83 FR 53375 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River), Marysville, WA
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
Coast Guard
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 205 (October 23, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23028 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53375-53376] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23028] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2018-0940] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River), Marysville, WA AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) Railroad Bridge (BNSF Bridge 37.0) across Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River), mile 1.0 near Marysville, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate scheduled replacement of bridge ties across the swing span replacement. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the maintenance to allow safe movement of work crews. DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on December 14, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0940 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 Steven M. Fischer, the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth District; telephone 206-220-7282 email [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BNSF has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the BNSF Bridge 37.0, mile 1.0, crossing Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River), near Marysville, WA. BNSF requested for BNSF Bridge 37.0 be allowed to remain in the closed-to- navigation position for swing span maintenance. This maintenance will improve the reliability of the bridge for marine openings. The normal operating schedule for the subject bridge is in 33 CFR 117.1059. BNSF Bridge 37.0 is a swing bridge and provides 8 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the BNSF Bridge 37.0 to remain in the closed- to-navigation position, and need not open for maritime traffic from 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on December 14, 2018 per the table below: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ From time/date To time/date Span position ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11 a.m./Nov 26, 2018.......... 3 p.m./Nov 30, 2018... Closed. 11 a.m./Dec 3, 2018........... 3 p.m./Dec 7, 2018.... Closed. 11 a.m./Dec 10, 2018.......... 3 p.m./Dec 14, 2018... Closed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 53376]] The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.1059 at all other times. Vessels able to pass through the subject bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The bridge will be required to open, if needed, for vessels engaged in emergency response operations during this closure period. Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough includes tug and barge to small pleasure craft. The BNSF Bridge 37.0 receives an average number of three opening request during this time of year. BNSF has coordinated with Steamboat Slough users that frequently request bridge openings during this time of year. No immediate alternate route for vessels to pass is available on this part of the river. 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 vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridges must return to their 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: October 16, 2018. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018-23028 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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X. Preemption For the reasons stated above, the ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation
Commission amends Title 16 CFR from regulations.
Section 26(a) of the CPSA, 15 U.S.C. chapter II as follows:
2075(a), provides that where a SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
‘‘consumer product safety standard PART 1234—SAFETY STANDARD FOR temporary deviation from the operating
under [the Consumer Product Safety Act INFANT BATH TUBS schedule that governs the Burlington
(CPSA)]’’ is in effect and applies to a Northern Santa Fe Railway Company
product, no state or political ■ 1. The authority citation for part 1234 (BNSF) Railroad Bridge (BNSF Bridge
subdivision of a state may either continues to read as follows: 37.0) across Steamboat Slough
establish or continue in effect a Authority: The Consumer Product Safety (Snohomish River), mile 1.0 near
requirement dealing with the same risk Improvement Act of 2008, Pub. L. 110–314, Marysville, WA. The deviation is
of injury, unless the state requirement is § 104, 122 Stat. 3016 (August 14, 2008); Pub. necessary to accommodate scheduled
identical to the federal standard. Section L. 112–28, 125 Stat. 273 (August 12, 2011). replacement of bridge ties across the
26(c) of the CPSA also provides that ■ 2. Revise § 1234.2 to read as follows: swing span replacement. The deviation
states or political subdivisions of states allows the bridge to remain in the
§ 1234.2 Requirements for infant bath
may apply to the Commission for an tubs. closed-to-navigation position during the
exemption from this preemption under maintenance to allow safe movement of
Each infant bath tub must comply
certain circumstances. work crews.
with all applicable provisions of ASTM
Section 104(b)(1)(B) of the CPSIA F2670–18, Standard Consumer Safety DATES: This deviation is effective from
refers to the rules to be issued under Specification for Infant Bath Tubs, 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m.
that section as ‘‘consumer product approved on March 1, 2018. The on December 14, 2018.
safety standards,’’ thus, implying that Director of the Federal Register ADDRESSES: The docket for this
the preemptive effect of section 26(a) of approves this incorporation by reference deviation, USCG–2018–0940 is available
the CPSA would apply. Therefore, a rule in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the
issued under section 104 of the CPSIA 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain a copy docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box
will invoke the preemptive effect of from ASTM International, 100 Bar and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open
section 26(a) of the CPSA when it Harbor Drive, P.O. Box 0700, West Docket Folder on the line associated
becomes effective. Conshohocken, PA 19428; http:// with this deviation.
