Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Virginia, 43653 [E6-12403]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 148 / Wednesday, August 2, 2006 / Rules and Regulations no impact on the public. The revised DoD Directive 5105.19 is available at https://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/ corres/html/510519.htm. List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 362 Organizations. PART 362—[REMOVED] Accordingly, by the authority of 10 U.S.C. 301, 32 CFR part 362 is removed. I Dated: July 27, 2006. L.M. Bynum, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 06–6637 Filed 8–1–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD05–06–82] RIN 1625–AA–09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Virginia Dated: July 25, 2006. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr. Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–12403 Filed 8–1–06; 8:45 am] Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: BILLING CODE 4910–15–P SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Berkley Bridge, at mile 0.4, across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia to facilitate repair and replacement of electrical and mechanical equipment. This deviation allows vessel openings of the drawbridge upon three hours advance notice each day between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Monday, July 31, 2006 until and including Friday, August 4, 2006. This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on July 31, 2006, to 3 p.m. on August 4, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Heyer, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 3986629. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Berkley Bridge, a lift-type drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position for vessels of 48 feet above mean high water. The bridge owner, the Virginia Department of Transportation, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation set mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with RULES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:47 Aug 01, 2006 Jkt 208001 out in 33 CFR 117.1007(b) and (c), to support electrical and mechanical repairs of the draw span. To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will provide vessel openings upon three hours advance notice each day between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning on Monday, July 31, 2006 until and including Friday, August 4, 2006. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the current operating regulations outlined in 33 CFR 117.1007(b) and (c). The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway by telephone so that they can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. For the three-hour advance notification, mariners should contact the bridge operator on channel 13 VHF or by calling (757) 247–2133 or (757) 494– 2400. 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. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–06–100] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is temporarily changing the drawbridge operation regulations that govern the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Craigie Bridge, formerly, the Metropolitan District Commission, Craigie Bridge, across the Charles River, mile 1.0, at Boston, Massachusetts. This temporary rule in effect from July 24, 2006 through September 30, 2006, requires the Craigie Bridge to open on signal on the halfhour only between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and it also extends the rush hour closed periods PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 43653 normally in effect Monday through Friday, by one-hour. This temporary final rule is necessary to enhance public safety by alleviating vehicular traffic delays caused by the Central Artery Connecter tunnel closure. DATES: This rule is effective from July 24, 2006 through September 30, 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 (CGD01–06–100) and are available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, (617) 223–8364. 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 closure of a major downtown Boston roadway, the Central Artery Connector, due to a structural failure, has resulted in land traffic being detoured over many local roadways resulting in significant vehicular traffic delays and traffic gridlock. The resulting traffic congestion has created a public safety issue. Emergency land traffic, including ambulances, fire fighting equipment, and police vehicles, may be unable to safely, and in a timely manner, travel throughout the downtown Boston area. Reducing the times at which the bridge is required to open on weekends and extending the commuter rush hour closures by one hour is expected to help alleviate the traffic delays and reduce gridlock in the vicinity of the bridge and downtown Boston. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard also finds good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register for the reasons outlined above. Background and Purpose The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Craigie Bridge, formerly the Metropolitan District Commission, Craigie Bridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 12 feet at normal pool elevation. The existing drawbridge operation regulations listed at 33 CFR § 117.591(e), require the bridge to open on signal; except that, from 6:15 a.m. to E:\FR\FM\02AUR1.SGM 02AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 148 (Wednesday, August 2, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-12403]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-06-82]
RIN 1625-AA-09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern 
Branch, Virginia

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 
Berkley Bridge, at mile 0.4, across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth 
River in Norfolk, Virginia to facilitate repair and replacement of 
electrical and mechanical equipment. This deviation allows vessel 
openings of the drawbridge upon three hours advance notice each day 
between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning Monday, July 31, 2006 until and 
including Friday, August 4, 2006.

DATES:  This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on July 31, 2006, to 3 
p.m. on August 4, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Gary Heyer, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6629.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Berkley Bridge, a lift-type drawbridge, 
has a vertical clearance in the closed position for vessels of 48 feet 
above mean high water. The bridge owner, the Virginia Department of 
Transportation, has requested a temporary deviation from the current 
operating regulation set out in 33 CFR 117.1007(b) and (c), to support 
electrical and mechanical repairs of the draw span.
    To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will provide vessel 
openings upon three hours advance notice each day between 9 a.m. to 3 
p.m. beginning on Monday, July 31, 2006 until and including Friday, 
August 4, 2006. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in 
accordance with the current operating regulations outlined in 33 CFR 
117.1007(b) and (c).
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway by 
telephone so that they can arrange their transits to minimize any 
impact caused by the temporary deviation. For the three-hour advance 
notification, mariners should contact the bridge operator on channel 13 
VHF or by calling (757) 247-2133 or (757) 494-2400.
    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: July 25, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E6-12403 Filed 8-1-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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