83_FR_49469 83 FR 49279 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA

83 FR 49279 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 190 (October 1, 2018)

Page Range49279-49280
FR Document2018-21309

The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This modified deviation changes the period the subject bridge is authorized to remain in the closed-to-navigation position.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 190 (Monday, October 1, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 190 (Monday, October 1, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49279-49280]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-21309]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0428]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, 
across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The deviation 
is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This modified 
deviation changes the period the subject bridge is authorized to remain 
in the closed-to-navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 
to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0428 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: On June 7, 2018, we published a temporary 
deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and 
Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register 
(83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation allowed the SR 529 Highway 
Bridge, north bound, to not open to marine vessels from 12:01 a.m. on 
July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. While performing 
initial repairs, the bridge owner, Washington State Department of 
Transportation (WSDOT), discovered additional damage and corrosion. 
This modification is required so that WSDOT can perform repairs, 
painting, and preservation related to the newly discovered damage and 
corrosion. WSDOT has requested an extension to the current published 
temporary deviation to make required repairs.
    The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, 
mile 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water 
elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position; and this bridge 
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(f). The subject bridge is 
authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation position, and need not 
open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59 
p.m. on October 31, 2018. The subject bridge's lift span vertical 
clearance is also authorized to be reduced from ten feet to seven feet 
except for a 50 foot wide section that shall not be reduced for 
maritime passage. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 
117.1059(f) at all other times.
    Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough includes vessels ranging from

