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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1625-AA01

Anchorages; Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, TX

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard — observed across 4 documents over 1555 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Coast Guard proposes new anchorage zones in Bolivar Roads Channel near Galveston so vessels know exactly where they can safely anchor in this busy Texas shipping area. Ship operators and port service companies should review the proposed zones and submit feedback to the Coast Guard by September 17 if the changes affect their operations.

First seen

May 16, 2022

Last seen

Aug 18, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

9d

Comments close

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 16, 2022·87 FR 29668

    Anchorage Regulations; Ten Anchorages on the Mississippi River Mile Markers 12-85 AHP

    effective Jun 15, 2022#2022-10356

  2. Proposed·Jun 8, 2026·91 FR 34585

    Anchorages; Port of New York

    comments close Aug 7, 2026#2026-11434

  3. Final·Jun 17, 2026·91 FR 36534

    Anchorage Grounds; Columbia River, Longview, Oregon and Washington

    effective Jul 17, 2026#2026-12172

  4. Proposed·Aug 18, 2026·91 FR 53395

    Anchorages; Bolivar Roads Channel, Galveston, TX

    comments close Sep 17, 2026#2026-16832