Rule 11 Sep 2025 galveston, waterways, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, local event, marine safety, navigation (water), business regulations, coast guard

⛴️New Local Safety Regulation for Galveston Boat Parade by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for the safety of life on certain waters of the Galveston Channel in Galveston County, TX. These regulations will be enforced during a boat parade which will be held annually, on the third Saturday in September. This proposed rulemaking prohibits entry of non-participants into the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) or designated representative.

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Proposed Rule 8 Aug 2025 texas, navigation (water), waterways, galveston, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, coast guard, boat parade, regulations, marine safety

🚤Proposed Local Regulation for Galveston Channel Boat Parade

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation for the safety of life on certain waters of the Galveston Channel in Galveston County, TX. These regulations would be enforced during a boat parade which will be held annually, on the 3rd Saturday in September. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit entry of non- participants into the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) or designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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