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commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass 
under the subject bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so 
at any time. The subject bridge will not be able to open for vessels 
engaged in emergency response during the closure period. An alternate 
route for vessels to pass is available through Ebey Slough and Union 
Slough near the entrance of Steamboat Slough at high tide. 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 bridges 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 
the 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: September 25, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-21309 Filed 9-28-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 190 / Monday, October 1, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 49279 schedule that governs three bridges at Bridge provides a vertical clearance necessary to accommodate painting and Astoria, OR; they include the US 101 approximately 37 feet above mean high preservation. This modified deviation highway bridge (Youngs Bay Bridge) water when in the closed-to-navigation changes the period the subject bridge is across Youngs Bay, mile 0.7, the Oregon position. The Old Youngs Bay Bridge authorized to remain in the closed-to- State highway bridge (Old Youngs Bay provides a vertical clearance navigation position. Bridge) across Youngs Bay, mile 2.4, approximately 19 feet above mean high DATES: This deviation is effective from foot of Fifth Street, and the Oregon State water when in the closed-to-navigation 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59 highway bridge (Lewis and Clark River position. The Lewis and Clark River p.m. on October 31, 2018. Bridge) across the Lewis and Clark Bridge provides a vertical clearance of ADDRESSES: The docket for this River, mile 1.0. The deviation allows the 17 feet above mean high water when in deviation, USCG–2018–0428 is available three subject bridges’ owner to remove the closed-to-navigation position. at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the the bridge operator during the late Vessels operating on Youngs Bay and docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box evening and early morning hours. This the Lewis and Clark River range from and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open deviation allows the bridge to open small recreational vessels, sailboats, Docket Folder on the line associated during weekends and nighttime hours tribal fishing boats and small with this deviation. after receiving a 2 hour advance notice. commercial fishing vessels. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If DATES: This deviation is effective Vessels able to pass through the you have questions on this temporary without actual notice from October 1, subject bridges in the closed-to- deviation, call or email Mr. Steven 2018 to 7 a.m. on March 19, 2019. For navigation position may do so at any Fischer, Bridge Administrator, the purposes of enforcement, actual time. The bridges will not be able to Thirteenth Coast Guard District; notice will be used from 7 a.m. on open for emergencies from 5 p.m. on telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- September 22, 2018, until October 1, Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday unless a d13bridges@uscg.mil. 2018. two hour notice is given, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 7, ADDRESSES: The docket for this 2018, we published a temporary pass. The Coast Guard will inform the deviation, USCG–2018–0770 is available deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation users of the waterway, through our at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the Regulation; Snohomish River and Local and Broadcast Notices to docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box Steamboat Slough, Everett and Mariners, of the change in operating and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register schedule for the bridge so that vessel Docket Folder on the line associated (83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation operators can arrange their transits to with this deviation. allowed the SR 529 Highway Bridge, minimize any impact caused by the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If north bound, to not open to marine temporary deviation. you have questions on this temporary In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), vessels from 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2018 deviation, call or email Mr. Steven the drawbridges must return to their to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, regular operating schedule immediately While performing initial repairs, the Thirteenth Coast Guard District; at the end of the effective period of this bridge owner, Washington State telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- temporary deviation. This deviation Department of Transportation (WSDOT), d13bridges@uscg.mil. from the operating regulations is discovered additional damage and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Oregon authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. corrosion. This modification is required Department of Transportation (ODOT) so that WSDOT can perform repairs, Dated: September 21, 2018. owns the Youngs Bay Bridge across painting, and preservation related to the Youngs Bay, mile 0.7, Old Youngs Bay Steven M. Fischer, newly discovered damage and Bridge across Youngs Bay, mile 2.4, foot Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard corrosion. WSDOT has requested an of Fifth Street, and the Lewis and Clark District. extension to the current published River Bridge across the Lewis and Clark [FR Doc. 2018–20985 Filed 9–28–18; 8:45 am] temporary deviation to make required River, mile 1.0. ODOT has requested BILLING CODE 9110–04–P repairs. this temporary deviation from the The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north operating schedule while a rule change bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile is being reviewed for approval. The DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical three subject bridges are within one SECURITY clearance above mean high water mile of each other, and currently open elevation while in the closed-to- Coast Guard on signal for the passage of vessels with navigation position; and this bridge one half-hour notice by marine radio, 33 CFR Part 117 operates in accordance with 33 CFR telephone, or other suitable means. 117.1059(f). The subject bridge is These three bridges are operated by the [Docket No. USCG–2018–0428] authorized to remain in the closed-to Lewis and Clark River bridge operator in navigation position, and need not open accordance with 33 CFR 117.899. Drawbridge Operation Regulation; for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on This deviation will allow ODOT to Snohomish River and Steamboat October 1, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on operate without a bridge operator Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA October 31, 2018. The subject bridge’s attending the three subject bridges until AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. lift span vertical clearance is also an opening request has been received. ACTION:Notice of deviation from authorized to be reduced from ten feet This deviation authorizes ODOT’s drawbridge regulation; modification. to seven feet except for a 50 foot wide bridge operator to open the subject section that shall not be reduced for amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES bridges within two hours after receiving SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified maritime passage. The bridge shall a request for an opening from 5 p.m. on a temporary deviation from the operate in accordance to 33 CFR Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday, including operating schedule that governs the SR 117.1059(f) at all other times. all Federal holidays, starting at 7 a.m. 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, Waterway usage on this part of the on September 22, 2018, through 7 a.m. across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough on March 19, 2019. The Youngs Bay Marysville, WA. 