83 FR 18225 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, Ocean City, MD
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 81 (April 26, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 81 (April 26, 2018)
| Page Range | 18225-18226 | |
| FR Document | 2018-08754 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 81 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18225-18226] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08754] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2018-0287 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, Ocean City, MD 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 US 50/Harry W. Kelly Memorial Bridge, which carries US 50 and Ocean Gateway across the Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, MD. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the ``Island to Island'' Half Marathon. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position. DATES: The deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on April 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2018-0287] 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. Michael Thorogood, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398- 6557, email Michael.R.Thorogood@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OC Tri Running Sports, on behalf of the Maryland State Highways Administration, owner and operator of the US 50/Harry W. Kelly Memorial Bridge that carries US 50 and Ocean Gateway across the Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, MD, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to ensure the safety of the participants and spectators associated with the ``Island to Island'' Half Marathon on Saturday, April 28, 2018. This bridge is a double bascule drawbridge, with a vertical clearance of 13 feet above mean high water in the closed position and unlimited vertical clearance in the open position. The current operating regulation is set out in 33 CFR 117.559. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation [[Page 18226]] position from 8 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on April 28, 2018. The Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay is used by a variety of vessels small fishing vessels and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully considered the nature and volume of vessel traffic on the waterway in publishing this temporary deviation. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternative route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also 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 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 from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: April 19, 2018. Jerry R. Barnes, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018-08754 Filed 4-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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with Indian Tribal Governments, List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
because it does not have a substantial SECURITY
direct effect on one or more Indian Marine safety, Navigation (water),
tribes, on the relationship between the Reporting and recordkeeping Coast Guard
Federal Government and Indian tribes, requirements, Waterways.
or on the distribution of power and For the reasons discussed in the 33 CFR Part 117
responsibilities between the Federal preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 100 as follows: [Docket No. USCG–2018–0287
Government and Indian tribes. If you
believe this rule has implications for Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle
federalism or Indian tribes, please PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON
NAVIGABLE WATERS of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, Ocean City,
contact the person listed in the FOR MD
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section
above. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 100 AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
continues to read as follows: ACTION:Notice of deviation from
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233; 33 CFR 1.05– drawbridge regulation.
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 1.
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires ■ 2. Add § 100.35T08–0143 to read as temporary deviation from the operating
Federal agencies to assess the effects of follows: schedule that governs the US 50/Harry
their discretionary regulatory actions. In W. Kelly Memorial Bridge, which
§ 100.35T08–0143 Special Local
particular, the Act addresses actions carries US 50 and Ocean Gateway across
Regulation; Clinch River, Oak Ridge, TN.
that may result in the expenditure by a the Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile
State, local, or tribal government, in the (a) Location. The following area is a 0.5, at Ocean City, MD. The deviation is
aggregate, or by the private sector of temporary special local regulation: All necessary to facilitate the ‘‘Island to
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or navigable waters of the Clinch River, Island’’ Half Marathon. This deviation
more in any one year. Though this rule extending the entire width of the river, allows the bridge to remain in the
will not result in such an expenditure, between mile marker (MM) 49.5 and closed-to-navigation position.
we do discuss the effects of this rule MM 52.0, Oak Ridge, TN. DATES: The deviation is effective from 8
elsewhere in this preamble. (b) Effective period. This special local a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on April 28,
regulation is effective from 5 a.m. on 2018.
F. Environment April 27, 2018 through 6 p.m. on April
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
We have analyzed this rule under 29, 2018.
deviation, [USCG–2018–0287] is
Department of Homeland Security (c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry available at http://www.regulations.gov.
Directive 023–01 and Commandant into this area is prohibited unless Type the docket number in the
Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the authorized by the Captain of the Port ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH’’.
Coast Guard in complying with the Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
National Environmental Policy Act of designated representative. A designated associated with this deviation.
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have representative is a commissioned, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
made a preliminary determination that warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. you have questions on this temporary
this action is one of a category of actions Coast Guard assigned to units under the deviation, call or email Mr. Michael
that do not individually or cumulatively operational control of USCG Sector Thorogood, Bridge Administration
have a significant effect on the human Ohio Valley. Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard,
environment. This rule involves the (2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter telephone 757–398–6557, email
establishment of a special local the regulated area must request Michael.R.Thorogood@uscg.mil.
regulation that prohibits entry on less permission from the COTP or a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OC
than three miles of the Clinch River for designated representative on VHF–FM Tri Running Sports, on behalf of the
thirteen hours on two days. It is channel 16 or by telephone at 1–800– Maryland State Highways
categorically excluded from further 253–7465. Administration, owner and operator of
review under paragraph L63(a) of (3) Persons and vessels permitted to the US 50/Harry W. Kelly Memorial
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction enter this regulated area must transit at Bridge that carries US 50 and Ocean
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 01. A their slowest safe speed and comply Gateway across the Isle of Wight
Record of Environmental Consideration with all lawful directions issued by the (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean
supporting this determination is COTP or the designated representative. City, MD, has requested a temporary
available in the docket where indicated (d) Informational broadcasts. The deviation from the current operating
under ADDRESSES. COTP or a designated representative regulations to ensure the safety of the
will inform the public through local participants and spectators associated
G. Protest Activities with the ‘‘Island to Island’’ Half
notice to mariners and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the enforcement Marathon on Saturday, April 28, 2018.
