Rule2026-11066
Safety Zone; Wisconsin River, Wausau, WI
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Published
June 3, 2026
Effective
June 25, 2026
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Wisconsin River in Wausau, WI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an air show. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or their designated representative.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 33074-33076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11066]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG-2026-0618]
RIN 1625-AA00
Safety Zone; Wisconsin River, Wausau, WI
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 of the Wisconsin River in Wausau, WI. The safety zone
is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment
from potential hazards associated with an air show. Entry of vessels or
persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by
the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or their designated
representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from June 25, 2026, through June 27,
2026. It will be subject to enforcement at the following times: from 2
p.m. through 4 p.m. on June 25, 2026; from 4:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on
June 26, 2026; and from 3:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on June 27, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To view available documents go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-0618.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule,
contact Lieutenant Commander Jessica Anderson, Sector Lake Michigan
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 414-747-
7182, or email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d490e4edf9879996f987919798959f91999d979c9d93959af983839994a1a7b7b3fab9bdb8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ade99d9480fee0ef80fee8eee1ece6e8e0e4eee5e4eaece380fafae0edd8dececa83c0c4c1">[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 air show will be
occurring on the Wisconsin River in Wausau, WI. The Captain of the Port
(COTP) Lake Michigan has determined that potential hazards associated
with the air show are a safety concern for those in the immediate
vicinity.
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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 25, 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 June 25, 2026 through June
27, 2026. It will be subject to enforcement from 2 p.m. through 4 p.m.
on June 25, 2026; from 4:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on June 26, 2026; and
from 3:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on June 27, 2026. The safety zone will
cover all navigable waters of the Wisconsin River bounded by an area
that is enclosed within the following points: Point 1 at 44[deg]55.573'
N, 089[deg]38.043' W; thence to Point 2 at 44[deg]55.465' N,
089[deg]38.215' W; thence to Point 3 at 44[deg]55.177' N,
089[deg]37.989' W; thence to Point 4 at 44[deg]54.631' N,
089[deg]37.480' W; thence to Point 5 at 44[deg]54.869' N,
089[deg]35.864' W; thence to Point 6 at 44[deg]55.122' N,
089[deg]37.115' W; thence returning to Point 1. Vessels and persons
will not be allowed to enter the zone during this time, unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port.
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 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.T09.0618 to read as follows:
Sec. 165.T09-0618 Safety Zone; Wisconsin River, Wausau, WI.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable
waters of the Wisconsin River, from surface to bottom, bounded by an
area that is enclosed within the following points: starting at
44[deg]55.573' N, 089[deg]38.043' W; thence to 44[deg]55.465' N,
089[deg]38.215' W; thence to 44[deg]55.177' N, 089[deg]37.989' W;
thence to 44[deg]54.631' N, 089[deg]37.480' W; thence to 44[deg]54.869'
N, 089[deg]35.864' W; thence to 44[deg]55.122' N, 089[deg]37.115' W;
thence returning to the point of origin. 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 Lake Michigan (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 or by telephone at (414) 747-7182.
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 periods. This section will be enforced from 2 p.m.
through 4 p.m. on June 25, 2026; from 4:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on June
26, 2026; and
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from 3:30 p.m. through 10 p.m. on June 27, 2026.
Rhianna N. Macon,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2026-11066 Filed 6-2-26; 8:45 am]
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