Federal Register #USCG20240667

Proposed Amendment: 48-Hour Anchorage Time Limit 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 areas in Galveston, Texas. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Coast Guard Heartland District, Office of the Commander (Rear Admiral W.E. Watson) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory change rather than a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Amendment to Anchorage Regulation - Establishes a 48-hour time limit for vessels anchoring in Bolivar Anchorage area (A) East - Aligns area (A) East with existing 48-hour limits for areas (A), (B), and (C) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No physical products or part numbers are requested - The change is intended to improve consistency and reduce confusion for the maritime community - Public comments are invited on the proposed rulemaking - No contract value, product line items, or service line items relevant to procurement - No period of performance, as this is a regulatory action

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 on this proposed rulemaking are invited and must be received by September 17, 2026.

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