82 FR 34854 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 143 (July 27, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 143 (July 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-15795 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 143 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34854-34855] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-15795] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2017-0700] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA 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 Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to allow work crews to replace bridge decking. This deviation allows a single leaf opening with a one hour advance notice during the day, and remains in the closed-to-navigation position during evening hours. DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on August 11, 2017 to 5 a.m. on August 21, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0700] 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. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), bridge owner, has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate work crews to conduct timely bridge deck repairs. The Montlake Bridge in the closed-to-navigation position provides 30 feet of vertical clearance throughout the navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance throughout the center 60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance references to the Mean Water Level of Lake Washington. When half the span is open, single leaf, 46 feet of vertical clearance will be reduced throughout the center 30 feet of the bridge. To facilitate this construction event, single leaf operation will provide 75 feet of horizontal clearance. The normal operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). The deviation period and span operation is described in the table below: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Time/date start Time/date end Action ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 p.m. Aug 11, 2017............. 5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. 5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice. 6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. 5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice. 6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 14, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. 10 p.m. Aug 18, 2017............. 5 a.m. Aug 19, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. 5 a.m. Aug 2017.................. 6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice. 6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. 5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice. 6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 21, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Waterway usage on the Lake Washington Ship Canal ranges from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The bridge will be able to open for emergency vessels in route to a call when an hour notice is given to the bridge operator, and a single leaf opening will be provided. The Lake Washington Ship Canal has no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our [[Page 34855]] Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge 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: July 20, 2017. Steven Michael Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. 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DATES: This deviation is effective from through our Local and Broadcast DATES: This deviation is effective from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 4, 2017. Notices to Mariners of the change in 10 p.m. on August 11, 2017 to 5 a.m. on
ADDRESSES: The docket for this operating schedule for the bridge so that August 21, 2017.
deviation, USCG–2017–0697 is available vessels can arrange their transits to
minimize any impact caused by the ADDRESSES: The docket for this
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the
temporary deviation. deviation, [USCG–2017–0700] is
docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box
and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), available at http://www.regulations.gov.
Docket Folder on the line associated the drawbridges must return to their Type the docket number in the
with this deviation. regular operating schedule immediately ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If at the end of the effective period of this Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
you have questions on this temporary temporary deviation. This deviation associated with this deviation.
deviation, call or email Mr. Steven from the operating regulations is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Fischer, Bridge Administrator, authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. you have questions on this temporary
Thirteenth Coast Guard District; Dated: July 20, 2017. deviation, call or email Mr. Steven
telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- Steven Michael Fischer, Fischer, Bridge Administrator,
d13bridges@uscg.mil. Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard Thirteenth Coast Guard District;
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Oregon District. telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf-
Department of Transportation (bridge [FR Doc. 2017–15794 Filed 7–26–17; 8:45 am] d13bridges@uscg.mil.
owner) requested a temporary deviation BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
from the operating schedule for the I–5 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bridges, mile 106.5, across the Columbia Washington Department of
River between Vancouver, WA, and DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Transportation (WSDOT), bridge owner,
Portland, OR, to facilitate safe passage of SECURITY has requested a temporary deviation
participants in the Hands Across the from the operating schedule for the
Bridge Project. The I–5 Bridges provides Coast Guard Montlake Bridge across the Lake
three designated navigation channels Washington Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, at
with vertical clearances ranging from 39 33 CFR Part 117 Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary
to 72 feet above Columbia River Datum to accommodate work crews to conduct
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0700]
0.0 while the lift spans are in the closed- timely bridge deck repairs. The
to-navigation position. The normal Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Montlake Bridge in the closed-to-
operating schedule for the I–5 Bridges is Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, navigation position provides 30 feet of
codified at 33 CFR 117.869. The subject WA vertical clearance throughout the
bridges need not open to marine vessels navigation channel, and 46 feet of
during the deviation period from 11 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. vertical clearance throughout the center
a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 4, 2017. ACTION:Notice of deviation from 60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance
The bridge shall operate in accordance drawbridge regulation. references to the Mean Water Level of
with 33 CFR 117.869 at all other times. Lake Washington. When half the span is
Waterway usage on this part of the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
open, single leaf, 46 feet of vertical
Columbia River includes vessels ranging temporary deviation from the operating
clearance will be reduced throughout
from large commercial ships, tug and schedule that governs the Montlake
the center 30 feet of the bridge. To
tow vessels to recreational pleasure Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship
Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The facilitate this construction event, single
craft.
Vessels able to pass under the bridges deviation is necessary to allow work leaf operation will provide 75 feet of
in the closed-to-navigation positions crews to replace bridge decking. This horizontal clearance.
may do so at anytime. The bridge will deviation allows a single leaf opening The normal operating schedule for the
be able to open for emergencies, and with a one hour advance notice during Montlake Bridge operates in accordance
there is no immediate alternate route for the day, and remains in the closed-to- with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). The deviation
vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will navigation position during evening period and span operation is described
also inform the users of the waterways hours. in the table below:
Time/date start Time/date end Action
10 p.m. Aug 11, 2017 ........................................... 5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017 ............................................. 6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017 ............................................ single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017 ............................................. 5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017 ............................................. 6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017 ............................................ single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017 ............................................. 5 a.m. Aug 14, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
10 p.m. Aug 18, 2017 ........................................... 5 a.m. Aug 19, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 2017 ................................................... 6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017 ............................................ single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017 ............................................. 5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017 ............................................. 6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017 ............................................ single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017 ............................................. 5 a.m. Aug 21, 2017 ............................................ span in the closed-to-navigation position.
