82 FR 28006 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Back River, Barter's Island, ME
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 28006-28007 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12780 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 28006-28007] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12780] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2017-0532] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Back River, Barter's Island, ME 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 Maine Department of Transportation (Barter's Island) Highway Bridge over the Back River, mile 4.6, between Barter's Island and Hodgdon Island, Maine. This deviation is necessary to conduct geotechnical borings needed to design a new bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to be closed to vessel traffic for three days. DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from June 20, 2017 through 5:30 p.m. on June 14, 2017. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from June 15, 2017, until June 20, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0532, 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 Jeffrey Stieb; Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District, telephone 617-223-8364, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The bridge owner, State of Maine Department of Transportation (Maine DOT), requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule of the Maine Department of Transportation (Barter's Island) Highway Bridge, mile 4.6, across the Back River between Barter's Island and Hodgdon Island, Maine. The drawbridge navigation span has a vertical clearance of six feet at mean high water in the closed position. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.523. The approved temporary deviation allows the bridge to remain closed for vessel traffic between the hours of 7 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. from June 12 through June 14. The waterway is transited by fishing and sailing vessels of various sizes. For the last three years, the bridge averaged less than three openings a day during the month of June. Maine DOT contacted the primary stakeholders, none of which objected to the deviation. Vessels able to pass through the bridge [[Page 28007]] in the closed position may continue to do so at any time. Vessels have the option of going around the North Side of Barter's Island to reach the Sheepscot River. During the hours of deviation the bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local Notice and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change in operating schedule so that vessel operators 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 effective period of this deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: June 15, 2017. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017-12780 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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7.4 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks ........... • Date: July 4, 2017.
• Rain Date: July 5, 2017.
• Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• Location: ‘‘No Entry Area’’: All waters off of Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY within a
1000 foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 40°34′56.68″ N.,
073°30′31.19″ W. (NAD 83).
• Additional Stipulations: ‘‘Slow/No Wake Area’’: All navigable waters between Meadowbrook
State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and contained within the following area. Begin-
ning in position at 40°35′49.01″ N., 073°32′33.63″ W.; then north along the Meadowbrook
State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick Road in position at 40°39′14″ N., 073°34′0.76″
W.; then east along Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in position
at 40°39′51.32″ N., 073°30′43.36″ W.; then south along the Wantagh State Parkway to its
intersection with Ocean Parkway in position at 40°35′47.30″ N., 073°30′29.17″ W.; then
west along Ocean Parkway to its intersection with Meadowbrook State Parkway at the point
of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. ‘‘No Southbound Traffic Area’’: All navi-
gable waters of Zach’s Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance
to Zach’s Bay in position at 40°36′29.20″ N., 073°29′22.88″ W. and a point near the eastern
entrance of Zach’s Bay in position at 40°36′16.53″ N., 073°28′57.26″ W. (NAD 83). All posi-
tions are approximate.
8.1 Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival • Date: August 19, 2017.
• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: All waters of the Connecticut River in Hartford, CT between the Bulkeley Bridge at
41°46′10.10″ N., 072°39′56.13″ W. and the Wilbur Cross Bridge at 41°45′11.67″ N.,
072°39′13.64″ W. (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
8.4 Island Beach Two Mile Swim ..................... • Date: August 5, 2017.
• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• Location: All waters of Captain Harbor between Little Captain’s Island and Bower’s Island
that are located within the box formed by connecting four points in the following positions.
Beginning at 40°59′23.35″ N. 073°36′42.05″ W.; then northwest to 40°59′51.04″ N.
073°37′57.32″ W.; then southwest to 40°59′45.17″ N. 073°38′01.18″ W.; then southeast to
40°59′17.38″ N. 073°36′45.9″ W.; then northeast to the point of origin (NAD 83). All posi-
tions are approximate.
