82 FR 37011 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mill River, New Haven, CT
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 151 (August 8, 2017)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 151 (August 8, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-16644 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 151 (Tuesday, August 8, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 37011-37012] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-16644] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2017-0524] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mill River, New Haven, CT AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Chapel Street Bridge across the Mill River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, Connecticut. This modified deviation is necessary to accommodate delays to the bridge deck replacement and various repairs. This modified deviation allows the bridge to open for the passage of vessels upon two hours of advance notice as well as a twelve day closure of the draw to all vessel traffic. DATES: This modified deviation is effective without actual notice from August 8, 2017 through 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2017. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2017 until August 8, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0524, 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 James M. Moore, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212-514-4334, email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of New Haven, the owner of the bridge, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate rehabilitation of the bridge, specifically replacement of the bridge deck. The Chapel Street Bridge, across the Mill River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, Connecticut offers mariners a vertical clearance of 7.9 feet at mean high water and 14 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.213(d). On July 6, 2017, the Coast Guard published a temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mill River, New Haven, CT'' in the Federal Register (82 FR 31253). Under that temporary deviation, the Chapel Street Bridge would open for mariners provided a two hour advance notice was furnished to the owner of the bridge (with the bridge authorized to remain closed during weekday rush hour timeframes with the exception of recognized federal holidays) and the draw would remain closed to all vessels requiring an opening from 12:01 a.m. July 27, 2017 until 11:59 p.m. August 7, 2017 to facilitate the pouring/ curing of new bridge deck material. The draw would then revert to opening for mariners given two hours of advance notice until September 9, 2017. Due to project delays precipitated by the discovery of advanced corrosion of the steel deck grid prior to the planned pouring of concrete deck material as well as associated remediation of the same corrosion, the City of New Haven has requested that until 11:59 p.m. August 9, 2017 the draw of the Chapel Street Bridge open for the passage of vessels requiring an opening provided two hours of advance notice is furnished to the owner of the bridge; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic. The bridge will remain closed to all vessels requiring an opening from 12:01 a.m. August 10, 2017 until 11:59 p.m. August 21, 2017 to facilitate the pouring/curing of new bridge deck material. From 12:01 a.m. August 22, 2017 until 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2017 the bridge will open for the passage of vessels requiring an opening provided two hours of advance notice is furnished to the owner of the bridge; except that from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic. The bridge routinely opens for commercial vessels. Nevertheless, the requirement for two hours of advance notice has not impeded routine waterway operations. Mariners have offered no objection to a twelve day closure of the draw in order to complete the necessary deck replacement. The concrete pour and curing process can be accomplished in four days, but a twelve day closure period has been requested in order to take inclement weather into account. The bridge will resume operations as soon as the curing process has been completed. The City of New Haven has maintained open lines of communication with waterway operators and ensured all project developments are quickly disseminated to all relevant parties. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. The bridge will be not able to open for emergencies. There is no 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 bridge 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 temporary deviation. This deviation [[Page 37012]] from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: August 2, 2017. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017-16644 Filed 8-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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Guard; telephone 757–668–5580, Chapel Street Bridge across the Mill the steel deck grid prior to the planned
hamptonroadswaterway@uscg.mil. River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, pouring of concrete deck material as
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Connecticut. This modified deviation is well as associated remediation of the
Guard will enforce special local necessary to accommodate delays to the same corrosion, the City of New Haven
regulations in 33 CFR 100.501 from 1 bridge deck replacement and various has requested that until 11:59 p.m.
p.m. until 4 p.m. on October 15, 2017, repairs. This modified deviation allows August 9, 2017 the draw of the Chapel
with a rain date of October 29, 2017, for the bridge to open for the passage of Street Bridge open for the passage of
the Poquoson Seafood Festival vessels upon two hours of advance vessels requiring an opening provided
Workboat Race at Poquoson, VA. This notice as well as a twelve day closure two hours of advance notice is
action is being taken to provide for the of the draw to all vessel traffic. furnished to the owner of the bridge;
safety of life on navigable waterways DATES: This modified deviation is except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
during the power boat race. Our effective without actual notice from and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday
regulation for recurring marine events August 8, 2017 through 11:59 p.m. on through Friday, except Federal holidays,
within the Fifth Coast Guard District, September 9, 2017. For purposes of the draw need not open for the passage
§ 100.501, specifies the location for this enforcement, actual notice will be used of vessel traffic. The bridge will remain
special local regulation; Race area: The from 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2017 until closed to all vessels requiring an
area is bounded on the north by a line August 8, 2017. opening from 12:01 a.m. August 10,
drawn along latitude 37°06′30″ N., ADDRESSES: The docket for this 2017 until 11:59 p.m. August 21, 2017
bounded on the south by a line drawn deviation, USCG–2017–0524, is to facilitate the pouring/curing of new
along latitude 37°06′15″ N., bounded on available at http://www.regulations.gov. bridge deck material. From 12:01 a.m.
the east by a line drawn along longitude Type the docket number in the August 22, 2017 until 11:59 p.m.