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Waterway usage on the Lake navigation position may do so at opening will be provided. The Lake
Washington Ship Canal ranges from anytime. The bridge will be able to open Washington Ship Canal has no
commercial tug and barge to small for emergency vessels in route to a call immediate alternate route for vessels to
pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass when an hour notice is given to the pass. The Coast Guard will also inform
through the bridge in the closed-to- bridge operator, and a single leaf the users of the waterways through our
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Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners telephone 216–937–0124, email prohibited unless authorized by the
of the change in operating schedule for ryan.s.junod@uscg.mil. Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
the bridge so that vessels can arrange SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: designated on-scene representative. The
their transits to minimize any impact Captain of the Port or his designated on-
caused by the temporary deviation. I. Table of Abbreviations scene representative may be contacted
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), CFR Code of Federal Regulations via VHF Channel 16.
the drawbridge must return to its regular DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register V. Regulatory Analyses
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking We developed this rule after
§ Section considering numerous statutes and
deviation from the operating regulations U.S.C. United States Code
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Executive Orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
Dated: July 20, 2017. II. Background Information and
based on a number of these statutes and
Steven Michael Fischer, Regulatory History
Executive Orders, and we discuss First
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard The Coast Guard is issuing this Amendment rights of protestors.
District. temporary rule without prior notice and
[FR Doc. 2017–15795 Filed 7–26–17; 8:45 am] opportunity to comment pursuant to A. Regulatory Planning and Review
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P authority under section 4(a) of the Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 direct agencies to assess the costs and
U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision benefits of available regulatory
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND authorizes an agency to issue a rule alternatives and, if regulation is
SECURITY without prior notice and opportunity to necessary, to select regulatory
comment when the agency for good approaches that maximize net benefits.
Coast Guard cause finds that those procedures are Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary importance of quantifying both costs
33 CFR Part 165 to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. and benefits, of reducing costs, of
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0549] 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that harmonizing rules, and of promoting
good cause exists for not publishing a flexibility.
RIN 1625–AA00 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) Executive Order 13771 (‘‘Reducing
with respect to this rule because the Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Safety Zone; Madison Light Up the Costs’’), directs agencies to reduce
event sponsor did not submit notice to
Park Fireworks Display; Lake Erie, regulation and control regulatory costs
the Coast Guard with sufficient time
Madison Township, OH and provides that ‘‘for every one new
remaining before the event to publish an
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective date regulation issued, at least two prior
ACTION: Temporary final rule. of this rule to wait for a comment period regulations be identified for elimination,
to run would be contrary to the public and that the cost of planned regulations
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is interest by inhibiting the Coast Guard’s be prudently managed and controlled
establishing a temporary safety zone for ability to protect spectators and vessels through a budgeting process.’’
navigable waters of Lake Erie, Madison from the hazards associated with a This rule has not been designated a
Township, OH. This safety zone is maritime fireworks display. ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under
intended to restrict vessels from a Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
portion of Lake Erie during the Madison
Light Up the Park fireworks display on The Coast Guard is issuing this rule Management and Budget.
September 03, 2017. This temporary under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The As this rule is not a significant
safety zone is necessary to protect Captain of the Port Buffalo, NY (COTP) regulatory action, this rule is exempt
personnel, vessels, and the marine has determined that potential hazards from the requirements of Executive
environment from the potential hazards associated with vessels in the vicinity of Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum
associated with a fireworks display. firework displays on September 03, titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing
Entry of vessels or persons into this 2017 will be a safety concern for vessels Section 2 of the Executive Order of
zone is prohibited unless specifically and spectators within a 210 foot radius January 30, 2017 titled ‘Reducing
authorized by the Captain of the Port of the launch point of the fireworks. Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Sector Buffalo. This rule is needed to protect personnel, Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017).
vessels, and the marine environment in We conclude that this rule is not a
DATES: This rule is effective from 9:15
the navigable waters within the safety significant regulatory action because we
p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on September anticipate that it will have minimal
3, 2017. zone while the fireworks display is
happening. impact on the economy, will not
ADDRESSES: To view documents interfere with other agencies, will not
mentioned in this preamble as being IV. Discussion of the Rule adversely alter the budget of any grant
available in the docket, go to http:// This rule establishes a safety zone or loan recipients, and will not raise any
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– from 9:15 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on novel legal or policy issues. The safety
0549 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click September 03, 2017. The safety zone zone created by this rule will be
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket will cover all navigable waters within relatively small and enforced for a
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Folder on the line associated with this 210 feet of the launch point of the relatively short time. Also, the safety
rule. fireworks display. No vessel or person zone is designed to minimize its impact
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If will be permitted to enter the safety on navigable waters. Furthermore, the
you have questions on this rule, call or zone without obtaining permission from safety zone has been designed to allow
email LT Ryan Junod, Chief of the COTP or a designated vessels to transit around it. Thus,
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast representative. Entry into, transiting, or restrictions on vessel movement within
Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland; anchoring within the safety zone is that particular area are expected to be
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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 from 10 p.m. on August 11, 2017 to 5 a.m. on August 21, 2017. | |
| 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] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 34854 |
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