Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Near Morris, IL, 26606-26607 [2011-11060]

Download as PDF 26606 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0311] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Neches River, Beaumont, TX Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the KCS vertical lift span bridge across the Neches River, mile 19.5, at Beaumont, Texas. The deviation is necessary to replace four haul cables on the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation for 72 consecutive hours. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 to 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0311 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0252 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2128, e-mail David.M.Frank@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 Kansas City Southern Railroad has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the vertical lift span bridge across the Neches River at mile 19.5 in Beaumont, Texas. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is 13 feet above Mean High Water and 140 feet above Mean High Water in the open-tonavigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.971, the vertical lift span of the bridge is automated and normally not manned mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:08 May 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 but will open on signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical lift span of the bridge to remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 through 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011. The closure is necessary in order to replace four haul cables on the bridge that allow the bridge to be raised. This maintenance is essential for the continued operation of the bridge. Notices will be published in the Eighth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and will be broadcast via the Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to Mariners System. Navigation on the waterway consists of commercial and recreational fishing vessels, small to medium crew boats, and small tugs with and without tows. No alternate routes are available for the passage of vessels; however, the closure was coordinated with waterway interests who have indicated that they will be able to adjust their operations around the proposed work schedule. Small vessels may pass under the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position provided caution is exercised. Due to prior experience and coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on vessels that use the waterway. 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: April 26, 2011. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–11269 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0308] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Near Morris, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 near Morris, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow removal of the existing lift span and installation of the replacement lift span. This deviation allows the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours. DATES: This deviation is effective starting 7 a.m. on or about June 2, 2011, for an eighty-four hour period. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0308 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0308 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269–2378, e-mail Eric.Washburn@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 Railroad requested a temporary deviation for Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois to remain in the closedto-navigation position for eighty-four hours while the existing lift span is removed and the replacement lift span is installed. The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern 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. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Illinois Waterway. The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 26.3 feet above flat 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 E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2011 / Rules and Regulations deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: April 26, 2011. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–11060 Filed 5–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0288] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Air Power Over Hampton Roads, Back River, Hampton, VA Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule. AGENCY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Back River in the vicinity of Hampton, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the Air Power Over Hampton Roads Air Show. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic movement in the vicinity of Willoughby Point, VA to protect mariners from the hazards associated with air show events. DATES: This rule is effective from 5 p.m. on May 13, 2011 through 5 p.m. on May 15, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0288 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0288 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 LT Michael DiPace, Waterways Management Division Chief, Sector Hampton Roads, Coast Guard; telephone 757–668–5581, e-mail Michael.S.DiPace@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:08 May 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 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 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 any delay encountered in this regulation’s effective date by publishing a NPRM would be contrary to public interest since immediate action is needed to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters. 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. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to the public interest since immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of the event participants, spectator craft, and other vessels transiting the event area. Background and Purpose Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads has been notified that Langley Air Force Base will host an air show event in the vicinity of Willoughby Point, VA immediately above the Back River, Hampton, VA. The event is scheduled to take place May 13, 2011 through May 15, 2011. In recent years, there have been unfortunate instances of jets and planes crashing during performances at air shows. Along with a jet or plane crash, there is typically a wide area of scattered debris that also damages property and could cause significant injury or death to mariners observing the air show. Due to the need to protect mariners transiting on the Back River immediately below the Air Show from the hazards associated with a potential jet or plane crash, the Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone bound by the following coordinates: 37°05′35″N/ 076°20′47″ W; thence to 37°05′43″ N/ 076°20′14″ W; thence to 37°05′19″ N/ 076°20′02″ W; thence to 37°05′12″ N/ 076°20′18″ W (NAD 1983). Access to this area will be temporarily restricted for public safety purposes. Discussion of Rule The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on specified waters of the Back River bound by the following PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 26607 coordinates: 37°05′35″ N/076°20′47″ W; thence to 37°05′43″ N/076°20′14″ W; thence to 37°05′19″ N/076°20′02″ W; thence to 37°05′12″ N/076°20′18″ W (NAD 1983), in the vicinity of Willoughby Point on the Back River, Hampton, Virginia. This safety zone is in the interest of public safety during the Hampton Roads Air Show and will be enforced from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on May 13, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 15, 2011. Access to the safety zone will be restricted during the specified dates and times. Except for vessels authorized by the Captain of the Port or his Representative, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zone. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders. Regulatory Planning and Review This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under that Order. Although this regulation restricts access to the safety zone, the effect of this rule will not be significant because: (i) The safety zone will be in effect for a limited duration; (ii) the zone is of limited size; (iii) mariners may transit the waters in and around this safety zone at the discretion of the Captain of the Port or designated representative; and (iv), the Coast Guard will make notifications via maritime advisories so mariners can adjust their plans accordingly. Small Entities Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 89 (Monday, May 9, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26606-26607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11060]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0308]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Near Morris, 
IL

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 
Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois 
Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois. The deviation is necessary 
to allow removal of the existing lift span and installation of the 
replacement lift span. This deviation allows the bridge to be 
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective starting 7 a.m. on or about June 2, 
2011, for an eighty-four hour period.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0308 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0308 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, 
Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269-2378, e-mail Eric.Washburn@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 Railroad requested a 
temporary deviation for Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, 
across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours while 
the existing lift span is removed and the replacement lift span is 
installed. The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern 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.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Illinois Waterway.
    The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-
to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 26.3 feet 
above flat 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

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deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 
117.35.

    Dated: April 26, 2011.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-11060 Filed 5-6-11; 8:45 am]
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