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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 15 by N.R. Downend, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port, Lake Michigan.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within an area of Lake Michigan in Chicago, IL. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the Navy Pier Fireworks and 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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