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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

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information relevant to the waterways within the Ninth Coast Guard
District.

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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 O034-96 through O032-96 Group Buffalo, NY B076-96 through
B081-96

Group Detroit, MI D226-96 through D215-96 Group Grand Haven, MI G064-96
through G067-96.

Group Milwaukee, WI M121-96 through M129-96 Group Sault Ste Marie, MI
S112-96 through S114-96

Light List Reference: Commandant Publication P16502.7, VOL VII, 1996
Edition / Coast Pilot Reference: U.S. Coast Pilot 6 Great Lakes 1996
Edition

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

I. SPECIAL NOTICES since LNM 15/96

PRIVATE AIDS

Owners of Private Aids to Navigation are reminded that they are
responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of their private
aids. When private aids

to navigation discrepency reports are received from the Coast Guard the
owner should initiate immediate action to correct the discrepancy.
Mariners have a

responsibility to report discrepant private aids to navigation to the
nearest Coast Guard unit. All aids to navigation on the Great Lakes,
both private and

federally maintained, are user monitored. The failure of a mariner to
report a discrepant aid to navigation may result in casualties to
others. Upon notification

of discrepancies the Coast Guard issues a broadcast notice to mariners
which remains in effect until the discrepancy is corrected or listed in
the Local Notice

to Mariners. \[09/96\]

DATES OF LATEST EDITIONS OF NAUTICAL CHARTS AND MISCELANEOUS MAPS

Nautical Charts and Miscellaneous Maps, dated July 1, 1996, published by
National Ocean Service, is available for issue. It may be obtained free
from the

Distribution Branch, N/CG 33, National Ocean Service, 6501 Lafayette
Avenue, Riverdale, MD, 20737-1199. This is a quarterly publication
listing the most

ecent editions of nautical charts, miscellaneous maps and publications
relating to navigation, weather, etc., with brief discreption and
prices. \[16/96\]

U.S. COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST VOLUME VII - GREAT LAKES, 1996 EDITION READY
FOR ISSUE

The 1996 edition of Coast Guard Light List Vol VII, Great Lakes
(COMDTPUB P 16502.7), listing lights, fog signals, buoys, daybeacons,
and racons on the

Great Lakes is available for issue. The 1995 Edition is hereby
cancelled. The Light List, corrected to Ninth Coast Guard District Local
Notice to Mariners

40/95 dated December 19, 1995 and Weekly Notice to Mariners 06/96 dated
February 10, 1996, may be purchased from Superintendent of Documents,
U.S.

Government Printing Office (GPO), P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA
15250-7954; from GPO Bookstores located in many cities; or from GPO
Sales Agents

located in principal ports: stock number 050-012-00374-2, price \$18.00.
In the interval between new editions, corrective information affecting
this

publication will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners, and must
be applied in order to keep this publication current. Corrective
information will also be

published in the Defence Mapping Agency Weekly Notice to Mariners, and
will be available from the Defence Mapping Agency Automated Notice to
Mariners

System. NOTE: Sales agents and the general public who are experiencing
delays in receipt of their order from the U.S. Government Printing
Office are

advised to contact: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government
Printing Office, Attention: Customer Service, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Telephone:

\(202\) 275-3050. An order form is included as enclosure 1 of Notice to
Mariners 13/96. \[13/96\]

U. S. COAST PILOT - 1996 (26th) Edition - Change No 1

Change No 1 to the U. S. Coast Pilot 6, Great Lakes: Lake Ontario, Erie,
Huron, Michigan, Superior, and St. Lawrence River, 1996 (26th) Edition
publication

can be found in enclosure (1) of Local Notice to Mariners 10/96.
\[10/96\]

NAUTICAL CHART STANDING ORDER NOTICE NUMBER 7-96

This notice is to inform National Ocean Service nautical chart users
that revised editions of the below listed NOS charts will be available:

Month Scheduled Chart Number Edition Number

July 1996 14974 24

14975 30

\[16/96\]

BALLAST WATER EXCHANGE

All ships bound for the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes (U. S.
and Canadian ports) are reminded that all ballast water originating
outside of the

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the United States must be exchanged
prior to entering the Great Lakes. This includes vessels that may enter
the EEZ with

only unpumpable quantities of ballast in the tanks and subsequently add
ballast during/after cargo operations in a U. S. or Canadian Maritime
port, or while

transiting the EEZ. Vessels must conduct a deep ocean exchange in water
200nm off shore and in depths of 200m or more for ballast not
originating within

the EEZ. The regulations for the ballast water exchange program are
contain in 33 CFR 151 Sub-part C. Exceptions to these requirements can
be made on a

case by case basis WITH PRIOR APPROVAL, due to \"extraordinary
conditions\" such as vessel loading, weather, or other situations. Also,
vessels taking on

ballast in a U. S. or Canadian coastal port, or during a coastal transit
may be authorized to exchange ballast closer to shore WITH PRIOR
APPROVAL.

Requests for deviations from the regulations will be reviewed by Marine
Safety Office Buffalo and approved on a case by case basis. Further
guidance on the

ballast water regulations and use of alternatives exchange sites may be
obtained by contacting Marine Safety Office Buffalo at (716) 843-9570 or
Marine

Safety Detachment Office Massena at (315)767-3284. \[16/96\]

ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY

The following scientific buoys have been placed in the St. Lawrence
Seaway:

Mooring Number Latitude North Lonngitude West

96-07S-01A 45 00 16 074 47 06

96-07S-02A 45 00 16 074 47 06

96-07S-03A 44 59 43 074 41 45

96-07S-04A 44 59 42 074 41 43

Each buoy is a yellow spar equipped with a radar reflector and flashing
yellow light. Mariners are requested to give clearance of 200

meters. \[08/96\]

ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY

The following scientific buoys have been placed in the St. Lawrence
River:

Mooring Number Latitude North Longitude West

96-07S-01A 45 00 16 74 47 06

96-07S-02A 45 00 16 74 47 06

96-07S-03A 45 59 43 74 41 45

96-07S-04A 45 59 42 74 41 43

Each buoy is a yellow fastwater buoy equipped with a radar reflector and
flahing yellow light. \[09/96\]

NOTICE OF RESTRICTED NAVIGATION IN THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM FOR
THE 1996 NAVIGATION SEASON

Boats are advised that navigation at the following locations are
restricted due to sediment refill from storm flows this past spring.

