Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Steamboat Slough, Grand Island, CA, 55563-55564 [2011-22915]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2011 / Rules and Regulations minimize litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden. Protection of Children We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule is not an economically significant rule and does not create an environmental risk to health or risk to safety that may disproportionately affect children. Indian Tribal Governments This rule does not have Tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. 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Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211. 55563 Technical Standards The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. environment. An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. This rule involves implementation of regulations 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. 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 one of a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. 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. In § 100.501, suspend line No. 57 in the Table to § 100.501. ■ 3. In § 100.501, add line No. 63 in Table to § 100.501; to read as follows: ■ § 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Fifth Coast Guard District * * * * * COAST GUARD SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA—COTP ZONE Number Date * 59 .............. * September 17, 2011 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES * * * * Event Sponsor * Wilmington YMCA Triathlon. * Dated: August 29, 2011. A. Popiel, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina. Location * Wilmington YMCA .. * * * The waters of, and adjacent to, Wrightsville Channel from Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 28040), located at 34°12′18″ N, longitude 077°48′10″ W, to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 28080), located at 34°12′51″ N, longitude 77°48′53′ W. ACTION: Coast Guard SUMMARY: 33 CFR Part 117 [FR Doc. 2011–22919 Filed 9–7–11; 8:45 am] [Docket No. USCG–2011–0808] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Steamboat Slough, Grand Island, CA AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:47 Sep 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PO 00000 Coast Guard, DHS. Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the California Highway 160 Drawbridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 11.2, at the head of Grand Island, Sacramento County, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow California Department of E:\FR\FM\08SER1.SGM 08SER1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES 55564 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 174 / Thursday, September 8, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Transportation to paint and perform routine maintenance on the drawbridge. This deviation allows single leaf operation of the double leaf bascule style drawbridge during the project. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. September 7, 2011 to 6 p.m. November 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of the docket USCG– 2011–0808 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0808 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 California Department of Transportation has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Steamboat Slough Drawbridge, mile 11.2 Steamboat Slough, at the head of Grand Island, CA. The drawbridge provides 21 feet vertical clearance above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given, as required by 33 CFR 117.199. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. Either leaf of the double bascule drawspan may be secured in the closedto-navigation position from 7 a.m. September 6, 2011 to 6 p.m. November 22, 2011, to allow Caltrans to conduct painting and maintenance on the bridge. The opposite leaf will continue to operate normally, providing unlimited vertical clearance and 92 feet horizontal clearance between leafs. A work platform will be installed below the secured leaf, reducing vertical clearance by 6 feet. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:47 Sep 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 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: August 29, 2011. D.H. Sulouff, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–22915 Filed 9–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0775] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Revolution 3 Triathlon, Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie, Cedar Point, OH Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on Lake Erie, Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Erie during the Revolution 3 Triathlon. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect participants, spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with a triathlon event. DATES: This rule is effective from 6 to 11 a.m. on September 11, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0775 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0775 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 the Marine Events Coordinator, LTJG Cory Hoffman, Marine Safety Unit, Toledo, 402 Madison Avenue Suite 700, Toledo, OH 43604; (419) 418–6050, e-mail Cory.J.Hoffman@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 doing so would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest. The permit application for this year’s event was not received in sufficient time for the Coast Guard to solicit public comments before the start of the event. Thus, waiting for a notice and comment period to run would inhibit the Coast Guard’s ability to protect the public and vessels from the hazards associated with a swimming event in a navigable water. 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 this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest for the the same reasons discussed in the preceding paragraph. Background and Purpose The Revolution 3 Triathlon will occur between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. on September 11, 2011. Scores of swimmers are expected to participate in this triathlon. The Captain of the Port Detroit has determined that swimming events present a significant risk to public safety. The likely combination of participants and motor vessels in the open waters of Sandusky Bay, Lake Erie presents a high risk of serious injuries or fatalities. Discussion of Rule With the above safety hazards in mind, the Captain of the Port Detroit has determined that a temporary safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of participants during the Revolution 3 Triathlon. The safety zone will include the waters of Lake Erie within a line drawn from 41–29–00.04 N, 082–40– 48.16 W to 41–29–19.28 N, 082–40– 38.97 W to 41–29–02.51 N, 082–40– 20.82 W to 41–28–45.52 N, 082–40– 35.75 W then following the shoreline to the point of origin. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate swim course will be used on the waters of E:\FR\FM\08SER1.SGM 08SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55563-55564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22915]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0808]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Steamboat Slough, Grand Island, 
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 
California Highway 160 Drawbridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 11.2, 
at the head of Grand Island, Sacramento County, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow California Department of

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Transportation to paint and perform routine maintenance on the 
drawbridge. This deviation allows single leaf operation of the double 
leaf bascule style drawbridge during the project.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. September 7, 2011 to 6 
p.m. November 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of the docket USCG-2011-0808 and are available 
online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0808 
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 California Department of Transportation 
has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Steamboat 
Slough Drawbridge, mile 11.2 Steamboat Slough, at the head of Grand 
Island, CA. The drawbridge provides 21 feet vertical clearance above 
Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on 
signal from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all 
other times the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice 
is given, as required by 33 CFR 117.199. Navigation on the waterway is 
commercial and recreational.
    Either leaf of the double bascule drawspan may be secured in the 
closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. September 6, 2011 to 6 p.m. 
November 22, 2011, to allow Caltrans to conduct painting and 
maintenance on the bridge. The opposite leaf will continue to operate 
normally, providing unlimited vertical clearance and 92 feet horizontal 
clearance between leafs. A work platform will be installed below the 
secured leaf, reducing vertical clearance by 6 feet. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections to 
the proposed temporary deviation were raised.
    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: August 29, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-22915 Filed 9-7-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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