Drawbridge Operation Regulations; York River, at Yorktown, VA, 72251 [E7-24741]
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Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 244 / Thursday, December 20, 2007 / Rules and Regulations
Dated: December 7, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth
Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7–24740 Filed 12–19–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[USCG–2007–0148]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
York River, at Yorktown, VA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast
Guard District, has approved a
temporary deviation from the
regulations governing the operation of
the Coleman Memorial Bridge, at mile
7.0, across York River at Yorktown, VA.
This deviation allows the drawbridge to
remain closed-to-navigation beginning
at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 15,
2007, until and including 11:59 p.m. on
Saturday, December 22, 2007 and from
7 a.m. on Monday, on December 24,
2007 until and including 11:59 p.m. on
Monday, December 31, 2007, to
facilitate mechanical repairs to the
operating machinery of the swing span.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. on December 15, 2007 to 11:59
p.m. on December 31, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this
document are available for inspection or
copying at Commander (dpb), 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) 398–6222.
Commander (dpb), 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
Coleman Memorial Bridge, a swing-type
drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in
the closed position to vessels of 60 feet,
above mean high water.
The contractor, on behalf of the
Commonwealth of Virginia Department
of Transportation (VDOT)—the bridge
owner, has requested a temporary
deviation from the current operating
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regulations set out in 33 CFR Part
117.1025 to close the swing bridge to
navigation to perform necessary
mechanical repairs to the swing span
assembly. The repairs will consist of
removing and replacing the balance
wheels and bronze bushings on the
north and south swing spans.
To facilitate the repairs, the Coleman
Memorial Bridge will be maintained in
the closed-to-navigation position
beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday,
December 15, 2007, until and including
11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 22,
2007 and from 7 a.m. on Monday,
December 24, 2007, until and including
11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 31,
2007.
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(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: December 7, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth
Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7–24741 Filed 12–19–07; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. CGD 13–07–049]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone: Lower Cowlitz River
Dredging Operation; Longview, WA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
the Cowlitz River, in the vicinity of
Cottonwood Island at the entrance of the
Cowlitz River extending up the Cowlitz
River 1.5 river miles. The Captain of the
Port, Portland, Oregon is taking this
action to safeguard individuals and
vessels from safety hazards associated
with dredging operations. Entry into
this safety zone is prohibited unless
authorized by Captain of the Port,
Portland or the Master of the on-scene
dredge vessel.
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This rule is effective from
Monday, November 12, 2007 8 a.m.
through Friday, February 29, 2008 at
5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket [CGD13–07–
049] and are available for inspection or
copying at U. S. Coast Guard Sector
Portland, 6767 North Basin Ave.,
Portland, Oregon 97217 between 7 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Petty Officer Josh Lehner, c/o Captain of
the Port Portland, 6767 N. Basin Ave.,
Portland, Oregon 97217 at 503–240–
9301.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
Regulatory Information
We did not publish a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) and
5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds
that good cause exists for not publishing
an NPRM and for making this rule
effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. The
Coast Guard did not receive notice of
this operation until 12 days prior to the
beginning of the operation. The
dredging operation will involve
multiple dredges, floating and
submerged pipelines and other potential
navigation hazards from the west bank
of the Old Cowlitz River to the
northwest tip of Cottonwood Island and
1.5 river miles up the Cowlitz River
including the mouth of Carrols Channel
and the Old Mouth Cowlitz. The
pipeline and associated dredge gear will
pose a hazard to navigation due to its
location blocking the channel.
If normal notice and comment
procedures were followed, this rule
would not become effective until after
the dates of the event. For this reason,
following normal rulemaking
procedures in this case would be
impracticable and contrary to the public
interest.
Background and Purpose
The Coast Guard is establishing a
temporary safety zone regulation to
allow for safe dredging operations. This
operation is necessary for flood control
on the Cowlitz River. Silt has built up
at the lower end of the Cowlitz River
causing an increased risk of flooding in
the vicinity of Kelso, Longview, and
Castle Rock, WA. This safety zone will
be in effect during the time of Monday,
November 12, 2007 to Friday, February
29, 2008 while there is dredge gear in
the water. This safety zone will be
enforced by the Captain the Port,
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[USCG-2007-0148]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; York River, at Yorktown, VA
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
Coleman Memorial Bridge, at mile 7.0, across York River at Yorktown,
VA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation
beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007, until and including
11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on Monday, on
December 24, 2007 until and including 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December
31, 2007, to facilitate mechanical repairs to the operating machinery
of the swing span.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 15, 2007 to
11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), 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) 398-6222. Commander (dpb),
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 Coleman Memorial Bridge, a swing-type
drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels
of 60 feet, above mean high water.
The contractor, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT)--the bridge owner, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in
33 CFR Part 117.1025 to close the swing bridge to navigation to perform
necessary mechanical repairs to the swing span assembly. The repairs
will consist of removing and replacing the balance wheels and bronze
bushings on the north and south swing spans.
To facilitate the repairs, the Coleman Memorial Bridge will be
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position beginning at 7 a.m. on
Saturday, December 15, 2007, until and including 11:59 p.m. on
Saturday, December 22, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on Monday, December 24,
2007, until and including 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2007.
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(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: December 7, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-24741 Filed 12-19-07; 8:45 am]
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