Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Grand Chenier, LA, 17541-17542 [2011-7416]
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6.0
8.7
JUNE
Rockland Breakwater Swim ......................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Pen-Bay Masters.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth week of August, as specified
in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Rockland Harbor, Maine in the
vicinity of Jameson Point within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 06′16″ N 069° 04′39″ W.
44° 06′13″ N 069° 04′36″ W.
44° 06′12″ N 069° 04′43″ W.
44° 06′17″ N 069° 04′44″ W.
44° 06′18″ N 069° 04′40″ W.
9.0
SEPTEMBER
9.1
Windjammer Weekend Fireworks .............................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Town of Camden, Maine.
• Date: A one day event on Friday during the first weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
• Location: From a barge in the vicinity of Northeast Point, Camden Harbor, Maine
in approximate position:
44° 12′10″ N, 069° 03′11″ W (NAD 83).
9.2
The Lobsterman Triathlon .........................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Tri-Maine Productions.
• Date: A one day swim event on Saturday during the second weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of Winslow Park in
South Freeport, Maine within the following points (NAD 83):
43° 47′59″ N 070° 06′56″ W.
43° 47′44″ N 070° 06′56″ W.
43° 47′44″ N 070° 07′27″ W.
43° 47′57″ N 070° 07′27″ W.
9.3
Burlington Triathlon ...................................................
• Event Type: Swim Event.
• Sponsor: Race Vermont.
• Date: A one day swim event on Sunday during the second weekend of September,
as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 7:00 am to 10:00 am.
• Location: The regulated area includes all waters in the vicinity of North Beach,
Burlington, Vermont within the following points (NAD 83):
44° 29′31″ N 073° 14′22″ W.
44° 29′12″ N 073° 14′14″ W.
44° 29′17″ N 073° 14′34″ W.
9.4
Eliot Festival Day Fireworks ......................................
• Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Eliot Festival Day Committee.
• Date: A one day event on Saturday during the fourth weekend of September, as
specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Time: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
• Location: In the vicinity of Eliot Town Boat Launch, Eliot, Maine in approximate position:
43° 08′56″ N, 070° 49′52″ W (NAD 83).
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Dated: March 10, 2011.
J.B. McPherson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Sector Northern New England.
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ACTION:
Coast Guard
SUMMARY:
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0163]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Mermentau River, Grand Chenier, LA
AGENCY:
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Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
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Coast Guard, DHS.
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The Commander, Eighth
Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation
governing the operation of the SR 82
swing span bridge across the
Mermentau River, mile 7.1, at Grand
Chenier, Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
This deviation is necessary for physical
and mechanical repairs pertaining to the
bridge’s main span and components.
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This deviation allows the bridge to
remain closed to navigation for
approximately 5 consecutive days,
sometime within a nineteen day period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
6 a.m. on April 25, 2011 through 5 p.m.
on May 13, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2010–
0203 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2010–0203 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 Jim Wetherington, Bridge
Administration Branch, Coast Guard;
telephone 504–671–2128, e-mail
james.r.wetherington@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
Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development has requested a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule of the swing span bridge
across the Mermentau River at mile 7.1
in Grand Chenier, Cameron Parish,
Louisiana. The closure is necessary in
order to perform physical and
mechanical repairs pertaining to the
bridge’s main span and components.
This maintenance is essential for the
continued operation of the bridge.
The operating schedule for the bridge
is in 33 CFR 117.480 and states the
bridge opens on signal; except that, from
6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw shall open on
signal if at least 4 hours notice is given,
for the passage of vessels. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain closed to
navigation for approximately 5
consecutive days, occurring sometime
between April 25, 2011 and May 13,
2011. Exact times and dates for the
closures will be published in the Local
Notice to Mariners and broadcast via the
Coast Guard Broad Notice to Mariners
system.
The vertical clearance of the swing
span bridge in the closed-to-navigation
position is 13.15 feet above Mean High
Water, elevation 3.1 feet Mean Sea
Level. Vessels are able to transit under
the bridge during operations. There is
an alternate navigation route via Grand
Lake for vessels unable to pass under
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the bridge. Navigation on the waterway
consists of tugs with tows, fishing
vessels and recreational craft. Due to
prior experience and coordination with
waterway users, it has been determined
that the closure will not have a
significant effect on navigation.
