80_FR_22176 80 FR 22100 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation, York River; Yorktown and Gloucester Point, VA

80 FR 22100 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation, York River; Yorktown and Gloucester Point, VA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 76 (April 21, 2015)

Page Range22100-22101
FR Document2015-09039

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the draw of the Coleman Memorial Bridge (US 17/George P. Coleman Memorial Swing Bridge) across the York River, mile 7.0, between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, VA. This deviation is necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the moveable spans on the Coleman Memorial Bridge. This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed to navigation position.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22100-22101]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-09039]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0273]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation, York River; Yorktown and 
Gloucester Point, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the draw of the Coleman Memorial Bridge 
(US 17/George P. Coleman Memorial Swing Bridge) across the York River, 
mile 7.0, between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, VA. This deviation is 
necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the moveable spans on the 
Coleman Memorial Bridge. This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge 
to remain in the closed to navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on May 3, 2015 to 5 p.m. 
on July 19, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0273] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Terrance Knowles, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6587, email Terrance.A.Knowles@uscg.mil. If you have questions on 
reviewing the docket,

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call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202) 366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation, 
who owns and operates this swing bridge, has requested a temporary 
deviation from the current operating regulation set out in 33 CFR 
117.1025, to facilitate maintenance of the moveable spans on the 
structure.
    Under the regular operating schedule, the Coleman Memorial Bridge, 
mile 7.0, between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, VA, opens on signal 
except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays, shall remain closed to navigation. The 
Coleman Memorial Bridge has vertical clearances in the closed position 
of 60 feet above mean high water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to 
navigation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on: Sunday May 3, 2015 with 
an inclement weather date on Sunday May 10, 2015; Sunday June 7, 2015 
with an inclement weather date on Sunday June 14, 2015; And Sunday July 
12, 2015 with an inclement weather date on Sunday July 19, 2015. The 
bridge will operate under normal operating schedule at all other times. 
Emergency openings cannot be provided. There are no alternate routes 
for vessels transiting this section of the York River. Vessels able to 
pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at anytime and 
are advised to proceed with caution. All other vessels may pass before 
7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
    The York River is used by a variety of vessels including military, 
tugs, and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully 
coordinated the restrictions with these waterway users. The Coast Guard 
will also inform additional waterway users of the bridge closure 
periods through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners so that 
vessels can arrange their transits and minimize any impacts caused by 
the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 8, 2015.
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-09039 Filed 4-20-15; 8:45 am]
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22100 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 76 / Tuesday, April 21, 2015 / Rules and Regulations responsibilities between the Federal position and will only be lowered for more than one hour after malfunction or Government and Indian tribes. the passage of trains and to perform disability of the remote system. periodic maintenance authorized in * * * * * 12. Energy Effects accordance with subpart A of this part. This rule is not a ‘‘significant energy (3) From December 1 through the last Dated: April 3, 2015. action’’ under Executive Order 13211, day of February, the draw will open on Stephen P. Metruck, Actions Concerning Regulations That signal if at least 4 hours notice is given Rear Admiral, United States Coast Guard, Significantly Affect Energy Supply, by telephone at (856) 231–2282. Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. Distribution, or Use. (4) The timeframe to initiate the [FR Doc. 2015–09038 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am] bridge closure will be not more than 15 BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 13. Technical Standards minutes before a train will arrive at the This rule does not use technical bridge location. If a train moving toward standards. Therefore, we did not the bridge has crossed the home signal DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND consider the use of voluntary consensus for the bridge, the train may continue SECURITY standards. across the bridge and must clear the bridge prior to stopping for any reason. Coast Guard 14. Environment Trains shall be controlled so that any We have analyzed this rule under delay in opening of the draw shall not 33 CFR Part 117 Department of Homeland Security exceed ten minutes except as provided [Docket No. USCG–2015–0273] Management Directive 023–01 and in § 117.31(b). Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, (5) The bridge will be equipped with Drawbridge Operation Regulation, which guides the Coast Guard in cameras and channel sensors to visually York River; Yorktown and Gloucester complying with the National and electronically ensure the waterway Point, VA Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is clear before the bridge closes. The (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and video and sensors are located and AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. have concluded that this action is one monitored at the remote operating ACTION:Notice of deviation from of a category of actions which do not location in Mt. Laurel, NJ. The channel drawbridge regulation. individually or cumulatively have a sensors signal will be a direct input to significant effect on the human the bridge control system. In the event SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a environment. This rule promulgates the of failure or obstruction of the infrared temporary deviation from the operating operating regulations or procedures for channel sensors, the bridge will schedule that governs the draw of the drawbridges. This rule is categorically automatically stop closing and the Coleman Memorial Bridge (US 17/ excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph South Jersey Train Dispatcher will George P. Coleman Memorial Swing (32)(e), of the Instruction. return the bridge to the open position. Bridge) across the York River, mile 7.0, Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of In the event of video failure the bridge between Gloucester Point and the Instruction, an environmental will remain in the full open position. Yorktown, VA. This deviation is analysis checklist and a categorical (6) The Conrail Railroad center span necessary to facilitate maintenance work exclusion determination are not light will change from fixed green to on the moveable spans on the Coleman required for this rule. flashing red anytime the bridge is not in Memorial Bridge. This temporary the full open position. deviation allows the drawbridge to List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 (7) Prior to downward movement of remain in the closed to navigation Bridges. the span, the horn will sound two position. For the reasons discussed in the prolonged blasts, followed by a pause, DATES: This deviation is effective from preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 and then two short blasts until the 7 a.m. on May 3, 2015 to 5 p.m. on July CFR part 117 as follows: bridge is seated and locked down. At 19, 2015. the time of movement, the center span PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE ADDRESSES: The docket for this light will change from fixed green to OPERATION REGULATIONS flashing red and remain flashing until deviation, [USCG–2015–0273] is the bridge has returned to its full open available at http://www.regulations.gov. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 117 position. Type the docket number in the continues to read as follows: (8) When the train controller at Mt. ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Laurel has verified that rail traffic has Click on Open Docket Folder on the line Department of Homeland Security Delegation cleared, they will sound the horn five associated with this deviation. You may No. 0170.1. times to signal the draw is about to also visit the Docket Management return to its full open position. Facility in Room W12–140 on the ■ 2. Revise § 117.729(a) to read as (9) During upward movement of the ground floor of the Department of follows: span, the horn will sound two Transportation West Building, 1200 § 117.729 Mantua Creek. prolonged blasts, followed by a pause, New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, (a) The draw of the Conrail automated and then sound two short blasts until DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., railroad bridge, mile 1.4, at Paulsboro, the bridge is in the full open position. Monday through Friday, except Federal NJ shall operate as follows: The center span light will continue to holidays. (1) The bridge will be operated flash red until the bridge is in the fully FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If remotely by the South Jersey Train open position. you have questions on this temporary tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Dispatcher located in Mt. Laurel, NJ. (10) When the draw cannot be deviation, call or email Mr. Terrance Operational information will be operated from the remote site, a bridge Knowles, Bridge Administration Branch provided 24 hours a day by telephone tender must be called to operate the Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone at (856) 231–2282. bridge in the traditional manner. (757) 398–6587, email (2) From March 1 through November Personnel shall be dispatched to arrive Terrance.A.Knowles@uscg.mil. If you 30, the draw shall be left in the open at the bridge as soon as possible, but not have questions on reviewing the docket, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Apr 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 76 / Tuesday, April 21, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 22101 call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND DHS Department of Homeland Security Docket Operations, (202) 366–9826. SECURITY USCG United States Coast Guard NEPA National Environmental Policy Act SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard NPRM Notice of Proposed Rule Making Virginia Department of Transportation, § Section Symbol who owns and operates this swing U.S.C. United States Code 33 CFR Part 117 JOC Joint Outfall Canal bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating [Docket No. USCG–2014–0386] regulation set out in 33 CFR 117.1025, A. Regulatory History and Information RIN 1625–AA09 to facilitate maintenance of the On September 23, 2014, we published moveable spans on the structure. Drawbridge Operation Regulation; an Interim Rule with request for Under the regular operating schedule, Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal (Joint comments entitled, ‘‘Drawbridge the Coleman Memorial Bridge, mile 7.0, Outfall Canal), TX Operation Regulation; Taylor Bayou between Gloucester Point and Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal), TX’’ AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. in the Federal Register (79 FR 56651). Yorktown, VA, opens on signal except ACTION: Final rule. from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 We received 1 comment on the interim p.m. Monday through Friday, except rule. No public meeting was requested, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is Federal holidays, shall remain closed to and none was held. implementing an operating schedule navigation. The Coleman Memorial that governs the Valero pontoon- B. Basis and Purpose Bridge has vertical clearances in the supported swing bridge across Taylor The Premcor Refining Group, Inc.