Homeland Security Department
Doc #2026-13619
Safety Zone; Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL
Published
July 06, 2026
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Monroe Harbor and Lake Michigan. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a fireworks display and drone show. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Constitutional Analysis
First Amendment – Free Speech
restricts
80% confidence
The establishment of a safety zone may limit the ability of individuals to gather and express themselves freely in that area.