SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone regulation in 33 CFR 165.931 for the Navy Pier Winter Fireworks from 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on September 20, 2025 and October 30, 2025, and from 11:45 p.m. on December 31, 2025 until 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026. The regulation in 33 CFR 165.931(a) specifies the location of the safety zone for this event.

During the enforcement period vessels must obtain permission from the COTP Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative to enter, move within, or exit a safety zone. Vessels and persons granted permission to enter the safety zone must obey all lawful orders or directions of the COTP Lake Michigan or his or her designated representative. Upon being hailed by the U.S. Coast Guard by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel must proceed as directed.

In addition to this notification of enforcement in the Federal Register , the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with notification of this enforcement period via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The COTP Lake Michigan may be reached by contacting the Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan Command Center at (833) 900-2247. An on-scene designated representative may be reached via VHF-FM Channel 16.

90 FR 45672