82 FR 25727 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 106 (June 5, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 106 (June 5, 2017)
| Page Range | 25727-25728 | |
| FR Document | 2017-11553 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 106 (Monday, June 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 25727-25728] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11553] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2017-0411] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX 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 Galveston Causeway Railroad Vertical Lift Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), mile 357.2 West of Harvey Locks (WHL), at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. The deviation is necessary to replace decking on the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. on June 5, 2017 through 4:30 p.m. on June 8, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0411] 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 Donna Gagliano, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the Galveston Causeway Railroad Vertical Lift Bridge across the GIWW, mile 357.2 WHL, at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 8.0 feet above mean high water, elevation 3 feet of the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88) in the closed-to- navigation position, and 73 feet above mean high water in the open-to- navigation position. This bridge is governed by 33 CFR 117.5. This deviation was requested to allow the bridge owner to replace decking [[Page 25728]] caused by a derailment in February. This deviation allows the vertical lift bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, beginning June 5 through June 8, 2017, with a scheduled two-hour opening each day to facilitate passage of vessel traffic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the bridge will revert to open on demand status at 4:30 p.m. each day. Navigation at the site of the bridge consists mainly of tows with barges and some recreational pleasure craft. The bridge can open in case of emergency. No alternate routes are available. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange 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 effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 31, 2017. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017-11553 Filed 6-2-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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Columbia River Datum 0.0 while the lift the closed-to-navigation position and Dated: May 23, 2017.
spans are in the closed-to-navigation need not open to maritime traffic. Steven M. Fischer,
position. The normal operating schedule Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
for the I–5 Bridges is codified at 33 CFR DATES: This deviation is effective from District.
117.869. The subject bridges need not 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on July 2, 2017.
[FR Doc. 2017–11523 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
open to marine vessels during the ADDRESSES: The docket for this BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
deviation period from 9 p.m. to 11:59 deviation, USCG–2017–0439 is available
p.m. on July 4, 2017. The bridge shall at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the
operate in accordance with 33 CFR docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
117.869 at all other times. Waterway and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open SECURITY
usage on this part of the Columbia River Docket Folder on the line associated
includes vessels ranging from large Coast Guard
with this deviation.
commercial ships, tug and tow vessels
to recreational pleasure craft. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 33 CFR Part 117
Vessels able to pass under the bridges you have questions on this temporary [Docket No. USCG–2017–0411]
in the closed-to-navigation positions deviation, call or email Mr. Steven
may do so at any time. The bridge will Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf
be able to open for emergencies, and Thirteenth Coast Guard District; Intracoastal Waterway, Galveston, TX
there is no immediate alternate route for telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf-
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will d13bridges@uscg.mil.
ACTION:Notice of deviation from
also inform the users of the waterways
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Seattle drawbridge regulation.
through our Local and Broadcast
Department of Transportation (SDOT)
Notices to Mariners of the change in SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
operating schedule for the bridge so that owns the Fremont Bridge, and has
requested a temporary deviation from temporary deviation from the operating
vessels can arrange their transits to schedule that governs the Galveston
minimize any impact caused by the the operating schedule. The subject
Causeway Railroad Vertical Lift Bridge
temporary deviation. bridge crosses the Lake Washington
across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), Ship Canal at Seattle, WA, at mile 2.6. (GIWW), mile 357.2 West of Harvey
the drawbridges must return to their The deviation is necessary to Locks (WHL), at Galveston, Galveston
regular operating schedule immediately accommodate heavy pedestrian and County, Texas. The deviation is
at the end of the effective period of this cycling traffic across the bridge during necessary to replace decking on the
temporary deviation. This deviation the Northwest Tandem Rally cycling bridge. This deviation allows the bridge
from the operating regulations is event. To facilitate this event, the to remain in the closed-to-navigation
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. double bascule draw of the bridge need position during the deviation period.
Dated: May 24, 2017
not open for vessel traffic from 8:15 a.m. DATES: This deviation is effective from
to 8:45 a.m. on July 2, 2017. The 7:30 a.m. on June 5, 2017 through 4:30
Steven M. Fischer
Fremont Bridge provides a vertical p.m. on June 8, 2017.
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
clearance of 14 feet (31 feet of vertical ADDRESSES: The docket for this
clearance for the center 36 horizontal deviation, [USCG–2017–0411] is
[FR Doc. 2017–11524 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
feet) in the close-to-navigation position. available at http://www.regulations.gov.
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The clearance is referenced to the mean Type the docket number in the
water elevation of Lake Washington. ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND The normal operating schedule for the Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
SECURITY Fremont Bridge is at 33 CFR 117.1051. associated with this deviation.
Waterway usage on the Lake FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Coast Guard Washington Ship Canal ranges from you have questions on this temporary
commercial tug and barge to small deviation, call or email Donna Gagliano,
33 CFR Part 117 pleasure craft. Bridge Administration Branch, Coast
Vessels able to pass through the Guard; telephone 504–671–2128, email
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0439]
bridge in the closed-to-navigation Donna.Gagliano@uscg.mil.
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; position may do so at any time. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, bridge will be able to open for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
WA emergencies, and there is no immediate Company requested a temporary
alternate route for vessels to pass. The deviation from the operating schedule of
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Coast Guard will also inform the users the Galveston Causeway Railroad
ACTION:Notice of temporary deviation of the waterways through our Local and Vertical Lift Bridge across the GIWW,
from drawbridge regulation. Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the mile 357.2 WHL, at Galveston,
change in operating schedule for the Galveston County, Texas. The bridge
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a has a vertical clearance of 8.0 feet above
bridge so that vessels can arrange their
temporary deviation from the operating mean high water, elevation 3 feet of the
transits to minimize any impact caused
schedule that governs the Fremont North American Vertical Datum of 1988
Bridge, across the Lake Washington by the temporary deviation.
