[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 159 (Friday, August 17, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 46145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16205]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. CGD09-07-109]


Security Zone: Captain of the Port Sault Ste. Marie Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of enforcement.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is enforcing a security zone approximately one 
quarter mile on each side of the Mackinac Bridge in the Straits of 
Mackinac near Mackinaw City, MI. The purpose of this security zone is 
to protect pedestrians and vessels during the event from vessel to 
bridge collision. The security zone will place navigational and 
operational restrictions on all vessels transiting through the Straits 
area, under and around the Mackinac Bridge, located between Mackinaw 
City, MI, and St. Ignace, MI.

DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m to 11:59 a.m. on September 3, 
2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LCDR Christopher R. Friese, Prevention 
Dept. Chief, Sector Sault Ste. Marie, 337 Water St, Sault Ste. Marie, 
MI 49783; (906) 635-3220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard is enforcing the permanent 
security zone in 33 CFR 165.928 for the Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor 
Day, September 3, 2007. The following security zone is in effect for 
September 3, 2007:
    (1) Mackinac Bridge Walk.
    Location: All waters enclosed by a line connecting the following 
points: 45[deg]50.763N: 084[deg]43.731W, which is the northwest corner; 
then east to 45[deg]50.705N: 084[deg]43.04W, which is the northeast 
corner; then south to 45[deg]47.242N: 084[deg]43.634W, which is the 
southeast corner; then west to 45[deg]47.30N: 084[deg]44.320W, which is 
the southwest corner; then north to the point of origin. [DATUM: NAD 
1983]. The zone described above includes all waters on either side of 
the Mackinac Bridge within one-quarter mile of the bridge.
    In order to ensure the safety of spectators and transiting vessels, 
this security zone will be in effect for the duration of the event. In 
the event that this security zone affects shipping, commercial vessels 
may request permission from the Captain of the Port Sault Ste. Marie to 
transit through the security zone. Requests must be made in advance and 
approved by the Captain of Port before transits will be authorized. The 
Captain of the Port may be contacted via U.S. Coast Guard Sector Sault 
Ste. Marie on channel 16, VHF-FM. The Coast Guard will give notice to 
the public via a Broadcast to Mariners that the regulation is in 
effect.

    Dated: August 3, 2007.
M.J. Huebschman,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of Port Sault Ste. Marie.
[FR Doc. E7-16205 Filed 8-16-07; 8:45 am]
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