Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
In accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is proposing pilotage rates for the 2027 shipping season. We are conducting a full ratemaking for 2027. We are requesting comments on the Great Lakes pilotage ratemaking methodology, including one proposed update to that methodology. We also propose the pilotage rate for the Straits of Mackinac, newly designated for pilotage requirements by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The Coast Guard estimates that this proposed rule would increase operating costs by approximately 10 percent compared to the 2026 season.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 46 CFR Parts 401 and 404 [Docket No. USCG-2026-0049] RIN 1625-AD07 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960, the Coast Guard is proposing pilotage rates for the 2027 shipping season. We are conducting a full ratemaking for 2027. We are requesting comments on the Great Lakes pilotage ratemaking methodology, including one proposed update to that methodology. We also propose the pilotage rate for the Straits of Mackinac, newly designated for pilotage requirements by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. The Coast Guard estimates that this proposed rule would increase operating costs by approximately 10 percent compared to the 2026 season. DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast Guard on or before October 21, 2026. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2026-0049 at www.regulations.gov . See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments. This notice of proposed rulemaking, with its plain-language, proposed rule summary of 100 words or less, will be available in this same docket. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document call or email Mr. Brian Rogers, Commandant, Office of Waterways and Ocean Policy—Great Lakes Pilotage Divisi…
Citation: 91 FR 59712
