Federal Register #2026-17375

Temporary Safety Zone for Aerial Drone Show on Spring Lake, Fruitport, MI

This notice from the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Lake Michigan, announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone on Spring Lake, Fruitport, MI, to ensure public safety during an aerial drone show event. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Lake Michigan (Department of Homeland Security) - Purpose: - Temporary safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment during an overwater aerial drone show - Scope of Safety Zone: - All navigable waters of Spring Lake, from surface to bottom and shoreline to shoreline, east of a specified line between two geographic coordinates - Access Restrictions: - Entry prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or designated representative - Unique Requirements: - No procurement of products or services - No OEMs or vendors involved - Safety zone is specifically for the duration of the drone show event - Notable Details: - The safety zone is intended to mitigate risks associated with aerial drone operations over water - Enforcement is limited to the event period

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters on Spring Lake near Fruitport, MI, to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with an overwater aerial drone show. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced on August 27, 2026, from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The zone covers all navigable waters of Spring Lake from surface to bottom, shoreline to shoreline, east of a specified line between two geographic points.

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