Homeland Security Department Docket USCG-2026-0359 Final Rule

2026-09039: Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL

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Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce a segment of the Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL on all waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal within a 200 foot radius of a point located at 41[deg]50'31.38" N, 87[deg]40'26.78" W for a barge-based fireworks display on June 13, 2026. This action is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

The agency’s own summary, as published.

The rule, in full

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Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Federal Register Volume 91, Number 88 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 24726] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2026-09039] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG-2026-0359] Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan Including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL

Agency

Coast Guard, DHS.

Action

Notification of enforcement of regulation. -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary

The Coast Guard will enforce a segment of the Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL on all waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal within a 200 foot radius of a point located at 41[deg]50'31.38'' N, 87[deg]40'26.78'' W for a barge-based fireworks display on June 13, 2026. This action is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

Dates

The regulations in 33 CFR 165.930 will be enforced for a segment of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal regulated area in Sec. 165.930(a)(2) from 8:45 p.m. through 9:25 p.m. on June 13, 2026.

For Further Information Contact

If you have questions about this notice of enforcement, call or email LT Kyle Goetz, Waterways Management Division, Marine Safety Unit Chicago, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone: (630) 986-2155, email: [email protected].

Supplementary Information

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation in 33 CFR 165.930 for the Banner Warehouse Fireworks Display from 8:45 p.m. through 9:25 p.m. on June 13, 2026. The regulated area for this event is a segment of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal specified in 33 CFR 165.930(a)(2), specifically all waters of the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal within a 200 foot radius of a fireworks barge located at 41[deg]50'31.38'' N, 87[deg]40'26.78'' W. All vessels must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan, or designated on-scene representative to enter, move within, or exit this safety zone during the enforcement time listed in this notice of enforcement. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone must obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP Lake Michigan or designated representative. Upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed. In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with notification of this enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The COTP Lake Michigan may be reached by contacting the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Command Center at (833) 900-2247. An on- scene designated representative may be reached via VHF-FM Channel 16. Rhianna N. Macon, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan. [FR Doc. 2026-09039 Filed 5-6-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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