Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA, 5983-5984 [E9-2349]

Download as PDF 5983 Rules and Regulations Federal Register Vol. 74, No. 22 Wednesday, February 4, 2009 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. system to the ‘‘List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks’’ as Certificate of Compliance Number 1031. In the direct final rule, NRC stated that if no significant adverse comments were received, the direct final rule would become final on February 4, 2009. The NRC did not receive any comments on the direct final rule. Therefore, this rule will become effective as scheduled. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 27th day of January 2009. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Michael T. Lesar, Chief, Rulemaking, Directives and Editing Branch, Division of Administrative Services, Office of Administration. [FR Doc. E9–2370 Filed 2–3–09; 8:45 am] NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 10 CFR Part 72 RIN 3150–AI51 [NRC–2008–0568] BILLING CODE 7590–01–P List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: MAGNASTOR Addition, Confirmation of Effective Date Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Direct final rule: Confirmation of effective date. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of February 4, 2009, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008. This direct final rule amended the NRC’s regulations to add the NAC International Inc. MAGNASTOR cask system to the list of approved spent fuel storage casks in 10 CFR 72.214. DATES: Effective Date: The effective date of February 4, 2009, is confirmed for direct final rule published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70587). ADDRESSES: Documents related to this rulemaking, including any comments received, may be examined at the NRC Public Document Room, Room O–1F23, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jayne M. McCausland, Office of Federal and State Materials and Environmental Management Programs, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, telephone (301) 415–6219, e-mail Jayne.McCausland@nrc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 21, 2008 (73 FR 70587), the NRC published a direct final rule amending its regulations at 10 CFR 72.214 to add the MAGNASTOR cask VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:03 Feb 03, 2009 Jkt 217001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2008–1191] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for conducting needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., January 15, 2009 until 8 a.m., March 1, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2008– 1191 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the Robert A. Young Federal Building, Room 2.107f, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103–2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 269–2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railway Company requested a temporary deviation for the Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given to facilitate critical bridge repair and annual maintenance. The Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the drawbridge must be kept in the closedto-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m., January 15, 2009 until 8 a.m., March 1, 2009. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft and will not be significantly impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. Winter conditions on the Upper Mississippi River will preclude any significant navigation demands for the drawspan opening. The Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge navigation span has a vertical clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool in the closed to navigation position. Performing maintenance on the bridge and pier protection during the winter, when the number of vessels likely to be impacted is minimal, is preferred to the bridge closure or advance notification requirements during the navigation season. This temporary change to the drawbridge’s operation has been coordinated with the commercial waterway operators. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River. E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1 5984 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 22 / Wednesday, February 4, 2009 / Rules and Regulations This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received. Dated: January 7, 2009. Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District (dwb). [FR Doc. E9–2349 Filed 2–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2008–1256] Drawbridge Operation Regulation: Upper Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA, Activity Identifier; Repair and Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Keokuk Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 364.0, at Keokuk, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m., January 12, 2009 until 9 a.m., February 8, 2009. DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., January 12, 2009 until 9 a.m., February 8, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2008– 1256 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the Robert A. Young Federal Building, Room 2.107F, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103–2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 269–2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Keokuk, Iowa requested a temporary VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:03 Feb 03, 2009 Jkt 217001 deviation for the Keokuk Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi, mile 364.0, at Keokuk, Iowa to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed bridge maintenance and repairs. The Keokuk Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m., January 12, 2009 until 9 a.m., February 8, 2009. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River. The Keokuk Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 25.2 feet above normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received. 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: January 7, 2009. Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–2316 Filed 2–3–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2008–0721] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR, Schedule Change Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is changing the drawbridge operation regulation for the Broadway and Burnside Bridges across the Willamette River, mile 11.7, in Portland, Oregon so that one-hour notice is required from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and two-hour PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 notice at all other times. Also, the Broadway Bridge is deleted as a point of contact for upstream vessels, leaving the Hawthorne Bridge as the point of contact for both upstream and downstream travel directions. These changes are necessary to reduce the staffing requirements for the bridges, which has been made possible by the infrequent number of requests for openings received. DATES: This rule is effective March 6, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2008–0721 and are available online by going to https:// www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG– 2008–0721 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays and Commander (dpw), Thirteenth Coast Guard District, 915 Second Avenue, room 3510, Seattle, WA 98174–1067, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call Austin Pratt, Chief, Bridge Section, Waterways Management Branch, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, telephone 206–220–7282. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information On September 12, 2008, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR, Schedule Change in the Federal Register (73 FR 178). We received no public submissions on the proposed rule. No public hearing was requested, and none was held. Background and Purpose The rule enables Multnomah County, the owner of the Broadway Bridge, to operate the draw if at least one hour of notice is provided from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and two hours E:\FR\FM\04FER1.SGM 04FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 4, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2008-1191]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, 
Dubuque, IA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the 
Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi 
River, mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to 
allow time for conducting needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. 
This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours 
advance notice is given.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., January 15, 2009 
until 8 a.m., March 1, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-1191 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or 
copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the Robert A. 
Young Federal Building, Room 2.107f, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 
63103-2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, (314) 269-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railway Company 
requested a temporary deviation for the Illinois Central Railroad 
Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 579.9, at Dubuque, 
Iowa to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given to 
facilitate critical bridge repair and annual maintenance. The Illinois 
Central Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 
CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridges shall 
open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to 
open is given in accordance with the subpart. In order to facilitate 
the needed bridge work, the drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-
navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal 
if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m., January 
15, 2009 until 8 a.m., March 1, 2009.
    Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows 
and recreational watercraft and will not be significantly impacted due 
to the reduced navigation in winter months. Winter conditions on the 
Upper Mississippi River will preclude any significant navigation 
demands for the drawspan opening.
    The Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge navigation span has a 
vertical clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool in the closed to 
navigation position. Performing maintenance on the bridge and pier 
protection during the winter, when the number of vessels likely to be 
impacted is minimal, is preferred to the bridge closure or advance 
notification requirements during the navigation season. This temporary 
change to the drawbridge's operation has been coordinated with the 
commercial waterway operators.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.

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    This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. 
No objections were received.

    Dated: January 7, 2009.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District (dwb).
[FR Doc. E9-2349 Filed 2-3-09; 8:45 am]
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