Location of the Blockage The depth of water in the deepest Location of
the deepest water NOAA Chart 14786

R=Red Buoy W= Green Buoy part of the channel. in the channel Page

R512C - R512D 12\' North side of channel E26

W529 - R522 11\' South side of channel E26

R530 - W547 11\' North side of channel E25

W549 - W551 12\' South side of channel E25

R544 - R550 9\' Middle of Channel E24

R556 - R558 8\' Middle of Channel E24

R568 - R572 11\' South side of Channel E23

For updates on the New York State Canal System, please call (518)
471-5016. \[08/96\]

LAKE ONTARIO - CHART 14800

The following scientific buoys have been placed in Lake Ontario:

Mooring Number Latitude North Lonngitude West

96-00M-33A 43 29 32 077 03 21

96-00M-34A 43 29 27 077 03 21

96-00T-35A 43 29 27 077 03 34

96-00T-36A 43 29 28 077 03 14

Each buoy is a yellow spar equipped with a radar reflector and flashing
yellow light. Mariners are requested to give clearance of 200

meters. \[08/96\]

LAKE ERIE - CHART 14820

The following scientific buoys have been placed in Lake Erie:

Mooring Number Latitude North Lonngitude West

96-01S-02A 43 56.976 081 39.515

96-01S-04A 43 56.904 081 39.581

Each buoy is a yellow spar equipped with a radar reflector and flashing
yellow light. Mariners are requested to give clearance of 200

meters. \[08/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Cuyahoga River - Sobriety Check Point - Chart 14839

On July 5, 1996 starting at 2000 and ending on July 6, 1996 at 0230 the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Watercraft Division along with the
Cleveland

Police Department, Ports and Harbors Unit, will be conducting a sobriety
check point at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, Ohio. All
down bound non

commercial traffic is subject to boarding. Concerned commercial traffic
should contact the Ohio Watercraft State Patrol Boat for assistance in
navigating the

area during the Check Point. Vessels subject to the check point will be
checked on the east pier head of dock 20. The Cuyahoga River will not be
blocked for

normal traffic flow. All mariners are advised that they may not travel
at a greater than idle speed or at a speed that creates a wake upon the
cuyahoga River,

Cleveland, Ohio. The Cuyahoga River is designated a no wake zone
pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code and the City of Cleveland, local
ordinance.

\[15/96\]

ST. CLAIR RIVER - MI - St. Clair River/Black River Junction Light -
Solicitation of Comments - Chart 14852

The Coast Guard is seeking comment on St. Clair/Black River Junction
Light (LLNR 9965) at Port Huron, MI. This light is currently a Flashing
(2+1) Green 6

second light and in accordance with IALA marks the primary navigation
channel, which is the St. Clair River. A Complaint has been received
regarding the

placement of this light from mariners using the Black River. We are
seeking verifiable instances that this light creates confusion for
mariners using the

Black River. Point of contact is LTJG Corey Henige at (216) 522-3990 or
Commander (oan), Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East Ninth Street,
Cleveland,

Ohio 44199-2060. \[09/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Saginaw River - Bridge Regulations - Chart 14867

A Direct Final Rule was published in the May 14, 1996 Federal Register
concerning the regulations governing the operations of the CSX Railroad
bridge,

mile 18.0 over the Saginaw River in Saginaw, MI. This rule will become
effective on August 12, 1996 umless the Coast Guard receives written
adverse

comments on or before July 15, 1996. A copy of the Direct Final Rule is
included in this Local Notice to Mariners as Enclosure (2). \[10/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - St. Marys Falls Canal - Michigan Tug Assist
Policy - Chart 14884

All saltwater vessels without bow or stern thrusters requesting lockage
are required to be assisted by one or more tugs of sufficient power to
ensure full control

at all time. Tug assist is also required for all other self powered
vessels which experience severe control problems at low speeds and
within close quarters; i.e.

the lock approach channels. \[07/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - St. Marys Falls Canal - Michigan Upbound Vessel
Lock Requests - Chart 14884

Every upbound vessel requiring lock transit shall request lock dispatch
after completing the turn at Mission Point, at the intersection of
Course 1, Bayfield

Channel, and Course 2, Little Rapids Cut. Requests for downbound vessel
lock dispatch remains unchanged and shall be when approximately one-half
mile

downstream from Big Point. \[07/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - West Neebish Channel - Condition of Channel -
Chart

14884

Shoaling has been discovered in the lower end of Rock Cut area of Course
6 West Neebish Channel. Shoals may protrude up to two (2) feet above the

project depth of 28.5 feet. Shoals begin approximately 1,000 feet
upstream of the downstream end of the Rock Cut walls and extend
approximately 500 feet

downstream of the same point. Shoals appear to consist of loose rock up
to one cubic yard in size. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Floating plant
and Derrick

boats are performing shoal removal operations in thus area. \[10/96\]

ST MARYS RIVER - MI - St. Marys Falls Canal - Vessel Supplies
Linehandler Policy - Chart 14883

Effective as of the start of the 1996 Navigation season, the following
linehandler policy for vessels transitting the St. Marys Falls Canal,
Michigan will apply:

1\. For inter-lake cargo vessels equipped with bow thrusters and
friction winches, two linehandlers from the vessel are required on the
piers under normal

weather conditions. Lockmasters can ask for three persons under serve
weather conditions. If a vessel is experiencing mechanical problems or
in extremely

severe weather conditions, the lockmaster may require four vessel
supplied linehandlers on the pier. 2. For salt-water vessels or vessels
with non-friction

winches or lack of both bow and stern thrusters, four vessel supplied
linehandlers are required on the pier at all times. \[12/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - West Approach Soo Locks - Condition of Channel -
Chart - 14883

Shoals have been found in the West Approach to the Poe and Mac Arthur
Locks. Shoals consist of broken rock and sand. Rocks have been found up
to one

cubic yard in size. Shoals may produce up to 1.7 feet above the
projected depth of 28.0 feet (see attached chartlet enclosure 2). U.S.
Army Corps of

Engineers Floating Plant are performing shoal removal operations in this
area. \[13/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - West Neebish Channel (Rock Cut) - Condition of
Channel - 14883

Shoals in the lower end of the Rock Cut area of Course 6 West Neebish
Channel have been cleared to 28.2 (see previous Notice to Navigation
Interest L96-

4S). Shoals may protrude up to 0.3 feet above the projected depth of 28.
5 feet. U. S. Army corps of Engineers Floating plant will continue
performing shoal

removal operations in the area until shoals are cleared to the projected
depth of 28.5 feet. Shoals along the South side of the West Center Pier
approach to

the Poe Lock have been cleared to 28.0 feet. Shoals located along the
Southwest Pier and off the nose pier in the South navigation Canal still
exist. U. S.

Army Corps of Engineers Floating Plant will continue performing shoal
removal operations in this area until shoals are cleared. Previous
notices L96-4S and

L96-6S should be referenced. \[16/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - WI - Saxon Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14965

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Saxon Harbor, Wisconsin during the months of July and August 1995
indicate

shoaling. All soundings are in feet and are referred to Low Water Datum
elevation 576.8 feet above Mean Sea Level, IGLD, 1995. Vessel operators
are

advised to use caution when navigating this area. All inquiries should
be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No.

L96-23. \[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Grand Marais Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14965

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigational channel at
Grand Marais Harbor, Minnesota during the month of October 1995 indicate

shoaling. All soundings are in feet and are referred to Low Water Datum
elevation 576.8 feet above Mean Sea Level, IGLD, 1995. Vessel operators
are

advised to use caution when navigating this area. All inquiries should
be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No.

