83 FR 52976 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River at Portland, OR
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 203 (October 19, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 203 (October 19, 2018)
| Page Range | 52976-52977 | |
| FR Document | 2018-22801 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52976-52977] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-22801] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2018-0300] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River at Portland, OR 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 Burnside Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.4, at Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to accommodate bridge repairs and upgrades. This modified deviation extends the period the Burnside Bridge is authorized to operate in single leaf mode. DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from October 19, 2018 to 4 p.m. on November 30, 2018. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018, to October 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0300 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; Willamette River at Portland, OR, in the Federal Register (83 FR 26364). That temporary deviation allowed Multnomah County to operate the subject bridge in single leaf, and reduce the vertical clearance from 7 a.m. on July 1, 2018 to 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018. While performing upgrades and repairs, the contracting company informed Multnomah County more time will be needed to complete the job. This modification is required to extend the authorized time so bridge work crews may complete bridge upgrades and repairs. Multnomah County owns and operates the Burnside Bridge. Multnomah County requested an extension to the current published temporary deviation, and is authorized to operate the Burnside Bridge in single leaf, and maintain the east leaf closed to marine vessels from 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018 to 4 p.m. on November 30, 2018. The Burnside Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 41 feet in the closed-to-navigation position referenced to Columbia River Datum 0.0, and the east leaf will be reduced to 31 feet with scaffolding installed. The horizontal clearance for the west leaf opening will be 100 feet. The normal operating schedule is in 33 CFR 117.897. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. The Coast Guard contacted all known users of the Willamette River for comment, and we received no objections for this 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 the west side of the span only for emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway, 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. [[Page 52977]] In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedules 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: October 15, 2018. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018-22801 Filed 10-18-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND coordinated with the waterway users. Docket Folder on the line associated
SECURITY No objections to the proposed with this deviation.
temporary deviation were raised. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Coast Guard Vessels able to pass through the you have questions on this temporary
bridge in the closed position may do so deviation, call or email Mr. Steven
33 CFR Part 117 at any time. The bridge will be able to Fischer, Bridge Administrator,
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0153] open for emergencies if at least 72-hour Thirteenth Coast Guard District;
notice is given to the bridge operator. telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf-
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; There is no immediate alternate route d13bridges@uscg.mil.
Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will
also inform the users of the waterway SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 7,
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. through our Local and Broadcast 2018, we published a temporary
ACTION: Notice of deviation from Notices to Mariners of the change in deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation
drawbridge regulation. operating schedule for the bridge so that Regulation; Willamette River at
vessel operators can arrange their Portland, OR, in the Federal Register
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a (83 FR 26364). That temporary deviation
transits to minimize any impact caused
temporary deviation from the operating allowed Multnomah County to operate
by the temporary deviation.
schedule that governs the Tower In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the subject bridge in single leaf, and
Drawbridge over the Sacramento River, the drawbridge must return to its regular reduce the vertical clearance from 7 a.m.
mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The operating schedule immediately at the on July 1, 2018 to 4 p.m. on October 13,
deviation is necessary to allow the end of the effective period of this 2018. While performing upgrades and
bridge owner to conduct mechanical temporary deviation. This deviation repairs, the contracting company
and electrical rehabilitation work on the from the operating regulations is informed Multnomah County more time
bridge. This deviation allows the bridge authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. will be needed to complete the job. This
to remain in the closed-to-navigation modification is required to extend the
position during the deviation period. Dated: October 15, 2018.
authorized time so bridge work crews
DATES: This deviation is effective Carl T. Hausner,
may complete bridge upgrades and
without actual notice from October 19, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard repairs. Multnomah County owns and
2018 through 6 a.m. on December 1, District.
operates the Burnside Bridge.
2018. For the purposes of enforcement, [FR Doc. 2018–22746 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am]
Multnomah County requested an
actual notice will be used from 6 a.m. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P extension to the current published
on October 8, 2018 until October 19, temporary deviation, and is authorized
2018. to operate the Burnside Bridge in single
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND leaf, and maintain the east leaf closed to
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
SECURITY marine vessels from 4 p.m. on October
deviation, USCG–2018–0153, is
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Coast Guard 13, 2018 to 4 p.m. on November 30,
Type the docket number in the 2018.
