Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Knapps Narrows, MD, 61738-61739 [05-21322]

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List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 866 Biologics, Laboratories, Medical devices. I Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 866 is amended as follows: PART 866—IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY DEVICES 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR part 866 continues to read as follows: I PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Authority: 21 U.S.C. 351, 360, 360c, 360e, 360j, 371. I 2. Add § 866.5900 to subpart F to read as follows: § 866.5900 Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutation detection system. (a) Identification. The CFTR gene mutation detection system is a device used to simultaneously detect and identify a panel of mutations and variants in the CFTR gene. It is intended as an aid in confirmatory diagnostic testing of individuals with suspected cystic fibrosis (CF), carrier identification, and newborn screening. This device is not intended for standalone diagnostic purposes, prenatal diagnostic, pre-implantation, or population screening. (b) Classification. Class II (special controls). The special control is FDA’s guidance document entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: CFTR Gene Mutation Detection System.’’ See § 866.1(e) for the availability of this guidance document. Dated: October 17, 2005. Linda S. Kahan, Deputy Director, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. [FR Doc. 05–21348 Filed 10–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD05–05–124] RIN 1625–AA–09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Knapps Narrows, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, at mile 0.4, across Knapps Narrows, at Tilghman, Maryland. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closedto-navigation each day from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning on Monday, October 24 until Friday, October 28, 2005, to facilitate mechanical repairs. DATES: The deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from October 24 until October 28, 2005. E:\FR\FM\26OCR1.SGM 26OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 206 / Wednesday, October 26, 2005 / Rules and Regulations [COTP St. Petersburg 05–120] assets on scene who will also provide notice of the safety zone to mariners. For the same reasons, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. RIN 1625–AA00 Background and Purpose Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at Commander (obr), Fifth Coast Guard District, Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704–5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398–6422. Commander (obr), Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398–6422. AGENCY: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, a basculetype drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 7 feet, at mean high water. Covington Machine and Welding, Inc. (CMW), is the contractor engaged to perform these repairs for the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA), the bridge owner. CMW, on behalf of SHA, requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations for the Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, set out in 33 CFR 117.5, that requires to bridge to open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is given. CMW requested the temporary deviation to close the Route 33/Knapps Narrow Bridge to navigation to facilitate replacing leaking oil seals in the main drive gear reducer and the hydraulic braking system of the draw span. The lift span will be locked in the closed-tonavigation position each day from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, October 24, 2005 until and including Friday, October 28, 2005. At all other times, the bridge will operate in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5. The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway of the closure periods for the bridge so that these vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 18, 2005. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–21322 Filed 10–25–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:58 Oct 25, 2005 Jkt 208001 61739 Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 Safety Zone Regulation; Tampa Bay, FL ACTION: Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of Tampa Bay, Florida, in the vicinity of the Clearwater Memorial bascule bridge. This safety zone is being established to protect mariners from the hazards associated with the blasting demolition of the concrete portions of the Clearwater Memorial bascule bridge. This rule is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States. DATES: This rule is effective from 9:30 a.m. on October 4, 2005 through 2 p.m. on November 8, 2005. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket [COTP St. Petersburg 05–120] and are available for inspection or copying at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Prevention Department, 155 Columbia Drive, Tampa, Florida 33606–3598 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Junior Grade Jennifer Andrew at Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg, Prevention Department, (813) 228–2191 Ext 8203. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information We did not publish a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing an NPRM. The necessary details for the blasting demolition of the Clearwater Memorial bascule bridge were not provided with sufficient time remaining to publish an NPRM. Publishing a NPRM and delaying its effective date would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is needed to minimize potential danger to the public during the blasting demolition of the Clearwater Memorial bascule bridge. The Coast Guard will issue a broadcast notice to mariners to advise mariners of the restriction along with Coast Guard PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 PCL construction was contracted to build a fixed bridge to replace the Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge and remove the existing bridge. The fixed bridge was completed early September and the removal of the bascule bridge was commenced on September 12, 2005. On September 13, 2005 PCL contacted Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department to discuss blasting the large concrete portions of the bascule bridge directly adjacent to the navigation channel along with the concrete counterweights for the metal bridge leafs. PCL will conduct two separate blasts on two different days to break up the concrete into smaller sections for removal. The first blast will be conducted tentatively on October 5, 2005, at approximately 7:30 a.m. This first blast will fracture the main concrete vertical portions adjacent to the channel from the top to three feet above the waterline. The second blast will be conducted tentatively on October 26, 2005, at approximately 7:30 a.m. This second and final blast will fracture the remaining three feet and the 16 feet of bridge below the waterline. The use of explosives and the proximity of the concrete bridge structure to the navigable channel present a hazard to mariners transiting the area. This safety zone is being established to ensure the safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States. Discussion of Rule The safety zone will extend out from the Clearwater Memorial Causeway bascule Bridge in a 1,000 foot radius. Vessels and persons not under contract or employees of PCL are prohibited from entering, anchoring or transiting within this zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or his designated representative. This safety zone is effective from 7:30 a.m. on October 4, 2005, through 2 p.m. on November 8, 2005. The Coast Guard does not know the exact dates that this safety zone will be enforced at this time. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg will give notice of the enforcement of the safety zone by issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners beginning 24 to 48 hours before the blasting is scheduled to begin. On-scene notice will be provided by local Coast Guard and Pinellas E:\FR\FM\26OCR1.SGM 26OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 26, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 61738-61739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-21322]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-05-124]
RIN 1625-AA-09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Knapps Narrows, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, at mile 0.4, across Knapps Narrows, at 
Tilghman, Maryland. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain 
closed-to-navigation each day from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., beginning on 
Monday, October 24 until Friday, October 28, 2005, to facilitate 
mechanical repairs.

DATES: The deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from October 24 
until October 28, 2005.

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ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (obr), Fifth Coast Guard District, 
Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-
5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398-6422. Commander (obr), 
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6422.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, a 
bascule-type drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed 
position to vessels of 7 feet, at mean high water.
    Covington Machine and Welding, Inc. (CMW), is the contractor 
engaged to perform these repairs for the Maryland State Highway 
Administration (SHA), the bridge owner. CMW, on behalf of SHA, 
requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations for the 
Route 33/Knapps Narrows Bridge, set out in 33 CFR 117.5, that requires 
to bridge to open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a 
request to open is given.
    CMW requested the temporary deviation to close the Route 33/Knapps 
Narrow Bridge to navigation to facilitate replacing leaking oil seals 
in the main drive gear reducer and the hydraulic braking system of the 
draw span. The lift span will be locked in the closed-to-navigation 
position each day from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Monday, October 
24, 2005 until and including Friday, October 28, 2005. At all other 
times, the bridge will operate in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that these vessels can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: October 18, 2005.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 05-21322 Filed 10-25-05; 8:45 am]
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