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33 CFR §165.827

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  1. (a)Location. The following area is a regulated navigation area: All waters of the Galveston Channel within the area from Latitude 29°20′19″ N, Longitude 094°46′36″ W, east to Latitude 29°20′06″ N, Longitude 094°46′15″ W, south to Latitude 29°19′47″ N, Longitude 094°46′27″ W, west to Latitude 29°19′51″ N, Longitude 094°46′45″ W, and north to Latitude 29°20′19″ N, Longitude 094°46′36″ W.
  2. (b)Regulations.
    1. (1)Vessels navigating this area must do so at a minimum safe speed so as to not cause any wake.
    2. (2)Vessels may proceed at greater than a minimum safe speed with permission of the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.
    3. (3)To request permission as required by these regulations, contact the Sector Houston-Galveston Command Center by telephone at (713)671-5113.