The Coast Guard respects the First This bridge is a double bascule
Amendment rights of protesters. period for the regulated area as well as
any changes in the planned schedule. drawbridge, with a vertical clearance of
Protesters are asked to contact the
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13 feet above mean high water in the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER Dated: April 20, 2018. closed position and unlimited vertical
INFORMATION CONTACT section to M.B. Zamperini, clearance in the open position.
coordinate protest activities so that your Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the The current operating regulation is set
message can be received without Port Sector Ohio Valley. out in 33 CFR 117.559. Under this
jeopardizing the safety or security of [FR Doc. 2018–08769 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am] temporary deviation, the bridge will be
people, places or vessels. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P maintained in the closed-to-navigation
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position from 8 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The docket for this operators can arrange their transits to
on April 28, 2018. deviation, USCG–2018–0228 is available minimize any impact caused by the
The Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay is at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the temporary deviation.
used by a variety of vessels small fishing docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
vessels and recreational vessels. The and click ‘‘SEARCH’’. Click on Open the drawbridge must return to its regular
Coast Guard has carefully considered Docket Folder on the line associated operating schedule immediately at the
the nature and volume of vessel traffic with this deviation. end of the effective period of this
on the waterway in publishing this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If temporary deviation. This deviation
temporary deviation. you have questions on this temporary from the operating regulations is
Vessels able to pass through the deviation, call or email Mr. Michael authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
bridge in the closed-to-navigation Thorogood, Bridge Administration Dated: April 19, 2018.
position may do so at any time. The Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, Jerry R. Barnes,
bridge will be able to open for telephone 757–398–6557, email Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Fifth Coast Guard
emergencies and there is no immediate Michael.R.Thorogood@uscg.mil. District.
alternative route for vessels unable to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The [FR Doc. 2018–08762 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am]
pass through the bridge in the closed Burlington County Bridge Commission, BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
position. The Coast Guard will also owner and operator of the SR 413/
inform the users of the waterway Burlington-Bristol bridge, that carries
through our Local and Broadcast SR 413 across the Delaware River, mile DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Notices to Mariners of the change in 117.8, between Burlington, NJ and SECURITY
operating schedule for the bridge so that Bristol, PA, has requested a temporary
vessel operators can arrange their deviation from the current operating Coast Guard
transits to minimize any impact caused schedule to facilitate bridge
by the temporary deviation. maintenance and painting of the vertical 33 CFR Part 117
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), lift span of the drawbridge. During the
the drawbridge must return to its regular maintenance period a work platform [Docket No. USCG–2016–0257]
operating schedule immediately at the will reduce one half of the bridge span
end of the effective period of this vertical clearance to approximately 58 Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
temporary deviation. This deviation feet above mean high water in the Delaware River, Pennsauken
from the operating regulations is closed position and approximately 132 Township, NJ
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. feet above mean high water in the open
Dated: April 19, 2018. position. The bridge has a vertical AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Jerry R. Barnes, clearance of 135 feet above mean high ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Fifth Coast Guard water in the open position, and 61 feet from regulations; request for comments.
District. above mean high water in the closed
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
[FR Doc. 2018–08754 Filed 4–25–18; 8:45 am] position.
temporary deviation from the operating
The current operating schedule is set
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P schedule that governs the DELAIR
out in 33 CFR 117.716. Under this
Memorial Railroad Bridge across the
temporary deviation, the bridge will be
Delaware River, mile 104.6, at
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND in the closed-to-navigation position
Pennsauken Township, NJ. This
SECURITY from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m.; Monday
deviation will test the remote operation
through Friday; and from 6 a.m. through
Coast Guard system of the drawbridge to determine
6 p.m.; Saturday through Sunday; from
whether the bridge can be safely
7 a.m. on May 1, 2018, through 6 p.m.
33 CFR Part 117 operated from a remote location. This
on September 30, 2018.
The Delaware River is used by a deviation will allow the bridge to be
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0228] remotely operated from the Conrail
variety of vessels including deep draft
commercial vessels, U.S. government South Jersey dispatch center in Mount
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Laurel, NJ, instead of being operated by
Delaware River, Burlington, NJ and and public vessels, small commercial
vessels, tug and barge traffic, and an on-site bridge tender.
Bristol, PA
recreational vessels. The Coast Guard DATES: This modified deviation is
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. has carefully coordinated the effective without actual notice from
ACTION:Notice of deviation from restrictions with waterway users in April 26, 2018 through 7:59 a.m. on
drawbridge regulation. publishing this temporary deviation. October 16, 2018. For the purposes of
Vessels able to pass through the enforcement, actual notice will be used
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a bridge in the closed-to-navigation from 8 a.m. on April 19, 2018, until
temporary deviation from the operating position may do so at any time. The April 26, 2018. Comments and related
schedule that governs the SR 413/ bridge will open on signal, if two hour material must reach the Coast Guard on
Burlington-Bristol bridge, which carries prior notification is given. The bridge or before August 17, 2018.
SR 413 across the Delaware River, mile will not be able to open for emergencies ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
117.8, between Burlington, NJ and and there is no immediate alternative identified by docket number USCG–
Bristol, PA. The deviation is necessary
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route for vessels unable to pass through 2016–0257 using Federal eRulemaking
to facilitate bridge maintenance. This the bridge in the closed position. The Portal at http://www.regulations.gov.
deviation allows the bridge to remain in Coast Guard will also inform the users See the ‘‘Public Participation and
the closed-to-navigation position. of the waterway through our Local Request for Comments’’ portion of the
DATES: The deviation is effective from 7 Notice and Broadcast Notices to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
a.m. on May 1, 2018, through 6 p.m. on Mariners of the change in operating below for instructions on submitting
September 30, 2018. schedule for the bridge so that vessel comments.
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| 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 | The deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on April 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Michael Thorogood, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398- 6557, email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 18225 |
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