St. Marys Falls Canal and Locks, Michigan; Use, Administration, and Navigation
navigation · US Army Corps of Engineers · Rule · Published 1996-10-28 · Effective 1996-11-27 · 61 FR 55572
Document
Document number
96-27406
Federal Register citation
61 FR 55572
CFR reference
33 CFR 207
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
navigation
Sub-agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Publication date
1996-10-28
Effective date
1996-11-27
Abstract
This final rule changes the annual opening date for the Soo Locks at the St. Marys Falls Canal, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, from April 1 to March 25. The locks will not open earlier than March 25, except in case of emergency and are subject to closure at any time in a national emergency involving a vessel disaster or other extraordinary circumstances as currently provided in 33 CFR 207.440(u).