Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Acushnet River, New Bedford and Fairhaven, MA, Event-Road Race, 16009 [2010-7246]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 61 / Wednesday, March 31, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. ■ For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. In § 117.478 paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows: ■ § 117.478 Lower Grand River. (a) The draw of the LA 75 bridge, mile 38.4 (Alternate Route) at Bayou Sorrel, shall open on signal; except that from about August 15 to about June 5 (the school year), the draw need not be opened from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays. The draw shall open on signal at any time for an emergency aboard a vessel. * * * * * Dated: March 15, 2010. Mary E. Landry, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–7167 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0167] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Acushnet River, New Bedford and Fairhaven, MA, Event—Road Race AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:09 Mar 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge across the Acushnet River, mile 0.0, between New Bedford and Fairhaven, Massachusetts. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate a public event, the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 5K Road Race, by allowing the bridge to remain in the closed position for two hours during the running of the 5K Road Race. DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m. on May 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0167 and are available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2009–0001 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 Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (617) 223–8364, john.w.mcdonald@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 Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge, across the Acushnet River at mile 0.0, between New Bedford and Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet at mean high water and 10 feet at mean low water. The Drawbridge Operation Regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.585. The bridge opens on the hour from 6 a.m. through 10 a.m. and at a quarter past the hour between 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. The bridge opens on signal at all other times. The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, requested this temporary deviation to facilitate a public event, the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 5K Road Race. Under this deviation, the Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge may remain PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 16009 in the closed position between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on May 30, 2010. The 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. openings will be missed as a result of this temporary deviation. Vessels able to pass under the closed draw may do so at any time. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: March 16, 2010. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–7246 Filed 3–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2010–0029] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ, Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Route 1 & 9 (Lincoln Highway) Bridge, mile 1.8, across the Hackensack River at Jersey City, New Jersey. This deviation allows the bridge owner to require a two hour advance notice for bridge openings April through September and several bridge closures to facilitate bridge painting operations. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. DATES: This deviation is effective from April 1, 2010 through September 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0029 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov. 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, and the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, E:\FR\FM\31MRR1.SGM 31MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 31, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16009]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-7246]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0167]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Acushnet River, New Bedford and 
Fairhaven, MA, Event--Road Race

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge across the Acushnet River, mile 
0.0, between New Bedford and Fairhaven, Massachusetts. This temporary 
deviation is necessary to facilitate a public event, the Greater New 
Bedford Community Health Center 5K Road Race, by allowing the bridge to 
remain in the closed position for two hours during the running of the 
5K Road Race.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. through 12 p.m. on May 
30, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0167 and are available online 
at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0001 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 Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (617) 223-8364, john.w.mcdonald@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 Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge, across the Acushnet River 
at mile 0.0, between New Bedford and Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet at mean high water 
and 10 feet at mean low water. The Drawbridge Operation Regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.585. The bridge opens on the hour from 6 a.m. 
through 10 a.m. and at a quarter past the hour between 11:15 a.m. and 
6:15 p.m. The bridge opens on signal at all other times.
    The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation, requested this temporary deviation to facilitate a 
public event, the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center 5K Road 
Race.
    Under this deviation, the Route 6 New Bedford Fairhaven Bridge may 
remain in the closed position between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on May 30, 
2010. The 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. openings will be missed as a result of 
this temporary deviation. Vessels able to pass under the closed draw 
may do so at any time.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: March 16, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-7246 Filed 3-30-10; 8:45 am]
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