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ 33 CFR Part 117 The Burnside Bridge provides a
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line vertical clearance of 41 feet in the
associated with this deviation. [Docket No. USCG–2018–0300] closed-to-navigation position referenced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Drawbridge Operation Regulation; to Columbia River Datum 0.0, and the
you have questions on this temporary Willamette River at Portland, OR east leaf will be reduced to 31 feet with
deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, scaffolding installed. The horizontal
Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. clearance for the west leaf opening will
Guard District; telephone 510–437– ACTION:Notice of deviation from be 100 feet. The normal operating
3516, email Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil. drawbridge regulation; modification. schedule is in 33 CFR 117.897.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Waterway usage on this part of the
California Department of Transportation SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified Willamette River includes vessels
has requested a temporary change to the a temporary deviation from the ranging from commercial tug and barge
operation of the Tower Drawbridge, operating schedule that governs the to small pleasure craft. The Coast Guard
mile 59.0, over the Sacramento River, at Burnside Bridge across the Willamette contacted all known users of the
Sacramento, CA. The drawbridge River, mile 12.4, at Portland, OR. The Willamette River for comment, and we
navigation span provides a vertical deviation is necessary to accommodate received no objections for this
clearance of 30 feet above Mean High bridge repairs and upgrades. This deviation.
Water in the closed-to-navigation modified deviation extends the period Vessels able to pass through the
position. The draw operates as required the Burnside Bridge is authorized to bridge in the closed-to-navigation
by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the operate in single leaf mode. position may do so at any time. The
waterway is commercial and DATES: This deviation is effective bridge will be able to open the west side
recreational. without actual notice from October 19, of the span only for emergencies, and
The drawspan will be secured in the 2018 to 4 p.m. on November 30, 2018. there is no immediate alternate route for
closed-to-navigation position from 6 For purposes of enforcement, actual vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will
a.m. on October 8, 2018 through 6 a.m. notice will be used from 4 p.m. on inform the users of the waterway,
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on December 1, 2018, to allow the October 13, 2018, to October 19, 2018. through our Local and Broadcast
bridge owner to replace the bridge’s ADDRESSES: The docket for this Notices to Mariners, of the change in
wire rope and traveler cable and to deviation, USCG–2018–0300 is available operating schedule for the bridges so
conduct chain and trunnion bearing at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the that vessels can arrange their transits to
inspection and servicing. This docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box minimize any impact caused by the
temporary deviation has been and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open temporary deviation.
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In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), COTP Captain of the Port date. We made this change to account
the drawbridge must return to its regular DHS Department of Homeland Security for movement of the barge into and out
operating schedules immediately at the FR Federal Register of the anchor location.
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking This rule establishes a safety zone
end of the effective period of this § Section
temporary deviation. This deviation U.S.C. United States Code
from 11 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on
from the operating regulations is October 19, 2018, for the navigable
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. II. Background, Purpose, and Legal waters in the vicinity of Penn’s Landing,
Basis Philadelphia, PA, during a fireworks
Dated: October 15, 2018.
On June 18, 2018, a wedding party display from a barge. The event is
Steven M. Fischer,
notified the Coast Guard that it will be scheduled to take place at
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard approximately 11:15 p.m. on October
District. conducting a fireworks display from
11:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. on October 19, 19, 2018. The safety zone will extend
[FR Doc. 2018–22801 Filed 10–18–18; 8:45 am] 500 feet around the barge, which will be
2018. The fireworks are to be launched
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
from a barge in the Delaware River anchored at approximate position
adjacent to Penn’s Landing in 39°57′05.26″ N Latitude 075°08′10.85″
Philadelphia, PA. In response, on W Longitude. Persons or vessels will not
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND be permitted to enter, transit through, or
SECURITY September 28, 2018, the Coast Guard
published a notice of proposed remain within the safety zone without
rulemaking (NPRM) titled Safety Zone; obtaining permission from the COTP or
Coast Guard
Delaware River; Penn’s Landing; a designated representative.
