2026-14501: Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
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The Coast Guard is amending existing regulations relating to safety zones that occur annually in Captain of The Port Zone Eastern Great Lakes. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters.
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Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 136 (Friday, July 17, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 136 (Friday, July 17, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44752-44756] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-14501] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG-2026-0150] RIN 1625-AA00 Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
Agency
Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
Action
Final rule. -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Summary
The Coast Guard is amending existing regulations relating to safety zones that occur annually in Captain of The Port Zone Eastern Great Lakes. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters.
Dates
This rule is effective August 17, 2026.
Addresses
To view available documents go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0150.
For Further Information Contact
If you have questions about this proposed rulemaking, call or email Ensign Sarah Eacho, Waterways Management at Sector Eastern Great Lakes, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 716-931-4680, email [email protected].
Supplementary Information
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Sec. Section U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background and Authority
The Coast Guard lists annually recurring marine events in the CFR. For USCG Sector Eastern Great Lakes, safety zones are listed in Table 1 to 33 CFR 165.939. Over the 2025 calendar year, the Coast Guard was notified of multiple marine events currently recorded in Table 1 to 33 CFR 165.939 that must be amended to keep that table current and accurate. The Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes (COTP) also determined that some events currently listed in the regulation are obsolete. On May 27, 2026, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone (91 FR 31392). In that NPRM, we stated why we issued the NPRM, listed the proposed amendments to the events in the rule, and invited comments on our proposed regulatory action related to these events. The purpose of this rulemaking is to ensure the safety of vessels and the navigable waters before, during, and after each respective scheduled event. The Coast Guard is amending this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034.
III. Discussion of Comments and the Rule
During the comment period that ended on June 26, 2026, we received two comments. One commenter was generally supportive of this regulation, while also urging the Coast Guard to continue to ensure the safety zones are enforced for the shortest practical amount of time to minimize impact on recreational boaters and businesses. We appreciate the commenter's support and affirm that the Coast Guard's safety zone regulations and enforcement efforts endeavor to balance public safety with reasonable access. The second comment was not related to the proposed regulation or to safety zones. There are no changes in the regulatory text of this rule from the proposed rule in the NPRM.
IV. 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 these statutes and Executive orders.
A. 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. Section 605 of the RFA allows an agency to certify a rule, in lieu of preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking is not expected to have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following reasons. Vessel traffic will be able to safely transit around these regulated areas. This regulation will only impact small areas for a few hours per event. In general, the enforcement periods are during times when vessel traffic is normally low. In addition, the Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Marines via VHF FM marine channel 16, which will allow small entities to adjust their transit plans, and the rule allows vessels to request permission to enter a regulated area from the COTP. If you think that your business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this proposed rule would have a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this proposed rule would economically affect it. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this proposed rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions, contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Small businesses may send comments to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Boards by calling 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888- 734-3247). [[Page 44753]]
B. 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).
C. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments
We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13132, Federalism, and have determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism principles and preemption requirements described in that Order. 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.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
As required by The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538), the Coast Guard certifies that this rule will not result in an annual expenditure of $100,000,000 or more (adjusted for inflation) by a State, local, or tribal government, in the aggregate, or by the private sector.
E. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), 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 is a safety zone. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(a) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is available in the docket. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. 0
2. In Sec. 165.939, paragraph (e) revise Table 1 to Sec. 165.939 to
read as follows: Table 1 to Sec. 165.939 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event Location 1 2 Date \3\ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) January Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Reserved].............................. .......................................... .......................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (b) February Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Reserved].............................. .......................................... .......................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) March Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Reserved].............................. .......................................... .......................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (d) April Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) United Refining Company of Erie, PA. All waters of the Presque Isle On or around the last week Pennsylvania Fireworks. Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed in April. by a 583-foot radius around the Dobbins Landing Launch site at 42[deg]08'19.87'' N, 80[deg]05'29.54'' W in Erie, PA. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (e) May Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Reserved].............................. .......................................... .......................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (f) June Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Festival of the Fish................ Vermilion, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 3rd Erie within a 500-foot radius of the Saturday in June. fireworks launch site located at position 41[deg]25'45'' N and 082[deg]21'54'' W. (2) City of Syracuse Fireworks Syracuse, NY. All U.S. waters of Onondaga On or around the last Celebration. Lake within a 350-foot radius of land weekend of June. position 43[deg]03'37.0'' N, 076[deg]09'59.0'' W in Syracuse, NY. (3) Rochester Harbor and Carousel Rochester, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 4th Festival. Ontario within a 1,120-foot radius of Monday of June. land position 43[deg]15'40.2'' N, 077[deg]36'05.1'' W in Rochester, NY. (4) Seneca River Days................... Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 2nd Seneca River within an 840-foot radius of weekend of June. land position 43[deg]09'25.0'' N, 076[deg]20'21.0'' W in Baldwinsville, NY. (5) Flagship Niagara Mariner's Ball Erie, PA. All waters of Presque Isle Bay, On or around the 1st Fireworks. Erie, PA within a 350-foot radius from weekend in June. the Dobbins Landing launch site located at position 42[deg]08'21.79'' N, 080[deg]05'15.89'' W. (6) Hope Chest Buffalo Niagara Dragon Buffalo, NY. All waters of the Buffalo On or around the 3rd Boat Festival. River, Buffalo, NY starting at position weekend in June. 42[deg]52'12.0'' N, 078[deg]52'17.0'' W then Southeast to 42[deg]52'03.0'' N, 078[deg]52'12.0'' W then East to 42[deg]52'03.0'' N, 078[deg]52'10.0'' W then Northwest to 42[deg]52'13.0'' N, 078[deg]52'16.0'' W and then returning to the point of origin. (7) Boaters Against Cancer Fireworks.... Kendall, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario On or around the last contained within a 210-foot radius of the weekend of June. fireworks launch site located at 43[deg]22'02.04'' N, 078[deg]01'48.06'' W in Kendall, NY. [[Page 44754]] (8) NYSOPRHP Patriotic-Themed Fireworks Varying event names. Hamlin, NY. All On or around the last Display. waters of Lake Ontario, from surface to weekend of June or first bottom, encompassed by a 1000-foot radius weekend in July. around 43[deg]21'51.9'' N, 077[deg]56'59.6'' W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (g) July Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Cleveland Triathlon................. Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 4th or Erie at North Coast Harbor, Cleveland, OH 5th Sunday in July. within 100 feet of a line starting at position 41[deg]30'34.6'' N and 081[deg]41'51.3'' W extending in a straight line to the East Basin Break wall at position 41[deg]30'51.8'' N and 081[deg]42'08.5'' W. (2) Riverfest Fireworks Display......... Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 2nd or Erie, Cleveland, OH within a 280-foot 3rd weekend in July. radius from position 41[deg]30'34.23'' N and 081[deg]08'55.73'' W. (3) Blazing Paddles..................... Cleveland, OH. All waters of the Cuyahoga On or around the 3rd River in Cleveland OH, between weekend of July. approximate position 41[deg]29'54'' N, 081[deg]42'17'' W and 41[deg]27'54'' N, 081[deg]40'32'' W, which is between the Main Avenue Bridge/Nautica waterfront and Cleveland Cliffs Cleveland Works waterfront.. (4) City of Cleveland July 4th Fireworks Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 4th of Erie and Cleveland Harbor within a 1,000- July. foot radius of land position 41[deg]30'10'' N, 081[deg]42'36'' W at Dock 20. (5) Mentor Harbor Yacht Club............ Mentor, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Erie On or around the 4th of and Mentor Harbor within a 500-foot July. radius of land position 41[deg]43'36'' N, 081[deg]21'09'' W. (6) Whiskey Island Boat Club Parade of Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters within 25 On or around the 3rd or Lights. feet of the vessels participating in the 4th Weekend in July. Cleveland Parade of Lights in the Cuyahoga River. The safety zone will move with participating vessels as they transit from the mouth of the Cuyahoga River in the vicinity of approximate position 41[deg]29'59'' N, 081[deg]43'31'' W, to Merwin's Wharf in the vicinity of 41[deg]29'23'' N, 081[deg]42'16'' W, and returning to the mouth of the Old River at 41[deg]29'55'' N, 081[deg]42'18'' W. (7) Lorain Independence Day............. Lorain, OH. All U.S. waters within a 750- On or around the 4th of foot radius of the fireworks launch site July. located at approximate position 41[deg]28'35.42'' N and 082[deg]10'51.28'' W. (8) Conneaut Red, White, and Boomfest... Conneaut, OH. All U.S. waters within a 600- On or around the 4th of foot radius of the fireworks launch site July. located at approximate position 41[deg]58'09.00'' N and 080[deg]33'31.38'' W. (9) Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras.......... Fairport, OH. All U.S. waters within a 340- On or around the 4th of foot radius of the fireworks launch site July. located at approximate position 41[deg]45'29.55'' N and 081[deg]16'19.97'' W. (10) Sheffield Lake Community Days...... Sheffield Lake, OH. All U.S. waters of On or around the 2nd Lake Erie and Sheffield Lake Boat ramp weekend in July. within a 350-foot radius of land position 41[deg]29'27.65'' N, 082[deg]6'47.71'' W. (11) Bay Village Independence Day Bay Village, OH. All U.S. waters within a On or around the 4th of Celebration. 560-foot radius of the fireworks launch July. site located in Lake Erie, at position 41[deg]29'23.9'' N and 081[deg]55'44.5'' W. (12) Brogan Open Water Swim............. Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 2nd or Erie within a 400-yard radius of 3rd weekend in July. approximate position 41[deg]29'23.0'' N, 081[deg]44'25.0'' W. (13) Boldt Castle 4th of July Fireworks. Heart Island, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 4th of Saint Lawrence River within a 1,120-foot July. radius of land position 44[deg]20'38.5'' N, 075[deg]55'19.1'' W at Heart Island, NY. (14) Clayton Chamber of Commerce Calumet Island, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 4th of Fireworks. Saint Lawrence River within an 840-foot July. radius of land position 44[deg]15'04.0'' N, 076[deg]05'40'' W at Calumet Island, NY. (15) French Festival Fireworks.......... Cape Vincent, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 2nd Saint Lawrence River within an 840-foot weekend of July. radius of land position 44[deg]07'54.6.0'' N, 076[deg]20'01.3'' W in Cape Vincent, NY. (16) Lyme Community Days................ Chaumont, NY. All U.S. waters of Chaumont On or around the 4th Bay within a 560-foot radius of land weekend of July. position 44[deg]04'06.3'' N, 076[deg]08'56.8'' W in Chaumont, NY. (17) Village Fireworks.................. Sackets Harbor, NY. All U.S. waters of On or around the 4th of Black River Bay within an 840-foot radius July. of land position 43[deg]56'51.9'' N, 076[deg]07'46.9'' W in Sackets Harbor, NY. (18) Can-Am Festival.................... Sackets Harbor, NY. All U.S. waters of On or around the 3rd Black River Bay within a 1,120-foot weekend of July. radius of land position 43[deg]57'15.9'' N, 076[deg]06'39.2'' W in Sackets Harbor, NY. (19) Fort Brewerton Greater Oneida Lake Brewerton, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 4th of Chamber of Commerce Fireworks. Oneida within an 840-foot radius of the July. barge at position 43[deg]14'16.4'' N, 076[deg]08'03.6'' W in Brewerton, NY. (20) Celebrate Baldwinsville Fireworks.. Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 1st Seneca River within a 700-foot radius of weekend of July. land position 43[deg]09'24.9'' N, 076[deg]20'18.9'' W in Baldwinsville, NY. (21) Island Festival Fireworks.......... Baldwinsville, NY. All U.S. waters of the On or around the 1st Seneca River within a 1,120-foot radius weekend of July. of land position 43[deg]09'22.0'' N, 076[deg]20'15.0'' W in Baldwinsville, NY. (22) Village of Sodus Point Fourth of Sodus Point, NY. All U.S. waters of Sodus On or around the 4th of July Fireworks. Bay within a 1,120-foot radius of land July. position 43[deg]16'33'' N, 076[deg]58'27'' W in Sodus Point, NY. (23) Olcott Fireworks................... Olcott, NY. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 4th of Ontario within a 1,120-foot radius of July. land position 43[deg]20'23.6'' N, 078[deg]43'09.5'' W in Olcott, NY. (24) North Tonawanda Fireworks.......... North Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of On or around the 4th of the East Niagara River within a 1,400- July. foot radius of land position 43[deg]00'56.3'' N, 078[deg]53'38.6'' W in North Tonawanda, NY. (25) Tonawanda's Canal Fest Fireworks... Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of the East On or around the 4th Niagara River within a 210-foot radius of Sunday of July. land position 43[deg]01'17.8'' N, 078[deg]52'40.9'' W in Tonawanda, NY. (26) Tom Graves Memorial Fireworks...... Port Bay, NY. All waters of Port Bay, NY, On or around the 4th of within an 840-foot radius of the barge July. located in position 43[deg]17'52.4'' N, 076[deg]49'55.7'' W in Port Bay, NY. (27) Oswego Harborfest.................. Oswego, NY. All waters of Oswego Harbor, On or around the last week Oswego, NY contained within a 700-foot of July. radius of position 43[deg]28'06.9'' N, 076[deg]31'08.1'' W along with a 350-foot radius of the breakwall between positions 43[deg]27'53.0'' N, 076[deg]31'25.3'' W then Northeast to 43[deg]27'58.6'' N, 076[deg]31'12.1'' W. [[Page 44755]] (28) City of Oswego, NY 4th of July Oswego, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario, On or around the 4th of Display. Oswego, NY within a 490-foot radius from July. the launch site located at position 43[deg]27'55.8'' N, 076[deg]30'59.0'' W. (29) Wine and Walleye Festival Fireworks Ashtabula, OH. All waters of the Ashtabula On or around the last River between the Arch located at weekend of July. approximate position 41[deg]54'09'' N, 80[deg]47'53'' W and the Lift Bridge located at position 41[deg]54' 01'' N, 080[deg]47' 51'' W. (NAD 83). (30) City of Erie 4th of July Fireworks. Erie, PA. All waters of Lake Erie On or around the 4th of contained within a 280-foot radius of the July. Dobbins Landing launch site located at 42[deg]08'17.13'' N, 080[deg]05'30.17'' W in Erie, PA. (31) Buffalo Italian Fest............... Buffalo, NY. All waters of Lake Erie On or around 2nd or 3rd contained within a 420-foot radius of weekend of July. 42[deg]52'04.23'' N, 078[deg]53'00.67'' W in Buffalo, NY. (32) Hamburg Beach Blast................ Hamburg, NY. All waters of Lake Erie On or around the last contained within a 280-foot radius of weekend of July. 42[deg]45'59.21'' N, 078[deg]52'41.51'' W in Hamburg, NY. (33) Christmas in July Fireworks........ Henderson Harbor, NY. All waters within a On or around the last 420-foot radius of the barge at position weekend of July. 43[deg]86'66'' N, 076[deg]20'97'' W in Henderson Harbor, NY. (34) SamSen Operation/Seneca Lake Romulus, NY. All waters of the Seneca On or around the 4th of Resorts 4th of July. Lake, contained in a 420-foot radius of July. 42[deg]43'39.28'' N, 076[deg]54'59.47'' W in Romulus, NY. (35) Town of Newfane Annual Fireworks Olcott, NY. All waters of Lake Ontario On or around the 4th of Show. within a 1,120-foot radius of land July. position 43[deg]20'23.6'' N, 078[deg]43'09.5'' W in Olcott, NY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) August Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Whiskey Island Paddlefest........... Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 3rd or Erie and Cleveland Harbor offshore Wendy 4th weekend in August. Park within the polygon bounded by the approximate positions: 41[deg]29'59.5'' N and 081[deg]42'59.3'' W to 41[deg]30'4.4'' N and 081[deg]42'44.5'' W to 41[deg]30'17.4'' N and 081[deg]43'0.6'' W to 41[deg]30'14.0'' N and 081[deg]43'8.0'' W to 41[deg]29'59.0'' N and 081[deg]43'35.0'' W to 41[deg]29'55.0'' N and 081[deg]43'35.0'' W and back to 41[deg]29'59.5'' N and 081[deg]42'59.3'' W. (2) D-Day Conneaut...................... Conneaut, OH. All U.S. waters of Conneaut On or around the 3rd Township Park, Lake Erie, within an area weekend in August. starting at 41[deg]57'43.4'' N 80[deg]34'07.2'' W to 41[deg]58'03.2'' N 80[deg]34'20.0'' W to 41[deg]58'08.7'' N 80[deg]33'32.0'' W to 41[deg]58'04'' N 80[deg]33'31'' W to 41[deg]58'00'' N to 80[deg]33'36'' W and returning to the point of origin.. (3) Celebrate Erie Fireworks............ Erie, PA. All U.S. waters of Presque Isle On or around the 3rd Bay within an 800-foot radius of the weekend of August. Dobbins Landing launch site, at 42[deg]08'19.0'' N, 080[deg]05'29.0'' W in Erie, PA. (4) Thunder on the Niagara Hydroplane North Tonawanda, NY. All U.S. waters of On or around the last Boat Races. the Niagara River near the North Grand weekend in July to the Island Bridge, encompassed by a line 2nd weekend of August. starting at 43[deg]03'32.9'' N, 078[deg]54'46.9'' W to 43[deg]03'14.6'' N, 078[deg]55'16.0'' W then to 43[deg]02'39.7'' N, 078[deg]54'13.1'' W then to 43[deg]02'59.9'' N, 078[deg]53'42.0'' W and returning to the point of origin. (5) Ski Show Sylvan Beach............... Sylvan Beach, NY. All waters where Fish On or around the 2nd or Creek meets Oneida Lake starting at 3rd weekend of August. position 43[deg]11'36.6'' N, 75[deg]43'53.8'' W then South to 43[deg]11'33.7'' N, 75[deg]43'51.2'' W then East to 43[deg]11'42.4'' N, 75[deg]43'38.6'' W then North to 43[deg]11'44.5'' N, 75[deg]43'39.7'' W then returning to the point of origin. (6) Great Lakes Offshore Grand Prix..... Dunkirk, NY. All waters of Lake Erie On or around the 2nd or starting at position 42[deg]29'37.7'' N, 3rd weekend of August. 079[deg]21'17.7'' W then Northwest to 42[deg]29'45.2'' N, 079[deg]21'28.2'' W then Northeast to 42[deg]30'15.0'' N, 079[deg]21'20.0'' W then Northeast to 42[deg]30'39.0'' N, 079[deg]19'46.0'' W then Southeast to 42[deg]30'09.3'' N, 079[deg]19'03.1'' W. (7) County Commissioners Association of Erie, PA. All waters of Presque Isle Bay, On or around the 1st or Pennsylvania Fireworks. from surface to bottom, encompassed by 2nd week of August. 350-foot radius around the Dobbins Landing Launch site, at 42[deg]8'19.6008'' N 80[deg]5'29.2806'' W. (8) Tri CLE Rock Roll Run............... Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake On or around the 2nd Erie offshore Edgewater Beach and weekend of August. immediately adjacent waters within the following approximate safety zone rectangle: (1) 41[deg]29'15.76'' N, 081[deg]44'46.34'' W; (2) 41[deg]29'27.96'' N, 081[deg]44'49.87'' W; (3) 41[deg]29'31.98'' N, 081[deg]44'24.01'' W, (4) 41[deg]29'27.46'' N, 081[deg]44'22.51'' W.. (9) Madison Light Up the Park........... Madison Township, OH. All U.S. waters of On or around the 2nd Lake Erie, within a 400-foot radius of Saturday in August. approximate position 41[deg]50'18.35'' N and 081[deg]02'52.94'' W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (i) September Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Cleveland National Airshow.......... Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of Lake Wednesday before Labor Day Erie and Cleveland Harbor (near Burke through Labor Day. Lakefront Airport) from position 41[deg]30'20'' N and 081[deg]42'20'' W to 41[deg]30'50'' N and 081[deg]42'49'' W, to 41[deg]32'09'' N and 081[deg]39'49'' W, to 41[deg]31'53'' N and 081[deg]39'24'' W, then return to the original position (NAD 83). (2) Head of the Cuyahoga................ Cleveland, OH. All U.S. waters of the The 3rd weekend in Cuyahoga River, between a line drawn September. perpendicular to the river banks from position 41[deg]29'55'' N, 081[deg]42'23'' W (NAD 83) just past the Detroit-Superior Viaduct bridge at MM 1.42 of the Cuyahoga River south to a line drawn perpendicular to the river banks at position 41[deg]28'32'' N, 081[deg]40'16'' W (NAD 83) just south of the Interstate 490 bridge at MM 4.79 of the Cuyahoga River. (3) Village of Sodus Point Labor Day Sodus Point, NY. All waters of Lake On or around the 1st Fireworks. Ontario, from surface to bottom, weekend of September. encompassed by a 560-foot radius around 43[deg]16'33'' N 076[deg]58'27'' W in Sodus Point, NY. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 44756]] (j) October Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Light the Night at Canalside........ Buffalo, NY. All waters of Lake Erie, from On or around the 1st surface to bottom, encompassed by 350- weekend of October. foot radius around 42[deg]52'07.96'' N 78[deg]53'00.87'' W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (k) November Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) City of Oswego Tree Lighting Display Oswego, NY. All waters of the Oswego On or around the 4th River, from surface to bottom, weekend in November. encompassed by a 210-foot radius around 43[deg]27'15.18'' N, 76[deg]30'27.89'' W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (l) December Safety Zones ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) City of North Tonawanda NYE North Tonawanda, NY. All waters of the On or around the last Fireworks. Erie Canal, from surface to bottom, night in December. encompassed by a 105-foot radius around 43[deg]01'17.96'' N 78[deg]52'41.04'' W. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ All geographic coordinates in Table 1 to Sec. 165.939 are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). \2\ Location and zone size subject to change. Exact location and size will be posted in a Notice of Enforcement and Local Notice to Mariners. \3\ Date subject to change. Exact date will be posted in a Notice of Enforcement and Local Notice to Mariners. M.J. Walter, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes. [FR Doc. 2026-14501 Filed 7-16-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
What this changes
Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
Rulemaking docket
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Proposed Rule May 27, 2026Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
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Rule July 17, 2026Safety Zones; Annual Events in the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes Zone
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Supporting & Related Material July 17, 2026DSS-USCG-2026-25165.pdf.crdownload
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Anonymous Anonymous 2026-05-27
“I support the Coast Guard’s proposed updates to the safety zones in the Eastern Great Lakes region. Overall, these changes appear reasonable and focused on improving public safety during large marine events, fireworks displays, races, and paddling competitions. Many of the proposed updates, such as increasing safety zone sizes and adjusting coordinates to better match actual event locations, make sense because they help account for changing weather conditions, boat traffic, and larger event participation. I especially support the changes that improve accuracy and clarity, including the upda...”
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