COAST GUARD ISSUES RULE: SAFETY ZONE; LAKE MICHIGAN, CHICAGO, IL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 11 by R.N. Macon, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a small area of Monroe Harbor in Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the Chicago Triathlon swim event. 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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