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Special Local Regulation; Galveston Channel, Galveston, TX

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for navigable waters within the Galveston Ship Channel. The special local regulation is needed to safely align and navigate vessels for the Texian Navy Day Parade. Entry of non-participants into the pre-staging and parade transit zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP). Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative.

Action & Dates

Action
Temporary final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 21, 2024.
Effective Date
2024-09-21

CFR References

Topics

HarborsMarine safetyNavigation (water)Reporting and recordkeeping requirementsSecurity measuresWaterways

Document Excerpt

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 33 CFR Part 100 [Docket Number USCG-2024-0766] RIN 1625-AA08 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for navigable waters within the Galveston Ship Channel. The special local regulation is needed to safely align and navigate vessels for the Texian Navy Day Parade. Entry of non-participants into the pre-staging and parade transit zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP). Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 21, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov , type USCG-2024-0766 in the search box and click “Search.” Next, in the Document Type column, select “Supporting & Related Material.” FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions about this rule, call or email Lieutenant Ignacio J. Fernández-Cuervo, Marine Safety Unit Texas City, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (281) 309-1617, email MSUTexasCityWaterways@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Regis

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Citation: 89 FR 72327