LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

MONTHLY EDITION

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Issued by: Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District (oan), 1240 East Ninth
Street, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060 Telephone: (216) 522-3991

All times shown in local time unless otherwise noted. Positions are in
degrees, minutes, seconds, and tenths of seconds. Numbers within

brackets \[ / \] refer to the LNM where information was first printed.
Direct questions about this LNM to the above address.

USE OF THE LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

The Monthly edition of the Local Notice to Mariners contains all
information relevant to the waterways within the Ninth Coast Guard
District.

This Monthly edition should be retained as a reference for subsequently
issued Weekly Supplements.

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BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS (BNM) are issued by Ninth District and all
Group Offices for their areas of responsibility. Navigation

information having been of immediate concern to the Mariner, the
following broadcasts have been incorporated into this LNM when still
significant:

Ninth District O001-96 through O020-96 Group Buffalo, NY B001-96 through
B007-96

Group Detroit, MI D001-96 through D023-96 Group Grand Haven, MI G001-96
through G008-96

Group Milwaukee, WI M001-96 through M014-96 Group Sault Ste Marie, MI
S001-96 through S030-96

Light List Reference: Commandant Publication P16502.7, VOL VII, 1995
Edition / Coast Pilot Reference: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 Great Lakes 1995
Edition

REPORT DISCREPANCIES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION TO THE NEAREST COAST GUARD
UNIT

I. SPECIAL NOTICES

U. S. COAST PILOT, EDITION 26

U. S. Coast Pilot 6, Great Lakes: Lakes Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan,
and Superior, and St. Lawrence River, Twenty-sixth Edition, Is ready for
issue and

may be obtained from; Distribution Branch N/CG33, National Ocean
Service, 6501 Lafayette Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737-1119. \[01/96\]

OPENING OF THE 1996 NAVIGATION SEASON

The opening of the 1996 navigation season is scheduled to take place on
the dates and times listed below:

Montreal-Lake Ontario April 2,1996 - 0800 hours (E.S.T.)

Welland Canal April 2, 1996 - 0800 hours (E.S.T.)

Vessel transits will be subject to weather and ice conditions.
Navigation may be restricted to daylight hours in some areas until
lighted navigation aids have been installed. The Seaway entities also
announced that, for the 1996 navigation season, the clearance date for
the Montreal-Lake Ontario Section has

been designated as December 20, 1996, 2400 hours. \"The clearance date\"
is the date by which the vessel must report at the applicable calling-in
point referred to in subsection 401.97(c), of the Seaway Regulations,
for the final transit of the Montreal-Lake Ontario Section of the
Seaway. \[01/96\]

Notice of Opening & Closing New York State Canal System

Subject to the latest water and weather developments and the completion
of the construction work, the NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM will open for
navigation on the following date: May 6,1996

This date applies to all four (4) canal sections, including: ERIE CANAL,
OSWEGO CANAL, CHAMPLAIN CANAL L, CAYUGA/SENECA CANAL

Special navigation notes:

1\. This notice reflects the OPERATING SCHEDULE from the Beginning of
the Business (BOB), to the Close of Business (COB) for the 1996
navigation season. All times are Eastern Daylight Savings. The following
sections are affected: ERIE CANAL (WEST OF THE RIVERS JUNCTION),
CAYUGA/SENECA CANAL MAY 6- NOVEMBER 3 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (0700hrs. -
2230 hrs.) The above section will close (COB) November 3, 1996. 2. ERIE
CANAL (EAST OF THE RIVERS JUNCTION), CHAMPLAIN CANAL, OSWEGO CANAL MAY
6 - NOVEVBER 24 7:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (0700 hrs. - 2230 hrs.) The above
sections will close (COB) November 24, 1996.

Navigation Notes:

1\. On October 17, 1996 the hours of canal lock operations will change
the present 15 hour schedule to a 10 hour schedule (8:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m.). The 10 hour schedule will change on October 27, 1996 to 7:00
a.m.- 5:00 p.m. to take advantage of the daylight associated with the
switch over to Eastern Standard Time. These hours will remain in effect
through the remainder of the season. 2. All locks monitor marine channel
13. 3. Twenty-four (24) hour service will be available for commercial
traffic and fifteen and a half (15½) hour service will be available for
noncommercial traffic. 4. Commercial floats must provide at least
twenty-four (24) hour prior notice to the New York State Canal
Corporation in order to arrange for roving lock operations. Commercial
interests requiring after hours service between 10:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
should contact the Canal Traffic Agent at (518) 471-5016, during
business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday. After
Business hours (4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) and on weekends, commercial
interest may call Lock 12 of the Champlain Canal at (518) 499-1700. 5.
Roving lock operations may be in effect during some or all operating
hours. To aid passage, navigators should inform Lock Operators of their
travel plans. 6. The Utica Harbor lock will operate on weekdays by
appointment only. \[01/96\]

LOCK OPENINGS - CHART 14884

The St. Marys Fall Canal, Michigan, will be open to navigation for the
1996 season commencing 25 March 1996, at 0001 hours. The Poe Lock will
be operational on a twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven days per week
basis. The Mac Author Lock will be placed in operation as traffic
density demands. CFR, Title 33, Part 207.440 (u). 2. All inquiries
should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OR and should refer to Notice to
Navigation Interest No LS96-01. \[01/96\]

CHICAGO RIVER LOCK CLOSURE & CONSTRUCTION

Illinois Constructors Corporation will start the construction of the
bulkhead slots & sills at the Chicago Harbor Lock around February 12,
1996. During this phase of the construction, which lasts until March 31,
1996, the contractor will be scheduling lock closure lasting up to
fourteen (14) calendar days. Notification of specific closure periods
will be by subsequent navigation notice with approximately seven (7)
days advance notice. The latest closure information will be provided via
a recorded message on the new Chicago Harbor Lock Construction
Information Line (312) 353-6400 ext 5100. \[01/96\]

GREAT LAKES WINTER NAVIGATION ZONES

The Canadian Coast Guard in consultation with the United States Coast
Guard, determining the presence of ice to be dangerous to shipping, has
activated winter navigation zones one (1) through eight (8). Zone nine
(9) and ten (10) remain inactive. Information may be obtained by
contacting Ice Sarnia or the appropriate United States Coast Guard Group
Commander. Winter navigation zones are defined as follows: Zone 1: The
waters of Lake Erie, east of a line from Point Pelee to Huron, Ohio.
Zone 2: The waters of western Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair
River, and southern Lake Huron from the western limit of zone

1 to a line e from Kettle Point to Lexington, Michigan. Zone 3: The
waters of Lake Huron, Saginaw Bay and Georgian Bay from the northern
limit of zone 2 to a line from Rogers City, Michigan to the southeastern
tip of Manitou Island. Zone 4: The waters of northern Lake Huron,
Straits of Mackinac, and northern Lake Michigan bounded on the eastern
side by the northern limit of zone 3; bounded on the north by Detour
Passage, bounded on the west by a line from Seul Choix Point to Leland,
Michigan. Zone 5: The waters of the St. Marys River and Whitefish Bay
from Detour Passage to a line from Crisp Point to Coppermine Point. Zone
6: The waters of eastern Lake Superior from the norther limit of zone 5
to a line from Manitou Island to Edward Island. Zone 7: The waters of
western Lake Superior west of a line from Manitou Island to Edward
Island. Zone 8: The waters of northern Lake Michigan and Green Bay
bounded on the east by the western limit of area 4 on the south by a
line from Pentwater, Michigan to Sheboyagan, Wisconsin. Zone 9: The
waters of southern Lake Michigan to the southern limit of area 8. Zone
10: The waters of Lake Ontario. \[01/96\]

ENFORCEMENT POLICY FOR CARGO RESIDUES ON THE GREAT LAKES

The current U.S. Coast Guard interim enforcement policy regarding the
incidental discharge of cargo residues, what are commonly called \"cargo
sweepings \", from commercial dry cargo carriers on the Great Lakes
during 1995 is set forth in enclosure (1). \[01/96\]

LAKE ONTARIO NY, Port Ontario - Condition of Channel - Chart 14800

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Port Ontario Harbor, New York during the months of October and November
1995 indicate shoaling. Soundings are in feet and referred to Low Water
Datum (LWD) 242.8 feet above Mean Water Level (MWL) at Father Point,
Quebec (international Great Lakes Datum 1955). Copies of the sounding
can be obtained in 1 sheet, 95S-PTO-1/1, at a cost of \$2.00 per sheet
and will be furnished upon receipt of a check in the full amount made
payable to United States Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo or USAED-B.
Request should be addressed to:

