§ 165.T08-0698 - Safety Zone; Port of Galveston, Pelican Island Bridge Repair.

(a) Definition. As used in this section, Public boaters means all recreational boaters and their vessels.

(b) Safety Zone. This area includes all waters of Galveston Channel enclosed within an area extending 50 feet out from the position 29°18′38.23″ N, 094°49′24.84″ W. All coordinates are based on NAD83.

(c) Effective date. This rule is effective and will be enforced from October 1, 2013 to December 15, 2015.

(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels except participant vessels and those vessels specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.

(2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through must request permission from the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston, or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or by telephone at [phone].

(3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port, Houston-Galveston, designated representatives and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.