Coast Guard Locks Down Lake Michigan for Extra Day of Aerial Acrobatics and Water Shenanigans
Published Date: 4/8/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to add an extra day to the safety zone around the Milwaukee Air and Water Show on Lake Michigan to keep everyone safe. This means boats and people can’t enter the area during the event’s third weekend in July unless they get special permission. It’s all about making sure the show is fun and safe for everyone without causing money or timing problems.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Extra Safety Day for Milwaukee Show
The Coast Guard would add one extra day to the safety zone for the Milwaukee Air and Water Show near McKinley Park and Bradford Beach. During the event on the third weekend in July, persons and vessels would be prohibited from entering the safety zone unless they are authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan or a designated representative.
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