District Commander, Army Corps of Engineers District, Buffalo, ATTN:
Navigation Branch, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14207, phone
(716) 879-4284, requesting exact number of copies of sheets by file
number. A point of contact and phone number must be indicated to
facilitate the request. Vessel operators are advised to use caution when
navigating this area. \[01/96\]

BRIDGE PROJECTS

The following is a general listing of waterways where various bridge
projects are in progress or will be performed during the 1996
navigational season:

Waterways

Black River, Michigan Black Rock Canal, New York Buffalo River, New York

Caumont River, New York Chicago River - Main, North Branch & South
Branch Little Calumet

Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal Cuyahoga River DesPlains River, Illinois

Fox River, Wisconsin Grand River, Michigan Manitowoc River, Wisconsin

Menominee River, Wisconsin Milwaukee River, Wisconsin Niagara River, New
York

Pine River, Michigan Portage River, Michigan Root River, Wisconsin

St. Clair River/Lake Huron St. Joseph River, Michigan Sheboygan River,
Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Trail Creek, Indiana

As projects develop, advisements will be made. If restrictions are
necessary they will be authorized by the Coast Guard only after it has
been established that the requested closure period will minimally impact
navigation. In addition, bridge closures during special events will be
listed once a closure is authorized. The listed closure period may be
well in advance of the actural closure date, therefore, it is suggested
that you list these closures in the vessel\'s log or on a calendar.
\[01/96\]

LAKE ONTARIO NY, Oswego Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14813

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Oswego Harbor, New York during the month of November 1995 indicate
shoaling. Soundings are in feet and referred to Low Water Datum (LWD)
242.8 feet above Mean Water Level (MWL) at Father Point, Quebec
(international Great Lakes

Datum 1955). Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 1 sheet,
95S-OSW-1/1, at a cost of \$2.00 per sheet and will be furnished upon
receipt of a check in the full amount made payable to United States Army
Corps of Engineers, Buffalo or USAED-B. Request should be addressed to:
District Commander, Army

Corps of Engineers District, Buffalo, ATTN: Navigation Branch, 1776
Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14207, phone (716) 879-4284,
requesting exact number of copies of sheets by file number. A point of
contact and phone number must be indicated to facilitate the request.
Vessel operators are advised to use caution when navigating this area.
\[01/96\]

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

Change of published depth for the 1996 Navigation Season on the New York
State Canal System can be found in encloser (5). \[01/96\]

NIAGARA RIVER - NY

The New York Power Authority has purposely sunk the Barge \"Buckthorn\"
in position 43-04..5N, 079-00.3W. The Barge is located between two
breakwaters, west of the North Grand Island Bridge. Approximately 10
feet of freeboard remains visible. The Barge will remain in place until
removed in the

spring. \[01/96\]

NIAGARA RIVER - NY

\- CHART 14833

The New York Power Authority has completed the ice boom installation.
The ice boom stretches from the vicinity of the Old Buffalo Harbor West
Breakwater Light (LLNR 2675) to near the Buffalo Harbor Old Breakwater
North End Light (2715), then in a WNW direction to near the Canadian
Shore South of Erie Beach. This area is marked as a cable area on chart
14832. All mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the
area. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE OH, Cleveland Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14839

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Cleveland Harbor, Ohio during the month of October 1995 indicate
shoaling. Soundings are in feet and referred to Low Water Datum (LWD)
568.6 feet above Mean Water Level (MWL) at Father Point, Quebec
(international Great Lakes Datum 1955). Copies of the sounding can be
obtained in 4 sheets, 95S-CLV-1/1 & 1/4, at a cost of \$2.00 per sheet
and will be furnished upon receipt of a check in the full amount made
payable to United States Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo or USAED-B.
Request should be addressed to: District Commander, Army Corps of
Engineers District, Buffalo, ATTN: Navigation Branch, 1776 Niagara
Street, Buffalo, New York 14207, phone (716) 879-4284, requesting exact
number of copies of sheets by file number. A point of contact and phone
number must be indicated to facilitate the request. Vessel operators are
advised to use caution when navigating this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE OH, Toledo Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14846

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Toledo Harbor, Ohio during the month of October 1995 indicate shoaling.
Soundings are in feet and referred to Low Water Datum (LWD) 568.6 feet
above Mean Water Level (MWL) at Father Point, Quebec (international
Great Lakes Datum

1955). Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 10 sheets, 95S-TOL-3/1
& 3/10, at a cost of \$2.00 per sheet and will be furnished upon receipt
of a check in the full amount made payable to United States Army Corps
of Engineers, Buffalo or USAED-B. Request should be addressed to:
District Commander, Army Corps of Engineers District, Buffalo, ATTN:
Navigation Branch, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14207, phone
(716) 879-4284, requesting exact number of copies of sheets by file
number. A point of contact and phone number must be indicated to
facilitate the request. Vessel operators are advised to

use caution when navigating this area. \[01/96\]

DETROIT RIVER

In accordance with the provisions of the United States 33 CFR 162.134
(D) governing the connecting waters from Lake Huron to Lake Erie and the
Canadian St. Clair and Detroit River navigation safety regulations
paragraph 20 (1) and (2) effective January 01, 1996 at 1300 UCT both
upbound and downbound traffic will be permitted in the Livingston
Channel subject to the following conditions: A. Vessel shall not meet or
pass in the Livingstone Channel between Livingstone Channel Upper
Entrance Light (LLNR 7195) and Bar Point Pier Light )LLNR 6995). B.
Upbound vessels shall report to CGCTC Sarnia on VHF-FM channel12, one
hour prior to entering the normal one way portion of the Livingston
Channel, and again upon exiting that portion of the channel. C.
Downbound vessels shall include in their normal reports CGCTC Sarnia at
the Belle Isle Light check in point an ETA to entering the Livingston
Channel and shall report again upon exiting. D. Downbound vessels
reporting at the Belle Isle Light check in point in advance of the
Livingston Channel will normally have the right of way over upbound
vessels which have not reported at the Detroit River Light (LLNR 6885).
However, ice and weather conditions may dictate that upbound vessels be
allowed to clear Livingston Channel prior to downbound transits. CGCTC
Sarnia will prioritize traffic as necessary to resolve conflicts between
upbound and downbound traffic. The Amherstburg Channel remains open to
navigation but mariners are advised that aids to navigation remain in a
non-maintained status. \[01/96\]

DETROIT RIVER - CHART 14848

Divers will be conducting underwater oil spill removal operations
adjacent to the Great Lakes Tug Facility. This area will be
approximately 75 yards off shore in position 42-17N, 083-06W, between
the hours of 0930 (LCL) until sunset each day. Operations will end when
clean up is complete. All mariners are advised to use extreme caution
when transiting this area. For specific information contact Marine
Safety Office Detroit at (313) 568-9580. \[01/96\]

DETROIT RIVER - CHART 14848

The U. S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Regional Director, Canadian
Coast Guard Central and Arctic Region concurrently request all vessels
who wish to transit the St. Clair River and Lake St. Clair between Lake
Huron Cut and Belle Isle to contact VTC Sarnia for transit instructions,
due to the unusual early season ice congestion. U. S. and Canadian Coast
Guard ice breaking efforts are working to relieve the congested
situation. Ice Breakers may periodically contact vessels awaiting
transit to coordinate escorts to sequence transits and/or to determine
vessel capabilities. The Emergency Vessel Traffic Services System, which
incorporates mandatory vessel measures may be invoke if necessary.
\[01.96\]

LAKE HURON

In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901 Captain of the Port Sault St. Marie
closed the waters between Sheboyagan Michigan and Bois Blanc Island
known as the South Channel effective 1000 local on January 06, 1996.
\[01/96\]

LAKE HURON MI, St. James Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14911

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
St. James Harbor, Michigan during the month of August 1995 indicate 14
foot projected depth. Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 1 full
size (30\"x42\") sheets, at a cost of \$1.00 per sheet and and \$0.50
for any additional sheet. from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O.
Box 1027, Detroit, Michigan 48231-1027. Check or money order should be
made payable to the \"FAO, USAED, Detroit\". All inquiries should be
addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No. L96-03. \[01/96\]

