Rule2026-08724
Safety Zone; Keweenaw Waterway, Hancock, MI
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Published
May 5, 2026
Effective
June 13, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on the Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the Bridgefest Regatta Fireworks Display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Marine Safety Unit Duluth, or their designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24125-24126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08724]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0153]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Keweenaw Waterway, Hancock, 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 on the Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, MI. The safety
zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from potential hazards associated with the Bridgefest
Regatta Fireworks Display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone
is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the
Port, Marine Safety Unit Duluth, or their designated representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 10 p.m. through 11:30 p.m. on June
13, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0153.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact LT Zachary Fedak, Marine Safety Unit Duluth Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 206-815-7117 (option
6), or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80dae1e3e8e1f2f9aec1aec6e5e4e1ebc0f5f3e3e7aeede9ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="df85bebcb7beada6f19ef199babbbeb49faaacbcb8f1b2b6b3">[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 an organization will be
launching fireworks from a barge on the Keweenaw Waterway near Hancock,
MI on June 13, 2026. Hazards from fireworks displays include accidental
discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers
or other debris. The Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Duluth
(COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with fireworks
are a safety concern for anyone within 1120 feet 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 participants,
spectators, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters
within the safety zone.
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 safety zone by
June 13, 2026, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment.
III. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone from 10 p.m. through 11:30 p.m.
on June 13, 2026. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters
within 1120 yards of the fireworks barge on the Keweenaw Waterway in
Hancock, MI. No vessel or person would be permitted to enter the safety
zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or their designated
representative. Vessels and persons will not be allowed to enter the
zone during this time, unless authorized by the COTP.
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,
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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 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 will be 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.T09-0153 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0153 Safety Zone; Keweenaw Waterway, Hancock, MI
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Keweenaw Waterway in Hancock, MI, from surface to bottom, within
the arc of a circle with a radius of no more than 1120 feet from the
fireworks launch site in front of the City of Houghton Public Pier at
position 47[deg]07'22'' N, 088[deg]24'56'' W. These coordinates are
based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
(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 Marine Safety Unit Duluth (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 10 p.m.
to 11:30 p.m. on June 13, 2026.
J.P. Botti,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit
Duluth.
[FR Doc. 2026-08724 Filed 5-4-26; 8:45 am]
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