L96-22. \[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - WI - Cornucopia Harbor - Condition of Chanel - Chart

14973

Condition of surveys performed within the Federal navigation chanel at
Cornucopia Harbor, Wisconsin, during October 1995, indicated shoaling.
All soundings

are in feet and are referred to Low Water Datum elevation 6000.0 feet
above Mean Water Level, IGLD, 1995. Vessel operators are advised to use
caution

when transitting this area. All inquiries should be addressed to
CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest N0.
L96-24. \[10/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MI - Little Lake Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14962

Little Lake Harbor will not be dredged during the 1996 Navigation
season. Shoals in the Little Lake Harbor are shown on the chartlet of
Notice to Navigation

Interest No. L96-7S. \[16/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Grand Traverse Bay - Condition of Channel - Chart
14913

Condition of surveys performed within the Federal navigation chanel at
Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan, during July 1995, indicated shoaling. All
soundings

are in feet and are referred to Low Water Datum elevation 6000.0 feet
above Mean Water Level, IGLD, 1995. Vessel operators are advised to use
caution

when transitting this area. All inquiries should be addressed to
CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest N0.
L96-255 \[10/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - New Buffalo Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14905

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigation channel at New
Buffalo Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996, indicates shoaling. All
sounding are in

feet and are referred to Low Water Datum elevation 576.8 feet above Mean
Water Level, IGLD, 1955. Vessel operators are advised to use caution
when \]

navigating within this area. All inquiries should be addressed to
CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest No.
L96-28. \[12/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Charlevoix Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14913

Obstruction removal operations performed within the Federal navigation
channel at Charlevoix Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996, are complete.
The 18 foot

Projct depth is now available at the entrance channel. All inquiries
should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to
Navigation Interests

No. L96-29. \[12/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - St. Joseph Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14930

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigation entrance
channel at St. Joseph Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996, indicates
shoaling. All

soundings are in feet and are refered to Low Water Datum elevation 576.8
feet above Mean Water Level, IGLD, 1955. Vessel operators are advised to
use

caution when navigating this area. All inquiries should be addressed to
CENCE-CO-OO an d should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest No.
L96-27.

\[12/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Charlevoix Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14913

Obstruction removal operations performed within the Federal navigation
channel at Charlevoix Harbor, Micgigan, during May 1996, are complete.
The 18 foot

Projct depth is now available at the entrance channel. All inquiries
should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to
Navigation Interests

No. L96-29. \[12/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Scientific Research Mooring

NOAA will be placing scientific research buoys in approximate position
42 41 48N 086 58 12W. The surface float is a 0.6 meter diameter yellow
sphere with a

2 meter mast containing a yellow flashing light and radar reflector.
Mariners are requested to give clearance of 200 meter. Moorings will be
retrieved in early

November 1996. \[13/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Arcadia Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14907

Dredging surveys were performed within the Federal navigation channel at
Arcadia Harbor, Michigan, during April 1996, the 9 foot project depth is
now

available. All soundings are referred to IGLD, 1955, for Lake Michigan
576.8 feet above Mean Sea Level at Father Point, Quebec. All inquiries
should be

addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No. L96-31. \[13/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Muskegon Lake - Ferry Schedule - Chart 14934

The M/V Stowaway will be running as a ferry from 21 June 1996 to 14
September 1996 for passengers and light cargo. They will be running from
South

Dock immediately in front of the submarine SILVERSIDE south Muskegon
Channel wall to: North Dock at Muskegon State Park, north channel in
west end

Muskegon State Park. The vessel will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 16.
\[15/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Pentwater Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14907

Dredging surveys performed within the Federal navigation channel at
Pentwater Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996 indicate the 12 foot
maintenance depth is

now available. All soundings are referred to IGLD, 1955, for Lake
Michigan 576.8 feet above mean sea level at Father Point, Quebec. All
inquiries should be

addredded to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interests No. L96-36. \[15/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Leland Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14912

Dredging surveys performed within the Federal navigation channel at
Leland Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996, indicate that the 12 and 10
foot depths are

now available. All soundings are referred to IGLD, 1995, for Lake
Michigan 576.8 feet above mean sea level at Father Point Quebec. All
inquiries should be

addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice to Navigation
Interest No. L96-35. \[15/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Holland Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14932

Dredging surveys performed within the Federal navigation entrance
channel at Holland Harbor, Michigan, during May 1996, indicate the 23
feet

projected depth is now available. All soundings are referred to IGLD,
1955, for Lake Michigan 576.8 feet above mean sea level at Father Point
Quebec. All

inquiries should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO and should refer to Notice
to Navigation Interest No. L96-37. \[16/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Milwaukee Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart
14924

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigation channel at
Milwaukee Harbor, Wisconsin, during May 1996, indicate shoaling. All
soundings are

referred to IGLD, 1955, for Lake Michigan 576.8 feet above mean sea
level at Father Point, Quebec. All inquiries should be addressed to
CENCE-CO-OO

and should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest No. L96-38. \[16/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Kenosha Harbor - Condition of Channel - Chart 14904

Condition surveys performed within the Federal navigation channel at
Kenosha Harbor, Wisconsin, during June 1996, indicate shoaling. All
soundings are

referred to IGLD, 1955, for Lake Michigan 576.8 feet above mean sea
level at Father Point, Quebec. Vessel operators are advised to use
caution when

navigating this area. All inquiries should be addressed to CENCE-CO-OO
and should refer to Notice to Navigation Interest No. L96-34. \[16/96\]

II\. DISCREPANCIES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION as of 1000, 02 July 1996

This section lists the summary of current discrepancies. Any
discrepancies listed in Local Notice to Mariners 15/96 which have been

corrected are listed under \"DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED\" in this section.
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

DISCON Discontinued ENT Entrance EXT Extinguished

F/S Fog Signal HBR Harbor IMPCHA Improper Characteristic

INOP Inoperative LWP Left Watching Properly LB Lighted Buoy

LIB Lighted Ice Buoy LT Light MIS Missing

OBST Obstruction OFFSTA Off Station (P) Private Aid

PAROBSC Partially Obstructed 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.

3705 Conneaut Harbor West Breakwater Light F/S ICONT 14824 16/96

5090 Sandusky River B 13 OFF STA 14842 D247-96 16/96

5095 Sandusky River B 14 OFF STA 14842 D248-96 16/96

5096 Sandusky River B 16 OFF STA 14842 D249-96 16/96

5100 Sandusky River B 17 OFF STA 14842 D250-96 16/96

8580 Squirrel Island RF LT EXT 14853 D226-96 16/96

8655 Harsens Island LB 13 EXT 14853 D243-96 16/96

10130 Harbor Beach LT F/S CONT 14862 D245-96 16/96

19030 Grand River B 12 OFF STA 14933 G067-96 16/96

19955 Burbham Park Harbor LT (P) IMPCHA 14928 M126-96 16/96

20375 Zion Intake LT 4 (P) IMPCHA 14904 M124-96 16/96

20515 Racine Harbor LT 9 (P) EXT 14925 M123-96 16/96

20756 McKinley Marina Preffered Channel LT A/B (P) IMPCHA 14924 M129-96
16/96

20757 McKinley Marina LT 2 (P) EXT 14924 M127-96 16/96

20815 Sheboyagan Generating Station North Intake LB 2 (P) MIS 14903
M128-96 16/96

21905 Menominee Marina Breakwater LT 2 (P) DBN DAM 14917 16/96

21910 Menominee Marina Breakwater Daybeakon 3 (P) DBN DAM 14917 16/96

22015 Oconto Harbor North Pierhead LT 2 (P) DBN DAM 14910 16/96

22025 Oconto River LB 4 (P) EXT 14910 16/96

B. DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

10910 Saginaw River LB 33 LWP 14867 D226-96 15/96

17020 Warroad RR LT LWP 14999 15/96

19920 Morgan Shoal B 2 LWP 14927 M101-96 13/96

19990 Chicago Harbor NorthEnd LT 1 LWP 14928 M121-96 15/96

20505 Racine Harbor Channel LB 4 (P) LWP 14925 M090-96 12/96

20510 Racine Harbor Channel LB 6 (P) LWP 14925 M091-96 12/96

20520 Racine Harbor Channel LB 8 (P) LWP 14925 M092-96 12/96

20525 Racine Harbor Channel LB 10 (P) LWP 14925 M093-96 12/96

20530 Racine Harbor Channel LB 12 (P) LWP 14925 M094-96 12/96

20535 Racine Harbor Preferred Channel LB (P) LWP 14925 M095-96 12/96

20975 Algoma LT LWP 14910 M120-96 15/96

III\. TEMPORARY CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION as of 1000, 02 July 1996

A. RECENT TEMPORARY CHANGES Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

Point Mouillee Access Channel Buoy 2A EST 14848 D048-96 06/96

Point Mouillee Access Channel Buoy 2B EST 14848 D048-96 06/96

Point Mouillee Access Channel Buoy 6 EST 14848 D048-96 06/96

Point Mouillee Access Channel Buoy 8 EST 14848 D048-96 06/96

19515 St.Joseph North Pierhead LT F/S DISEST 14930 G021-96 11/96

B. TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED Charts BNM LNM

LLNR Name of aid Status Affected Ref. Ref.