LAKE HURON MI, Manistque Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14908

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Manistque Harbor, Michigan during the month of June 1995 indicate
shoaling. Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 2 full size
(30\"x42\") sheets, at a cost of \$2.00 per set and and \$1.00 for any
additional set. from the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1027, Detroit, Michigan 48231-1027. Check
or money order should be made payable to the \"FAO, USAED, Detroit\".
All inquiries should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to
Notice to Navigation Interest No. L95-078 \[01/96\]

STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAC MI, Inland Route - Condition of Channel - Chart
14886

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Inland Route, Michigan during the month of August 1995 indicate
shoaling. Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 29 full size
(30\"x42\") sheets, at a cost of \$29.00 per set and \$14.50 for any
additional st. from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1027,
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1027. Check or money order should be made
payable to the \"FAO, USAED, Detroit\". All inquiries should be
addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No. L95-77. \[01/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - CHART 14883

The Commander Ninth Coast Guard District made a temporary amendment to
the speed limits for the St. Marys River per 33 CFR 162.117. The speed
limit in the St. Marys River is being reduced by two (2) statute miles
per hour in the area between Munuscong Channel Junction lighted ice buoy
(LLNR 13030) and Lake Nicolet Light 80 (LLNR 13465) in the upbound
channel, and between Lake Nicolet Light 80 (LLNR 13465) and West Neebish
Channel Light 9 (LLNR 13715) downbound. The speed limit are as follows:
Upbound - Munuscong Channel lighted ice buoy (LLNR 13065) to Everens
Point - 10 m.p.h.. Everens Pointto Reed Point - 7 m.p.h.. Reed Point to
Middle Neebish Light 62 (LLNR 13375) - 8 m.p.h.. Middle Neebish Light 62
(LLNR 13375) to Lake Nicolet Light 80 (LLNR13465) - 10 m.p.h..
Downbound - Lake Nicolet Light 80 (LLNR 13465) to West Neebish Channel
Light 9 (LLNR 13715) - 8 m.p.h.. All other speed limits remain
unchanged. \[01/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR

\- CHART 14883

Due to construction from February 22, 1996 until April 30, 1996 in
Mackinac Island Harbor, all mariners are requested to check their speed
in the Round Island Passage to minimize their wake. \[01/96\]

ST MAYS RIVER

In accordance with 33 CFR 162.117 Captain of the Port Sault St. Marie
will close the West Neebish Channel and one way traffic will be
established in the Munuscong and Middle Neebish Channels, effective 1200
local January 14, 1996. \[01/96\]

ST MARYS RIVER

In accordance with 33 CFR 162.117 Captain of the Port Sault St. Marie
closed Pipe Island North and East channels, effective 1400 local January
12,1996. \[01/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER

In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901 Captain of the Port Sault St. Marie
closed the waters between ST. Ignace, Michigan and Mackinac Island,
effective 1400 local January 12, 1996. \[01/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER MI, Detour Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14881

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Detour Harbor, Michigan during the month of June 1995 indicate shoaling.
Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 1 full size (30\"x42\") sheet,
at a cost of \$1.00 per sheet and and \$0.50 for any additional sheet.
from the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, P.O. Box 1027, Detroit, Michigan 48231-1027. Check or money
order should be made payable to the \"FAO, USAED, Detroit\". All
inquiries should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice
to Navigation Interest No. L96-01. \[01/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR MI, Whitefish Point - Condition of Channel - Chart 14962

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Whitefish Point, Michigan during the month of June 1995 indicate
shoaling. Copies of the sounding can be obtained in 1 full size
(30\"x42\") sheet, at a cost of \$1.00 per sheet and and \$0.50 for any
additional sheet. from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 1027,
Detroit, Michigan 48231-1027. Check or money order should be made
payable to the \"FAO, USAED, Detroit\". All inquiries should be
addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No. L96-02. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN

In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901 Captain of the Port Sault St. Marie
closed Grays Reef Passage, effective 1000 local January 10, 1996.
\[01/96\]

CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK CLOSURE

The Chicago Harbor Lock will be closed to all navigation during parts of
1996 for phase I of the lock repairs - the construction of the bulkhead
slots to complete a dewatering system for future repairs. In addition a
sixty (60) feet vessel width restriction will be in effect throughout
the entire 1996 calendar year

construction period to permit the use of temporary cofferdams near the
gates along one of the lock walls. For most lockage in 1996 only one 40
feet wide gate of each set of gates will be open for vessels to enter
and exit the lock. Vessels wider than 30 feet must call the CHICAGO
HARBOR LOCK initially on marine

radio channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) for lockage instructions for the opening of
both gates. 2. During the lock\'s winter periods from January 2, 1996
through March 31, 1996 and November 16, 1996 through December 31, 1996
the lock will be subject to complete closure lasting up to two (2)
weeks. Each 2-week closure

will be followed by a 72-hour period in which the lock will be open to
navigation. Notification of specific closure periods will be by
subsequent navigation notice with approximately a seven (7) day advance
notice. 3. During the lock\'s entire summer from April 1, 1996 through
November 15, 1996 the lock is scheduled for complete closure to
navigation without further notice to user\'s between 12:01 a.m. to 10:00
a.m. Monday through Friday except major holidays. Unless there are
unusual occurrence, for which there will be a separate closure notice,
the lock will be routinely open (with the 60 feet width restriction)
from

10:00 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 24 hours on Saturday,
Sunday and Holidays during the recreational boating/tourist season.
Inquiries should be directed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago
District M-F 09:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., phone (312) 353-6400 ext 4010.
\[01/96\]

II\. DISCREPANCIES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION as of 1000, 19 March 1996

This section lists the summary of current discrepancies. Any
discrepancies listed in Local Notice to Mariners 40/95 which have been
corrected are listed under \"DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED\" in this section.
An asterisk (\*) denotes additions since the last weekly discrepancy and
information summary. The following abbreviations are used to describe
aid names and discrepancy status:

