COAST GUARD ISSUES RULE: SAFETY ZONE; GRAND TRAVERSE BAY, TRAVERSE CITY, MI

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, MI.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by W.C. Albright, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with an over water fireworks and air show display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes, or their designated representative.

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