NONE

IV\. CHART CORRECTIONS since LNM 15/96

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

numb 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).

14814 23nd ed. 8/28/93 Last LNM 1/96 NAD 83 (NOS CL-602/96;
BP-157877)16/96

SODUS BAY

Delete accurate landmark symbol and type: TANK Occ at: 43 13 42.7N 76 56
48.1W

14820 13th ed. 9/3/94 Last LNM 7/96 NAD 83 (5(262)96 Ottawa) 16/96

LAKE ERIE (LORAN C)

Delete HORN from Bar Point Pier Light \"D33\" at: 42 02 24.0N 83 08
04.0W

14842 9th ed. 3/21/92 Last LNM 11/96 NAD 83 (5(262)96 Ottawa) 16/96

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

P.38 Delete HORN from Bar Point Pier Light \"D33\" at: 42 02 24.0N 83 08
04.0W

14846 8th ed. 6/1/91 Last LNM 11/96 NAD 83 (5(262)96 Ottawa) 16/96

(SC) PTE. MOUILLEE TO TOLEDO TO PORT CLINTON

P.36 Delete HORN from Bar Point Pier Light \"D33\" at: 42 02 24.0N 83 08
04.0W

14880 29th ed. 12/4/93 Last LNM 1/96 NAD 83 (CGD9) 16/96

STRAITS OF MACKINAC (LORAN C)

Change Frying Pan Island Light \"7\" to Q G, 20ft, 5 St M at: 45 59
11.0N 83 53 48.0W

14881 29th ed. 9/02/95 Last LNM 1/96 NAD 83 (CGD9) 16/96

DETOUR PASSAGE TO WAUGOSHANCE POINT (LORAN C)

Insets: Cheboygan Harbor

St. Ignace

Mackinac Island

Mackinaw City

Hammond Bay Harbor

Change Frying Pan Island Light \"7\" to Q G, 20ft, 5 St M at: 45 59
11.0N 83 53 48.0W

14882 32nd ed. 5/27/95 Last LNM 1/96 NAD 83 (CGD9) 16/96

ST MARYS RIVER-DETOUR PASSAGE TO MUNUSCONG LAKE

Inset: De Tour Passage - MI

Change Frying Pan Island Light \"7\" to Q G, 20ft, 5 St M at: 45 59
11.0N 83 53 48.0W

14883 40th ed. 6/10/95 Last LNM 1/96 NAD 83 (CGD9) 16/96

ST MARYS RIVER-MUNUSCONG LAKE TO SAULT STE MARIE

Change Little Rapids Cut Light \"98\" to Q R, 20ft, 6 St M at: 46 29
08.0N 84 17 53.8W

14884 36th ed. 12/18/93 Last LNM 15/96 NAD 83 (CGD9) 16/96

ST MARYS RIVER-HEAD OF LAKE NICOLET TO WHITEFISH BAY

Insets: Sault Ste. Marie - MI

Change Little Rapids Cut Light \"98\" to Q R, 20ft, 6 St M at: 46 29
08.0N 84 17 53.8W

V. ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES TO AIDS TO NAVIGATION since 15/96

The changes listed below are those changes the Coast Guard intends to
implement. The Changes should be anticipated with chart and light list
corrections to

follow. All concerns should be addressed to LTJG Corey Henige, Ninth
Coast Guard District (oan). Changes advertised in this section will
usually run for a

month prior to implementation. However, due to unforeseen circumstances
this may not always be the case. Changes to aids to navigation may take
place

without any prior notice. These changes will be advertised as chart and
light list corrections.

LAKE ERIE - NY - Buffalo Harbor - Chart 14833

Change the characteristic of Buffalo Harbor Light (LLNR 2680) from a Fl
W 10s to a AL WG 10s. Solarize the aid and reduce the

nominal range from 27SM to 22/18.5SM. \[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - NY - Black Rock Canal - Chart 14832

Establish a winter mark for Black Rock Canal LB 19 (LLNR 2865)

Establish a winter mark for Black Rock Canal LB 23 (LLNR 2880)

Establish a winter mark for Black Rock Canal LB 25 (LLNR 2885).
\[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Conneaut Harbor - Chart 14824

Disestablish Conneaut Harbor West Breakwater Light (LLNR 3705) fog
signal.

LAKE ERIE - OH - Fariport Harbor - Chart 14825

Reduce the nominal range of Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light (LLNR
3870) from 13SM to 11.5 SM and solarize. \[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Cleveland Harbor - Chart 14839

Change the nominal range of Cleveland Harbor Main Entrance Light (LLNR
4160) from 23 StM to 16 SM for the white light and19 StM to 14 StM for
the

red light. Currently, the main light is inoperable with the backup-light
showing reduced intensities of 16 SM for the white light and 14 StM for
the red light.

\[32/95\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Lorain Harbor - Chart 14841

Temporarily change the characteristics of Lorain Harbor Light 2 (LLNR
4335) to Iso R 6s and change the nominal range from 9 St M to 6 St M.
\[30/95\]

LAKE ST. CLAIR - MI - Lake St. Clair - Chart 14850, 14853

Change the color of Lake St. Clair Flats Canal Range Lights (LLNR 8535
and 8540) from green to red.

\[09/96\]

SAGINAW BAY - MI -Saginaw River - Chart 14863

In addition to the changes below, the Light List Numbers of the aids to
navigation in Saginaw River will be changed.

Disestablish Saginaw River Buoy \"35\" (LLNR 10920).

Disestablish Saginaw River Buoy \"59\" (LLNR 11025).

Disestablish Saginaw River Buoy \"60\" (LLNR 11030).

Establish Essexville Turning Basin Buoy (LLNR 10817) at 43² 36\'
50.0\"N, 83² 51\' 13.8\"W.

Establish Saginaw River Buoy \"33\" (LLNR 10862) at 43² 33\' 41.1\"N,
83² 54\' 16.5\"W.

Establish Saginaw River Buoy \"84\" (LLNR 11081) at 43² 27\' 30.8\"N,
83² 54\' 58.0\"W.

Change Saginaw River Buoy \"4\" (LLNR 10775) to a lighted buoy with
flashing characteristics of flashing red 4 seconds (Fl R 4s) and rename
as Saginaw

River Lighted Buoy \"4\" (LLNR 10775).

Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"19\" (LLNR 10835) establish a can buoy
wintermark from December 07 to April 21.

Change Saginaw River Buoy \"22\" (LLNR 10850) to a lighted buoy with
flashing characteristics of flashing red 4 seconds (Fl R 4s) and rename
as Saginaw

River Lighted Buoy \"28\" (LLNR 10850). Establish a nun buoy wintermark
from December 07 to April 21.

