81 FR 65548 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 185 (September 23, 2016)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 185 (September 23, 2016)
| Page Range | 65548-65549 | |
| FR Document | 2016-22916 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 185 (Friday, September 23, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65548-65549] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22916] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2016-0181] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the S165 (North Landing Road) Bridge across the North Landing River, mile 20.2, at Chesapeake, VA. This modified deviation is necessary to perform emergency bridge repairs and provide for safe navigation. This modified deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on September 30, 2016, through 4 p.m. on October 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0181] 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398- 6222, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 11, 2016, the Coast Guard published a temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 12824); on April 8, 2016, the Coast Guard published a modified temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 20529); and on June 29, 2016, the Coast Guard published a modified temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA'' in the Federal Register (81 FR 42248). These documents were necessary to authorize a temporary deviation from the operating regulations to perform repairs to the south swing span of the bridge due to damage sustained as a result of a vessel allision with the bridge that occurred on March 1, 2016. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District Office, who owns and operates the S165 (North Landing Road) Bridge, has requested a modified temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to perform repairs to the south swing span of the bridge, following receipt of replacement parts scheduled to arrive in the first week of October 2016. The modified temporary deviation request is necessary to receive the replacement parts in the first week of October 2016 and allow for sufficient time to complete repairs to the bridge. The current operating scheduled is set out in 33 CFR 117.1021. Under this modified temporary deviation, the north span of the bridge will open-to-navigation on the hour and half hour, upon request, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on demand from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The north and south spans of the bridge will open to navigation concurrently, with the south span only opening partially due to damage, upon request, for: (1) Scheduled openings at 9:30 a.m. for vessels transiting southeast, (2) 10:30 a.m. for vessels transiting northwest, and (3) at noon and 2 p.m. for two-way vessel traffic through the bridge, Monday through Friday, from Friday, September 30, 2016, through Monday, October 10, 2016. The north and south spans of the bridge will open to navigation concurrently, with the south span only opening partially due to damage, upon request, for: (1) Scheduled openings at 9:30 a.m. for vessels transiting southeast and (2) 10:30 a.m. for vessels transiting northwest, Saturday and Sunday, from Saturday, October 1, 2016, through Sunday, October 9, 2016. The north and south spans of the bridge will open to navigation concurrently, with the south span only opening partially due to damage, for additional on demand openings from October 4, 2016, through October 10, 2016, if 48 hours notice is given. The south span of the bridge will be closed-to-navigation during bridge repair from 9 a.m., October 11, 2016, through 4 p.m., October 14, 2016. The horizontal clearance of the bridge with the south span closed-to- navigation is 38 feet and the horizontal clearance of the bridge with the south span partially open-to-navigation is 70 feet. The modified temporary deviation is necessary to relieve vessel congestion and provide for safe navigation on the waterway. The bridge is a double swing draw bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet above mean high water. The North Landing River is used by a variety of vessels including small U. S. government and public vessels, small commercial vessels, tug and barge, and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully considered the nature and volume of vessel traffic on the waterway in publishing this temporary deviation. During the closure times there will be limited opportunity for vessels which are able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position to do so. Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so, after receiving confirmation from the bridge tender that it is safe to transit [[Page 65549]] through the bridge. The north span of the bridge will be able to open for emergencies. 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 bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transit to minimize any impact caused by the modified 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: September 19, 2016. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016-22916 Filed 9-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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§ 117.313 New River. ACTION:Notice of temporary deviation of October 2016 and allow for sufficient
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(c) The following requirements apply modification. The current operating scheduled is set
to the Florida East Coast Railway out in 33 CFR 117.1021. Under this
Railroad Bridge across the New River, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified modified temporary deviation, the north
mile 2.5, at Fort Lauderdale, FL: a temporary deviation from the span of the bridge will open-to-
(1) The bridge shall be constantly operating schedule that governs the navigation on the hour and half hour,
tended. S165 (North Landing Road) Bridge upon request, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and
(2) The bridge tender will utilize a across the North Landing River, mile on demand from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The
VHF–FM radio to communicate on 20.2, at Chesapeake, VA. This modified north and south spans of the bridge will
channels 9 and 16 and may be contacted deviation is necessary to perform open to navigation concurrently, with
by telephone at 305–889–5572. emergency bridge repairs and provide the south span only opening partially
(3) Signs will be posted displaying for safe navigation. This modified due to damage, upon request, for: (1)
VHF radio contact information and deviation allows the bridge to remain in Scheduled openings at 9:30 a.m. for
telephone numbers for the bridge tender the closed-to-navigation position. vessels transiting southeast, (2) 10:30
and dispatch. A countdown clock giving DATES: This deviation is effective from
a.m. for vessels transiting northwest,
notice of time remaining before bridge 6 p.m. on September 30, 2016, through and (3) at noon and 2 p.m. for two-way
closure shall remain at the bridge site vessel traffic through the bridge,
4 p.m. on October 14, 2016.
