Homeland Security Department Docket USCG-2026-0679 Final Rule

2026-13045: Special Local Regulation; Manistee River, Manistee, MI

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Summary

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for a certain section of the Manistee River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Manistee, MI during the Manistee National Forest Festival Duck Race on July 4, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or their designated representative.

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Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 123 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 123 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39010-39011] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-13045] [[Page 39010]] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2026-0679] RIN 1625-AA08 Special Local Regulation; Manistee River, Manistee, MI

Agency

Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

Action

Temporary final rule. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for a certain section of the Manistee River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Manistee, MI during the Manistee National Forest Festival Duck Race on July 4, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or their designated representative.

Dates

This rule is effective from noon through 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026.

Addresses

To view available documents go to https://www.regulations.gov and search for USCG-2026-0679.

For Further Information Contact

If you have questions about this rule, contact LCDR Jessica Anderson, Sector Lake Michigan Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (414) 747-7148 or 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 SLR Special Local Regulation U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background and Authority

The Coast Guard received a request under 33 CFR 100.15 from the Manistee Area Chamber for a Marine Event Permit to host a duck race. The event will be held from noon through 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026, in Manistee, MI. The event will include approximately 2 vessels and 1 spectator craft. During the duck race, thousands of yellow rubber ducks will be dropped into the Manistee River from the Maple Street Bridge, floating to the finish line near Elks Lodge, Manistee, MI. The Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan (COTP) is issuing this Special Local Regulation under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70041. The COTP has determined that the duck race and associated vessels above may impede and otherwise cause hazards for boaters and members of the public in the duck race area. The purpose of this rulemaking is to protect event participants, non-participants, and transiting vessels before, during, and after the scheduled event. Because of these potential hazards, the Coast Guard is issuing this rule without prior notice and comment. As is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable. We must establish this SLR by July 4, 2026, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment. Therefore, we have do not have enough time to solicit and respond to comments. For the same reason, the Coast Guard finds that under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

III. Discussion of the Rule

This rule establishes a temporary SLR from noon until 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026. The SLR will cover the Manistee River from the Maple Street Bridge to Elks Lodge. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the regulated area without obtaining permission from the COTP or their designated representative.

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 analysis provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, do not apply to rules that are not subject to notice and comment. Because the Coast Guard has, for good cause, waived the notice and comment requirement that would otherwise apply to this rulemaking, the Regulatory Flexibility Act's flexibility analysis provisions do not apply here. Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), if this 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). 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.

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 special local regulation. It is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. [[Page 39011]] List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 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 100 as follows: PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 0

1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1. 0

2. Add Sec. 100.T999-0679 to read as follows:

Sec. 100.T999-0679 Special Local Regulation; Manistee River, Manistee, MI. (a) Location. This special local regulation applies to the following regulated area: All waters of the Manistee River from Maple Street Bridge to Elks Lodge, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 44[deg]14'54.5'' N, 86[deg]19'25.6'' W, thence to 44[deg]14'53.2'' N, 86[deg]19'25.7'' W, thence to 44[deg]14'52.3'' N 86[deg]19'32.7'' W, thence to 44[deg]14'54.3'' N, 86[deg]19'32.8'' W, thence to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the North American Datum 83 (NAD 83). (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan (COTP) in the enforcement of the regulated area. Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as a participant in the race. (c) Regulations. (1) All non-participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (414) 747-7100. Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from noon to 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026. Rhianna N. Macon, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan. [FR Doc. 2026-13045 Filed 6-26-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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