—A closed position of 60 feet above mean Bayou Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal Valero Company owns the new Valero high water. (JOC)), mile 2.44, West Port Arthur, pontoon-supported swing bridge across Under this temporary deviation, the Jefferson County, Texas. This bridge Taylor Bayou Outfall Canal (JOC), mile drawbridge will be closed to navigation provides for Valero’s maintenance 2.44, West Port Arthur, Jefferson from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on: vehicles and contractors to cross the County, Texas. Sunday May 3, 2015 with an inclement waterway. The regulation will allow the The bridge has unlimited vertical weather date on Sunday May 10, 2015; bridge to remain in the open-to- clearance in the open-to-navigation Sunday June 7, 2015 with an inclement navigation position except during two position and a vertical clearance of weather date on Sunday June 14, 2015; scheduled daily closures. This 11.11 feet in the closed-to-navigation And Sunday July 12, 2015 with an regulation increases the efficiency of position. The new bridge also has a inclement weather date on Sunday July operations allowing for the safe horizontal clearance of 75.0 feet from 19, 2015. The bridge will operate under navigation of vessels through the bridge fender to fender in the open-to- normal operating schedule at all other while recognizing the bridge’s navigation position and 52 feet from times. Emergency openings cannot be importance to the facility that it serves. pontoon to fender in the closed-to- provided. There are no alternate routes DATES: This rule is effective May 21, navigation position. Traffic on this for vessels transiting this section of the 2015. waterway is primarily recreational craft York River. Vessels able to pass under ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in and commercial barges. Valero engaged the bridge in the closed position may do this preamble are part of docket [USCG– the owners of these vessels through so at anytime and are advised to 2014–0386]. To view documents multiple discussions leading to the proceed with caution. All other vessels mentioned in this preamble as being design and operating schedule of this may pass before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. available in the docket, go to http:// bridge. www.regulations.gov, type the docket The owner requested to change the The York River is used by a variety of number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click operating schedule, per 33 CFR vessels including military, tugs, and ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket 117.41(b), to allow the bridge to remain recreational vessels. The Coast Guard Folder on the line associated with this open except for two scheduled daily has carefully coordinated the rulemaking. You may also visit the closures. restrictions with these waterway users. Docket Management Facility in Room This change allows the bridge owner The Coast Guard will also inform to leave the bridge in the open-to- additional waterway users of the bridge W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West navigation position, except for two daily closure periods through our Local and maintenance cycles, while removing the Broadcast Notices to Mariners so that Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. requirement that a bridge tender be on vessels can arrange their transits and the bridge at all times. All notifications minimize any impacts caused by the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. and signals will remain as noted in the temporary deviation. Interim Rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), you have questions on this rule, call or C. Discussion of Comments, Changes the drawbridge must return to its regular email Mr. James Wetherington; Bridge and the Final Rule operating schedule immediately at the Administration Branch, Eighth Coast end of the effective period of this The Coast Guard provided a comment Guard District; telephone 504–671– temporary deviation. This deviation period of 45 days and only one 2128, email james.r.wetherington@ from the operating regulations is comment was received. This comment uscg.mil. If you have questions on authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. was from Valero stating that they are in viewing the docket, call Cheryl F. agreement with the rule as stated in the tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Dated: April 8, 2015. Collins, Program Manager, Docket interim rule; however, they wish to have James L. Rousseau, Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. a little bit more flexibility due to Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: contractor staff and general maintenance District. that require access to the other side of Table of Acronyms [FR Doc. 2015–09039 Filed 4–20–15; 8:45 am] the property. After discussions with BILLING CODE 9110–04–P CFR Code of Federal Regulations Valero, they agreed that any operation of VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:29 Apr 20, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21APR1.SGM 21APR1


Document Created: 2015-12-16 08:33:43
Document Modified: 2015-12-16 08:33:43
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionNotice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
DatesThis deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on May 3, 2015 to 5 p.m. on July 19, 2015.
ContactIf you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Terrance Knowles, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398- 6587, email [email protected] If you have questions on reviewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202) 366- 9826.
FR Citation80 FR 22100 
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