Change Saginaw River Buoy \"25\" (LLNR 10865) to a lighted buoy with
flashing characteristics of flashing green 4 seconds (Fl G 4s) and
rename as Saginaw

River Lighted Buoy \"35\" (LLNR 10865). Establish a can buoy wintermark
from December 07 to April 21.

Change Saginaw River Buoy \"31\" (LLNR 10900) to a lighted buoy with
flashing characteristics of flashing green 4 seconds (Fl G 4s) and
rename as Saginaw

River Lighted Buoy \"43\" (LLNR 10900). Establish a nun buoy wintermark
from December 07 to April 21.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"33\" (LLNR 10910) to 43² 32\'
27.3\"N, 83² 54\' 55.3\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"45\" (LLNR 10960) to 43² 31\'
48.0\"N, 83² 52\' 58.5\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"47\" (LLNR 10970) to 43² 31\'
28.0\"N, 83² 53\' 06.0\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"55\" (LLNR 11005) to 43² 30\'
39.9\"N, 83² 53\' 07.0\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"56\" (LLNR 11010) to 43² 30\'
40.2\"N, 83² 53\' 09.9\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"61\" (LLNR 11035) to 43² 30\'
06.8\"N, 83² 53\' 39.6\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"62\" (LLNR 11040) to 43² 30\'
07.5\"N, 83² 53\' 42.0\"W.

Relocate Saginaw River Lighted Buoy \"68\" (LLNR 11065) to 43² 28\'
32.2\"N, 83² 54\' 44.1\"W. \[32/95\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - Little Rapids Cut - Chart 14883

Change the characteristic of Little Rapids Cut Light 98 (LLNR 14100)
from FR to QR. Solarize the aid and reduce the nominal range

from 8SM to 6SM. \[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MI - Keweenaw Waterway - Chart 14972

Change the characteristic of Cole Creek Light (LLNR 14995) from FG to Fl
G 2.5s. Solarize the aid and reduce the

nominal range from 6SM to 5SM.

Change the characteristic of Lily Pond Leading Light (LLNR 15085) from
FR to Fl R 2.5s and solarize. \[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Duluth Harbor - Chart 14975

Establish St. Louis Bay South Channel (Eastern Section) Buoy \"1\" at
approximate position 46² 44\' 48\"N, 92² 06\' 13.4\"W. \[32/95\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Duluth Harbor Chart 14975

Change the characteristics of Duluth Harbor North Pier Light (LLNR
15855), from Iso W 6s to Iso R 6s and reduce the nominal range from 16
StM to

10 StM. \[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IL - Chicago Harbor - Chart 14927

Reduce the nominal range of Chicago Harbor Light (LLNR 19960) from 24SM
to 19SM and solarize.

\[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Port Washington - Chart 14904

Change the characteristic of Port Washington Harbor Light 6 (LLNR 20800)
from FR to Fl R 4s and solarize. \[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Frankfort - Chart 14907

Change the characteristic of Frankfort North Breakwater Light (LLNR
18375) from FW to Fl G 4s and solarize.

Reduce the nominal range from 18SM to 10SM.

\[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Ludington Harbor - Chart 14937

Change the characteristic of Ludington North Pierhead Light (LLNR 18540)
from FG to Fl G 4s. Solarize the aid and reduce the

nominal range from 10SM to 6SM. \[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - White Lake - Chart 14935

Change the characteristic of White Lake Pierhead Inner Light 4 (LLNR
18660) from FR to Fl R 2.5s. Solarize the aid and reduce

the nominal range from 8SM to 6SM. \[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Manitowoc - Chart 14922

Change the characteristics of Manitowac Breakwater Light (LLNR 20860)
from Iso W 6s to Fl W 10s and solarize.

Reduce the nominal range from 17SM to

5SM. Change the characteristics of Manitowac Harbor of Refuge Peirhead
Light 8 (LLNR 20875) from FR to Fl R 4s and solarize.

\[09/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IL - Calumet Harbor - Chart 14929

Paint a red 10 foot wide horizontal band in the middle of the house
section of Calumet Harbor South End Light (LLNR 199800). \[14/96\]

GREEN BAY - WI - Green Bay Harbor Entrance Channel - Chart 14918

Change the characteristics of Green Bay Harbor Entrance Light (LLNR
22130) from Oc R 4s to Fl R 5s and solarize.

Reduce the range of the fog signal from

1/2 to 1/4 SM. \[09/96\]

GREEN BAY - WI - Menominee Harbor - Chart 14917

Reduce the nominal range of Menominee Pierhead Light 4 (LLNR 21935) from
11SM to 9SM and solarize. \[09/96\]

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.

VI\. PROPOSED CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION since 15/96

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.

GENERAL - GREAT LAKES

Disestablish the following lights:

Thirtymile Point Light (LLNR 2395)

Dunkirk Light (LLNR 3410)

Fort Gratiot Light (LLNR 10015)

Port Sanilac Light (LLNR 10115)

Point Aux Barques Light (LLNR 10210)

Forty Mile Point Light (LLNR 11715)

Sturgeon Point Light (LLNR 11345)

St. Helen Light (LLNR 17720) \[09/96\]

GENERAL - GREAT LAKES

Disestablish the following fog signals:

Sodus Outer Light (LLNR 2170)

Erie Harbor Pierhead Light (LLNR 3495)

Rochester Harbor Light (LLNR 2320)

Keweenaw Upper Entrance Light (LLNR 15120)

Ashtabula Harbor Entrance Light 2 (LLNR 3760) \[09/96\]

ST. LAWRENCE RIVER - NY - St. Lawrence Seaway - Chart 14768

Change the characteristic of Tibbits Point Light (LLNR 1735) from OC
W10s to a Fl W 15s.

Increase the nominal range from 16SM to 22SM. \[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - PA - Erie Harbor - Chart 14835

Change the characteristic of Erie Harbor Pierhead Light (LLNR 3495) from
OC R 4s to Fl R 2.5s and solarize aid.

\[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Ashtabula Harbor - Chart 14836

Change the characteristic of Ashtabula Harbor Entrance Light 2 (LLNR
3760) from a F R to a Fl R 2.5s and solarize aid. \[09/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Maumee Bay Harbor Chart 14847

Change the decommissioning date of Maumee Bay Traffic Lighted Buoy (LL
6040) to 14 Dec and rename as Maumee Bay Safe Water Lighted Buoy.

Disestablish the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 1 (LL 6045).
Maintain aid from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 3 (LL 6055) from a 3CR to
a 3CI maintained annually.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 4 (LL 6060) from a 2NR to
a 3NI, and maintain aid annually.

Disestablish the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 6 (LL 6070).
Maintain aid from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 7 (LL 6075) from a 2CR to
a 3CI maintained annually.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 8 (LL 6080) from a 2NR to
a 3NI maintained annually.

Maintain Maumee Bay Lighted Buoys 9 and 10 (LL 6085 and 6090)from 14 Apr
to 14 Dec.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 11 (LL 6095) from a 2CR
to a 3CI maintained annually.

Change the authorized hull for Maumee Bay Buoy 12 (LL 6100) from a 2NR
to a 3NI maintained annually.

Disestablish the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 25 (LL 6170).
Maintain aid from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Disestablish the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 30 (LL 6195).
Maintain aid from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Maintain Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 33 (LL 6210) from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Disestablish the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 34 (LL 6215).
Maintain aid from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Maintain Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 37 (LL 6230) from 14 Apr to 14 Dec.

