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Safety Zone; Straits of Mackinac, Mackinaw City, MI

The Coast Guard published this final rule in the Federal Register on June 23, 2026. It took effect on July 18, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters within a 100-yard radius of the center span of the Mackinac Bridge. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from a marine event involving swimmers under the bridge. This rulemaking prohibits entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone during the swim conducted on July 18, 2026 from 7 a.m. to noon unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes or their designated representative.

Key facts

Document number
2026-12557
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary final rule
Agency
Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
Published
June 23, 2026
Takes effect
July 18, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective from 7 a.m. to noon on July 18, 2026.
Docket
Docket Number USCG-2026-0360
Regulation ID (RIN)
1625-AA00
Code of Federal Regulations
33 CFR 165
Topics
Harbors; Marine safety; Navigation (water); Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Security measures; Waterways
Pages
2

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