Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Between Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ, 32854-32855 [2010-13910]

Download as PDF 32854 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 111 / Thursday, June 10, 2010 / Rules and Regulations § 100.35T08–0412 Navy River Swim Special Local Regulation; Lower Mississippi River Mile Marker 710 to 711, Walls, MS. (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all waters of the Lower Mississippi River, beginning at mile marker 710 and ending at mile marker 711, extending the entire width of the river. (b) Effective dates. This section is effective from 5 a.m. through 9 a.m., local time, on June 18, 2010. (c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 100.35 of this part, entry into the designated area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative. (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the designated area must request permission from the Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi River or a designated representative. They may be contacted on VHF–FM channels 16 or by telephone at (901) 521–4822. (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi River and designated personnel. Designated personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. (d) Informational Broadcasts: The Captain of the Port, Lower Mississippi River will inform the public when safety zones have been established via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. Dated: May 13, 2010. Michael Gardiner, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Lower Mississippi River. [FR Doc. 2010–13908 Filed 6–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0467] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Between Tacony, PA and Palmyra, NJ Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: cprice-sewell on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the TaconyPalmyra Bridge (Route 73), across the Delaware River, mile 107.2, between the townships of Tacony, PA and Palmyra, VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:02 Jun 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 NJ. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the resurfacing of the bridge roadway. This deviation reduces the vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed position by three feet and restricts operation of the draw span. DATES: This temporary deviation is effective with actual notice beginning 8 p.m. on May 26, 2010, and with constructive notice beginning 8 p.m. June 10, 2010 until 5 a.m. July 31, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0467 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0467 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. This material is 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. Terrance Knowles, Environmental Protection Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at telephone 757–398–6587, e-mail Terrance.A.Knowles@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 Burlington County Bridge Commission, who owns and operates this bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.5 and 117.716(b) to facilitate the resurfacing of the bridge roadway. The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (Route 73) at mile 107.2, across the Delaware River, between PA and NJ, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 53 feet above mean high water (MHW). This clearance will be reduced for safety netting by approximately three feet to 50 feet above MHW. Under this temporary deviation, the resurfacing repairs will restrict the operation of the draw span on the following dates and times: Closed-tonavigation, each day from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., from May 26, 2010 to July 31, 2010; except vessel openings will be provided with at least four hours advance notice given to the bridge operator at (856) 829–3002 or via marine radio on Channel 13. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at all times. There are no alternate routes for vessels PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 transiting this section of the Delaware River. Due to the limited number and types of vessels that require bridge openings, the Coast Guard has coordinated this project with the Delaware River Pilots, and will inform the other 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. Four hours advance notice may be required for an emergency opening. 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: May 26, 2010. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–13909 Filed 6–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0471] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Between Bristol, PA and Burlington, NJ 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 Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413), across the Delaware River, mile 117.8 between the Townships of Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the counterweight cables. This deviation restricts operation of the draw span but will not restrict vessels from navigating beneath the closed span. DATES: This deviation is effective 7 p.m. July 6, 2010, until 7 a.m. July 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0471 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0471 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ They are also available for inspection or copying E:\FR\FM\10JNR1.SGM 10JNR1 cprice-sewell on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 111 / Thursday, June 10, 2010 / Rules and Regulations 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 Terrance Knowles, Environmental Protection Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at telephone 757–398–6587, e-mail Terrance.A.Knowles@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 Burlington County Bridge Commission, who owns and operates this vertical-lift drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.5 and 117.716(b) to facilitate the replacement of the counterweight cables. The Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413) at mile 117.8, across the Delaware River, between PA and NJ, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 62 feet above mean high water. Under this temporary deviation, the cable repairs will restrict the operation of the draw span on the following dates and times: Closed-to-navigation, each day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from July 6, 2010 to July 11, 2010. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Delaware River. Due to the limited number and types of vessels that require bridge openings, the Coast Guard has coordinated this project with the Delaware River Pilots, and will inform the other 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. An emergency opening may require up to twelve hours prior notice. 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: May 26, 2010. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–13910 Filed 6–9–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:02 Jun 09, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0475] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Pierce County, WA, Department of Emergency Management, Regional Water Exercise Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Pierce County, Washington, Department of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Regional Water Rescue Exercise in the waters of East Passage near Browns Point. A safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of participating vessels and participants in the water by restricting traffic from passing within 900 yards of the exercise area, and restricting deep draft vessels from creating a wake near the exercise. DATES: This rule is effective from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on June 10, 2010 unless cancelled sooner by the Captain of the Port (COTP). ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0475 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0475 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 temporary rule, call or e-mail LTJG Ian Hanna, Sector Seattle Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone 206–217–6045, e-mail SectorSeattleWWM@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 32855 comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because immediate action is necessary to ensure safety of participants in the Pierce County Regional Water Rescue Exercise. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Due to the need for immediate action, the restriction of vessel traffic is necessary to protect life, property and the environment; therefore, a 30-day notice is impracticable. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to the safety zone’s intended objectives of protecting persons and vessels involved in the Pierce County Regional Water Rescue Exercise, and enhancing public and maritime safety. Basis and Purpose The Pierce County, Washington, Department of Emergency Management is sponsoring a Regional Water Rescue Exercise in the waters of East Passage near Browns Point. The exercise will involve many small response craft training and practicing search and rescue techniques with people in the water. The exercise takes place in an unsheltered area in the vicinity of vessel traffic, which poses hazards to participating vessels and participants. A safety zone will mitigate these hazards by restricting traffic from passing too close to the exercise area, and from creating large wakes near the exercise. Discussion of Rule This rule establishes a temporary safety zone on all waters of East Passage encompassed within 900 yards of Browns Point, Washington in position 47°18.354′ N, 122°27.654′ W (NAD 83). The Regional Water Rescue Exercise will include nineteen various government agencies with over two hundred personnel practicing water rescue, search and rescue, dive rescue, law enforcement searches, dewatering exercises and will involve persons in the water. Vessel operators are prohibited from entering or remaining in the safety zone unless authorized by the COTP, Puget Sound, or Designated Representative. The COTP will be assisted in the enforcement of the zone by other federal, state, and/or local agencies. Any vessel not participating in the Water Rescue Exercise wishing to transit the area during the effective time of this Safety Zone must coordinate E:\FR\FM\10JNR1.SGM 10JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 111 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32854-32855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13910]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0471]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Between Bristol, 
PA and Burlington, NJ

