Rule2026-01316
Safety Zone; St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI
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Published
January 23, 2026
Effective
January 24, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of a portion of the St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a fireworks event on January 24, 2026. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Detroit (COTP).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 15 (Friday, January 23, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2860-2861]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01316]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0085]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI
AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
ACTION: Temporary final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of a portion of the St. Clair
River, St. Clair, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during a
fireworks event on January 24, 2026. Entry of vessels or persons into
this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain
of the Port, Sector Detroit (COTP).
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on January 24,
2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0085.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or email Tracy Girard, Prevention Department,
Sector Detroit, Coast Guard; telephone 313-568-9564, or email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#9acee8fbf9e3b4d7b4ddf3e8fbe8fedaefe9f9fdb4f7f3f6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92c6e0f3f1ebbcdfbcd5fbe0f3e0f6d2e7e1f1f5bcfffbfe">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 received notification that fireworks will be
launched from shore on the St. Clair River at Palmer Park & Boardwalk
on January 24, 2026. Hazards from fireworks displays include accidental
discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers
or other debris. The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) has determined
that potential hazards associated with fireworks are a safety concern
for anyone within 50 yards of the fireworks display. Therefore, the
COTP is issuing this rule under the authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034, which
is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in
the navigable waters within the safety zone.
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. The Coast Guard was notified of this event on January
13, 2026, but we must establish this safety zone by January 24, 2026,
to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment. Therefore,
we 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 safety zone from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. on
January 24, 2026. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters of
the St. Clair River within 50 yards of the fireworks event. No vessel
or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone 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
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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. 4321-4370f), 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 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
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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; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
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2. Add Sec. 165.T09-0085 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0085 Safety Zone; St. Clair River, St. Clair, MI.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
St. Clair River, from surface to bottom, within a 50-yard radius of
position 42[deg]49.477' N, 082[deg]29.107'' W.
(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 Detroit (COTP) in the enforcement of the
safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative on VHF-FM channel 16. Those in the safety zone 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 6 p.m.
to 7 p.m. on January 24, 2026.
Dated: January 21, 2026.
Richard P. Armstrong,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Detroit.
[FR Doc. 2026-01316 Filed 1-22-26; 8:45 am]
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