Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD, 1705-1706 [2010-437]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Dated: January 6, 2010. Mark W. Skolnicki, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Chief, Office of Regulations and Administrative Law. [FR Doc. 2010–432 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–1093] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), Inside Thorofare, Ventnor City, NJ Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Dorset Avenue Bridge, at ICW mile 71.2, across Inside Thorofare, at Ventnor City. This bridge is a double-leaf bascule drawbridge. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span to facilitate structural rehabilitation to one of the bascule leafs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on January 20, 2010 until 11 p.m. on April 17, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 1093 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2009–1093 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. They are also available for inspection or copying at 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or e-mail Mrs. Sandra Elliott, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth District; Coast Guard; telephone 757–398–6557, e-mail Sandra.S.Elliott@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Dorset Avenue Bridge has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 9 feet at mean high water and 12 feet at mean low water. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:41 Jan 12, 2010 Jkt 220001 A.P. Construction, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic County who owns and operates this double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.733(g), to facilitate deck repairs. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will provide a partial opening of the lift spans for vessels. The deck repairs require immobilizing half of the draw span to single-leaf operation beginning at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, until and including 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Consequently, passage under the bridge will be limited to a 25-foot width for the duration of the project. The single-bascule leaf not under repair will continue to open for vessels. Prior to an opening of this singlebascule leaf, a work barge occupying the channel underneath this span will also be moved. Finally, the drawbridge will open in the event of an emergency. Bridge opening data, supplied by Atlantic County and reviewed by the U.S. Coast Guard, revealed a small amount of vessel openings of the draw span from January 2009 to April 2009. Specifically, the bridge opened for vessels 4, 11, 11, and 19 times during the months of January to April 2009, respectively. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a full bridge opening may continue to do so at all times. Mariners requiring the full opening of the lift spans will be directed to use the Atlantic Ocean as the alternate route. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that 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 18, 2009. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, By direction of the Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–434 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1705 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2009–1107] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the I695 Bridge across Curtis Creek, mile 0.9, at Baltimore, MD. The deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical repairs to the bridge. This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on January 9, 2010, to 8 p.m. on March 28, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 1107 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2009–1107 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is also available for inspection or copying 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or e-mail Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District; telephone 757–398– 6422, e-mail Bill.H.Brazier@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maryland Transportation Authority, who owns and operates this double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set forth in 33 CFR 117.557 to facilitate mechanical repairs. The I695 Bridge, a double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 58 feet, above mean high water. The draw of the bridge shall open on signal if at least a E:\FR\FM\13JAR1.SGM 13JAR1 1706 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2010 / Rules and Regulations one-hour notice is given to the Maryland Transportation Authority in Baltimore, as required by 33 CFR 117.557. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed position to vessels to facilitate repairs to trunnion bearings on two separate closure periods. The first period will begin at 8 a.m. on January 9, 2010, until and including 8 p.m. on February 6, 2010; and the second period will start again at 8 a.m. on March 1, 2010, until and including 8 p.m. on March 28, 2010. Vessels may pass underneath the bridge while the bridge is in the closed position. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of Curtis Creek and the bridge will not be able to open in the event of an emergency. Coast Guard vessels bound for the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, as well as a significant amount of commercial vessel traffic, must pass beneath the I695 Bridge. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with the Yard and the commercial users of the waterway. Additionally, the Coast Guard will inform unexpected users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that 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 24, 2009. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–437 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket Number USCG–2009–1097] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:41 Jan 12, 2010 Jkt 220001 Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 579.9, Dubuque, 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 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 1097 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2009–1097 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. They are also available for inspection or copying at 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or e-mail Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269–2378, e-mail Roger.K.Wiebusch@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railway Company requested a temporary deviation for the Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi, mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed bridge maintenance and repairs. The Dubuque 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, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River. The Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool. Navigation on the PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. These interests will not be significantly impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. 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: 22 December 2009. Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2010–436 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2009–1058] RIN 1625–AA11 Regulated Navigation Area; U.S. Navy Submarines, Hood Canal, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area (RNA) covering the Hood Canal in Washington that will be in effect whenever any U.S. Navy submarine is operating in the Hood Canal and being escorted by the Coast Guard. The RNA is necessary to help ensure the safety and security of the submarines, their Coast Guard security escorts, and the maritime public in general. The RNA will do so by requiring all persons and vessels located within the RNA to follow all lawful orders and/or directions given to them by Coast Guard security escort personnel. DATES: This rule is effective January 13, 2010. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before April 13, 2010. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2009–1058 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of E:\FR\FM\13JAR1.SGM 13JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1705-1706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-437]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-1107]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
I695 Bridge across Curtis Creek, mile 0.9, at Baltimore, MD. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical repairs to the bridge. 
This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed 
position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on January 9, 2010, to 8 
p.m. on March 28, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-1107 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-1107 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' This material is also 
available for inspection or copying 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth 
Coast Guard District; telephone 757-398-6422, e-mail 
Bill.H.Brazier@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
(202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maryland Transportation Authority, who 
owns and operates this double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set forth in 
33 CFR 117.557 to facilitate mechanical repairs.
    The I695 Bridge, a double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position to vessels of 58 feet, above mean high 
water. The draw of the bridge shall open on signal if at least a

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one-hour notice is given to the Maryland Transportation Authority in 
Baltimore, as required by 33 CFR 117.557.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained 
in the closed position to vessels to facilitate repairs to trunnion 
bearings on two separate closure periods. The first period will begin 
at 8 a.m. on January 9, 2010, until and including 8 p.m. on February 6, 
2010; and the second period will start again at 8 a.m. on March 1, 
2010, until and including 8 p.m. on March 28, 2010. Vessels may pass 
underneath the bridge while the bridge is in the closed position. There 
are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of Curtis 
Creek and the bridge will not be able to open in the event of an 
emergency.
    Coast Guard vessels bound for the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, 
as well as a significant amount of commercial vessel traffic, must pass 
beneath the I695 Bridge. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the 
restrictions with the Yard and the commercial users of the waterway. 
Additionally, the Coast Guard will inform unexpected users of the 
waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that 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 24, 2009.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-437 Filed 1-12-10; 8:45 am]
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