Coast Guard July 31, 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones in Lake Michigan for certain navigable waters in and around Sheboygan Harbor in Sheboygan, WI. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards association from the Mercury Powerboat Race event. This rule will prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a box encompassed by the points 47[deg]36.719' N, 122[deg]21.099' W; 47[deg]36.682' N, 122[deg]21.149' W; 47[deg]36.504' N, 122[deg]20.723' W; 47[deg]36.469' N, 122[deg]20.773' W located in Elliott Bay, Seattle, WA, from thirty minutes prior to the beginning through thirty minutes following the conclusion of the parade of ships. This action is necessary to promote safety on navigable waters. During the enforcement period, entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound or a designated representative.