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: March 15, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2010–1055]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Rainy River, Ranier, MN
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a drawbridge regulation for
the Canadian National Railway Bridge
across the Rainy River at Mile 85.0 at
Rainer, Minnesota. This rule addresses
the request by the bridge owner to
remotely operate the drawbridge and
establishes seasonal dates of operation.
DATES: This rule is effective: April 29,
2011.
SUMMARY:
Comments and related materials
received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, are part
of docket USCG–2010–1055 and are
available online by going to https://
www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–
2010–1055 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. Lee Soule, Bridge
Management Specialist, Ninth Coast
Guard District; telephone (216) 902–
DATES:
PO 00000
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6085, e-mail lee.d.soule@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing material in
the docket, call Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
On December 27, 2010, we published
a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulation; Rainey River, Rainer, MN.
in the Federal Register (75 FR 32381).
We received 7 positive comments and 1
negative comment. No public meeting
was requested, and none was held.
Basis and Purpose
Currently, there is no drawbridge
regulation for this drawbridge or
waterway. The drawbridge is required to
open on signal at all times in
accordance with the general opening
requirements at 33 CFR 117.5. Rainy
River and Rainy Lake serve as the
border between the United States of
America and Canada. This bridge is a
single leaf bascule type railroad bridge
that provides a horizontal clearance of
125 feet. The water level on Rainy Lake
and under the bridge is controlled by a
hydro-electric dam facility at
International Falls, Minnesota, thus
charted datum is based on the water
level surface of Rainy Lake when the
gauge at Fort Frances, Canada reads
1107.0 feet resulting in a variable
vertical clearance of 6 to 10 feet in the
closed position. Pursuant to 33 CFR
117.8, numerous local entities,
including; local governments, federal
entities, and private citizens requested
improvement to the service provided at
the drawbridge to allow greater
reliability for bridge openings for vessel
traffic. Vessel traffic on the waterway
consists of federal, state, and local
public vessels, small commercial
vessels, and both power and sail
recreational vessels. The railroad bridge
carries significant train traffic across the
international border. Rainer is a customs
port-of-entry, with particular
requirements for trains and vessels.
The drawbridge was remotely
operated for several years without
explicit approval by Commander, Ninth
Coast Guard District. The bridge owner,
Canadian National Railway (CN RR),
requested approval to continue using
remote operation equipment and
operate the drawbridge with remotely
located drawtenders in accordance with
33 CFR 117.42. In the last year, the
Coast Guard was informed the
drawbridge is routinely unresponsive to
signals and communications from
vessels for bridge openings. In addition,
the presence of government and public
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0163]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Grand Chenier,
LA
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 operation of the
SR 82 swing span bridge across the Mermentau River, mile 7.1, at Grand
Chenier, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This deviation is necessary for
physical and mechanical repairs pertaining to the bridge's main span
and components.
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This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation for
approximately 5 consecutive days, sometime within a nineteen day
period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on April 25, 2011
through 5 p.m. on May 13, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0203 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0203 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 Jim Wetherington, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast
Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail james.r.wetherington@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 Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development has requested a temporary deviation from the operating
schedule of the swing span bridge across the Mermentau River at mile
7.1 in Grand Chenier, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The closure is
necessary in order to perform physical and mechanical repairs
pertaining to the bridge's main span and components. This maintenance
is essential for the continued operation of the bridge.
The operating schedule for the bridge is in 33 CFR 117.480 and
states the bridge opens on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given, for
the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the bridge to remain
closed to navigation for approximately 5 consecutive days, occurring
sometime between April 25, 2011 and May 13, 2011. Exact times and dates
for the closures will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners and
broadcast via the Coast Guard Broad Notice to Mariners system.
The vertical clearance of the swing span bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 13.15 feet above Mean High Water, elevation 3.1
feet Mean Sea Level. Vessels are able to transit under the bridge
during operations. There is an alternate navigation route via Grand
Lake for vessels unable to pass under the bridge. Navigation on the
waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational
craft. Due to prior experience and coordination with waterway users, it
has been determined that the closure will not have a significant effect
on navigation.
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: March 15, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
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