Regulation & law · 09/05/2016Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Amends Safety Zones for Annual Events in Lake Michigan

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is updating its safety zones regulation to better protect spectators, participants, and vessels attending annual maritime events in the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan zone, including fireworks displays, boat races, and air shows.

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