B Buoy BKW Breakwater (C) Canadian Aid

CH Channel DAM Damaged DAYBD Dayboard

ENT Entrance EXT Extinguished F/S Fog Signal

HBR Harbor IMPCHA Improper Characteristic INOP Inoperative

LB Lighted LT Light MIS Missing

OBST Obstruction OFFSTA Off Station (P) Private Aid

PAROBSC Partially PHD Pierhead REDINT Reduced Intensity

RF Range Front RR Range Rear W/M Winter Mark

A. RECENT DISCREPANCIES Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

2080 Oswego HBR W PHD LT REDINT 14813 01/96

2745 Buffalo River B 4 OFFSTA 14833 B002-96 01/96

2750 Buffalo River B 6 OFFSTA 14833 B002-96 01/96

2755 Buffalo River B 3 OFFSTA 14833 B002-96 01/96

3080 Grand Island RR LT PAROBSC 14832 B116-95 01/95

3425 Dunkirk HBR B 4 MIS 14823 B006-96 01/96

4030 CLeveland Intake LB (P) MIS 14826 D003-96 01/96

4180 Cleveland HBR LT 5 EXT 14839 D316-95 35/95

6050 Maumee Bay ENT LT 2 REDINT 14847 D179-95 19/95

6160 Maumee Bay B 23 MIS 14847 D370-95 01/96

7765 Fighting Island CH LB 91 (W/M) MIS 14848 01/96

8000 Trenton CH LB 13 MIS 14848 01/96

8655 St. Clair Cut Off CH LB 13 MIS 14850 D005-96 01/96

8885 St. Clair Shores BKW LT 2 EXT 14850 D002-96 01/96

9725 Russell Island LT IMPCHA 14852 D001-96 01/96

13065 Munuscong CH Upbound LB 8 (LIB) EXT 14883 S029-96 01/96

13430 Lake Nicolet LB 73 OFFSTA 14883 S236-95 01/96

13525 West Neebish CH Downbound LB 46 (W/M) OFFSTA 14883 S234-96 01/96

13565 West Neebish CH Downbound LB 38 (W/M) OFFSTA 14883 S013-96 01/96

13585 West Neebish CH Downbound B 34 (W/M) OFFSTA 14883 S007-96 01/96

13730 West Neebish CH LB 6 OFFSTA 14883 01/96

14635 Marquette BKW Outer LT EXT 14970 S022-96 01/96

14670 Presque Isle HBR BKW LT EXT 14970 01/96

15845 Duluth HBR S BKW Outer LT EXT 14975 01/96

15955 East Gate Basin B 11 OFFSTA 14975 S217-96 37/95

18370 Point Betsie LT IMPCHA 14907 G005-96 01/96

18385 Frankfort S BKW LT REDINT 14907 G119-95 40/95

18530 Ludington N BKW LT REDINT/ F/S IMPCHA 14937 G118-95 40/95

18555 Ludington S BKW LT IMPCHA 14937 G111-95 39/95

19510 South Haven N PHD LT EXT 14906 G112-95 39/95

19515 St. Joseph N PHD LT REDINT 14930 G113-95 39/95

19525 St. Joseph S PHD LT EXT 14930 G002-96 01/96

19555 Michigan City BKW LT EXT 14905 G115-95 40/95

19560 Michigan City S BKW LT REDINT 14905 G116-95 40/95

20420 Kenosha HBR ENT B 1 OFFSTA 14904 01/96

20425 Kenosha HBR ENT B 2 OFFSTA 14904 01/96

20765 Kevich LT (P) IMPCHA 14924 M012-96 01/96

21440 St. Martin Shoal B 4 DAM 14909 M013-96 01/96

21765 Jackson HBR B 1 OFFSTA 14915 M210-95 40/95

21310 Plum Island RR LT DAYBD MIS 14909 M009-96 01/96

21440 St. Martin Shoal B 4 DAM 14909 M013-96 01/96

21765 Jackson HBR B 1 OFFSTA 14909 M210-95 40/95

B. DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

III\. TEMPORARY CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION as of 1000, 19 March 1996

A. RECENT TEMPORARY CHANGES Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

B. TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

IV\. CHART CORRECTIONS since LNM x40/95

Corrective action affecting charts is contained in this section. Chart
corrections are listed numerically by chart number. The correction
listed pertains to that chart only. It is up to the mariner to decide
what charts are to be corrected. The following example explains the
individual elements of a typical correction.

Chart Chart Edition Last Local Notice Reference Source Agency of Current
Notice

number edition date to Mariners datum correction to Mariners

\| \| \| \| \| \| \|

14922 17th ed. 4/25/92 Last LNM 12/93 NAD 83 (CGD9) 17/93

MANITOWOC AND SHEBOYGAN HARBORS

Change Manitowoc South Breakwater Light to \"3\" Fl G 2.5s, 37ft 8 StM
44 05 29.0N 87 38 37.0W

\| \| \|

Corrective Object of corrective Position

action action

The letter (M) immediately following the chart number indicates that the
correction should be applied to the metric side of the chart only.

(Temp) indicates that the chart correction action is temporary in
nature. Courses and bearings are given in degrees clockwise from 000
true.

Bearings of light sectors are toward the light from lakeward. Nominal
range of lights is expressed in statute miles (St M).

14810 3rd ed. 1/16/93 Last LNM 39/95 NAD 83 (20(554,569)95 & 01/96

OLCOTT HARBOR TO TORONTO (LORAN C) 1(57)96 Ottawa)

Change Port Weller Entrance Range Front Light to Iso Y 52ft at: 43 13
23.0N 79 13 00.0W

Add BELL to Toronto Harbour West Entrance Lighted Buoy \"T\" at : 43 37
14.0N 79 25 12.0W

\"Prhobited Area\" bound by shore and purple composite line joining: 43
52 04.0N 78 44 46.0W

and: 43 51 05.0N 78 44 48.0W

and: 43 51 03.0N 78 43 48.0W

and: 43 51 58.0N 78 43 46.0W

14812 3rd ed. 6/3/95 Last LNM 34/95 WGS 84 (2(145)96 Ottawa) 01/96

TORONTO HARBOUR AND APPROACHES (CAN. 2085)

Inset: Toronto Islands

Relocate Rescue Station (43 38 00.2N, 79 28 11.2W) to:: 43 37 01.7N 79
28 38.2W

14814 23nd ed. 8/28/93 Last LNM 28/94 NAD 83 (NOS BPS-156880; 01/96

SODUS BAY CL-1469/95)

Change Depth legends to: 9 1/2 FT FOR WIDTH OF 200-300 FT S EPT 1995 at:
43 16 23.0N 76 58 24.0W

8 1/2 FT FOR WIDTH OF 300 FT S EPT 1995 at: 43 16 46.0N 76 58 23.0W

14822 29th ed. 1/7/95 Last LNM 40/95 NAD 83 (1(57)96 Ottawa) 01/96

APPROACHES TO NIAGARA RIVER AND WELLAND CANAL (LORAN C)

Change Port Weller Entrance Range Front Light to Iso Y 52ft at: 43 13
23.0N 79 13 00.0W

14835 30th ed. 3/25/95 Last LNM 37/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

ERIE HARBOR

Change Erie Harbor Light \"7\" to Fl G 4s, 27ft 4 StM at: 42 09 12.8N 80
04 22.1W

14836 26th ed. 9/02/95 Last LNM 33/95 NAD 83 (NOS BPS-156878-879) 01/96

ASHTABULA HARBOR

Change Legend to \"25 FEET SEPT 1995\" at: 41 54 25.8N 80 47 54.4W

Add Depth 23 feet at: 41 54 55.0N 80 47 35.2W

Depth 22 feet at: 41 54 52.8N 80 47 36.3W

14839 34th ed. 12/2/95 NAD 83 NEW EDITION (NOS Silver Spring, MD) 01/96

CLEVELAND HARBOR, Including Lower Cuyahoga River 14XHA14839
1:10,000/\$14.00

(New edition due to various general changes.)

Add Channel Tabulation from enclosure (3)

14842 9th ed. 3/21/92 Last LNM 40/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1377/95) 01/96

(SC) SOUTH SHORE OF LAKE ERIE FROM PORT CLINTON TO SANDUSKY

P.37 Add Solid black lines (pier), and buff tint area, beginning in: 41
35 28.0N 82 42 16.5W

to: 41 35 28.7N 82 42 20.8W

to: 41 35 28.9N 82 42 20.8W

to: 41 35 28.4N 82 42 17.6W

thence to a point on shore in: 41 35 29.0N 82 42 17.0W

(Note: Delete all hydrographic features within the area of this new
pier.)

14844 30th ed. 9/02/95 Last LNM 40/95 NAD 83 (NOS Silver Spring, MD)
01/96

ISLANDS IN LAKE ERIE, Including Sandusky Bay

Inset: Put-In-Bay

Add Purple light disk to Sandusky Exit Channel Junction Lighted Buoy
\"E\" at: 41 28 21.5N 82 42 16.0W

Purple fill to Mosely Channel Buoy \"8\" at: 41 29 32.0N 82 41 36.5W

14846 8th ed. 6/1/91 Last LNM 30/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 00/96

(SC) PTE. MOUILLEE TO TOLEDO TO PORT CLINTON

Add Channel Tabulation from enclosure (3)

14847 28th ed. 8/21/93 Last LNM 24/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 00/96

TOLEDO HARBOR

Inset: Entrance Channel

Add Channel Tabulation from enclosure (3)

14850 48th ed. 1/21/95 Last LNM 12/95 NAD 83 (CGD9)(NOS CL-1512, 01/96

LAKE ST. CLAIR (LORAN C) 1521, 1523/95)

Change Russell Island Light to F W G, 28ft 10 StM at: 42 36 35.9N 82 31
26.6W

Add Legend: \"Shl rep 1995 PA\" at: 42 38 15.0N 82 30 13.0W

Submerged wreck symbol PA with blue tint at: 42 33 02.0N 82 35 04.0W

Dashed line and label \"Stakes\", from: 42 30 06.0N 82 38 15.0W

to: 42 26 14.0N 82 31 11.0W

Dashed line and label \"Stakes\", from: 42 25 54.0N 82 28 17.0W

to: 42 29 42.0N 82 28 51.0W

14852 41st ed. 9/16/95 Last LNM 37/95 NAD 83 (CGD9)(NOS CLS-1512, 01/96

ST. CLAIR RIVER 1521, 1523/95)

