Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Benicia and Martinez, CA, 19119 [06-3562]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD11–06–003]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Carquinez Strait, Benicia and Martinez,
CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh
Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation
governing the operation of the BeniciaMartinez Railroad Drawbridge across
the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between
Benicia and Martinez, CA. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position during
the deviation period. This deviation is
necessary for the bridge owner, Union
Pacific Railroad Company, to perform
essential cable replacement and repair
work at the bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 5 p.m. on
April 21, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this
document are available for inspection or
copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh
Coast Guard District, Building 50–3,
Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA
94501–5100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Bridge Section office
maintains the public docket for this
temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section,
Eleventh Coast Guard District,
telephone (510) 437–3516.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March
13, 2006, the Union Pacific Railroad
Company requested a temporary change
to the operation of the Benicia-Martinez
Railroad Drawbridge, mile 7.0,
Carquinez Strait, between Benicia and
Martinez, CA. The Benicia-Martinez
Railroad Drawbridge navigation span
provides vertical clearance of 70 feet
above Mean High Water in the closedto-navigation position. Presently, the
draw opens on signal as required by 33
CFR 117.5. Navigation on the waterway
consists of both commercial and
recreational watercraft. The Union
Pacific Railroad Company requested the
drawbridge be allowed to remain closed
to navigation from 7 a.m. on April 17,
2006 to 5 p.m. on April 21, 2006. During
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this time replacement and repair to the
bridge cables, and associated
maintenance on the lift assembly, will
occur. This temporary drawbridge
deviation has been coordinated with the
waterway users. No objections to the
proposed temporary rule were raised.
Vessels can pass underneath the bridge
in the closed position. The drawbridge
can open in an emergency upon five
hours advance notice.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c),
this work will be performed with all due
speed in order to return the drawbridge
to normal operation as soon as possible.
This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR
117.35.
Dated: March 30, 2006.
Robert C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 06–3562 Filed 4–12–06; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[CGD09–06–017]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Maple-Oregon Bridge
Boring Program, Sturgeon Bay Ship
Canal, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone in
the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal in
Sturgeon Bay, WI. This zone is intended
to restrict vessels from a portion of the
Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal during the
Maple-Oregon Bridge Boring Program.
This temporary safety zone is necessary
to protect vessels from hazards
associated with underwater drilling
operations.
This rule is effective from 5:30
a.m. (local), March 30, 2006 until 10
p.m. (local), April 28, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are part of
docket [CGD09–06–017] and are
available for inspection or copying at
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan,
2420 S. Lincoln Memorial Dr,
Milwaukee, WI, 53207 between 7 a.m.
(local) and 3:30 p.m. (local), Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
DATES:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Chief Warrant Officer Brad Hinken, U.S.
Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan, at
(414) 747–7154.
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 permit
application was not received in time to
publish an NPRM followed by a final
rule before the effective date. Under 5
U.S.C. 553(d)(3), good cause exists for
making this rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. Delaying this rule would be
contrary to the public interest of
ensuring the safety and vessels during
this event and immediate action is
necessary to prevent possible loss of life
or property. The Coast Guard has not
received any complaints or negative
comments previously with regard to this
event.
Background and Purpose
This safety zone is necessary to
ensure the safety of vessels transiting
the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal and the
workers on the Teng and Associates
Drilling Barge Configuration. Based on
accidents that have occurred in other
Captain of the Port zones, and the
hazards associated with underwater
drilling, the Captain of the Port Lake
Michigan has determined underwater
drilling operations in close proximity to
vessel traffic pose significant risk to
public safety and property. Establishing
a safety zone to control vessel
movement around the location of the
Teng and Associates Drilling Barge
Configuration will help ensure the
safety of persons and property during
these operations and help minimize the
associated risks.
Discussion of Rule
A temporary safety zone is necessary
to ensure the safety of vessels transiting
the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal and
workers on the Teng and Associates
Drilling Barge Configuration. The safety
zone will be in effect from 5:30 a.m.
(local), March 30, 2006 until 10 p.m.
(local), April 28, 2006.
The safety zone will encompass all
waters of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal
within 50-ft of the Teng and Associates
Drilling Barge Configuration. The
Captain of the Port Lake Michigan, or
his designated on-scene representative,
has the authority to terminate the event.
All persons and vessels shall comply
with the instructions of the Captain of
the Port Lake Michigan or the
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD11-06-003]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Benicia and
Martinez, CA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge across the Carquinez Strait, mile
7.0, between Benicia and Martinez, CA. This deviation allows the bridge
to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation
period. This deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, Union Pacific
Railroad Company, to perform essential cable replacement and repair
work at the bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 5
p.m. on April 21, 2006.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard
District, Building 50-3, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100,
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Bridge Section office maintains the public docket for
this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437-3516.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 13, 2006, the Union Pacific
Railroad Company requested a temporary change to the operation of the
Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge, mile 7.0, Carquinez Strait,
between Benicia and Martinez, CA. The Benicia-Martinez Railroad
Drawbridge navigation span provides vertical clearance of 70 feet above
Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, the
draw opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.5. Navigation on the
waterway consists of both commercial and recreational watercraft. The
Union Pacific Railroad Company requested the drawbridge be allowed to
remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 5 p.m. on
April 21, 2006. During this time replacement and repair to the bridge
cables, and associated maintenance on the lift assembly, will occur.
This temporary drawbridge deviation has been coordinated with the
waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were
raised. Vessels can pass underneath the bridge in the closed position.
The drawbridge can open in an emergency upon five hours advance notice.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed
with all due speed in order to return the drawbridge to normal
operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: March 30, 2006.
Robert C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 06-3562 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
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