076°18′52″ W. and bounded on the west ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. September 9, 2017 the bridge will open
by a line drawn along longitude Click on Open Docket Folder on the line for the passage of vessels requiring an
076°19′30″ W. Buffer area: The waters of associated with this deviation. opening provided two hours of advance
Back River extending 200 yards FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If notice is furnished to the owner of the
outwards from east and west boundary you have questions on this temporary bridge; except that from 7:30 a.m. to
lines, and 100 yards outwards from the deviation, call or email James M. Moore, 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.,
north and south boundary lines Bridge Management Specialist, First Monday through Friday, except Federal
described in this section. As specified in District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast holidays, the draw need not open for the
§ 100.501(c), during the enforcement Guard; telephone 212–514–4334, email passage of vessel traffic.
period, no vessel may transit this James.M.Moore2@uscg.mil. The bridge routinely opens for
regulated area without approval from SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City commercial vessels. Nevertheless, the
the Captain of the Port (COTP)—Sector of New Haven, the owner of the bridge, requirement for two hours of advance
Hampton Roads or a COTP designated requested a temporary deviation from notice has not impeded routine
representative. the normal operating schedule to waterway operations. Mariners have
This notice of enforcement is issued facilitate rehabilitation of the bridge, offered no objection to a twelve day
under authority of 33 CFR 100.501 and specifically replacement of the bridge closure of the draw in order to complete
5 U.S.C. 552(a). This notice of deck. The Chapel Street Bridge, across the necessary deck replacement. The
enforcement will be published in the the Mill River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, concrete pour and curing process can be
Federal Register, Local Notice to Connecticut offers mariners a vertical accomplished in four days, but a twelve
Mariners, and conveyed in marine clearance of 7.9 feet at mean high water day closure period has been requested
information broadcasts. and 14 feet at mean low water in the in order to take inclement weather into
closed position. The existing account. The bridge will resume
Dated: August 1, 2017.
drawbridge operating regulations are operations as soon as the curing process
Richard J. Wester,
listed at 33 CFR 117.213(d). has been completed. The City of New
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Haven has maintained open lines of
Port, Hampton Roads, VA. On July 6, 2017, the Coast Guard
published a temporary deviation communication with waterway
[FR Doc. 2017–16645 Filed 8–7–17; 8:45 am] operators and ensured all project
entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P developments are quickly disseminated
Regulation; Mill River, New Haven, CT’’
in the Federal Register (82 FR 31253). to all relevant parties.
Under that temporary deviation, the Vessels that can pass under the bridge
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Chapel Street Bridge would open for without an opening may do so at all
SECURITY
mariners provided a two hour advance times. The bridge will be not able to
Coast Guard notice was furnished to the owner of the open for emergencies. There is no
bridge (with the bridge authorized to alternate route for vessels to pass.
33 CFR Part 117 remain closed during weekday rush The Coast Guard will also inform the
hour timeframes with the exception of users of the waterways through our
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0524] Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
recognized federal holidays) and the
draw would remain closed to all vessels of the change in operating schedule for
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mill
requiring an opening from 12:01 a.m. the bridge so that vessel operators can
River, New Haven, CT
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July 27, 2017 until 11:59 p.m. August 7, arrange their transits to minimize any
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 2017 to facilitate the pouring/curing of impact caused by the temporary
ACTION:Notice of deviation from new bridge deck material. The draw deviation.
drawbridge regulation; modification. would then revert to opening for In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
mariners given two hours of advance the drawbridge must return to its regular
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified notice until September 9, 2017. operating schedule immediately at the
a temporary deviation from the Due to project delays precipitated by end of the effective period of this
operating schedule that governs the the discovery of advanced corrosion of temporary deviation. This deviation
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from the operating regulations is Certain other material, such as propose any action. With respect to the
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. copyrighted material, is not placed on interstate transport requirements of
Dated: August 2, 2017. the Internet and will be publicly section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs
Christopher J. Bisignano,
available only in hard copy form. 1, 2 and 4), EPA will consider these
Publicly available docket materials are requirements in relation to Kentucky’s
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
available either electronically through 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS
First Coast Guard District.