Change Russell Island Light to F W G, 28ft 10 StM at: 42 36 35.9N 82 31
26.6W

Add Dashed line and label \"Stakes\", from: 42 30 06.0N 82 38 15.0W

to: 42 29 36.0N 82 37 22.0W

Legend: \"Shl rep 1995 PA\" at: 42 38 15.0N 82 30 13.0W

Submerged wreck symbol PA with blue tint at: 42 33 02.0N 82 35 04.0W

14853 10th ed. 1/25/92 Last LNM 37/95 NAD 83 (CGD9)(NOS CL-1512, 01/96

(SC) DETROIT RIVER, LAKE ST. CLAIR AND ST. CLAIR RIVER 1521, 1523,
1524/95 )

P.41,42 Change Russell Island Light to F W G, 28ft 10 StM at: 42 36
35.9N 82 31 26.6W

P.36 Add Dashed line and label \"Stakes\" , from: 42 30 06.0N 82 38
15.0W

to: 42 26 14.0N 82 31 11.0W

Dashed line and label \"Stakes\", from: 42 25 54.0N 82 28 17.0W

to: 42 29 42.0N 82 28 51.0W

P.40 Submerged wreck symbol PA at: 42 33 02.0N 82 35 04.0W

P.42 Legend: \"shl rep 1995 PA\" at: 42 38 15.0N 82 30 13.0W

P.44 Legend: \"shl to bare rep 1995\" at: 42 45 05.4N 82 28 01.0W

14863 28th ed. 3/4/95 Last LNM 24/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1391/95) 01/96

SAGINAW BAY (LORAN C)

Add Black dashed line and label \"PWI\", joining: 44 02 50.5N 82 59
49.2W

and: 44 03 15.5N 83 00 11.8W

Add Black dashed line and label \"Disposal Area (15ft rep)\", joining:
44 03 16.3N 83 00 09.0W

and: 44 03 18.3N 83 00 04.0W

and: 44 03 16.8N 83 00 03.0W

and: 44 03 15.2N 83 00 08.0W

14867 24th ed. 1 28/95 Last LNM 19/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1369/95) 01/96

SAGINAW RIVER

Add Submarine pipeline between: 43 27 50.5N 83 54 36.0W

and: 43 27 54.5N 83 54 43.0W

14871 2nd ed. 4/8/95 Last LNM 35/95 (1(93)96 Ottawa) 01/96

GODERICH TO CHANTRY ISLAND (CAN. 2291)

Plans: A. Port Elgin

B. Kincardine

C. Goderich Harbour

Add Symbol for Spoil Area at: 44 19 23.0N 81 38 14.6W

14874 2nd ed. 3/25/95 Last LNM 32/95 (3(169)96 Ottawa) 01/96

PLANS IN GEORGIAN BAY (CAN. 2271)

Plans: Owen Sound Harbour

Meaford Harbour

Collingwood Harbour

Delete Owen Sound Harbour Buoy \"T14\" at: 44 35 13.0N 80 56 18.0W

Relocate Owen Sound Harbour Lighted Buoy \"T12\" (44 35 15.0N 80 56
16.5W) to: 44 35 12.0N 80 56 18.0W

14875 2nd ed. 5/6/95 Last LNM 22/95 (22(641)95 Ottawa) 01/96

PARRY SOUND AND APPROACHES (CAN. 2284)

Add Submarine cable joining: 45 19 50.0N 80 12 14.0W

and: 45 19 54.0N 80 12 03.0W

and: 45 19 52.0N 80 11 55.0W

14880 29th ed. 12/4/93 Last LNM 13/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1388/95) 01/96

STRAITS OF MACKINAC (LORAN C)

Add Submarine cable and label \"Cable Area\", joining: 45 58 57.0N 83 54
02.0W

and: 45 58 39.0N 83 52 45.0W

and: 45 59 08.0N 83 54 07.0W

and: 45 58 57.4N 83 52 42.5W

14881 29th ed. 9/02/95 Last LNM 32/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1388/95) 01/96

DETOUR PASSAGE TO WAUGOSHANCE POINT (LORAN C)

Insets: Cheboygan Harbor

St. Ignace

Mackinac Island

Mackinaw City

Hammond Bay Harbor

Add Submarine cable and label \"Cable Area\" between: 45 58 57.0N 83 54
02.0W

and: 45 58 39.0N 83 52 45.0W

also between: 45 59 08.0N 83 54 07.0W

and: 45 58 57.4N 83 52 42.5W

14882 32nd ed. 5/27/95 Last LNM 19/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1388/95) 01/96

ST MARYS RIVER-DETOUR PASSAGE TO MUNUSCONG LAKE

Inset: De Tour Passage - MI

Add Submarine cable and label \"Cable Area\" between: 45 58 57.0N 83 54
02.0W

and: 45 58 39.0N 83 52 45.0W

also between: 45 59 08.0N 83 54 07.0W

and: 45 58 57.4N 83 52 42.5W

14883 40th ed. 6/10/95 Last LNM 31/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1387/95) 01/96

ST MARYS RIVER-MUNUSCONG LAKE TO SAULT STE MARIE

Delete Legend: OVHD PWR CAB and black dashed line, centered in: 46 28
30.0N 84 17 43.0W

14884 36th ed. 12/18/93 Last LNM 31/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1387/95) 01/96

ST MARYS RIVER-HEAD OF LAKE NICOLET TO WHITEFISH BAY

Insets: Sault Ste. Marie - MI

Delete Legend: OVHD PWR CAB and black dashed line , centered in: 46 28
30.0N 84 17 43.0W

14901 11th ed. 5/27/95 Last LNM 34/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

LAKE MICHIGAN (LORAN C)

Change Point Betsie Light to Fl 6s, 52ft 14 StM at: 44 41 28.5N 86 15
18.8W

14902 26th ed. 10/02/93 Last LNM 25/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

NORTH END OF LAKE MICHIGAN, Including Green Bay (LORAN C)

Change Point Betsie Light to Fl 6s, 52ft 14 StM at: 44 41 28.5N 86 15
18.8W

14904 23rd ed. 6/10/95 Last LNM 37/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

PORT WASHINGTON TO WAUKEGAN (LORAN C)

Change Kevich Light to Iso W 8s, 163ft (Priv maint) at: 43 19 23.7N 87
53 18.5W

14905 29th ed. 1/7/95 Last LNM 34/95 NAD 83 (NOS CLS-1385, 01/96

WAUKEGAN TO SOUTH HAVEN (LORAN C) 1386/95)

Insets: Michigan City, IN

Burns International Harbor, IN

New Buffalo, MI

Add Black dashed line and label: PWI , joining: 42 06 02.5N 86 29 57.0W

and: 42 05 56.5N 86 29 39.0W

Black dashed line and label: PWI , joining: 42 05 36.0N 87 42 30.0W

and: 42 06 00.0N 87 42 00.0W

14907 23rd ed. 5/13/95 Last LNM 14/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

STONY LAKE TO POINT BETSIE (LORAN C)

Change Point Betsie Light to Fl 6s, 52ft 14 StM at: 44 41 28.5N 86 15
18.8W

Frankfort North Pierhead Light to Fl G 2.5s, 31ft 8 StM at 44 37 47.4N
86 14 49.9W

14909 18th ed. 4/24/93 Last LNM 25/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

UPPER GREEN BAY - JACKSON HARBOR AND DETROIT HARBOR (LORAN C) (NOS
CL-1124/95)

Add Menominee Marina Breakwater Daybeacon, G \"3\" , (Priv Maint)at : 45
06 23.6N 87 36 03.7W

Change Menominee Inner Breakwater Light, Fl R 5s, 21ft, 9 St M (Priv
Maint) to:

Menominee Marina Breakwater Light \"2\", Fl R 4s, 40ft (Priv Maint) at:
45 06 23.0N 87 36 00.0W

Add Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 28
59.3N 86 39 55.0W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 24
19.4N 86 55 13.1W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 24
10.4N 86 55 12.3W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 06
52.7N 87 00 52.0W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 08
21.5N 87 03 04.0W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 21
29.4N 87 10 57.7W

Dangerous wreck symbol, blue tint and label: PA (rep 1995) at: 45 04
58.5N 87 29 18.1W

14917 22nd ed. 1/10/90 Last LNM 25/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

MENOMINEE AND MARINETTE HARBORS

Add Menominee Marina Breakwater Daybeacon, G \"3\" , (Priv Maint) at: 45
06 23.6N 87 36 03.7W

Change Menominee Inner Breakwater Light, Fl R 5s, 21ft, 9 St M (Priv
Maint) to:

Menominee Marina Breakwater Light \"2\", Fl R 4s, 40ft (Priv Maint) at:
45 06 23.0N 87 36 00.0W

14930 23rd ed. 5/2/92 Last LNM 18/95 NAD 83 (NOS CL-1385/95) 01/96

ST JOSEPH AND BENTON HARBORS

Add Black dashed line and label: PWI , joining: 42 06 02.5N 86 29 57.0W

and: 42 05 56.5N 86 29 39.0W

14932 22nd ed. 1/27/96 NAD 83 NEW EDITION (NOS Silver Spring, MD) 01/96

HOLLAND HARBOR 14XHA14932 1:15,000/\$14.00

(New edition due to various general changes.)

