WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulation; Galveston Channel, Galveston, TX.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 11 by Nicole D. Rodriguez, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston.

Summary: 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 represe...