80 FR 28185 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 95 (May 18, 2015)
| Page Range | 28185-28186 | |
| FR Document | 2015-11831 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 95 (Monday, May 18, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28185-28186] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-11831] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2015-0415] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, at Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the route of the annual Rose Festival Parade event, which crosses the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge. This deviation allows the upper deck of the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position and need not open for marine traffic to allow for the safe movement of event participants and cleanup crew. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0415] is [[Page 28186]] 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. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TriMet Public Transit and Multnomah County have requested that the upper deck of the Steel Bridge and the Burnside Bridge remain in the closed-to-navigation position to accommodate the annual Rose Festival Parade event. The Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both cross the Willamette River. The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift bridge with a lower lift deck and an upper lift deck which operate independent of each other. When both decks are in the down position the bridge provides 26 feet of vertical clearance. When the lower deck is in the up position, the bridge provides 71 feet of vertical clearance. This deviation does not affect the operating schedule of the lower deck which opens on signal. The normal operating schedule for the upper deck of the Steel Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(ii) which states from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday one hour advance notice shall be given for draw openings, and at all other times two hours advance notice shall be given to obtain an opening. The Burnside Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 64 feet in the closed-to-navigation position. The normal operating schedule for the Burnside Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(iii) which states from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour's notice shall be given for draw openings. At all other times, two hours notice is required. The Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge clearances are above Columbia River Datum 0.0. The deviation period is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015 to accommodate the route of the annual Rose Festival Parade event. The deviation allows the upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, to remain in the closed-to-navigation position and need not open for maritime traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge in the closed positions may do so at anytime. The bridges will be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridges so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 12, 2015. Steven M Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015-11831 Filed 5-15-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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we have questions regarding your has a vertical clearance of 4 feet at mean (d) A bridge log will be maintained
submission. high water in the closed position and including, at a minimum, bridge
To submit your comment online, type horizontal clearance of 60 feet. Traffic opening and closing times.
the docket number [USCG–2015–0271] on the waterway includes both (e) When the draw is in the fully open
in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click commercial and recreational vessels. position, green lights will be displayed
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Submit a Presently, in accordance with 33 CFR to indicate that vessels may pass.
Comment’’ on the line associated with 117.5, the bridge is required to open on (f) When a train approaches, the lights
this rulemaking. If you submit your signal for the passage of vessels. The go to flashing red and a horn starts four
comments by mail or hand delivery, bridge is usually maintained in the open blasts, pauses, and then continues four
submit them in an unbound format, no to navigation position and only closes blasts then the draw lowers and locks.
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for for train traffic. (g) After the train has cleared the
copying and electronic filing. If you The bridge owner, FEC, determined bridge, the draw opens and the lights
submit them by mail and would like to that by installing an automated system, return to green.
know that they reached the Facility, vessel transit will be more efficient. (h) The bridge shall not be closed
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed This automated system allows the more than 60 minutes combined for any
postcard or envelope. We will consider railroad dispatcher to receive a signal 120 minute time period beginning at
all comments and material received that the bridge must close for 12:01 a.m.
during the comment period and may approaching trains. The dispatcher will In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
change the rule based on your then be advised when trains clear the the drawbridge must return to its regular
comments. bridge so it can reopen. operating schedule immediately at the
end of the effective period of this
2. Viewing Comments and Documents Any vessel requesting a bridge temporary deviation. This deviation
To view comments, as well as opening must contact the bridge tender from the operating regulations is
documents mentioned in this preamble via telephone or radiotelephone (marine authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
as being available in the docket, go to radio) on VHF–FM channel 9 or 16 to
coordinate safe passage through the Dated: April 22, 2015.
http://www.regulations.gov, type the
bridge. The tender must provide Barry Dragon,
docket number (USCG–2015–0271) in
the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click information to include, but not limited Bridge Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard,
to authorization for the vessel to Seventh Coast Guard District.