Add Depth: 13 feet at: 42 47 28.0N 86 07 15.0W

14961 9th ed. 12/17/94 Last LNM 25/95 NAD 83 (1(51)96 Ottawa) 01/96

LAKE SUPERIOR (MERCATOR PROJECTION) (LORAN C)

Change Davieaux Island Light to Fl 20s, 129ft 23 StM HORN at: 47 41
41.5N 85 48 39.7W

14975 29th ed. 4/27/91 Last LNM 21/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

DULUTH-SUPERIOR HARBOR

Relocate St. Louis River Upper Channel Lighted Buoy \"4\" (46 43 22.1N
92 08 37.0) to: 46 43 22.3N 92 08 38.1W

14997 14th ed. 9/22/90 Last LNM 27/94 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

RAINY LAKE - DRYWEED ISLAND TO BIG ISLAND

Change Hitchcock Bay Daybeacon \"35\" to buoy C, \"35\" C (PA), and
relocate to: 48 33 09.5N 92 53 11.5W

Relocate Soldiers Point Daybeacon \"30A\" (48 35 34.0N 92 53 28.2W) to:
48 35 33.9N 92 53 45.7W

Brule Narrows Buoy \"29A\" (48 35 39.5N 92 53 48.1W) to: 48 35 33.0N 92
53 40.7W

Brule Narrows Buoy \"30\" (48 35 34.0N 92 53 43.9W) to: 48 35 30.9N 92
53 40.8W

Brule Narrows Buoy \"31\" (48 35 33.0N 92 53 40.7W) to: 48 35 31.7N 92
53 38.9W

Brule Narrows Buoy \"32\" (48 35 30.3N 92 53 40.8W) to: 48 35 29.2N 92
53 39.0W

14998 14th ed. 2/25/89 Last LNM 18/95 NAD 83 (CGD9) 01/96

RAINY LAKE - INTERNATIONAL FALLS TO DRYWEED ISLAND

Change Fransen Island Light \"2\" to \"2A\", Fl R 4s, 4 StM at: 48 37
39.1N 93 15 05.4W

Delete Buoy R, S at: 48 37 32.0N 93 20 29.1W

V. ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Change Buffalo Harbor Light (LLNR 2680) to a AL WG 10s.

Change Big Point Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR 14265) flash chararistic to Q G.

Questions regarding these advance notices should be directed to LTJG
Corey A. Henige, Ninth Coast Guard District (oan), 1240 East Ninth
Street, Cleveland,

OH 44199-2060. (216) 522 3992.

VI\. PROPOSED CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Periodically the Coast Guard evaluates the system of Aids to Navigation
to determine whether the conditions for which the aids to navigation
were established have changed. When changes occur, the feasibility of
improving, relocating, replacing, or discontinuing the aid is
considered. In this regard the Coast Guard is evaluating changes in aids
to navigation as noted below. Comments are requested, and should be
addressed to LTJG Henige, Ninth Coast Guard District (oan). All comments
submitted should include the following information: (A) Quantity, type,
capacity and value of vessels involved, and the extent that these
vessels traverse the area under consideration seasonally, by day and by
night, (B) Where practical, the type of navigation devices, such as
compasses, radio direction finder, radar, LORAN and search lights with
which such vessels are equipped, (C) The number of passengers and the
type, quantity, and value of cargo involved, and (D) A chart section or
sketch showing the action proposed when necessary to clearly describe
the recommended improvement.

LAKE ST CLAIR - MI

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Lighted Buoy 24 (LLNR 8530)
to Fl R 2.5s.

Change Lake St. Clair Buoy 25 (LLNR 8545) to a Fl G 4s.

Change Lake St. Clair Buoy 26 (LLNR 8550) to a Fl R 4s.

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Lighted Buoy 29 (LLNR 8565)
to Fl G 2.5s.

LAKE ST CLAIR - MI

\- St. Clair Flats Canal, Chart 14850

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Flats Canal Range Front
Light (LLNR 8535) to F R.

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Flats Canal Range Rear Light
(LLNR 8540) to F R.

Questions regarding these advance notices should be directed to LTJG
Corey A. Henige, Ninth Coast Guard District (oan), 1240 East Ninth
Street, Cleveland,

OH 44199-2060. (216) 522 3992.

VII\. GENERAL NOTICES

ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY - UPPER NIAGARA RIVER - NIAGARA, NY - CHART 14832

The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterway Analysis Management System
(WAMS) review concerning the adequacy of the present aids to navigation
system marking the Niagara River Safety Zone, 33 CFR 165.902. Comment
are requested on May 1, 1996 and should be addressed to COMMANDER, COAST
GUARD GROUP BUFFALO, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14203-3189, PHONE
NUMBER (716) 843-9551. \[01/96\]

NIAGARA RIVER - NY - CHART 14816

Black Rock Lock is closed due to mechanical failure. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - CHART 14833

The Ohio Street lift bridge navigation lights will be extinguished for
maintenance until further notice. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - CHART 14833

The Detroit-Superior bridge is under renovation until the end of the
year. A safety net has been secured below the bridge. The net is
ninety-three (93) feet above the current water level in the river.
Periodic use of the scaffolding can be expected which will lower the
vertical clearance over the navigational channel. Until the contractor
has established a line of communications for vessel owner/operators
requiring 93 feet of vertical clearance, mariners may contact the Coast
Guard via marine radio VHF channel 16 or the Coast Guard Marine Safety
Office via land line at (216) 522-4405 for an update of construction
activities. Vessel transiting the Cuyahoga River are requested to
proceed with cation through this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - CHART 14833

The Barge Allied Dredging, located near Jack Knife Marina, in the
Portage River, has a cable going from it to shore (approximately.
100-150 feet). The cable is marked ith a red rag and is not lighted
during the hours of darkness. Mariners are advised to use cation when
navigating in this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - LORAIN HARBOR - CONSTRUCTION CHART 14841

Marine Contracting Corporation will be conducting marine construction
operations at Lorain West Breakwater Lighthouse from march 1, 1996
through June 30,1996. Hours of operation are from 0700 until 1900 7 days
a week. The Tug Timberland will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 19.
Vessels

are urged to use caution while transiting this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - NY - NEW YORK STATE BARGE CANAL - PROPOSED BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT, Charts 14786, 14788

The New York Department of Transportation has applied to the Commander,
Ninth Coast Guard District, for approval of location and plans for the
proposed Rte 28 replacement bridge (aka Mohawk Street), Erie Canal, mile
87.5, Villages of Herkimer & Mohawk Towns of German Flats & Herkimer,
County of Herkimer, New York. Replacement bridge will at a new location
just east of existing structure.

MINIMUM NAVIGATIONAL CLEARANCES:

Existing (fixed) Proposed - (fixed)

Horizontal: 134\' Horizontal: Two 50\'0\"(15.24m)

channels, normal to the axis

of a 134\'0\"(40.84m) naviga-

tional channel. A 14\' wide

guard gate is located at

mid-channel on the southside

of structure.

Vertical: 21.22\' LW.D. Vertical:

East & Westbound Channels

22.67\'(6.909m)

The proposed vertical clearances are above maximum navigable pool
elevation of 385.50\'. Normal pool elevation is 383.80\'. Barge Canal
Datum = U.S.G.S. Datum +1.07\'.

