Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duwamish West Waterway, Seattle, WA, 63840 [2011-26536]

Download as PDF 63840 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 199 / Friday, October 14, 2011 / Rules and Regulations the restrictions with commercial and recreational waterway users. The Coast Guard will inform all users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notice 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. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the draw must return to its original 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: September 26, 2011. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Program Manager, By direction of the Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–26548 Filed 10–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0880] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duwamish West Waterway, Seattle, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Spokane Street Swing Bridge across the Duwamish West Waterway, mile 0.3, at Seattle, WA. This deviation mitigates the displacement of approximately 110,000 vehicles that may be affected by the Alaska Way Viaduct Tunnel construction, a major infrastructure improvement project. This temporary deviation benefits public health and safety by permitting more vehicle access across the bridge during peak hours. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to waterway traffic during weekday afternoon peak traffic times for a five day period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 3 p.m. October 24, 2011 through 6 p.m. on October 28, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0880 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0880 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. They are also available for inspection or tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:14 Oct 13, 2011 Jkt 226001 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 the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth District; telephone 206–220–7282; e-mail randall.d.overton@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 Seattle Department of Transportation has requested that the Spokane Street Swing Bridge not open for waterway traffic, with the exception of deep draft vessels, during afternoon peak traffic hours for a five day period. The Spokane Street Swing Bridge crosses the Duwamish West Waterway at mile 0.3. Extremely heavy roadway traffic is anticipated on the low-level Spokane Street Swing Bridge during scheduled major transportation infrastructure improvements. During this construction activity traffic will be diverted to the low-level Spokane Street Swing Bridge from adjoining roadways. In the closed position, the Spokane Street Swing Bridge provides approximately 44 feet of vertical clearance. Waterborne traffic on this stretch of the Duwamish waterway consists of vessels ranging from small pleasure craft to commercial tug and tow. During the entire month of October last year between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. the Spokane Street Swing Bridge opened a total of ten times; four of the openings for sailboats and six of the openings for commercial waterway traffic. Under normal operation the bridge opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.5. The deviation period is from 3 p.m. October 24 through 6 p.m. October 28, 2011. From October 24, 2011 through and including October 28, 2011, the Spokane Street Swing Bridge across the Duwamish West Waterway, mile 0.3, need not open for waterway traffic from 3 p.m. through 6 p.m. daily. Vessels that do not require a bridge opening will be allowed to pass under the bridge during the closure period. During this authorized closure period the bridge will be required to open for deep draft vessels provided 72 hours advance notification is given. Also during this deviation the bridge will be required to open for federal, state, and local government vessels used for public safety and for vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or property. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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: September 30, 2011. K.A. Taylor, Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–26536 Filed 10–13–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0893] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Corson Inlet, Strathmere, NJ 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 Corson Inlet Bridge (County Route 619), at mile 0.9, across Corson Inlet, in Strathmere, NJ. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the steel railing. This deviation restricts operation of the draw span by not allowing openings during the project while the railings on the moveable span portion of the bridge are replaced. DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on October 17, 2011 until 5 p.m. on November 17, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0893 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0893 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; telephone 757–398–6587, e-mail Terrance.A.Knowles@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14OCR1.SGM 14OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26536]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0880]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Duwamish West Waterway, Seattle, 
WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Spokane Street Swing Bridge across the Duwamish West Waterway, mile 
0.3, at Seattle, WA. This deviation mitigates the displacement of 
approximately 110,000 vehicles that may be affected by the Alaska Way 
Viaduct Tunnel construction, a major infrastructure improvement 
project. This temporary deviation benefits public health and safety by 
permitting more vehicle access across the bridge during peak hours. 
This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to waterway traffic 
during weekday afternoon peak traffic times for a five day period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 3 p.m. October 24, 2011 through 
6 p.m. on October 28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0880 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0880 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 the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth 
District; telephone 206-220-7282; e-mail randall.d.overton@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 Seattle Department of Transportation has 
requested that the Spokane Street Swing Bridge not open for waterway 
traffic, with the exception of deep draft vessels, during afternoon 
peak traffic hours for a five day period. The Spokane Street Swing 
Bridge crosses the Duwamish West Waterway at mile 0.3. Extremely heavy 
roadway traffic is anticipated on the low-level Spokane Street Swing 
Bridge during scheduled major transportation infrastructure 
improvements. During this construction activity traffic will be 
diverted to the low-level Spokane Street Swing Bridge from adjoining 
roadways. In the closed position, the Spokane Street Swing Bridge 
provides approximately 44 feet of vertical clearance. Waterborne 
traffic on this stretch of the Duwamish waterway consists of vessels 
ranging from small pleasure craft to commercial tug and tow. During the 
entire month of October last year between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. the Spokane 
Street Swing Bridge opened a total of ten times; four of the openings 
for sailboats and six of the openings for commercial waterway traffic. 
Under normal operation the bridge opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 
117.5. The deviation period is from 3 p.m. October 24 through 6 p.m. 
October 28, 2011. From October 24, 2011 through and including October 
28, 2011, the Spokane Street Swing Bridge across the Duwamish West 
Waterway, mile 0.3, need not open for waterway traffic from 3 p.m. 
through 6 p.m. daily. Vessels that do not require a bridge opening will 
be allowed to pass under the bridge during the closure period. During 
this authorized closure period the bridge will be required to open for 
deep draft vessels provided 72 hours advance notification is given. 
Also during this deviation the bridge will be required to open for 
federal, state, and local government vessels used for public safety and 
for vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or property.
    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: September 30, 2011.
K.A. Taylor,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 2011-26536 Filed 10-13-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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