Change the wintermark for Maumee Bay Lighted Buoy 38 (LL 6235) from a
7x20 Lighted Ice Buoy to a 3NI, maintained from 14 Dec to 14 Apr.
\[39/95\]

LAKE ST. CLAIR - MI - Lake St. Clair - Chart 14853

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Lighted Buoy 24 (LLNR 8530)
from Fl R 4s to Fl R 2.5s

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

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

Change the characteristic of Lake St. Clair Lighted Buoy 29 (LLNR 8565)
from Fl G 4s to Fl G 2.5s

Establish a light structure to replace Lake St. Clair LB 30 (LLNR 8570).

\[09/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Lake Huron Cut - Chart 14862

Increase the nominal range of Lake Huron Cut Light 7 (LLNR 10065) from
12SM to 13SM.

\[09/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Lexington Harbor - Chart 14862

Increase the nominal range of Lexington Harbor East Breakwater Light 2
(LLNR 10095) from 5SM to 8SM.

\[09/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Au Gres Harbor - Chart 14863

Increase the nominal range of Au Gres Harbor South Pierhead Light 3
(LLNR 11160) from 6SM to 8SM.

\[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MI - Marquette Harbor - Chart 14970

Change the characteristic of Marquette Light (LLNR 14630) from Fl W 10s
to Fl W 6s.

\[09/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Superior Harbor Chart 14975

Change the nominal range of Superior Harbor South Breakwater Light (LLNR
15595) from 22NM to 18NM. \[11/95\]

VII\. GENERAL NOTICES since 15/96

LAKE ERIE - OH - Huron Harbor - Maintenance Dredging Operations - Chart
14843

The B&B Dredging Corp. will be conducting dredging operations in the
Huron Harbor, Ohio from June 12, 1996 to July 31, 1996. Hours of
operation will be

from 0600 to 1800 Monday through Saturday. The Dredge COLUMBUS will be
monitoring VHF-FH 13&16. Vessels transiting the area are urged to use

caution. \[13/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Portage River, Bridge Repairs, Chart 14830/14846

Contractors for the State Route 2 Bridge across the Portage River, mile
2.91, Port Clinton, Ohio, will be working on the bridge from 24 June
1996 to 24 July

1996\. There will be a small boat in the waterway during the hours of
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. When on-coming watercraft
approaches the

bridge, a designated watchman will activate an airhorn to cease
opertions in order to pass vessels safely beneath the structure. A \"No
Wake Zone\" will be

established in the immediate area of the bridge. Mariners are advised to
use caution when transiting this area. \[14/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Maumee River, Bridge pier lights relocated, Chart
14946/14947

Navigational lights on the CSX Bridge (Toledo Terminal), mile 1.12 over
the Maumee River, Toledo, Ohio, will be temporarily relocated from the
severely

damaged timber piers on the north side of the swing span and moved to
mark the concrete piers until new timber protection pier is
reconstructed. \[14/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Maumee River - Dredging Operations - Chart 14847

King Co., will be conducting maintenance dredging operations on the
Maumee River, Ohio, from July 15, 1996 to October 30, 1996. Hours of
operation will be

24 hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel BUXTON can be contacted on
VHF-FM channels 16&73. At times, when dredge is not on site, a 50\'
float line

marked with two flashing yellow lights will remain. \[14/96\]

LAKE ERIE - OH - Chagrin River - Dredging - Chart 14926

The Hoffman Equipment Co.of Eastlake will be conducting dredging
operations in the Chagrin River, Ohio. A Derrick Barge is blocking part
of the upbound

channel 1/2 mile in from the Lake. Mariners are urged to use caution
when transiting this area. \[15/96\]

DETROIT RIVER - MI - Short Cut Canal - Pipe Bridge Construction - Chart
14583

The pipe bridge spanning the Rouge River Short Cut Canal between Zug
Island and Detroit Edision will be under construction daily from 0730
through 1700,

from 5 June 1996 through 15, 1996. No disruption to marine traffic is
anticipated. Broad, Voght & Conant construction will be standing by on
channel 16

VHF-FM for any concerened traffic. Mariners are advised to use caution
while trasnsitting the area. \[12/96\]

DETROIT RIVER - MI - Trenton Channel - Bridge Repairs - Chart 14848

The Grosse Ile Swing Bridge (Toll Bridge) at mile 8.8 across the Trenton
Channel, Grosse Ile, Michigan, will be closed to masted navigation for
thirty days

commencing 7 September 1994. Closure is for the purpose of replacing the
support bearing assembly. In the interim period of time, from 1 July
1994

through 6 September 1994, daily maintenance and repairs will be
necessary to sustain the operation of the bridge. To limit the wear and
provide adequate

time for daily maintenance, the bridge will open on signal for
recreational vessels Mondays through Sundays only at 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM,
6:30 PM, and 10:30 PM.

These restricted openings will not apply to vessels of the United
States, local government vessels used for public safety, and vessels in
distress. These

vessels will be afforded passage at all times upon giving signal.
However, if at all possible, commercial vessels are requested to
schedule passage during the

period of time the bridge will be opened for recreational vessels. The
load bearing plates for the rollers (support bearings) are worn to a
thickness that

fracturing of the plates may occur if the bridge is operated on a
continuous basis. If the plate fractures, the bridge will be rendered
inoperable in whatever

position the bridge is at the time of fracturing. This will effectively
close the bridge to use by both marine and land traffic. To assist
recreational vessels and local

tour boats in avoiding passage through the bridge, the Coast Guard has
marked a channel around the southern tip of the island. However, vessel
operators are

advised to check charted depths through that southern marked area.
Mariners transitting the area are advised to use cuation. \[15/96\]

ST. CLAIR RIVER - MI - PORT HURON - Bridge Operating Schedule for
Special Events - Chart 14865

The Military Street, Seventh Street, and Tenth Street bridges over the
Black River in Port Huron, MI will be closed to masted navigation
between 1800 and

2100 on 17 July and 19 July 1996 for the Blue Water Festival and the
Antique Car Parades. \[16/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Sebwaing River - Dredging Operations - Chart 14863

The M.C.M. Marine, Inc., will be conducting hydraulic pipeline dredging
operations in the Sebwaing River Entrance Channel, Michigan from July 8,
1996 to

August 31, 1996. Hours of operation will be 24 hours a day/7 days a
week. The Dredge AUTHOR J can be can be contacted on VHF-FM channels
10&16.

Pay special attention to the submerged pipeline, buoys, and required day
and night signs on the dredge. \[13/96\]

LAKE HURON - MI - Black River - Bridge Operating Schedule for Special
Event - Chart 14865

The City of Port Huron has requested and received permission to alter
the opening schedules of the Military Street, Seventh Street, and Tenth
Street bridges

over the Black River in Port Huron, MI to accomodate the participants in
the Mackinac Sailboat Race on 13 July 1996. The regulations contained in
33 CFR

117.625 will not be in force between 0900 and 1200 on that date. A
breakdown of the modified schedule is included in this Local Notice to
Mariners as

enclosure 1 of Local Notice to Mariners 15/96. \[15/96\]

ST MARYS RIVER - MI - Little Lake Harbor - Hydraulic Dredging - Chart

14926

Michigan Hydraulic Dredging, Inc. will be conducting hydraulic dredging
operations in Little Lake Harbor, Michigan, from June 1, 1996 to June
25,

1996\. Hours of operation will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The
vessel BOBBLE can be contacted on VHF-FM channel 8. Vessels should use
caution

when transiting this area. \[10/96\]

ST. MARYS RIVER - MI - WAMS Review - Chart 14883

The Coast Guard is conducting a Waterway Analysis Management System
(WAMS) review concerning the adequacy of the present aids to navigation
system

marking the St. Marys River. Comments are requested on August 1, 1996
and should be addressed to COMMANDING OFFICER USCGC BUCKTHORN

(WLI-642), 337 Water Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 49783, ATTN
WAMS Officer, phone number (906) 635-3288. \[14/96\]

STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAW - MI - Lansing Shoal Light - Construction - Chart
14911

Malcolm Marine Inc., will be conducting construction on Lansing Shoal
Light in the Straights of Mackinaw, Michigan, from July 15, 1996 to
August 24, 1996.

