Drawbridge Operation Regulation; China Basin, San Francisco, CA, 45421 [2011-19187]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 146 / Friday, July 29, 2011 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0677] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; China Basin, San Francisco, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge across China Basin, mile 0.0, at San Francisco, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the public to cross the bridge to participate in the scheduled San Francisco Marathon, a community event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of the docket USCG– 2011–0677 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0677 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 H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510–437–3516, e-mail David.H.Sulouff@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 City of San Francisco requested a temporary change to the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge, mile 0.0, over China Basin, at San Francisco, CA. The Third Street Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet above Mean High Water in the closedto-navigation position. The draw opens on signal if at least one hour notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.149. jlentini on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:04 Jul 28, 2011 Jkt 223001 Navigation on the waterway is recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31, 2011, to allow participants in the San Francisco Marathon to cross the bridge during the event. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. The drawspan can be operated upon one hour advance notice for emergencies requiring the passage of waterway traffic. Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-navigation position, may continue to do so at any time. 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: July 12, 2011. D.H. Sulouff, Bridge Section Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–19187 Filed 7–28–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0523] RIN 1625–AAOO Safety Zone; Houma Navigation Canal, From Waterway Mile Markers 19.0 to 20.0, Southwest of Bayou Plat, Bank to Bank, Terrebonne Parish, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in the Houma Navigation Canal, from Waterway Mile Markers 19.0 to 20.0, Southwest of Bayou Plat, bank to bank, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. This temporary safety zone is needed to protect the general public, vessels and tows from destruction, loss or injury due to the installation of flood control structures/barriers. Vessels and tows transiting this zone transiting the specified water are required to proceed at slowest safe speed to minimize wake. If necessary, entry into, transit through, mooring, or anchoring within the safety zone during time of enforcement may be prohibited unless authorized by the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 45421 Captain of the Port, Morgan City or designated representative. DATES: Effective Date: this rule is effective in the CFR from July 29, 2011 until 11:59 p.m., March 14, 2013. This rule is effective with actual notice for purposes of enforcement beginning 12:01 a.m June 27, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0523 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0523 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 Ensign (ENS) Nicholas Jones, Coast Guard; telephone 985–857–8507 ext. 232, e-mail Nicholas.B.Jones@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 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 publishing a NPRM would be contrary to public interest due to the amount of notification received by the Coast Guard and the contractually imposed timeline for the installation of flood control structures/barriers. The Coast Guard received notice of the installation timeline in late May and promptly completed its required review and approval of the plan in June, leaving insufficient time to complete the NPRM process before the initial canal operations in June. Additionally, delaying the canal operations will impact L & A Contracting Co. requirements for delivery and E:\FR\FM\29JYR1.SGM 29JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 146 (Friday, July 29, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 45421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19187]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0677]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; China Basin, San Francisco, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Third Street Drawbridge across China Basin, mile 0.0, at San Francisco, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the public to cross the bridge 
to participate in the scheduled San Francisco Marathon, a community 
event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of the docket USCG-2011-0677 and are available 
online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0677 
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 H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast 
Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, e-mail 
David.H.Sulouff@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 City of San Francisco requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge, mile 
0.0, over China Basin, at San Francisco, CA. The Third Street 
Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw 
opens on signal if at least one hour notice is given as required by 33 
CFR 117.149. Navigation on the waterway is recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 7 
a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 31, 2011, to allow participants in the San 
Francisco Marathon to cross the bridge during the event. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections 
to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. The drawspan can be 
operated upon one hour advance notice for emergencies requiring the 
passage of waterway traffic.
    Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-
navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.
    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: July 12, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
Bridge Section Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-19187 Filed 7-28-11; 8:45 am]
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