8.6 Smith Point Triathlon .................................. • Date: August 13, 2017.
• Time: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
• Location: All waters of Narrow Bay near Smith Point Park in Mastic Beach, NY within the
area bounded by land along its southern edge and points in position at 40°44′14.28″ N.,
072°51′40.68″ W.; then north to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N., 072°51′40.68″ W.; then
east to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N., 072°51′19.73″ W.; then south to a point at posi-
tion 40°44′14.85″ N., 072°51′19.73″ W.; and then southwest along the shoreline back to the
point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate.
Dated: May 18, 2017. River, mile 4.6, between Barter’s Island SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
A.E. Tucci, and Hodgdon Island, Maine. This The bridge owner, State of Maine
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the deviation is necessary to conduct Department of Transportation (Maine
Port Sector Long Island Sound. geotechnical borings needed to design a DOT), requested a temporary deviation
[FR Doc. 2017–12742 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] new bridge. This deviation allows the from the normal operating schedule of
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P bridge to be closed to vessel traffic for the Maine Department of Transportation
three days. (Barter’s Island) Highway Bridge, mile
DATES: This deviation is effective 4.6, across the Back River between
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND without actual notice from June 20, Barter’s Island and Hodgdon Island,
SECURITY 2017 through 5:30 p.m. on June 14, Maine. The drawbridge navigation span
2017. For the purposes of enforcement, has a vertical clearance of six feet at
Coast Guard actual notice will be used from June 15, mean high water in the closed position.
2017, until June 20, 2017. The existing bridge operating
33 CFR Part 117 ADDRESSES: The docket for this regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.523.
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0532] deviation, USCG–2017–0532, is The approved temporary deviation
available at http://www.regulations.gov. allows the bridge to remain closed for
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Type the docket number in the vessel traffic between the hours of 7
Back River, Barter’s Island, ME ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. a.m. through 5:30 p.m. from June 12
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Click on Open Docket Folder on the line through June 14.
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associated with this deviation. The waterway is transited by fishing
ACTION:Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If and sailing vessels of various sizes. For
you have questions on this temporary the last three years, the bridge averaged
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a deviation, call or email Jeffrey Stieb; less than three openings a day during
temporary deviation from the operating Bridge Management Specialist, First the month of June. Maine DOT
schedule that governs the Maine Coast Guard District, telephone 617– contacted the primary stakeholders,
Department of Transportation (Barter’s 223–8364, email Jeffrey.D.Stieb@ none of which objected to the deviation.
Island) Highway Bridge over the Back uscg.mil. Vessels able to pass through the bridge
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in the closed position may continue to rulemaking prohibits persons and two barges. The contractor has informed
do so at any time. Vessels have the vessels from being in the safety zones the Coast Guard that the backup dates
option of going around the North Side unless authorized by the Captain of the for the removal and transport of the
of Barter’s Island to reach the Sheepscot Port New York or a designated existing center are June 28–29 and July
River. During the hours of deviation the representative. 5–6, 2017.
bridge will not be able to open for DATES: This rule is effective from June
The Coast Guard is making this
emergencies. temporary rule effective less than 30
20, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
The Coast Guard will inform the users days after publication in the Federal
ADDRESSES: To view documents
of the waterway through our Local Register pursuant to authority under
mentioned in this preamble as being section 4(a) of the Administrative
Notice and Broadcast Notice to Mariners
available in the docket, go to http:// Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(d)).
of the change in operating schedule so
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016– This provision authorizes an agency to
that vessel operators can arrange their
1048 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click make a rule effective less than 30 days
transits to minimize any impact caused
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket after publication for good cause. We are
by the temporary deviation.
