Federal Register #2026-10060

Temporary Safety Zone for Underwater Survey Operations near Line 5 Pipeline, Straits of Mackinac

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan, to support underwater survey operations near the Line 5 Pipeline. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Establishes a 500-yard safety zone around the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak during underwater survey activities - Aims to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUV) and Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) - Key Details: - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are mentioned - Entry into the safety zone is restricted unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes - Notable Requirements: - The safety zone is a regulatory action for public safety during survey operations - Applies daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a two-month period - Location: - Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan, near the Line 5 Pipeline

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone within a 500-yard radius of the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak while they conduct underwater survey operations on the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with the underwater survey work. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern Great Lakes. The safety zone will be enforced daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.

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