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at infrastructure submission in a separate
[FR Doc. 2017–16644 Filed 8–7–17; 8:45 am]
the Air Regulatory Management Section, rulemaking. The details of Kentucky’s
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Air Planning and Implementation submission and the rationale for EPA’s
Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics actions for this final rule are explained
Management Division, U.S. in the May 10, 2017, proposed
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental Protection Agency, rulemaking. Comments on the proposed
AGENCY Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., rulemaking were due on or before June
Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. EPA 9, 2017. EPA did not receive any
40 CFR Part 52 comments, adverse or otherwise.
requests that if at all possible, you
[EPA–R04–OAR–2016–0213; FRL–9965–56– contact the person listed in the FOR II. Final Action
Region 4] FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional With the exception of the interstate
Air Plan Approval; Kentucky; Office’s official hours of business are transport requirements of section
Infrastructure Requirements for the Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs 1, 2,
2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. and 4) and the minor source program
Quality Standard requirement of section 110(a)(2)(C), EPA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Environmental Protection is taking final action to approve
AGENCY: Tiereny Bell, Air Regulatory
Agency (EPA). Kentucky’s infrastructure submission
Management Section, Air Planning and
for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS. EPA
ACTION: Final rule. Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides
and Toxics Management Division, U.S. notes that the Agency is not approving
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Environmental Protection Agency, any specific rule, but rather approving
Agency (EPA) is taking final action to Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., that Kentucky’s already approved SIP
approve portions of the State Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Ms. Bell meets certain CAA requirements. EPA is
Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, can be reached via electronic mail at taking final action to approve portions
submitted on February 8, 2016, by the bell.tiereny@epa.gov or via telephone at of Kentucky’s infrastructure SIP
Commonwealth of Kentucky, through (404) 562–9088. submission for the 2012 Annual PM2.5
the Energy and Environment Cabinet, NAAQS because it is consistent with
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Department for Environmental section 110 of the CAA.
Protection, through the Kentucky I. Background and Overview III. Statutory and Executive Order
Division for Air Quality (KDAQ), to On December 14, 2012 (78 FR 3086, Reviews
demonstrate that the State meets the January 15, 2013), EPA promulgated a
infrastructure requirements of the Clean Under the CAA, the Administrator is
revised primary annual PM2.5 NAAQS. required to approve a SIP submission
Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2012 The standard was strengthened from
Annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) that complies with the provisions of the
15.0 micrograms per cubic meter (mg/ Act and applicable federal regulations.
national ambient air quality standard m3) to 12.0 mg/m3. Pursuant to section
(NAAQS). The CAA requires that each See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
110(a)(1) of the CAA, States are required Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions,
state adopt and submit a SIP for the to submit SIPs meeting the applicable
implementation, maintenance and EPA’s role is to approve state choices,
requirements of section 110(a)(2) within provided that they meet the criteria of
enforcement of each NAAQS three years after promulgation of a new
promulgated by EPA, which is the CAA. Accordingly, this action
or revised NAAQS or within such merely approves state law as meeting
commonly referred to as an shorter period as EPA may prescribe.
‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. KDAQ certified federal requirements and does not
Section 110(a)(2) requires states to impose additional requirements beyond
that the Kentucky SIP contains address basic SIP elements such as
provisions that ensure the 2012 Annual those imposed by state law. For that
requirements for monitoring, basic reason, this action:
PM2.5 NAAQS is implemented, program requirements and legal • Is not a significant regulatory action
enforced, and maintained in Kentucky. authority that are designed to assure subject to review by the Office of
EPA has determined that portions of attainment and maintenance of the Management and Budget under
Kentucky’s SIP satisfy certain NAAQS. States were required to submit Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735,
infrastructure elements for the 2012 such SIPs for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821,
Annual PM2.5 NAAQS. NAAQS to EPA no later than December January 21, 2011);
DATES: This rule will be effective 14, 2015. • does not impose an information
September 7, 2017. In a proposed rulemaking published collection burden under the provisions
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a May 10, 2017 (82 FR 21751), EPA of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
docket for this action under Docket proposed to approve portions of U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
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Identification No. EPA–R04–OAR– Kentucky’s February 8, 2016 SIP • is certified as not having a
2016–0213. All documents in the docket submission for the 2012 Annual PM2.5 significant economic impact on a
are listed on the www.regulations.gov NAAQS, with the exception of the substantial number of small entities
Web site. Although listed in the index, interstate transport requirements of under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
some information is not publicly section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) and (II) (prongs U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
available, i.e., Confidential Business 1, 2, and 4) and the minor source • does not contain any unfunded
Information or other information whose program requirement of section mandate or significantly or uniquely
disclosure is restricted by statute. 110(a)(2)(C), for which EPA did not affect small governments, as described
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification. | |
| Dates | This modified deviation is effective without actual notice from August 8, 2017 through 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2017. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2017 until August 8, 2017. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email James M. Moore, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212-514-4334, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 37011 |
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