Folder on the line associated with this issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
rule. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If good cause exists for making it effective
end of the effective period of this you have questions on this rule, call or less than 30 days after publication in the
deviation. This deviation from the email Mr. Jeff Yunker, Sector New York Federal Register because waiting 30
operating regulations is authorized Waterways Management Division; days would be impracticable and
under 33 CFR 117.35. telephone 718–354–4195, email contrary to the public interest. It is
jeff.m.yunker@uscg.mil. impracticable and contrary to the public
Dated: June 15, 2017.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: interest to provide a full 30-days notice
C.J. Bisignano, because this rule must be effective on
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, I. Table of Abbreviations
June 21–22, 2017 due to favorable tides
First Coast Guard District. COTP Captain of the Port New York on that day necessary for the barge
[FR Doc. 2017–12780 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am] CFR Code of Federal Regulations transits. If this rule is not made effective
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DHS Department of Homeland Security by this date, then it would inhibit the
FDNY New York City Fire Department
FR Federal Register
Coast Guard’s ability to perform its
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking statutory mission to ensure the safety of
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND the maritime public. Though we are not
NYSDOT New York State Department of
SECURITY Transportation providing a full 30 day notice period
§ Section before the rule becomes effective, the
Coast Guard U.S.C. United States Code Coast Guard did provide notice and
II. Background Information and opportunity to comment through the
33 CFR Part 165
Regulatory History NPRM process.
[Docket Number USCG–2016–1048]
The Coast Guard issued a Bridge III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
RIN 1625–AA00 Permit dated August 21, 2013 approving The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
the location and construction of the under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
Safety Zone; Kosciuszko Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge across Newtown COTP has determined that potential
Construction, Newtown Creek,
Creek, mile 2.1, between the Boroughs hazards associated with these
Brooklyn and Queens, NY
of Queens and Brooklyn, NY. On operations will be a safety concern for
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. November 29, 2016, NYSDOT notified anyone within a 500-foot radius of the
ACTION: Temporary final rule. the Coast Guard that it will be lowering tugs and barges. The purpose of this rule
the existing center span from the is to ensure safety of vessels and the
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is Kosciuszko Bridge over Newtown Creek navigable waters within a 500-foot
establishing two safety zones on the at mile 2.1 onto two barges within the radius of the two barges and assist
navigable waters of Newtown Creek, Newtown Creek Federal navigation vessels when loading, securing, and
NY. The first safety zone is within 500 channel, securing the center span to the transporting the center span of the
feet of the two barges and assist vessels barges for transit, rotating the barges, Kosciuszko Bridge through Newtown
to be used for the removal and loading and towing the barges through Newtown Creek before, during, and after the
of the existing center span from the Creek to the East River for final upland operations.
Kosciuszko Bridge at mile 2.1. The disposal.
second is from approximately 370 yards In response, on February 22, 2017, the IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes,
south (upstream) of the Kosciuszko Coast Guard published a NPRM titled and the Rule
Bridge at mile 2.1 and Newtown Creek’s ‘‘Safety Zone; Kosciuszko Bridge As noted above, we received no
confluence with the East River at mile Construction, Newtown Creek, Brooklyn comments on our NPRM published
0.0 during transport of the existing and Queens, NY’’ (82 FR 11332). There February 22, 2017. There are no changes
center span to an offsite location. This we stated why we issued the NPRM, to the regulatory text of this rule from
action is necessary to provide for the and invited comments on our proposed the proposed rule in the NPRM.
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safety of life on these navigable waters regulatory action related to this bridge This rule establishes a safety zone
during the lowering and securing of the project. During the comment period that from June 21 through December 31,
existing bridge’s center span onto two ended March 24, 2017, we received no 2017. The safety zone will cover all
barges within the Federal navigation comments. navigable waters of Newtown Creek
channel and during the barge’s On May 1, 2017, the contractor within 500 feet of the two barges and
outbound transit through Newtown provided June 21–22 as the expected assist vessels to be used for the removal
Creek to the East River, tentatively primary dates for the removal and and loading of the existing center span
scheduled on June 21–22, 2017. This loading of the existing center span onto from the Kosciuszko Bridge at mile 2.1,
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| 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 without actual notice from June 20, 2017 through 5:30 p.m. on June 14, 2017. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from June 15, 2017, until June 20, 2017. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Jeffrey Stieb; Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District, telephone 617-223-8364, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28006 |
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