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
Folder on the line associated with this continue its transit when the bridge is [FR Doc. 2015–11931 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am]
rulemaking. You may also visit the open to navigation, or the tender must BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Docket Management Facility in Room advise that the vessel will have to wait
W12–140 on the ground floor of the because a train is approaching. If a
Department of Transportation West vessel is required to wait, the bridge DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., tender must indicate the amount of time SECURITY
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. the vessel will have to wait until the
train is clear of the bridge. The FEC Coast Guard
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. Dispatch number and bridge tender
phone number will be posted at the 33 CFR Part 117
3. Privacy Act bridge so they can be seen by vessels [Docket No. USCG–2015–0415]
Anyone can search the electronic approaching from either direction. The
form of comments received into any of bridge tender’s number is 305–889–5572 Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
our dockets by the name of the and the FEC Dispatch number is 800– Willamette River, Portland, OR
individual submitting the comment (or 342–1131.
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
signing the comment, if submitted on This deviation seeks comments on
behalf of an association, business, labor ACTION:Notice of deviation from
FEC’s operating schedule and tests an
union, etc.). You may review a Privacy drawbridge regulation.
automatic operating system as the
Act notice regarding our public dockets method for operating the bridge to SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
in the January 17, 2008, issue of the determine whether a permanent change temporary deviation from the operating
Federal Register (73 FR 3316). to operations can be approved. The schedule that governs the upper deck of
deviation period will run from 6 a.m. on the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the
4. Public Meeting
May 18, 2015 through 6 a.m. on October Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both
We do not now plan to hold a public 16, 2015. crossing the Willamette River, at
meeting. But you may submit a request During the test deviation period, the Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary
for one on or before June 16, 2015, using draw of the FEC Railroad Bridge across to accommodate the route of the annual
one of the four methods specified under the New River, mile 2.5, at Fort Rose Festival Parade event, which
ADDRESSES. Please explain why one Lauderdale, FL, will operate as follows: crosses the Steel Bridge and Burnside
would be beneficial. If we determine
(a) The bridge is constantly tended. Bridge. This deviation allows the upper
that one would aid this rulemaking, we
(b) The bridge tender will utilize a deck of the Steel Bridge and Burnside
will hold one at a time and place
VHF–FM radio to communicate on Bridge to remain in the closed-to-
announced by a later notice in the
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channels 9 and 16 and may be contacted navigation position and need not open
Federal Register.
by telephone at 305–889–5572. for marine traffic to allow for the safe
B. Background Information (c) Signage will be posted displaying movement of event participants and
The bridge owner, FEC Railway, VHF radio contact information and the cleanup crew.
requested permission to operate the FEC bridge tender and dispatch telephone DATES: This deviation is effective from
Railroad Bridge across the New River number. A countdown clock for bridge 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015.
with an automated system. The FEC closure shall be posted at the bridge site ADDRESSES: The docket for this
Railroad Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, FL and visible for maritime traffic. deviation, [USCG–2015–0415] is
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available at http://www.regulations.gov. The Burnside Bridge provides a DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Type the docket number in the vertical clearance of 64 feet in the SECURITY
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ closed-to-navigation position. The
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line normal operating schedule for the Coast Guard
associated with this deviation. You may Burnside Bridge operates in accordance
also visit the Docket Management with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(iii) which 33 CFR Part 165
Facility in Room W12–140 on the states from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
ground floor of the Department of through Friday, one hour’s notice shall [Docket No. USCG–2010–0063]
Transportation West Building, 1200 be given for draw openings. At all other
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, times, two hours notice is required. The Safety Zones; Annual Firework
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge Displays Within the Captain of the
Monday through Friday, except Federal clearances are above Columbia River Port, Puget Sound Zone
holidays. Datum 0.0.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
The deviation period is from 7 a.m. to
you have questions on this temporary 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015 to accommodate ACTION: Notice of enforcement of
deviation, call or email Mr. Steven the route of the annual Rose Festival regulation.
Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Parade event. The deviation allows the
Thirteenth Coast Guard District; upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce
telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile the safety zones for annual firework
d13bridges@uscg.mil. If you have 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, displays in the Captain of the Port,
questions on viewing the docket, call to remain in the closed-to-navigation Puget Sound Zone during the dates and
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, position and need not open for maritime times noted below. This action is
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, necessary to prevent injury and to
9826. 2015. Waterway usage on this part of the protect life and property of the maritime
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TriMet Willamette River includes vessels public from the hazards associated with
Public Transit and Multnomah County ranging from commercial tug and barge the firework displays. During the
have requested that the upper deck of to small pleasure craft. enforcement periods, entry into, transit
the Steel Bridge and the Burnside through, mooring, or anchoring within
Bridge remain in the closed-to- Vessels able to pass through the Steel these safety zones is prohibited unless
navigation position to accommodate the Bridge and Burnside Bridge in the authorized by the Captain of the Port,
annual Rose Festival Parade event. The closed positions may do so at anytime. Puget Sound or their Designated
Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the The bridges will be able to open for Representative.
Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both cross emergencies and there is no immediate
the Willamette River. alternate route for vessels to pass. The DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR
The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift Coast Guard will also inform the users 165.1332 will be enforced between July
bridge with a lower lift deck and an of the waterways through our Local and 4 and July 12, 2015.
upper lift deck which operate Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
independent of each other. When both change in operating schedule for the you have questions on this document,
decks are in the down position the bridges so that vessels can arrange their call or email MST1 Kenneth Hoppe,
bridge provides 26 feet of vertical transits to minimize any impact caused Sector Puget Sound Waterways
clearance. When the lower deck is in the by the temporary deviation. Management, Coast Guard; telephone
up position, the bridge provides 71 feet In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), 206–217–6051,
of vertical clearance. This deviation the drawbridge must return to its regular SectorPugetSoundWWM@uscg.mil.
does not affect the operating schedule of operating schedule immediately at the
the lower deck which opens on signal. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
end of the designated time period. This
The normal operating schedule for the Guard will enforce the safety zones
deviation from the operating regulations
upper deck of the Steel Bridge operates established for Annual Fireworks
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
in accordance with 33 CFR Displays within the Captain of the Port,
117.897(c)(3)(ii) which states from 8 Dated: May 12, 2015. Puget Sound Area of Responsibility in
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Steven M Fischer, 33 CFR 165.1332 during the dates and
one hour advance notice shall be given Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard times noted below.
for draw openings, and at all other times District. The following safety zones will be
two hours advance notice shall be given [FR Doc. 2015–11831 Filed 5–15–15; 8:45 am] enforced from 5:00 p.m. on July 4, 2015
to obtain an opening. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P through 1:00 a.m. on July 5, 2015.
Radius
Event name Location Latitude Longitude (yards)
Tacoma Freedom Fair .......................................................... Commencement Bay ............ 47°17.103′ N ....... 122°28.410′ W .... 300
City of Renton Fireworks ...................................................... Renton, Lake Washington .... 47°30.386′ N ....... 122°12.502′ W .... 100
Des Moines Fireworks .......................................................... Des Moines ........................... 47°24.117′ N ....... 122°20.033′ W .... 200
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Three Tree Point Community Fireworks .............................. Three Tree Point ................... 47°27.033′ N ....... 122°23.15′ W ...... 200
Roche Harbor Fireworks ....................................................... Roche Harbor ........................ 48°36.7′ N ........... 123°09.5′ W ........ 200
Deer Harbor Annual Fireworks Display ................................ Deer Harbor .......................... 48°37.0′ N ........... 123°00.25′ W ...... 150
Blast Over Bellingham .......................................................... Bellingham Bay ..................... 48°44.933′ N ....... 122°29.667′ W .... 300
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. | |
| Dates | This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 6, 2015. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, email [email protected] If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 28185 |
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