and must be visible for maritime traffic. Monday through Friday, from Friday,
ADDRESSES: The docket for this September 30, 2016, through Monday,
(4) A bridge log will be maintained deviation, [USCG–2016–0181] is
including, at a minimum, bridge October 10, 2016. The north and south
available at http://www.regulations.gov. spans of the bridge will open to
opening and closing times. Type the docket number in the
(5) When the draw is in the fully open navigation concurrently, with the south
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. span only opening partially due to
position, green lights will be displayed Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
to indicate that vessels may pass. damage, upon request, for: (1)
associated with this deviation. Scheduled openings at 9:30 a.m. for
(6) When a train approaches, the
lights go to flashing red then the draw FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If vessels transiting southeast and (2)
lowers and locks. you have questions on this temporary 10:30 a.m. for vessels transiting
deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts, northwest, Saturday and Sunday, from
(7) After the train has cleared the
Bridge Administration Branch Fifth Saturday, October 1, 2016, through
bridge, the draw opens and the lights
District, Coast Guard, telephone 757– Sunday, October 9, 2016. The north and
return to green.
398–6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil. south spans of the bridge will open to
(8) The bridge shall not be closed
navigation concurrently, with the south
more than 60 minutes combined for any SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March
span only opening partially due to
120 minute time period beginning at 11, 2016, the Coast Guard published a damage, for additional on demand
12:01 a.m. each day. temporary deviation entitled openings from October 4, 2016, through
(9) The bridge shall remain open to ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; October 10, 2016, if 48 hours notice is
maritime traffic when trains are not North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA’’ given. The south span of the bridge will
crossing. in the Federal Register (81 FR 12824); be closed-to-navigation during bridge
(d) [Reserved] on April 8, 2016, the Coast Guard repair from 9 a.m., October 11, 2016,
(e) The draw of the Marshal (Seventh published a modified temporary through 4 p.m., October 14, 2016. The
Avenue) bridge, mile 2.7 at Fort deviation entitled ‘‘Drawbridge horizontal clearance of the bridge with
Lauderdale shall open on signal; except Operation Regulation; North Landing the south span closed-to-navigation is
that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 River, Chesapeake, VA’’ in the Federal 38 feet and the horizontal clearance of
p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Register (81 FR 20529); and on June 29, the bridge with the south span partially
except Federal holidays, the draw need 2016, the Coast Guard published a open-to-navigation is 70 feet. The
not open. Public vessels of the United modified temporary deviation entitled modified temporary deviation is
States, tugs with tows, and vessels in ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; necessary to relieve vessel congestion
distress shall be passed at any time. North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA’’ and provide for safe navigation on the
Dated: August 22, 2016. in the Federal Register (81 FR 42248). waterway. The bridge is a double swing
S.A. Buschman, These documents were necessary to draw bridge and has a vertical clearance
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander,
authorize a temporary deviation from in the closed position of 6 feet above
Seventh Coast Guard District. the operating regulations to perform mean high water.
[FR Doc. 2016–22915 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am]
repairs to the south swing span of the The North Landing River is used by
bridge due to damage sustained as a a variety of vessels including small U.
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
result of a vessel allision with the bridge S. government and public vessels, small
that occurred on March 1, 2016. The commercial vessels, tug and barge, and
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND United States Army Corps of Engineers, recreational vessels. The Coast Guard
SECURITY Norfolk District Office, who owns and has carefully considered the nature and
operates the S165 (North Landing Road) volume of vessel traffic on the waterway
Coast Guard Bridge, has requested a modified in publishing this temporary deviation.
temporary deviation from the current During the closure times there will be
operating regulations to perform repairs limited opportunity for vessels which
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33 CFR Part 117
to the south swing span of the bridge, are able to safely pass through the
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0181] following receipt of replacement parts bridge in the closed position to do so.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; scheduled to arrive in the first week of Vessels able to safely pass through the
North Landing River, Chesapeake, VA October 2016. The modified temporary bridge in the closed position may do so,
deviation request is necessary to receive after receiving confirmation from the
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. the replacement parts in the first week bridge tender that it is safe to transit
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through the bridge. The north span of email LT Lindsay Cook, Marine Safety in the event and all vessels operating in
the bridge will be able to open for Unit Chicago, U.S. Coast Guard; the vicinity of the scheduled event.
emergencies. The Coast Guard will also telephone (630) 986–2155, email
IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
inform the users of the waterways Lindsay.N.Cook@uscg.mil.
