Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), Newport River, Morehead City, NC, 62337-62338 [2014-24774]
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new Area Navigation (RNAV) Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures at
Thomas Muni Airport. The FAA is
taking this action to enhance the safety
and management of Instrument Flight
Rules (IFR) operations at the airport.
Effective date: 0901 UTC,
January 8, 2015. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
DATES:
FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points and subsequent amendments can
be viewed online at https://www.faa.gov/
air_traffic/publications/. The Order is
also available for inspection at the
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Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
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or go to https://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15. For further information,
you can contact the Airspace Policy and
Regulations Group, Federal Aviation
Administration, 800 Independence
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
telephone: 202–267–8783.
ADDRESSES:
Raul
Garza, Jr., Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7654.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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History
On July 14, 2014, the FAA published
in the Federal Register a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to
establish Class E airspace for the
Thomas, OK, area, creating controlled
airspace at Thomas Muni Airport (79 FR
40690) Docket No. FAA–2014–0263.
Interested parties were invited to
participate in this rulemaking effort by
submitting written comments on the
proposal to the FAA. No comments
were received. Class E airspace
designations are published in paragraph
6005 of FAA Order 7400.9Y dated
August 6, 2014, and effective September
15, 2014, which is incorporated by
reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class E
airspace designations listed in this
document will be published
subsequently in the Order.
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The Rule
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
establishing Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
within a 6.5-mile radius of Thomas
Muni Airport, Thomas, OK, for new
standard instrument approach
procedures developed at the airport.
Controlled airspace is needed for the
safety and management of IFR
operations at the airport.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it establishes
controlled airspace at Thomas Muni
Airport, Thomas, OK.
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
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In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
Part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9Y, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points,
dated August 6, 2014, and effective
September 15, 2014, is amended as
follows:
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Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace areas
extending upward from 700 feet or more
above the surface.
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Thomas Muni Airport, OK
(Lat. 35°44′01″ N., long. 98°43′50″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 6.5-mile
radius of Thomas Muni Airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on September
29, 2014.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0890]
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW),
Newport River, Morehead City, NC
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the Carolina
Coastal Railroad Bridge, at AICW mile
SUMMARY:
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203.8, across Newport River in
Morehead City, NC. This bridge is
presently maintained in the open
position except when closure is
necessary for train crossings. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain
closed to navigation from 9 a.m. to noon
and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every
day, from November 3 through
November 7, 2014, so that necessary
maintenance may be made.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
9 a.m., on Monday, November 3, 2014
until 3 p.m., on Friday, November 7,
2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation [USCG–2014–0890] is
available at https://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. You may
also visit the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12–140 on the
ground floor of the Department of
Transportation West Building, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Terrance
Knowles, Environmental Protection
Specialist, Coast Guard; telephone 757–
398–6587, email Terrance.A.Knowles@
uscg.mil. If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, at
202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The North
Carolina Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates this basculetype railroad drawbridge, has requested
a temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations to facilitate the
maintenance and steel work on the
structure. The Carolina Coastal Railroad
Bridge, at AICW mile 203.8, across
Newport River in Morehead City, NC,
has a vertical clearance in the closed to
navigation position of 4 feet above mean
high water.
The current regulations, under the
general requirements set out at 33 CFR
117.5, require that the drawbridge shall
open promptly and fully for the passage
of vessels when a request to open is
given. However, the drawbridge is
currently maintained in the open to
navigation position at all times and
closes for passing trains.
Under this temporary deviation, the
bridge will be closed-to-navigation for
maintenance and steel work on the
structure, from 9 a.m. to noon, and again
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., every day from
November 3 through November 7, 2014.
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Vessels able to pass through the bridge
in the closed position may do so at any
time. The bridge will be able to open,
from noon to 1 p.m., each day to
accommodate vessel traffic during the
deviation period. Also, the bridge can be
opened for emergencies and there is an
alternate route for vessels through
Beaufort Channel with no additional
travel time.
