Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA, 56373-56374 [05-19212]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 56373 responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Determination’’ are not required for this rule. Energy Effects We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ‘‘significant energy action’’ under that order because it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. I For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: (d) Enforcement period. This section will be effective from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on October 8 and 9, 2005. Dated: September 15, 2005. S. Ratti, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, Acting. [FR Doc. 05–19209 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am] Technical Standards The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. § 100.35–T05–097 Delaware River, Philadelphia, PA, Camden, NJ. Environment We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, from further environmental documentation. Special local regulations issued in conjunction with a regatta or marine event permit are specifically excluded from further analysis and documentation under those sections. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:40 Sep 26, 2005 Jkt 205001 PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: Coast Guard Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233, Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 33 CFR Part 117 2. Add temporary § 100.35–T05–097 to read as follows: [CGD01–05–088] I I (a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established for the waters of the Delaware River, adjacent to Philadelphia, PA and Camden, NJ, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by the Walt Whitman Bridge and bounded on the north by the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. (b) Definitions: (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (c) Regulations: (1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or authorized by the Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may intermittently authorize general navigation to pass through the regulated area. Notice of these opportunities will be given via marine safety radio broadcast on VHF–FM marine band radio, channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22 (157.1 MHz). (2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must: (i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed. (ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol. (iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations for the Northern Avenue Bridge, mile 0.1, across Fort Point Channel at Boston, Massachusetts. A one-hour advance notice will be required for bridge openings from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 1, 2005 through November 14, 2005. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from September 15, 2005 through November 14, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (617) 223–8364. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Northern Avenue Bridge has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 7 feet at mean high water and 16 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.599. The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations to facilitate replacement of the submarine power supply cable at the bridge. The old power supply cable failed and until it can be replaced the bridge must temporarily operate using an electrical generator. Additional time is necessary for bridge openings as a result of the use of the temporary generator in order to start and adjust the generator voltage prior to opening the bridge. A one-hour advance notice is necessary to allow sufficient E:\FR\FM\27SER1.SGM 27SER1 56374 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 186 / Tuesday, September 27, 2005 / Rules and Regulations time for the bridge operator to open the bridge after a request is given. Under this temporary deviation the Northern Avenue Bridge shall open on signal after a one-hour advance notice is given from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 1, 2005 through November 14, 2005. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005, the bridge shall open on signal after a two-hour notice is given. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., November 1, 2005 through November 14, 2005, the bridge shall open on signal after a twenty-four hour notice is given. Mariners may request bridge openings by calling the bridge operator on channel 13 or by telephone at (617) 635–7520. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35(b), and will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible. Dated: September 15, 2005. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–19212 Filed 9–26–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [TX–126–1–7691; FRL–7974–7] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Transportation Control Measures in the Dallas/Fort Worth Ozone Nonattainment Area Throughout this document ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ and ‘‘our’’ refers to EPA. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 186 (Tuesday, September 27, 2005)]
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[FR Doc No: 05-19212]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-05-088]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations for the 
Northern Avenue Bridge, mile 0.1, across Fort Point Channel at Boston, 
Massachusetts. A one-hour advance notice will be required for bridge 
openings from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 
2005, and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 1, 2005 through November 14, 
2005. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge 
maintenance repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from September 15, 2005 through 
November 14, 2005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Northern Avenue Bridge has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 7 feet at mean high water and 16 
feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations 
are listed at 33 CFR 117.599.
    The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, requested a temporary 
deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations to facilitate 
replacement of the submarine power supply cable at the bridge. The old 
power supply cable failed and until it can be replaced the bridge must 
temporarily operate using an electrical generator.
    Additional time is necessary for bridge openings as a result of the 
use of the temporary generator in order to start and adjust the 
generator voltage prior to opening the bridge. A one-hour advance 
notice is necessary to allow sufficient

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time for the bridge operator to open the bridge after a request is 
given.
    Under this temporary deviation the Northern Avenue Bridge shall 
open on signal after a one-hour advance notice is given from 7 a.m. to 
11 p.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005, and from 7 a.m. 
to 3 p.m., November 1, 2005 through November 14, 2005. From 11 p.m. to 
7 a.m., September 15, 2005 through October 31, 2005, the bridge shall 
open on signal after a two-hour notice is given. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., 
November 1, 2005 through November 14, 2005, the bridge shall open on 
signal after a twenty-four hour notice is given.
    Mariners may request bridge openings by calling the bridge operator 
on channel 13 or by telephone at (617) 635-7520.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35(b), and will be performed with all due speed in order to 
return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible.

    Dated: September 15, 2005.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 05-19212 Filed 9-26-05; 8:45 am]
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