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 
Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413), across the Delaware River, mile 
117.8 between the Townships of Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the 
counterweight cables. This deviation restricts operation of the draw 
span but will not restrict vessels from navigating beneath the closed 
span.

DATES: This deviation is effective 7 p.m. July 6, 2010, until 7 a.m. 
July 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0471 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0471 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying

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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 Terrance Knowles, Environmental Protection Specialist, 
Fifth Coast Guard District, at telephone 757-398-6587, e-mail 
Terrance.A.Knowles@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 Burlington County Bridge Commission, who 
owns and operates this vertical-lift drawbridge, has requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 
33 CFR 117.5 and 117.716(b) to facilitate the replacement of the 
counterweight cables.
    The Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413) at mile 117.8, across the 
Delaware River, between PA and NJ, has a vertical clearance in the 
closed position to vessels of 62 feet above mean high water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the cable repairs will restrict the 
operation of the draw span on the following dates and times: Closed-to-
navigation, each day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from July 6, 2010 to July 
11, 2010.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so 
at all times. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this 
section of the Delaware River.
    Due to the limited number and types of vessels that require bridge 
openings, the Coast Guard has coordinated this project with the 
Delaware River Pilots, and will inform the other 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. An emergency 
opening may require up to twelve hours prior notice.
    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: May 26, 2010.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-13910 Filed 6-9-10; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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