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49280 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 190 / Monday, October 1, 2018 / Rules and Regulations commercial tug and barge to small DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND Docket Folder on the line associated pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass SECURITY with this deviation. under the subject bridge in the closed- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If to-navigation position may do so at any Coast Guard you have questions on this temporary time. The subject bridge will not be able deviation, call or email Mr. Steven to open for vessels engaged in 33 CFR Part 117 Fischer, Bridge Administrator, emergency response during the closure [Docket No. USCG–2018–0852] Thirteenth Coast Guard District; period. An alternate route for vessels to telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- pass is available through Ebey Slough Drawbridge Operation Regulation; d13bridges@uscg.mil. and Union Slough near the entrance of Swinomish Channel, Whitmarsh, WA SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BNSF Steamboat Slough at high tide. The (bridge owner) has requested for Bridge AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Coast Guard will also inform the users 7.6 be allowed to close the span, and of the waterways through our Local and ACTION:Notice of deviation from need not open to marine traffic to Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the drawbridge regulation. replace bridge deck ties and install new change in operating schedule for the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a rail joints. BNSF’s Bridge 7.6 crosses the bridges so that vessels can arrange their temporary deviation from the operating Swinomish channel, mile 8.4, near transits to minimize any impact caused schedule that governs the Burlington Whitmarsh, WA. The subject bridge by the temporary deviation. Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company provides 8 feet of vertical clearance in (BNSF) Railroad Swing Span the closed-to-navigation position, and In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), 100 feet of horizontal clearance in the the drawbridge must return to the Drawbridge 7.6 (Bridge 7.6) across Swinomish Channel, mile 8.4, near open-to-navigation position. Bridge 7.6 regular operating schedule immediately provides unlimited vertical clearance in at the end of the effective period of this Whitmarsh, WA. This deviation is necessary to accommodate replacement the open-to-navigation position. Vertical temporary deviation. This deviation and horizontal clearances are referenced from the operating regulations is of the bridge deck ties and installation of new rail joints. The deviation allows to mean high-water elevation. authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. BNSF work requires the swing span to the bridge to remain in the closed-to- Dated: September 25, 2018. navigation position. be in the closed-to-navigation position. Steven M. Fischer, The deviation period allows the subject DATES: This deviation is effective bridge to be in the closed-to-navigation Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard without actual notice from October 1, position from 7 a.m. on September 23, District. 2018 through 3 p.m. on October 5, 2018. 2018 to 3 p.m. on October 05, 2018. [FR Doc. 2018–21309 Filed 9–28–18; 8:45 am] For the purposes of enforcement, actual During the closure times, the swing BILLING CODE 9110–04–P notice will be used from 7 a.m. on span may be opened if at least a two September 23, 2018, until October 1, hour notice has been given to the bridge 2018. operator. The span will open for ADDRESSES: The docket for this emergencies and tribal fishing vessels deviation, USCG–2018–0852 is available with a one hour notice to the bridge at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the operator. The deviation period and span docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box operation is described in the table and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open below: Start time/date End time/date Action 7 a.m. Sep 23, 18 .............................................. 11 p.m. Sep 23, 18 .......................................... Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Sep 24, 18 .............................................. 3 p.m. Sep, 24, 18 ........................................... Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Sep 25, 18 .............................................. 3 p.m. Sep 25, 18 ............................................ Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Sep 26, 18 .............................................. 3 p.m. Sep 26, 18 ............................................ Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Sep 27, 18 .............................................. 3 p.m. Sep 27, 18 ............................................ Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Sep 28, 18 .............................................. 3 p.m. Sep 28, 18 ............................................ Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 7 a.m. Sep 30, 18 .............................................. 11 p.m. Sep 30, 18 .......................................... Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Oct 01, 18 ............................................... 3 p.m. Oct 01, 18 ............................................. Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Oct 02, 18 ............................................... 3 p.m. Oct 02, 18 ............................................. Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Oct 03, 18 ............................................... 3 p.m. Oct 03, 18 ............................................. Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Oct 04, 18 ............................................... 3 p.m. Oct 04, 18 ............................................. Span in the closed-to-navigation position. 9 a.m. Oct 05, 18 ............................................... 3 p.m. Oct 05, 18 ............................................. Span in the closed-to-navigation position. Bridge 7.6 normally operates in fishing vessels with an hour notice. through our Local and Broadcast accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, and is BNSF also coordinated with marinas on Notices to Mariners of the change in normally maintained in the open-to- Swinomish Channel to open the subject operating schedule for the bridge so that navigation position. The bridge shall bridge, with at least a two hour notice, vessels can arrange their transits to operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.5 during the closure period herein. minimize any impact caused by the at all other times. Waterway usage on Vessels able to pass through the amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES temporary deviation. the Swinomish Channel includes subject bridge in the closed-to- commercial tugs and barges, U.S. Coast navigation position may do so at any In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), Guard vessels, and large to small time. An alternate route is via the the drawbridge must return to its regular pleasure craft. BNSF coordinated with southern Swinomish Channel using operating schedule immediately at the tribal leaders to open Bridge 7.6 during Skagit Bay. The Coast Guard will also end of the effective period of this the closure period herein to tribal inform the users of the waterways temporary deviation. This deviation VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:43 Sep 28, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\01OCR1.SGM 01OCR1


Document Created: 2018-09-29 04:26:28
Document Modified: 2018-09-29 04:26:28
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionNotice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.
DatesThis deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2018.
ContactIf 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 Citation83 FR 49279 
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