XI. Effective Date www.astm.org/. You may inspect a copy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
at the Division of the Secretariat, U.S. you have questions on this temporary
Under the procedure set forth in Consumer Product Safety Commission, deviation, call or email Steven M.
section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, when Room 820, 4330 East West Highway, Fischer, the Bridge Administrator, Coast
a voluntary standard organization Bethesda, MD 20814, telephone 301– Guard Thirteenth District; telephone
revises a standard upon which a 504–7923, or at the National Archives 206–220–7282 email d13-pf-
consumer product safety standard and Records Administration (NARA). d13bridges@uscg.mil.
issued under section 104(b) of the For information on the availability of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BNSF has
CPSIA was based, the revision becomes this material at NARA, call 202–741– requested a temporary deviation from
the CPSC standard within 180 days of 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ the operating schedule for the BNSF
notification to the Commission, unless federal_register/cfr/ibr_locations.html. Bridge 37.0, mile 1.0, crossing
the Commission determines that the Alberta E. Mills, Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River),
revision does not improve the safety of near Marysville, WA. BNSF requested
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety
the product, or the Commission sets a Commission. for BNSF Bridge 37.0 be allowed to
later date in the Federal Register. The remain in the closed-to-navigation
[FR Doc. 2018–23071 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
Commission has not set a different position for swing span maintenance.
BILLING CODE 6355–01–P
effective date. Thus, in accordance with This maintenance will improve the
this provision, this rule takes effect 180 reliability of the bridge for marine
days after we received notification from openings. The normal operating
ASTM of revisions to these standards. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY schedule for the subject bridge is in 33
As discussed in the preceding section, CFR 117.1059. BNSF Bridge 37.0 is a
this is a direct final rule. Unless we swing bridge and provides 8 feet of
Coast Guard
receive a significant adverse comment vertical clearance above mean high
within 30 days, the rule will become water elevation while in the closed-to-
33 CFR Part 117
effective on January 15, 2019. navigation position.
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0940] This deviation allows the BNSF
List of Subjects in 16 CFR Part 1234
Bridge 37.0 to remain in the closed-to-
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Consumer protection, Imports, navigation position, and need not open
Steamboat Slough (Snohomish River),
Incorporation by reference, Infants and for maritime traffic from 11 a.m. on
Marysville, WA
children, Labeling, Law enforcement, November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on
bath tub, and Toys. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. December 14, 2018 per the table below:
From time/date To time/date Span position
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11 a.m./Nov 26, 2018 ....................................................... 3 p.m./Nov 30, 2018 ....................................................... Closed.
11 a.m./Dec 3, 2018 ......................................................... 3 p.m./Dec 7, 2018 ......................................................... Closed.
11 a.m./Dec 10, 2018 ....................................................... 3 p.m./Dec 14, 2018 ....................................................... Closed.
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The bridge shall operate in DATES: This deviation is effective from end of the effective period of this
accordance to 33 CFR 117.1059 at all 6 p.m. on October 27, 2018, through 6 temporary deviation. This deviation
other times. Vessels able to pass through a.m. on December 7, 2018. from the operating regulations is
the subject bridge in the closed-to- ADDRESSES: The docket for this authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
navigation position may do so at any deviation, USCG–2018–0906 is available Dated: October 16, 2018.
time. The bridge will be required to at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the Douglas A. Blakemore,
open, if needed, for vessels engaged in docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box Bridge Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard
emergency response operations during and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Eighth District.
