83_FR_57911 83 FR 57689 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River, Everett, WA

83 FR 57689 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River, Everett, WA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 222 (November 16, 2018)

Page Range57689-57689
FR Document2018-25058

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 the Snohomish River, mile 3.5 near Everett, 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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 222 (Friday, November 16, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 222 (Friday, November 16, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25058]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-1028]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River, Everett, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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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 the 
Snohomish River, mile 3.5 near Everett, 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.

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-2018-1028 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 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 3.5, across 
the Snohomish River, near Everett, 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 117.5. BNSF Bridge 37.0 is a swing 
bridge and provides 9 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:

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         From time/date             To time/date        Span position
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11 a.m./Nov 26, 2018...........  3 p.m./Nov 30,      Closed.
                                  2018.
11 a.m./Dec 3, 2018............  3 p.m./Dec 7, 2018  Closed.
11 a.m./Dec 10, 2018...........  3 p.m./Dec 14,      Closed.
                                  2018.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.5 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 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 Snohomish River users that frequently request bridge 
openings during this time of year. An alternate route for vessels to 
pass is available through Steamboat Slough to the north. 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: November 9, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-25058 Filed 11-15-18; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 222 / Friday, November 16, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 57689 www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open ibr-locations.html. SECURITY Docket Folder on the line associated (b) National Fire Protection with this deviation. Coast Guard Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If Park, Quincy, MA 02169, telephone 33 CFR Part 117 you have questions on this temporary number 800–344–3555, website http:// deviation, call or email the Bridge www.nfpa.org. [Docket No. USCG–2018–1028] Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth (1) NFPA 1192, Standard on District; telephone 206–220–7282 email Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Recreational Vehicles, 2015 Edition, d13-pf-d13bridges@uscg.mil. Snohomish River, Everett, WA issued August 14, 2014, IBR approved SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BNSF has for § 3282.15(b). AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. requested a temporary deviation from ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation (2) [Reserved] the operating schedule for the BNSF from regulations. Bridge 37.0, mile 3.5, across the (c) Recreational Vehicle Industry SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a Snohomish River, near Everett, WA. Association (RVIA), 1896 Preston White temporary deviation from the operating BNSF requested for BNSF Bridge 37.0 Drive, Reston, VA 20191, telephone be allowed to remain in the closed-to- number 703–620–6003, website http:// schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company navigation position for swing span www.rvia.org. maintenance. This maintenance will (BNSF) Railroad Bridge (BNSF Bridge (1) ANSI A119.5: Park Model 37.0) across the Snohomish River, mile improve the reliability of the bridge for Recreational Vehicle Standard, 2015 3.5 near Everett, WA. The deviation is marine openings. The normal operating Edition, ANSI-approved April 7, 2015, necessary to accommodate scheduled schedule for the subject bridge is in 33 IBR approved for § 3282.15(b). replacement of bridge ties across the CFR 117.5. BNSF Bridge 37.0 is a swing (2) [Reserved] swing span replacement. The deviation bridge and provides 9 feet of vertical allows the bridge to remain in the clearance above mean high water Dated: November 8, 2018. closed-to-navigation position. elevation while in the closed-to- Brian D. Montgomery, DATES: This deviation is effective from navigation position. Assistant Secretary for Housing—Federal 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. This deviation allows the BNSF Housing Commissioner. on December 14, 2018. Bridge 37.0 to remain in the closed-to- [FR Doc. 2018–24950 Filed 11–15–18; 8:45 am] ADDRESSES: The docket for this navigation position, and need not open BILLING CODE 4210–67–P deviation, USCG–2018–1028 is available for maritime traffic from 11 a.m. on at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box 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. The bridge shall operate in In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION accordance to 33 CFR 117.5 at all other the drawbridges must return to their AGENCY times. Vessels able to pass through the regular operating schedule immediately subject bridge in the closed-to- at the end of the effective period of this 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721 navigation position may do so at any temporary deviation. This deviation [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2018–0567; FRL–9986–15] time. The bridge will be required to from the operating regulations is open, if needed, for vessels engaged in RIN 2070–AB27 authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. emergency response operations during this closure period. Dated: November 9, 2018. Significant New Use Rules on Certain Steven M. Fischer, Chemical Substances; Withdrawal Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River includes tug and barge Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard AGENCY: Environmental Protection to small pleasure craft. The BNSF District. Agency (EPA). Bridge 37.0 receives an average number [FR Doc. 2018–25058 Filed 11–15–18; 8:45 am] ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. of three opening request during this BILLING CODE 9110–04–P time of year. BNSF has coordinated with SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing Snohomish River users that frequently significant new use rules (SNURs) request bridge openings during this time promulgated under the Toxic of year. An alternate route for vessels to Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 28 pass is available through Steamboat chemical substances, which were the Slough to the north. The Coast Guard subject of premanufacture notices will also inform the users of the (PMNs). EPA published these SNURs tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with RULES waterways through our Local and using direct final rulemaking Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the procedures, which requires EPA to take change in operating schedule for the certain actions if an adverse comment is bridge so that vessels can arrange their received. 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Document Created: 2018-11-16 07:22:45
Document Modified: 2018-11-16 07:22:45
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 temporary deviation from regulations.
DatesThis deviation is effective from 11 a.m. on November 26, 2018 to 3 p.m. on December 14, 2018.
ContactIf you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth District; telephone 206-220-7282 email d13-pf- [email protected]
FR Citation83 FR 57689 
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