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(NAVD88) in the closed-to-navigation
Ship Canal, mile 2.6, at Seattle, WA. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), position, and 73 feet above mean high
The deviation is necessary to the drawbridge must return to its regular water in the open-to-navigation
accommodate heavy pedestrian and operating schedule immediately at the position. This bridge is governed by 33
cycling traffic across the bridge during end of the designated time period. This CFR 117.5.
the Northwest Tandem Rally event. This deviation from the operating regulations This deviation was requested to allow
deviation allows the bridge to remain in is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. the bridge owner to replace decking
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caused by a derailment in February. the Captain of the Port Lake Michigan DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
This deviation allows the vertical lift Zone. SECURITY
bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 11 DATES: The regulation in 33 CFR Coast Guard
a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily, 165.929 will enforce item listed as
beginning June 5 through June 8, 2017, (e)(35) in Table 165.929 on July 4, 2017 33 CFR Part 165
with a scheduled two-hour opening from 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0092]
each day to facilitate passage of vessel FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
traffic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the RIN 1625–AA00
you have questions about this notice of
bridge will revert to open on demand enforcement, call or email LT Lindsay
status at 4:30 p.m. each day. Safety Zone; City of Valdez July 4th
Cook, Waterways Management Division, Fireworks, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK
Navigation at the site of the bridge
Marine Safety Unit Chicago, at 630–
consists mainly of tows with barges and AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
some recreational pleasure craft. The 986–2155, email address
bridge can open in case of emergency. Lindsay.N.Cook@uscg.mil. ACTION: Final rule.
No alternate routes are available. The SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
Coast Guard will inform the users of the Guard will enforce the Michigan City establishing a permanent safety zone on
waterway through our Local and Summerfest listed as item (e)(35) in the navigable waters of Port Valdez,
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the Table 165.929 of 33 CFR 165.929 from Valdez, Alaska, in the vicinity of the
change in operating schedule for the 8:45 p.m. until 9:45 p.m. on July 4, Valdez Spit. The safety zone is
bridge so that vessel operators can 2017. This action is being taken to necessary to protect persons and vessels
arrange transits to minimize any impact from the hazards associated with the
provide for the safety of life on a
caused by the temporary deviation. annual City of Valdez July 4th
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), navigable waterway during the
fireworks display. Section 165.929 lists Fireworks Display event. This rule is
the drawbridge must return to its regular intended to restrict vessels from a
operating schedule immediately at the many annual events requiring safety
zones in the Captain of the Port Lake portion of the navigable waters of Port
end of the effective period of this Valdez, in the immediate vicinity of the
temporary deviation. This deviation Michigan Zone. This safety zone
encompasses all waters of Michigan City fireworks launch platforms, before,
from the operating regulations is during, and immediately after the
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Harbor and Lake Michigan within the
fireworks event.
Dated: May 31, 2017. arc of a circle with a 1,000 foot radius
from the launch site located in position DATES: This rule is effective July 3,
Eric A. Washburn, 2017.
41°43.700′ N., 086°54.617′ W. During
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard
District. the enforcement period, no vessel may ADDRESSES: To view documents
[FR Doc. 2017–11553 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
transit this regulated area without mentioned in this preamble as being
approval from the Captain of the Port available in the docket, go to http://
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Lake Michigan or a Captain of the Port www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
Lake Michigan designated 0092 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND representative. Vessels and persons ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
SECURITY granted permission to enter the safety Folder on the line associated with this
zone shall obey all lawful orders or rule.
Coast Guard directions of the Captain of the Port FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Lake Michigan, or his or her on-scene you have questions on this rule, call or
33 CFR Part 165 representative. email Lieutenant Commander Walner
[Docket No. USCG–2015–0530] W. Alvarez, Chief of Waterways
This notice of enforcement is issued Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard
under authority of 33 CFR 165.929, Marine Safety Unit Valdez; telephone
Safety Zones; Annual Events
Safety Zones; Annual events requiring (907) 835–7223, email
Requiring Safety Zones in the Captain
of the Port Lake Michigan Zone— safety zones in the Captain of the Port Walner.W.Alvarez@uscg.mil.
Michigan City Summerfest Fireworks, Lake Michigan zone and 5 U.S.C. 552(a).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Lake Michigan In addition to this notice in the Federal
Register, the Coast Guard will provide I. Table of Abbreviations
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. the maritime community with advance CFR Code of Federal Regulations
ACTION: Notice of enforcement of notification of this enforcement period COTP Captain of the Port
regulation. via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or DHS Department of Homeland Security
Local Notice to Mariners. The Captain of FR Federal Register
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
the Michigan City Summerfest the Port Lake Michigan, or a designated
§ Section
Fireworks Safety Zone on a portion of on-scene representative may be
U.S.C. United States Code
Lake Michigan on July 4, 2017. This contacted via Channel 16, VHF–FM.
action is necessary and intended to Dated: May 23, 2017
II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
ensure safety of life and property on Basis
A.B. Cocanour,
navigable waters prior to, during, and The Coast Guard began issuing
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with RULES
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
immediately after the fireworks display. Port Lake Michigan. temporary final rules establishing safety
During the enforcement period listed zones during the Valdez July 4th
[FR Doc. 2017–11486 Filed 6–2–17; 8:45 am]
below, the Coast Guard will enforce Fireworks Display. These temporary
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restrictions upon, and control safety zones were established for each
movement of, vessels that transit this year’s event beginning in 2014. The
regulated area with the approval from Coast Guard received no comments or
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Document Created: 2018-11-14 10:00:39
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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 7:30 a.m. on June 5, 2017 through 4:30 p.m. on June 8, 2017. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Donna Gagliano, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 25727 |
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