and the Rule
through our Local and Broadcast SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notices to Mariners of the change in As noted above, we received two
operating schedule for the bridge so that I. Table of Abbreviations comments on our NPRM published July
vessel operators can arrange their transit 1, 2016. One comment stated concerns
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
to minimize any impact caused by the with the notification to the public being
DHS Department of Homeland Security
modified temporary deviation. FR Federal Register sufficient for the proposed rule. The
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking Coast Guard has provided notice
the drawbridge must return to its regular § Section required by the Administrative
operating schedule immediately at the U.S.C. United States Code Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 553) and will
end of the effective period of this also provide notification by issuing a
II. Background Information and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF–
temporary deviation. This deviation Regulatory History
from the operating regulations is FM marine channel 16. To further
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. On December 27, 2015, the Coast address the concern of sufficient
Guard received an Application for notification, the Coast Guard will
Dated: September 19, 2016. include a notification in the Local
Marine Event for the Tough Cup event
Hal R. Pitts, Notice to Mariners publication. The
that will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 1
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard p.m. on September 24, 2016, on the second comment received was
District. supportive of the event and related
South Branch of the Chicago River and
[FR Doc. 2016–22916 Filed 9–22–16; 8:45 am]
the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal waterway restriction. There is one
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P between the Illinois Northern Bridge change in the regulatory text of this rule
and the Loomis Street Highway Bridge. from the proposed rule in the NPRM to
In response, on July 1, 2016, the Coast include the additional notification in
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND the Local Notice to Mariners
Guard published a notice of proposed
SECURITY publication. This rule establishes a
rulemaking (NPRM) titled ‘‘Safety Zone;
South Branch of the Chicago River and safety zone from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Coast Guard September 24, 2016. The safety zone
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal,
Chicago, IL’’ (81 FR 43178). There we will cover all navigable waters on the
33 CFR Part 165 South Branch of the Chicago River and
stated why we issued the NPRM, and
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0451] invited comments on our proposed the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
regulatory action related to this event. between the Illinois Northern Bridge
RIN 1625–AA00 and the Loomis Street Highway Bridge
During the comment period that ended
July 31, 2016, we received two in Chicago, IL. The duration of the zone
Safety Zone; South Branch of the
comments. is intended to ensure the safety of
Chicago River and Chicago Sanitary
vessels and these navigable waters
and Ship Canal, Chicago, IL We are issuing this rule, and under 5
before, during, and after the scheduled
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Tough Cup event. No vessel or person
that good cause exists for making it
ACTION: Temporary Final Rule. will be permitted to enter the safety
effective less than 30 days after
zone without obtaining permission from
publication in the Federal Register. To
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is the COTP or a designated
provide an opportunity for comment, as
establishing a temporary safety zone on representative.
opposed to not issuing an NPRM, we
the South Branch of the Chicago River
issued the NPRM knowing it would be V. Regulatory Analyses
and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship
impracticable not to make a final rule We developed this rule after
Canal. This action is necessary to
effective less than 30 days after it is considering numerous statutes and
protect spectators, participants, and
published. Delaying the effective date of Executive orders related to rulemaking.
vessels from the hazards associated with
this rule to wait for a comment period Below we summarize our analyses
the Tough Cup event on these navigable
to run would be impracticable because based on a number of these statutes and
waters in Chicago, IL, on September 24,
it would inhibit the ability to protect the Executive orders, and we discuss First
2016. This regulation prohibits persons
public and vessels from the hazards Amendment rights of protestors.
and vessels from being in the safety
associated with a race involving
zone unless authorized by the Captain A. Regulatory Planning and Review
personal watercraft to take place on
of the Port Lake Michigan or a
September 24, 2016. Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
designated representative.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule direct agencies to assess the costs and
DATES: This rule is effective from 6:30
benefits of available regulatory
a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 24, 2016. The Coast Guard is issuing this rule alternatives and, if regulation is
ADDRESSES: To view documents under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The necessary, to select regulatory
mentioned in this preamble as being Captain of the Port Lake Michigan approaches that maximize net benefits.
available in the docket, go to http:// (COTP) has determined that the Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016– potential hazards associated with importance of quantifying both costs
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0451 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click vessels transiting through a narrow and and benefits, of reducing costs, of
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket congested section of the river during the harmonizing rules, and of promoting
Folder on the line associated with this Tough Cup event will pose concerns for flexibility. This rule has not been
rule. all vessels navigating in the area. The designated a ‘‘significant regulatory
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If purpose of this rule is to ensure the action,’’ under Executive Order 12866.
you have questions on this rule, call or safety of spectators, vessels participating Accordingly, it has not been reviewed
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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 temporary deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification. | |
| Dates | This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on September 30, 2016, through 4 p.m. on October 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398- 6222, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 65548 |
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