Federal Register #USCG-2024-0667

Proposed Amendment to Anchorage Regulations for Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, TX

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory amendment by the U.S. Coast Guard for the Bolivar Roads Channel Anchorage in Galveston, Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Coast Guard Heartland District, Office of the Commander - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change. - Products/Services Requested: - Amendment to anchorage regulations - Establishment of a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Bolivar Anchorage area (A) East - No physical products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The 48-hour anchorage limit aligns area (A) East with existing limits for areas (A), (B), and (C) - Aims to improve consistency and reduce confusion for the maritime community - Stakeholders are invited to comment on the proposed rule - No procurement of goods or services is involved

Description

The Coast Guard is proposing to amend the regulation for the Galveston Harbor, Bolivar Roads Channel, Texas Anchorage grounds to institute a 48-hour time limit for anchorage area (A) East. This amendment would align the time limit for anchorage area (A) East with the existing 48-hour limits for Bolivar Anchorage areas (A), (B), and (C). The purpose is to ensure consistency among these anchorage areas and reduce confusion in the local maritime community. Comments are invited on this proposed rulemaking by September 17, 2026.

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