this closure period. Docket Folder on the line associated [FR Doc. 2018–23029 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
Waterway usage on this part of the with this deviation. BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
includes tug and barge to small pleasure you have questions on this temporary
craft. The BNSF Bridge 37.0 receives an deviation, call or email Ms. Giselle T. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
average number of three opening request MacDonald, Bridge Administration SECURITY
during this time of year. BNSF has Branch, Coast Guard, telephone (504)
coordinated with Steamboat Slough 671–2128, email Giselle.T.MacDonald@ Coast Guard
users that frequently request bridge uscg.mil.
openings during this time of year. No SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
33 CFR Part 117
immediate alternate route for vessels to Louisiana Department of Transportation [Docket No. USCG–2018–0950]
pass is available on this part of the river. and Development (LADOTD) requested
The Coast Guard will also inform the a temporary deviation from the Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
users of the waterways through our operating schedule of the State Route Hood Canal, Port Gamble, WA
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners 433 Bridge across Bonfouca Bayou, mile
of the change in operating schedule for AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish,
the bridge so that vessels can arrange ACTION:Notice of deviation from
Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to
their transits to minimize any impact drawbridge regulation.
accommodate the removal and
caused by the temporary deviation. replacement of the open grid steel deck SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), on the movable section of the swing temporary deviation from the operating
the drawbridges must return to their bridge, which will take place seven days schedule that governs the Washington
regular operating schedule immediately a week during nighttime hours. The State pontoon highway bridge (Hood
at the end of the effective period of this vertical clearance of the bridge is 8 feet Canal Bridge) across Hood Canal, mile
temporary deviation. This deviation above mean high water (MHW) in the 5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. The
from the operating regulations is closed-to-navigation position and deviation is necessary to accommodate
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. unlimited in the open-to-navigation replacement newly discovered draw
Dated: October 16, 2018. position. There is 125 feet of fender to span operating equipment while
Steven M. Fischer, fender horizontal clearance. The bridge installing upgrades. This deviation
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard currently operates under 33 CFR allows the bridge to open the half the
District. 117.433. draw, 300 feet, after receiving at least a
[FR Doc. 2018–23028 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am] This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. four hour notice.
BILLING CODE 9110–04–P on Saturday, October 27, 2018, through DATES: This deviation is effective
6 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018. without actual notice from October 23,
During the deviation period, the bridge 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on November 16,
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND will be closed-to-navigation from 6 p.m. 2019. For purposes of enforcement,
SECURITY to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, and actual notice will be used from 6 p.m.
from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday and on October 13, 2018, to October 23,
Coast Guard Sunday, including holidays. At all other 2018.
times, the bridge will operate in
33 CFR Part 117 ADDRESSES: The docket for this
accordance with 33 CFR 117.433.
During the nighttime repair periods deviation, USCG–2018- 0950 is
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0906]
when the bridge is in the closed-to- available at http://www.regulations.gov.
navigation position, vessels will not be Type the docket number in the
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
Bonfouca Bayou, Slidell, LA allowed to pass through the bridge and
the bridge will not be able to open for Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. emergencies. Navigation on the associated with this deviation.
waterway consists mainly of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
ACTION:Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation. recreational craft, with some tugs with you have questions on this temporary
tows. There is no alternative route. The deviation, call or email Mr. Steven
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a Coast Guard will inform the users of the Fischer, Bridge Administrator,
temporary deviation from the operating waterways through our Local and Thirteenth Coast Guard District;
schedule that governs the State Route Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf-
433 Bridge across Bonfouca Bayou, mile change in operating schedule for the d13bridges@uscg.mil.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, bridge so that vessel operators can SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to arrange their transits to minimize any Washington Department of
perform maintenance. This deviation impact caused by the temporary Transportation (WSDOT), the bridge
allows the bridge to remain in the deviation. owner, has requested a temporary
closed-to-navigation position during In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, deviation from the operating schedule of
nighttime hours for approximately 42 the drawbridge must return to its regular the Hood Canal Bridge. This deviation
days. operating schedule immediately at the will allow the subject bridge to open
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
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| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. | |
| Dates | This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on December 14, 2018. | |
| Contact | If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Steven M. Fischer, the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth District; telephone 206-220-7282 email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 53375 |
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