Interested parties are requested to express their views, in writing, on
the proposed bridge project giving sufficient detail to establish a
clear understanding of their reasons for support of or opposition to the
proposed work. Comments will be received for the record at the Office of
Commander (obr), Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East Ninth Street,
Cleveland, Ohio 44199, through 13 April 1996. These comments will be
made part of the case record. Map of location and plans attached in
enclosure (04). \[01/96\]

LAKE ERIE - NY - BUFFALO HARBOR - BLACK ROCK CANAL, Chart 14832

The Canadian National Railway swing bridge, mile 3.8 over the Black Rock
Canal, Buffalo, NY, is undergoing repairs and will be inoperable until
29 March 1996. \[01/96\]

DETROIT RIVER - CHART 14848

Conrail #4 bridge channel marker lights have been reported extinguished.
\[01/96\]

SAGINAW BAY - CHART 14867

The independence Street Bridge at mile 3.88 has been reported with the
west center span light on the south side of the bridge extinguished, and
the Liberty Street Bridge at mile 4.99 has the east center span light on
the south side and east-west embankment lights marking the channel on
the south side of the bridge reported as extinguished. \[01/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - CHART 14883

On December 14, 1995, the St Marys River Vessel Traffic Service
implemented winter reporting points. The winter reporting points are
listed in St. Marys River VTS user\'s manual. For additional information
mariners can contact Soo Control at (906) 635-3232. \[01/96\]

ST MARYS RIVER - CHART 14884

The Wisconsin Central Bridge over the Poe and MacArthur Locks in Sault
St. Marie will be closed in the down position for the winter season upon
closure of the locks. The Bridge will re-open when the locks are opened
in the spring. The Bridge may open during the winter season if a 12-hour
advance notice isprovided. Call (906) 635-4275 during regular working
hours or (906) 248-5300 during all other times. \[01/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - KEWEENAW WATERWAY - MI - Bridge operating procedures,
Chart 14972

The Houghton-Hancock Lift Bridge, mile 16.0 over the Keweenaw Waterway,
will open with a four-hour advance notice between the hours of 1500 and
0700, from 15 March to 28 April, 1996. The bridge operator may be
contacted after 1500 by calling Mr. Bruce Ziemnick at 1-906-296-9138
(voice beeper) 222-1414, or Mr. Donald Kleven at 1-906-337-4038 (voice
beeper) 222-1414. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MILWAUKEE, WI - CONSTRUCTION CHART 14904

Durocher Dock & Dredge, Inc will be extending the Texas Avenue Water
Intake Pipeline to the northeast about 4300 ft. from April 1, 1996 to
November 1, 1996 24 hours a day. Tugs \"Champion\" and \"Meaghan Beth\"
will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 12, 16, and 18. These two barges will
be anchored to a series of 14 anchor set ups. The anchors will be marked
by yellow anchor cans which will not be lighted. Vessels are advised to
use caution when transiting this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14933

The Entrance to the Grand River published water depths are incorrect due
to shifting shoals. Water depth is approximately 20-22 feet. Mariners
are advised to use caution when transiting this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14926

A 21 foot Slickcraft, with a white top, blue trim, was last reported
adrift approximately 0.5 NM west of Burns Ditch, IN. The owner of the
vessel is attempting to arrange for the local salvage. Mariners are
requested to notify the nearest U. S. Coast Guard facility if sighted
when transiting this area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14929

The Case Foundation Co. will be repairing the seawall in the Calumet
River, mile marker 330, right descending bank until December 31, 1995.
All work will beconducted from landside, the seawall project 10 feet out
from the bank. This work will be in process only during daylight hours.
All mariners are advised to use caution when transiting this area.
\[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14924

Maintenance began on the Lake Freeway (I-794) Highway Bridge, mile 0.19
over the Milwaukee River, on February 16, 1996 and will continue until
about April 26, 1996. Moveable platforms will be hung from the underside
of the bridge during this period, reducing the vertical clearance to 109
feet. Vessel requiring the full clearance are requested to provide
48-hours advance notice to Mr. Dennis Schmirler at (608) 546-2311. The
Advance Notice will allow for time to move the platforms. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14929

Dredging operations are being conducted in the vicinity of mile 317 on
the Illinois River. An oil recovery boom is deployed at this work site
and mariners are advised to use caution when transiting this area.
\[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHART 14927

The Bridge Tenders will be removed from the following Bridges until
April 01, 1996: Walnut Street Bridge mile 1.81, and Tilleman Manorial
Bridge, mile 2.27. The Bridges may be opened with a 12-hour advance
notice by calling (414) 492-3731, Monday through Friday 0630 to 1500, or
(414) 492-3735 on any other day or time. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN -LELAND, MI - DREDGING CHART 14912

King CO., Inc, will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in
Leland, from April 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours of operation will
be 24 hrs aday/ 7 days a week. The vessel Courtney will be monitoring
VHF-FM channel 10 & 16. At times, when the dredge is not on site, a 50
foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will remain. In
the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to proceed with
caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - ARCADIA, MI - DREDGING CHART 14912

King CO., Inc, will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Burn\'s Harbor, MI, from March 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours of
operation will be 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week. The vessel Buxton will be
monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 73. At times, when the dredge is not on
site, a 50 foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will
remain. In the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to proceed
with caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - PENTWATER, MI - DREDGING CHART 14912

King CO., Inc, will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Burn\'s Harbor, MI, from March 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours of
operation will be 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week. The vessel Buxton will be
monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 73. At times, when the dredge is not on
site, a 50 foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will
remain. In the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to proceed
with caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - N. MANITOU ISLAND, MI - DREDGING CHART 14912

King CO., Inc, will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Burn\'s Harbor, MI, from March 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours of
operation will be 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week. The vessel Buxton will be
monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 73. At times, when the dredge is not on
site, a 50 foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will
remain. In the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to proceed
with caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - ST JOSEPH HARBOR - IN - DREDGING CHART 14905

King CO., Inc, will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Burns Harbor, MI, from March 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours of
operation will be 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week. The vessel Buxton will be
monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 73. At times, when the dredge is not on
site, a 50 foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will
remain. In the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to proceed
with caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - BURNS HARBOR - IN - DREDGING CHART 14905

King CO., Inc, will be conducting FY96 maintenance dredging operations
in the Burn\'s Harbor, MI, from March 1, 1996 until June 15, 1996. Hours
of operation will be 24 hrs a day/ 7 days a week. The vessel Buxton will
be monitoring VHF-FM channel 16 & 73. At times, when the dredge is not
on site, a 50 foot float line marked with two flashing yellow lights
will remain. In the interest of safety, all mariners are requested to
proceed with caution when transiting the area. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHICAGO HARBOR - IL - Bridge Closing List for 1996
Special Events, Chart 14928

The City of Chicago has issued its listing of 1996 special events that
will affect the operations of bridges over the Chicago River. The dates,
times, and affected bridges, as approved by the Coast Guard, are
included as enclosure (02) in this Local Notice to Mariners. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - CHICAGO HARBOR - IL - Bridge maintenance, Chart 14928

The Washington Street bridge, mile 1.81 over the South Branch of the
Chicago River, will be undergoing rehabilitation between 01 April and 01
October, 1996. At the commencement of the project, the east leaf will be
inoperable in the down position and the west leaf will be locked in the
fully open position of 80 degrees. The positions of the two leafs will
be reversed at some point during the project. Updated Notice to Mariners
will be issued as the status of the bridge changes. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - ST. JOSEPH HARBOR - MI - Bridge closings for Special
Events 1996, Chart 14930

The Bi-Centennial bridge, mile 1.30 over the St. Joseph River, will be
closed between 0900 and 1700 hours on 04 May 1996 for the Blossomtime
Parade. The Blossomland bridge, mile 0.94 over the St. Joseph River,
will be closed to marine traffic during the following times to
accommodate vehicular traffic for

the Venetian Festival: 2300 July 19 until 0030 July 20, 1996 2300 July
20 until 0030 July 21, 1996 \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - ST. JOSEPH HARBOR - MI - Bridge maintenance, temporary
clearance reduction

Painting and maintenance work will be performed on the Wayne Street
(I-94) highway bridge, mile 1.19 over Morrison Channel in St. Joseph
River, from 01 May until 15 October, 1996. The portion of the bridge
over the navigable channel will be worked on between 18 July and 07
August, 1996. Platforms will be hung from the underside of the bridge in
only half the channel at a time. The vertical clearance will be reduced
to 33 feet in the areas where the platforms are strung. Work will be
performed between 0700 and 2000, 7 days a week. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MICHIGAN CITY - IN - Bridge operating schedule, Chart
14905

In accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 117.43, the Franklin Street
bridge, mile 0.50 over Trail Creek in Michigan City, IN, will operate as
follows for the 1996 boating season:

Manned from 0600 to 2400, April and May

Manned 24 hours May 1 thru October 15

Throughout the entire period, the bridge shall open on signal except
that from 0615 to 2315, the draw need open only from 3 minutes before to
3 minutes after the quarter hour and three-quarter hour. The bridge
shall open at all times for commercial and public safety vessels, and
during periods of inclement weather.\[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MILWAUKEE HARBOR - WI - Bridge maintenance and clearance
reduction, Chart 14924

Maintenance for the Lake Freeway I-794 bridge (Hoan Bridge), mile 0.19
over the Milwaukee River, will commence on 16 February and continue
until approximately 26 April 1996. During this period, platforms will be
hanging from the underside of the bridge reducing the normal 120 foot
vertical clearance to 109 feet in the areas where the platform is
located. The contractors intend to start working at the center of the
span and move outward, thereby clearing the channel width at the
earliest time. The platform can be moved for vessels requiring the full
120 foot clearance if a 48-hour advance notice is provided to Mr. Dennis
Schmirler of Edward Kraemer & Sons, Inc. at (608) 546-2311, fax (608)
546-2518. \[01/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - STURGEON BAY SHIP CANAL - WI - Bridge operating
procedures, Chart 14919

A one-hour advance notice requirement has been authorized for the Bay
View highway bridge over the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal from 15 March to 10
May, 1996, due to maintenance and painting of the bridge. Vessels may
provide the one-hour advance notice by contacting the bridgetender on
VHF-FM channel

16\. \[01/96\]

SUMMARY OF DREDGING/CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS STILL IN EFFECT

The LNM column is where the entry originally appeared and where detailed
information may be obtained. The dates listed for completion are
tentative. An asterisk (\*) denotes additions since the last monthly
notice.

Location LNM Subject Hours / Days Until

LAKE ERIE

Erie, PA 28/95 CONSTRUCTION 0700-1700/MON-FRI 11 APR 96

Cleveland Harbor, OH 34/95 BREAKWALL REPAIR 0700-1900/MON-SAT 01 APR 96

LAKE MICHIGAN

Buffington Harbor, IN 32/95 CONSTRUCTION 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 31 MAY 96

Root River, WI 09/95 REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION 0700-1600, MON-FRI

Milwaukee, WI 24/95 CONSTRUCTION 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 01 JUN 96

St. Joseph, MI 01/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 30 JUN 96

Leland, MI 01/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 15 JUN 96

Arcadia, MI 01/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 15 JUN 96

Pentwater, MI 01/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 15 JUN 96

N. Manatou Island 01/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 15 JUN 96

VIII\. LIGHT LIST CORRECTIONS, VOL VII, GREAT LAKES since 40/95

(\* Denotes the column in which a correction has been made or new
information added.)

\(1\) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)

No. Name and location Position Characteristic Height Range Structure
Remarks

2350 Braddock Point Light 43 20.5 Iso W 6s 55 15 Brown circular tower.

77 45.5 17

\* \* \* 01/96

2555 - ENTRANCE RANGE 43 13.4 Iso Y 5s 54 On orange and white post.

FRONT LIGHT (C) 79 13.0 17

\* 01/96

3540 - Light 7 42 09.2 Fl G 4s 27 4 SG on post.

80 04.4 8

\* 01/96

4035 Cleveland Intake Lighted Fl W 4s White with orange bands. Replaced
by nun from Dec.

Buoy 1 to Apr. 1.

Marks submerged water intake. Private aid.

\* \* 01/96

4100 Forest City Yacht Red nun. Maintained from May 5 to

Buoy 4 Oct. 15.

\* 01/96

5675 - Shoal Buoy 1 Green can. Maintained year round.

Marks northwest side

of shoal.

\* 01/96

6805 - East Lighted Buoy E6 Fl R 4s Red. Spar; winter marker.

\(C\)

\* 01/96

8590 - Preferred Channel Lighted 42 31.0 Fl (2+1) G 6s 4 Green and red
bands. Replaced by can from Dec. 14

Buoy 82 41.4 to Apr. 7.

\* 01/96

8655 - Lighted Buoy 13 Fl G 2.5s 4 Green. Maintained from Apr. 7 to

Dec. 21.

\* 01/96

9725 Russell Island Light 42 36.6 F W 28 W 10 SG on post. Green from 057
to 237.

82 31.4 (G sector) 9 G 8

\* \* \* \* 01/96

\*\*Change Note: Lighted buoys maintained from Apr. 21 to Dec. 7.

10755 - Buoy 2 Red nun.

01/96

\*\*Change Note: Lighted buoys maintained from Apr. 21 to Dec. 7.

10825 - Buoy 16 Red nun.

01/96

\*\*Change Note: Lighted buoys maintained from Apr. 21 to Dec. 7.

11005 - Buoy 55 Green can.

01/96

16180 - Lighted Buoy 4 Q R 4 Red. Replaced by nun from Dec. 7

to Apr. 28.

\* 01/96

\*\*Change Heading:

LAKE SUPERIOR (Chart 14961)

16840 Pancake Shoal Lighted 46 54.5 Fl R 4s Red. Spar; winter marker.

Buoy X2 84 50.3

Marks west side of

shoal. (C)

01/96

16855 Michipicoten Harbor 47 56.6 Fl W 30s 88 18 Skeleton tower. HORN: 2
blasts ev 60s (3s bl).

Light (C) 84 54.4 27 Horn points 210.

Emergency light.

\* 01/96

\*\*Change Heading:

LAKE SUPERIOR (Chart 14961)

16880 NOAA Lighted Weather 48 02.0 Fl (4) Y 20s Yellow disc-shaped hull.
Replaced by nun from Nov. to

Buoy 87 45.9 1s fl 1.5s ec Apr.

1s fl 1.5s ec

1s fl 1.5s ec

1s fl 11.5s ec

01/96

\*\*Change Heading:

EASTERN KABETOGAMA LAKE AND WESTERN NAMAKAN LAKE (Chart 14994)

17625 Namakan Island 48 27.1 NR on skeleton tower.

Daybeacon N 92 42.8

Marks bifurication of

Namakan and Kabetogama

Lakes.

01/96

\*\*Add Heading:

WESTERN KABETOGAMA LAKE (Chart 14995)

17630 Fox Island Daybeacon 4 48 26.2 TR on skeleton tower.

92 40.0

01/96

18370 Point Betsie Light 44 41.5 F W 6s 52 14 White, red roofs,

86 15.3 16 cylindrical tower

connected to dwelling.

\* \* \* \* 01/96

20765 KEVICH LIGHT 43 19.4 Iso W 8s 163 White cylindrical tower. Private
aid.

87 53.3 49

\* \* 01/96

21825 EAGLE BLUFF LIGHT 45 10.1 Fl W 6s 75 7 Yellow square tower with
Light is obscured from 220 to

87 14.2 23 brown roof attached to 030.

dwelling.

43

\* 01/96

21905 - MARINA BREAKWATER 45 06.4 Fl R 4s 40 TR on post. Private aid.

LIGHT 2 87 36.0 12

\* \* \* \* 01/96

21910 - Marina Breakwater 14 SG on post. Private aid.

Daybeacon 3 4

\* \* 01/96

\*\*Page ii: Add third paragraph under PREFACE:

For the convenience of the mariners, also included are certain

lighted Aids to Navigation, Fog Signals and RACONS maintained by

the Canadian Government. These aids are designated in column 2 by

the abbreviation (C). 01/96

\*\*Page xxx: Add DGPS Beacons and symbols:

YOUNGSTOWN 150M 322

WISCONSIN POINT 40M 296 01/96

\*\*Page xxxi: Add DGPS Beacon:

YOUNGSTOWN 322 100 43 13 54 78 58 12 150 839

WISCONSIN POINT 296 100 46 12 18 92 00 54 40 830 01/96

IX\. ENCLOSURES

\(1\) 1996 Enforcement Policy for Cargo Residues on the Great Lakes

(2)1996 Bridge closings for special events

\(3\) Tabulated Survey of Depths

\(4\) Proposed Bridge Replacement

\(5\) Change of Published Depth for New York State Canal System

GERALD F. WOOLEVER

Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard

Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District