Hours of operation will be from 0700 - 2100 Monday through Saturday. The
tug MALCOLM can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13 &16. \[12/96\]

STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAW - MI - St. Martin\'s Reef Light - Construction -
Chart 14911

Malcolm Marine Inc., will be conducting construction on St. Martin\'s
Reef Light in the Straight of Mackinaw, Michigan, from June 10, 1996 to
July 1, 1996.

Hours of operation will be from 0700-2100 Monday through Saturday . The
tug MALCOLM can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13&16. \[12/96\]

STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAW - MI - White Shoal Light - Construction - Chart
14911

Malcolm Marine Inc., will be conducting construction on White Shoal
Light in the Straights if Masckinasw, Michigan, from July 1, 1996 to
July 15, 1996. Hours

of operation will be from 0700-2100 Monday through Saturday. The tug
MALCOLM can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13&16. \[12/96\]

STRAIGHTS OF MACKINAW - MI - Fourteen Foot Shoal Light - Construction -
Chart 14911

Malcoln Marine Inc., will be conducting construction on Fourteen Foot
Shoal Light in the Straights of Mackinaw, Michigan, from May 29, 1996 to
June 10, 1996.

Hours of operation will be from 0700-2100 Monday through Saturday. The
tug MALCOLM can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13&16. \[12/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MI - White Lake Harbor - Maintenance Dredging - Chart

14935

King Co., Inc. will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in
White Lake Harbor, Michigan from May 25, 1996 to July 15, 1996. Hours of

operation will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel BUXTON can be
contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 73. At times, when the dredge is not
on

site, a 50 foot float line marked with two yellow flashing lights will
remain. Vessels use caution when transittinging the area. \[10/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Duluth Harbor - Construction - Chart 14975

The Marine Tech, Inc. will be working on the water intake at the EPA
Fresh Water Laboratory located about 5 miles north of the Duluth Entry
to the Harbor,

MINNESOTA, FROM JUNE 11, 1996 TO JULY 15, 1996. Hours of operation will
be from 0700 to 1900 Monday through Saturday. The vessel NANCY ANN

will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 10&16. Anchors will be used to
position the barge. The anchors will be left in place when the barge is
taken to a safe

harbor. Cans will be used to mark the anchor and a cable will be tied to
the can and the anchor. Cables will be between the cans and the barge.
All vessels

in the area use caution and check down when passing. A clear zone of 500
feet from the barge should be maintained by all vessels. \[13/96\]

LAKE SUPERIOR - MN - Duluth Harbor - Construction - Chart 14975

Andrie Inc., will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in
Duluth/Superior Harbor, Minnesota from July 1, 1996 to August 12, 1996.
Hours of

operation will be from 0600 to 2200, 7 days a week. The vessel CLARA
ANDRIE will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 16 & 18. Pipeline crossing
will be

marked across the channel. Ships cross pipeline at minimal speed to
avoid wheel washing line out of position. Mariners transiting the area
use care. \[16/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Grand River, Bridge operations for Special Event,
Chart 14933

The U.S. Route 31 bridge, mile 2.89 over the Grand River, will be closed
to masted navigation from 2300 on 03 August to 0100 on 04 August 1996
for traffic

control following the Coast Guard Festival fireworks display. The bridge
will be opened at the discretion of the Marine Division of the Ottawa
County

Sheriff\'s Department during this two-hour period. \[12/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IN - Michigan City Harbor - Maintenance Dredging - Chart

14926

King CO., Inc. will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in
Michigan City Harbor, Indiana from June 15, 1996 to July 15,1996. Hours
of

operation will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel COURTNEY II
can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 73. At times, when the dredge
is

not on site, a 50 foot float line marked with two yellow lights will
remain. Vessel use caution when tranitting the area. \[10/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IL - Chicago Harbor - Revised Bridge closure schedule
for Special Events - Chart 14928

The Chicago Triathlon, originally scheduled for 25 August, 1996, has
been moved to 14 July, 1996. Lake Shore Drive bridge will be closed to
masted

navigation between 0630 and 1130 on that date. The City of Chicago has
requested an additional closure for the Michigan Avenue bridge, mile
0.87 over

the Main Branch of the Chicago River, on 30 November, 1996 between 1130
and 1430 for the Chicago Christmas Parade. The original listing of
bridge

closures for City of Chicago events this season was published in Local
Notice to Mariners 01/96. \[10/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Milwaukee Harbor - Bridge operations - Chart 14924

The City of Milwaukee has received permission to remove the full-time
bridgetender from the South First Street bridge, mile 1.78 over the

Kinnickinnic River, through July 1996, and to use the operator from the
Kinnickinnic Avenue bridge as a roving tender. The bridge will open on
signal after

requests for openings are made to the Kinnickinnic Avenue bridgetender
by calling (414) 744-8860 or VHF-FM channel 16. The Kinnickinnic Avenue

operator will staff the South First Street bridge full time following
the removal of the Kinnickinnic Avenue bridge this summer. \[10/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Muskegon Harbor - Maintenance Dredging Operations -
Chart 14934

The King Co., will be conducting dredging operations in Muskegon Harbor,
Michigan from June 15, 1996 to August 1, 1996. Hours of operation will
be 24

hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel BUXTON can be contacted on VHF-FM
channel 16&73. At times, when dredge is not on site, a 50 foot float
line

marked with two flashing yellow light will remain. \[13/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Muskegon Harbor - Dredging Operations - Chart 14934

King Co., will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Muskegon Harbor, Michigan, from June 15, 1996 to August 01, 1996. Hours
of operation

will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel COURTNEY II can be
contacted on VHF-FM channels 16&73. At times, when dredge is not on
site, a 50\'

float line marked with two flashing yellow lights will remain. \[14/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IN - Michigan City Harbor - Dredging Operations - Chart
14926

King Co., will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the
Michigan City Harbor, Indiana, from June 15, 1996 to July 15, 1996.
Hours of operation

will be 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The vessel BUXTON can be contacted
on VHF-FM channels 16&73. At times, when dredge is not on site, a 50\'
float

line marked with two flashing yellow lights will remain. \[14/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - MI - Manistee River - Bridge Operating Schedule and
Request for Comments, Chart 14938

The City of Manistee, MI Harbor Commission, on behalf of the marina
owners in Manistee, has requested a permanent change to the regulations
contained in

33 CFR 117.637 governing the operations of the Maple Street bridge, mile
1.1 and the U.S. Route 31 bridge, mile 1.4, over the Manistee River. The
bridges

currently open on signal from May 1 through October 31, between the
hours of 0600 and 2200. The city has requested that the bridges open on
signal

between 0800 and 2400 during the same months. The Coast Guard has
authorized a temporary deviation to the current regulations to
accomodate this request.

