August; 9:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
    (15) Algoma Shanty Days FireworksAlgoma, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Algoma Harbor within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located in a center position of 44°36.400′ N., 087°25.900′ WSunday of the second complete weekend of August; 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
    (16) Venetian Night ParadeChicago, IL All waters of Lake Michigan, in the vicinity of Navy Pier, bounded by coordinates beginning at 41° 53.771′ N., 087°35.815′ W.; and then south to 41°53.367′ N., 087°35.814′ W.; then west to 41°53.363′ N., 087°36.587′ W.; then north to 41°53.770′ N., 087°36.601′ W.; then east back to the point of originLast Saturday of August; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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    (g) September Safety Zones
    (1) ISAF Nations Cup Grand Final Fireworks DisplaySheboygan, WI All waters of Lake Michigan and Sheboygan Harbor, in the vicinity of the south pier in Sheboygan Wisconsin, within a 500 foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on land in position 43°44.917′ N., 087°41.850′ WSeptember 13; 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
    (2) Sister Bay Marinafest Ski ShowSister Bay, WI All waters of Sister Bay within an 800-foot radius of position 45°11.585′ N., 087°07.392′ WSeptember 3; 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
    (3) Sister Bay Marinafest FireworksSister Bay, WI All waters of Sister Bay within an 800-foot radius of the launch vessel in approximate position 45°11.585′ N., 087°07.392′ WSeptember 3 and 4; 8:15 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    (h) October Safety Zones
    (1) Corn Festival FireworksMorris, IL All waters of the Illinois River within a 560 foot radius from approximate launch position at 41°21.173′ N., 088°25.101′ WThe first Saturday of October; 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
    (i) November Safety Zones
    (1) Downtown Milwaukee FireworksMilwaukee, WI All waters of the Milwaukee River in the vicinity of the State Street Bridge within the arc of a circle with a 300-foot radius from a center point fireworks launch site in approximate position 43°02.559′ N., 087°54.749′ WThe third Thursday of November; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
    (2) Magnificent Mile Fireworks DisplayChicago, IL All waters and adjacent shoreline of the Chicago River bounded by the arc of the circle with a 210-foot radius from the fireworks launch site with its center in approximate position of 41°53.350′ N., 087°37.400′ WThe third weekend in November; sunset to termination of display.
    (j) December Safety Zones
    (1) New Years Eve FireworksChicago, IL All waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan within the arc of a circle with a 1000-foot radius from the fireworks launch site located on a barge in approximate position 41°52.683′ N., 087°36.617′ WDecember 31; 11 p.m. to January 1 at 1 a.m.
    1 All coordinates listed in Table 165.929 reference Datum NAD 1983.
    2 As noted in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed safety zones are subject to change.
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    Dated: April 21, 2016.

    A.B. Cocanour,

    Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.

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    [FR Doc. 2016-10306 Filed 5-6-16; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

Document Information

Effective Date:
6/8/2016
Published:
05/09/2016
Department:
Coast Guard
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
2016-10306
Dates:
This rule is effective June 8, 2016.
Pages:
28022-28031 (10 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. USCG-2015-1081
RINs:
1625-AA00: Safety Zone Regulations
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/1625-AA00/safety-zone-regulations
Topics:
Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways
PDF File:
2016-10306.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» 2016 Quarterly (Q3)
» Categorical Exclusion Determination 3 of 4
» Categorical Exclusion Determination 3 of 4
» Categorical Exclusion Determination 2 of 4
» Categorical Exclusion Determination 1 of 4
CFR: (1)
33 CFR 165.929