Philadelphia, PA; Fireworks Display; 83 If authorization to enter, transit
33 CFR Part 165 through, or remain within the safety
FR 49026. There we stated why we
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0711] issued the NPRM, and invited zone is granted by the COTP or a
comments on our proposed regulatory designated representative, all persons
RIN 1625–AA00
action related to this fireworks display. and vessels receiving such authorization
Safety Zone; Delaware River; Penn’s During the comment period that ended must comply with the instructions of
Landing; Philadelphia, PA; Fireworks October 5, 2018, we received one the COTP or a designated
Display comment. representative. The Coast Guard will
Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast provide public notice of the safety zone
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Guard finds that good cause exists for by Broadcast Notice to Mariners and by
ACTION: Temporary final rule. making this rule effective less than 30 on-scene actual notice.
days after publication in the Federal V. Regulatory Analyses
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is Register. Delaying the effective date of
establishing a temporary safety zone on this rule would be impracticable and We developed this rule after
a portion of the Delaware River in contrary to the public interest because considering numerous statutes and
Philadelphia, PA. This action is immediate action is needed to mitigate Executive orders related to rulemaking.
necessary to protect the surrounding the potential safety hazards associated Below we summarize our analyses
public and vessels on these navigable with a fireworks display in this location. based on a number of these statutes and
waters adjacent to Penn’s Landing, Executive orders, and we discuss First
Philadelphia, PA, during a fireworks III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule Amendment rights of protestors.
display on October 19, 2018. This The Coast Guard is issuing this rule A. Regulatory Planning and Review
regulation prohibits persons and vessels under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
from entering, transiting, or remaining Captain of the Port Delaware Bay Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
within the safety zone unless authorized (COTP) has determined that potential direct agencies to assess the costs and
by the Captain of the Port Delaware Bay hazards associated with the fireworks benefits of available regulatory
or a designated representative. display on October 19, 2018, will be a alternatives and, if regulation is
DATES: This rule is effective from 11 safety concern for anyone within 500 necessary, to select regulatory
p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on October 19, feet of a fireworks barge in the Delaware approaches that maximize net benefits.
2018. River adjacent to Penn’s Landing in Executive Order 13771 directs agencies
Philadelphia, PA. The barge will be to control regulatory costs through a
ADDRESSES: To view documents
anchored in approximate position budgeting process. This rule has not
mentioned in this preamble as being been designated a ‘‘significant
39°57′05.26″ N Latitude 075°08′10.85″
available in the docket, go to http:// regulatory action,’’ under Executive
W Longitude. This rule is needed to
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– Order 12866. Accordingly, this rule has
protect persons, vessels and the public
0711 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click not been reviewed by the Office of
near the fireworks barge during the
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Management and Budget (OMB), and
fireworks display.
Folder on the line associated with this pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
rule. IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, from the requirements of Executive
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If and the Rule Order 13771.
you have questions about this rule, call As noted above, we received one This regulatory action determination
or email Petty Officer Thomas Welker, comment on our NPRM published is based on the size, location, duration,
U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, September 28, 2018. The comment we and time-of-day of the safety zone.
Waterways Management Division; received was unrelated to the proposed Vessel traffic would be able to safely
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telephone 215–271–4814, email regulation. There is one change in the transit around this safety zone which
Thomas.j.welker@uscg.mil. regulatory text of this rule from the will impact a small designated area of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed rule in the NPRM. The the Delaware River for one hour during
enforcement period was changed from the evening when vessel traffic is
I. Table of Abbreviations 11:15 p.m. through 11:45 p.m. to 11 normally low. Moreover, the Coast
CFR Code of Federal Regulations p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on the same Guard would issue a Broadcast Notice to
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| 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; modification. | |
| Dates | This deviation is effective without actual notice from October 19, 2018 to 4 p.m. on November 30, 2018. For purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018, to October 19, 2018. | |
| 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 | 83 FR 52976 |
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