The bridges shall open on signal between 0800 and 2400 until 19
September 1996. All other regulations contained in 33 CFR 117.637 remain
in force. This

trial period will allow the city and the Coast Guard to evaluate the
effects of this change. As part of the process for making a permanent
change to these

regulations, the Coast Guard is requesting comments from marine users in
this waterway concerning this temporary schedule. Comments may be mailed

to Commander (obr), Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 E. Ninth St.,
Cleveland, OH, 44199-2060. \[15/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - IL - Chicago River - Bridge Closure for Special Events,
Chart 14928

The Dearborn Street bridge, mile 1.16 over the Main Branch of the
Chicago River, will be closed to masted navigation between 1030 and 1230
on 21 July

1996 for the Second Columbian Parade. \[15/96\]

LAKE MICHIGAN - WI - Milwaukee Harbor - Construction - Chart 14924

The American Marine Constructor, Inc., will be conducting breakwall
repair on the south end of the North Detached Breakwater in Milwaukee
Harbor,

Wisconsin, from July 15, 1996 to August 1, 1996. Hours of operation will
be from 0600 to 1900, 7 days a week. The Barge WISCONSIN and the Tugs

DEFIANCE and ALICE will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 16 and 18A. All
vessels in the area are requested to use caution, reduce speed and
maintain a

safe distance. There will be to mooring buoys in place for the barge.
\[15/96\]

GREAT LAKES - GENERAL - MARINE EVENTS

Events listed below are events that do not have accompanying special
local regulations. Mariners transiting these areas are not required to
contact

U.S. Coast Guard, but are asked to exercise caution when navigating
through the area of the event.

Location Events Dates Time (Local)

LAKE ONTARIO FIRECRACKER ONE DESIGN REGATTA 05 - 10 JULY 0900-1800

LAKE ST CLAIR GPSC REGATTA 06 JULY 100-1630

SAGINAW RIVER BAY CITY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 06 JULY 2210-2255

LAKE ERIE WSSC LIGHTHOUSE CHALLANGE 06 JULY 0800-2400

HARBOR HILL PARK GROSSE POINTE FARMS FIREWORKS 06 JULY DUSK-2230

CLEVELAND HARBOR LAKESIDE YACHT CLUB REGATTA 06 JULY 0900-1600

LAKE ERIE EASTLAKE FIRECRACKER CLASSIC 06 JULY 1130-1500

LAKE ERIE ISLANDS SANDUSKY ISLANDS RACE 06 JULY 0800-2400

CLEVELAND HARBOR EDGEWATER YACHT CLUB RACE PROGRAM 07 JULY 0830-1500

SAGINAW BAY BCYC SAILBOAT RACES 07 JULY 1320 1450

BUFFALO, NY WESTSIDE ROWING RACE 07 JULY 0800-1700

BUFFALO, NY BUFFALO SAILING CLUB RACE 09-11 JULY 1800-2200

CLEVELAND HARBOR EDGEWATER YACHT CLUB RACE PROGRAM 10 JULY 0830-1500

SAGINAW BAY BCYC SAILBOAT RACES 10 JULY 1320 1450

LAKE ERIE WSSC NIGHT AT THE RACES 10 JULY 1900-2300

CLEVELAND HARBOR EDGEWATER YACHT CLUB RACE PROGRAM 11 JULY 0830-1500

LAKE ERIE WSSC NIGHT AT THE RACES 11 JULY 1900-2300

ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY ROARING TWENTIES WEEKEND 11-14 JULY 0800-2000

MAUMEE RIVER GREAT MAUMEE RIVER DUCK RACE 12 JULY 1200-2100

OSWEGO, NY LAKE ONTARIO CHALLENGE 12-14 JULY 0800-2000

GREAT LAKES - PERMANENT REGULATIONS

The event(s) listed below is/are or will be published as a Permanent
Special Local Regulation for Great Lakes Annual Marine Events in 33 CFR
Part 100.

Mariners desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with
prior approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander for the event. The
Patrol

Commander may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call
sign \"Coast Guard Patrol Commander\".

The following regulations apply to each annual marine event as published
in 33 CFR 100.901:

\(1\) The Coast Guard will patrol the regulated area under the direction
of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may

be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign \"Coast Guard
Patrol Commander.\" Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may
do so

only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by
that officer. Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the

wake to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants
in the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above two

sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the
patrol operating in the performance of their assigned dueties.

\(2\) The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or
movement of any boat or vessel within the regulated area. A succession
of sharp,

short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under
the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a
signal

to stop. Vessels so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders
of the Patrol Commander. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from
the

area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

\(3\) The Patrol Commander may establish vessel size and speed
limitations and operating conditions.

\(4\) The Patrol Commander may restrict vessel operation within the
regulated area to vessels having particular operating characteristics.

\(5\) The Patrol Commander may terminate the marine event or the
operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the
protection of life

and property.

Location LNM Subject Hours / Days Until

SODUS POINT, NY SODUS POINT FIREWORKS 06 JULY 2200-2400

GRAND TRAVERSE BAY, MI NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL AIR SHOW 06-07 JULY
1400-1600

CLEVELAND HARBOR, OH CLEVELAND BICENT OFFSHORE GRAND PRIX 20-21 JULY
1100-1300

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.

Location Events Dates Time (Local)

DETROIT RIVER

Detroit River 02/96 REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION 0700-1900/MON-FRI 15 DEC 96

Detroit River 04/96 DREDGING 24HRS/7DAYS A WEEK 30 JUL 96

River Rouge 08/96 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 15 JUL 96

LAKE ST. CLAIR

Lake St. Clair 02/96 REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION 0700-1900/MON-FRI 15 DEC 96

ST. CLAIR RIVER

St. Clair River 02/96 REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION 0700-1900/MON-FRI 15 DEC 96

LAKE HURON

Lake Huron 02/96 REMOVAL CONSTRUCTION 0700-1900/MON-FRI 15 DEC 96

LAKE MICHIGAN

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

Wayne Street (I-94) Bridge 01/96 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 0700-2000/7DAYS A
WEEK 15 OCT 96

Washington Street Bridge 01/96 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 0700-1900/MON-SAT 01
OCT 96

Chicago, Il 02/96 BREAKWALL REHAB 24HRS/MON-SAT 15 DEC 96

Oakcreek, WI 02/96 CONSTRUCTION 24HRS/MON-SAT 30 OCT 96

La Salle Street Bridge 03/96 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE 0700-1900MON-SAT 15 JUL
96

Milwaukee, WI 04/96 CONSTRUCTION 24HRS/MON-SAT 15 AUG 96

FOX RIVER

Main Street Bridge 40/95 BRIDGE OPERATIONS FURT NOTICE

VIII\. LIGHT LIST CORRECTIONS, VOL VII, GREAT LAKES since 15/96

(\* 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

12835 FRYING PAN ISLAND 45 59.2 Q G 20 5 SG on post. Higher intensity
beam on bearing

LIGHT 7 83 53.8 6 20 176 and 356 diminishing

around remainder of horizon.

\* \* 16/96

14100 - LIGHT 98 Q R 20 6 TR on triangular tower.

\* 6 \*

16/96

IX\. ENCLOSURES(None)

GERALD F. WOOLEVER

Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard

Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District