Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Christina River, Wilmington, DE, 39773-39774 [2011-16953]

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Environment We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded 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 (34)(h), of the Instruction. This rule involves implementation of regulations VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 within 33 CFR Part 100 that apply to organized marine events on the navigable waters of the United States that may have potential for negative impact on the safety or other interest of waterway users and shore side activities in the event area. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the general public and event participants from potential hazards associated with movement of vessels near the event area. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: ■ PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233 2. Add a temporary § 100.35T05–0277 to read as follows: ■ § 100.35T05–0277 Enterprise, NC. Lake Gaston, (a) Regulated area. The following location is a regulated area: All waters of Lake Gaston directly under the Eaton Ferry Bridge, latitude 36°31′06″ North, longitude 077°57′37″ West, and within 100 yards of the eastern side of the bridge at Enterprise, North Carolina. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. (b) Definitions. (1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U. S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. (2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign. (3) Participant means all vessels participating in the ‘‘The Crossing’’ swim event under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector North Carolina. (4) Spectator means all persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol. (c) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 39773 vessels in the vicinity of the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel approaching the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in termination of voyage and citation for failure to comply. (2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may terminate the event, or the operation of any support vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. (3) Vessel traffic, not involved with the event, may be allowed to transit the regulated area with the permission of the Patrol Commander. Vessels that desire passage through the regulated area shall contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on VHF–FM marine band radio for direction. Only participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area. (4) All Coast Guard vessels enforcing the regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22 (157.1 MHz). The Coast Guard will issue marine information broadcast on VHF– FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times. (d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on August 13, 2011. Dated: June 23, 2011. A. Popiel, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina. [FR Doc. 2011–17114 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0562] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Christina River, Wilmington, DE Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Third Street Bridge on Route 13, at mile 2.3, across the Christina River in Wilmington, DE. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span in order SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JYR1.SGM 07JYR1 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 39774 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Rules and Regulations to facilitate the inspection of the operational equipment. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. July 18, 2011 until 5 p.m. August 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0562 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0562 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 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 Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT), who owns and operates this bascule type drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.237(c) to facilitate the inspection of the operational equipment within the structure. The Third Street Bridge, at mile 2.3, across the Christina River in Wilmington, DE has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 14 feet above mean high water. Under the regular operating schedule the bridge opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.237(c). Under this temporary deviation, the Third Street Bridge will require two hours advance notice to open, each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on July 18, 2011 until August 5, 2011. At all other times, the Third Street Bridge will open on signal. Vessels that can pass under the closed span may do so at all times. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Christina River. There are three vessels that travel through the bridge several times per week whose vertical clearance surpasses the closed bridge position, requiring an opening of the draw span. DELDOT has coordinated this replacement work with these three waterway users and the Coast Guard will inform the other users of the waterway through our Local and VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impacts caused by the temporary deviation. The bridge may be delayed when opening for an emergency during the proposed equipment inspections. 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: June 23, 2011. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Program Manager. By direction of the Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–16953 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0564] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Black Warrior River, Demopolis, Marengo County, AL 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 Yo-Yo vertical lift span bridge across the Black Warrior River, mile 219.0, at Demopolis, AL. The deviation is necessary for tie replacement and maintenance to be performed on the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation from 8 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. and then from noon through 2:30 p.m. each day for 6 consecutive days. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2011 through 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0564 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0564 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, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the vertical lift span bridge across the Black Warrior River, mile 219.0, in Demopolis, Marengo County, AL. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-tonavigation position is 18 feet above Mean High Water. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the vertical lift span of the bridge shall open on signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical lift span of the bridge to remain closed to navigational traffic from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and from noon until 2:30 p.m. each day from Thursday, July 14, 2011 through 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. The closure is necessary to perform tie maintenance and replacement. 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. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 21, 2011. David M. Frank, Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, U.S. Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2011–17106 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\07JYR1.SGM 07JYR1

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[FR Doc No: 2011-16953]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY



Coast Guard



33 CFR Part 117



[Docket No. USCG-2011-0562]




Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Christina River, Wilmington, DE



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 

Third Street Bridge on Route 13, at mile 2.3, across the Christina 

River in Wilmington, DE. The deviation restricts the operation of the 

draw span in order



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to facilitate the inspection of the operational equipment.



DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. July 18, 2011 until 5 

p.m. August 5, 2011.



ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 

the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0562 and are available online 

by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0562 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 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 Delaware Department of Transportation 

(DELDOT), who owns and operates this bascule type drawbridge, has 

requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations 

set out in 33 CFR 117.237(c) to facilitate the inspection of the 

operational equipment within the structure.

    The Third Street Bridge, at mile 2.3, across the Christina River in 

Wilmington, DE has a vertical clearance in the closed position to 

vessels of 14 feet above mean high water.

    Under the regular operating schedule the bridge opens on signal as 

required by 33 CFR 117.237(c).

    Under this temporary deviation, the Third Street Bridge will 

require two hours advance notice to open, each day from 8 a.m. to 5 

p.m., on July 18, 2011 until August 5, 2011. At all other times, the 

Third Street Bridge will open on signal.

    Vessels that can pass under the closed span may do so at all times. 

There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of 

the Christina River.

    There are three vessels that travel through the bridge several 

times per week whose vertical clearance surpasses the closed bridge 

position, requiring an opening of the draw span. DELDOT has coordinated 

this replacement work with these three waterway users and the Coast 

Guard 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 impacts caused 

by the temporary deviation. The bridge may be delayed when opening for 

an emergency during the proposed equipment inspections.

    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: June 23, 2011.

Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,

Bridge Program Manager. By direction of the Commander, Fifth Coast 

Guard District.

[FR Doc. 2011-16953 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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