The Coast Guard will inform the users
of the waterway through Local and
Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the
temporary deviation in operating
schedule for the bridge so that vessels
can arrange their transit plans
accordingly. Vessel traffic along this
part of the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway consists of commercial and
pleasure craft including sail boats,
fishing boats, and tug and barge traffic,
that transit mainly during the daylight
hours with the occasional tug and barge
traffic at night. Waterway traffic consists
of fishing boats, recreational boats, tugs,
and barges.
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: October 6, 2014.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0877]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW),
Chesapeake, VA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the I–64 (High
Rise) Bridge across the AIWW, South
Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 7.1,
at Chesapeake, VA. This deviation is
necessary to facilitate maintenance work
on the movable spans drive machinery.
This temporary deviation allows the
drawbridge to remain in the closed to
navigation position.
SUMMARY:
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This deviation is effective from
12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2014 to noon
on November 2, 2014.
DATES:
The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2014–0877] is
available at https://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. You may
also visit the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12–140 on the
ground floor of the Department of
Transportation West Building, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
ADDRESSES:
If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Mrs. Kashanda
Booker, Bridge Administration Branch
Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone
(757) 398–6227, email
Kashanda.l.booker@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on reviewing the docket,
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, (202) 366–9826.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
Virginia Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates this bridge, has
requested a temporary deviation from
the current operating regulation set out
in 33 CFR 117.997(e), to facilitate
maintenance of the moveable spans on
the structure.
The current operating schedule for the
bridge is set out in 33 CFR 117.997(e)
which requires the bridge open on
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given.
The High Rise Bridge has vertical
clearances in the closed position of 65
feet above mean high water.
Under this temporary deviation, the
drawbridge will be closed to navigation
from 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2014 to
noon on November 2, 2014. Emergency
openings cannot be provided.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge
in the closed position may do so at any
time and are advised to proceed with
caution. There are currently no alternate
routes. The Coast Guard will also inform
additional waterway users through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
of the closure periods for the bridge so
that vessels can arrange their transits to
minimize any impacts 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0890]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(AICW), Newport River, Morehead City, NC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Carolina Coastal Railroad Bridge,
at AICW mile
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203.8, across Newport River in Morehead City, NC. This bridge is
presently maintained in the open position except when closure is
necessary for train crossings. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain closed to navigation from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1 p.m.
to 3 p.m. every day, from November 3 through November 7, 2014, so that
necessary maintenance may be made.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m., on Monday, November 3,
2014 until 3 p.m., on Friday, November 7, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation [USCG-2014-0890] is available
at https://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. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Terrance Knowles, Environmental
Protection Specialist, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6587, email
Terrance.A.Knowles@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, at
202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The North Carolina Department of
Transportation, who owns and operates this bascule-type railroad
drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations to facilitate the maintenance and steel work on
the structure. The Carolina Coastal Railroad Bridge, at AICW mile
203.8, across Newport River in Morehead City, NC, has a vertical
clearance in the closed to navigation position of 4 feet above mean
high water.
The current regulations, under the general requirements set out at
33 CFR 117.5, require that the drawbridge shall open promptly and fully
for the passage of vessels when a request to open is given. However,
the drawbridge is currently maintained in the open to navigation
position at all times and closes for passing trains.
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will be closed-to-
navigation for maintenance and steel work on the structure, from 9 a.m.
to noon, and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., every day from November 3
through November 7, 2014. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in
the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to
open, from noon to 1 p.m., each day to accommodate vessel traffic
during the deviation period. Also, the bridge can be opened for
emergencies and there is an alternate route for vessels through
Beaufort Channel with no additional travel time.
The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through Local
and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the temporary deviation in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their
transit plans accordingly. Vessel traffic along this part of the
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway consists of commercial and pleasure
craft including sail boats, fishing boats, and tug and barge traffic,
that transit mainly during the daylight hours with the occasional tug
and barge traffic at night. Waterway traffic consists of fishing boats,
recreational boats, tugs, and barges.
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: October 6, 2014.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-24774 Filed 10-16-14; 8:45 am]
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