Safety Zone; Spring Lake, Fruitport, MI

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Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on Spring Lake, in the vicinity of Fruitport, MI. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an overwater aerial drone 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 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54960-54961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17375]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2026-1027]
RIN 1625-AA00


Safety Zone; Spring Lake, Fruitport, 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 Spring Lake, in the vicinity of Fruitport, MI. The 
safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine 
environment from potential hazards associated with an overwater aerial 
drone 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 on August 27, 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: To view available documents, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and search for USCG-2026-1027.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, 
contact MSTC Dylan Caikowski, Sector Lake Michigan, Waterways 
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (571) 608-0739, or 
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f6b2c6cfdba5bbb4dba59395ba979d93bb9f959e9f919798dba1a1bbb683859591d89b9f9a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ce8afef7e39d838ce39dabad82afa5ab83a7ada6a7a9afa0e39999838ebbbdada9e0a3a7a2">[email&#160;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 aerial drone show 
will be conducted above Spring Lake, in the vicinity of Fruitport, MI. 
The Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan has determined that 
potential hazards associated with aerial drone show are a safety 
concern for anyone underneath the show.
    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.
    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. The Coast Guard was notified of this 
event on July 29, 2026, but we must establish this safety zone by 
August 27, 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 on August 27, 2026, from 8:30 
p.m. until 10 p.m. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters of 
Spring Lake from surface to bottom, from shoreline to shoreline, east 
of a line drawn between the following points: originating on the 
shoreline in position, 43[deg]07.403' N, 086[deg]09.496' W, thence 
south to position, 43[deg]07.279' N, 086[deg]09.490' W. Vessels and 
persons will not be allowed to enter the zone during this time, unless 
authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan or a 
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

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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.T05-1027 to read as follows:


Sec.  165.T05-1027  Safety Zone; Spring Lake, Fruitport, MI.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable 
waters of Spring Lake from surface to bottom, from shoreline to 
shoreline, east of a line drawn between the following points: 
originating on the shoreline in position, 43[deg]07.403' N, 
086[deg]09.496' W, thence south to position, 43[deg]07.279' N, 
086[deg]09.490' 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 Sector 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 period. This section will be enforced from 8:30 
p.m. to 10 p.m. on August 27, 2026.

Rhianna N. Macon,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan.
[FR Doc. 2026-17375 Filed 8-25-26; 8:45 am]
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