The US ambassador said Gaddafi will have to comply with regulations while speaking in UN forums, which officially restrict speeches to five minutes. But the rule is usually ignored by most heads of state.

Gaddafi most likely will attend a summit of the UN Security Council on nuclear disarmament Sep 24, which will be presided over by US President Barack Obama.

Gaddafi stirred strong protests by residents in Englewood, New Jersey, last week when they learned that he planned to live in a tent in the compound of the Libyan property in that small town. Gaddafi had also demanded to camp in New York City's Central Park, but that request was rejected.

It was not known yet where Gaddafi would reside during his visit to New York. Rice said his activities would be confined in the city.