Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, LA, 70345-70346 [2011-29238]

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ACTION: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–1022] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Norfolk Southern #5 Railroad Bridge, mile 1.1, Norfolk, VA. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge may remain in the closed position on specific dates and times to facilitate laying new rail. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 30, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 1022 and are available online at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2011–1022 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, mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:08 Nov 10, 2011 Jkt 226001 The Norfolk Southern Corporation, who owns and operates this swing drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.1007(a) to facilitate laying new rail. Under the current operation schedule, the draw shall remain in the open position for navigation. The draw shall only be closed for train crossings or periodic maintenance. The Norfolk Southern #5 Bridge, at mile 1.1, across the Elizabeth River (Eastern Branch) in Norfolk, VA, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 6 feet above mean high water. To facilitate laying new rail, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on November 30, 2011. The bridge normally operates in the open position with several vessels PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Effective date 7/4/2011 7/4/2011 7/3/2011 7/4/2011 7/4/2011 7/4/2011 7/4/2011 7/3/2011 7/3/2011 7/1/2011 7/4/2011 7/4/2011 7/2/2011 7/4/2011 6/28/2011 6/30/2011 7/3/2011 7/1/2011 7/8/2011 7/1/2011 7/15/2011 7/8/2011 7/9/2011 7/4/2011 transiting a week. Coordination with waterway users has been completed. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the opening restrictions of the draw span to minimize transiting delays caused by the temporary deviation. There are no alternate routes available but vessels may pass before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Mariners able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time and the bridge is able to open for emergencies. 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: October 26, 2011. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–29236 Filed 11–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9910–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0985] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, LA AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\14NOR1.SGM Coast Guard, DHS. 14NOR1 70346 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 219 / Monday, November 14, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. ACTION: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Lapalco Boulevard bascule span drawbridge across the Harvey Canal Route, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), mile 2.8 at Harvey, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to allow for the cleaning and painting of bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed during the day Monday through Saturday for three months. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2011 until 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0985 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0985 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 email David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch; telephone (504) 671–2128, email 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: Jefferson Parish has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the Bascule Span Bridge across the Harvey Canal Route, Intracoastal Waterway, mile 2.8 at Harvey, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 45 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited in the open-tonavigation position; however, during the deviation time periods, the vertical clearance beneath the bridge will be reduced to 35 feet above mean high water. In accordance with Title 33 CFR 117.451(a), the bridge currently opens on signal for the passage of vessels; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:08 Nov 10, 2011 Jkt 226001 bridge to remain closed to navigation from 6:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Monday, December 5, 2011 through Saturday, March 3, 2012. At all other times, the bridge will open on signal for the passage of vessels in accordance with Title 33 CFR 117.451(a). Additionally, from Saturday, December 20, 2011 through Tuesday, January 3, 2012, the contractor will not work and the bridge will operate in accordance with Title 33 CFR 117.451(a). The closure is necessary in order to clean and repaint the steel surfaces of the bridge. 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 mainly of tugs with tows with some commercial fishing vessels and recreational craft. Coordination between the Coast Guard and the waterway users determined that there should not be any significant effects on these vessels. An alternate route is available via the GIWW (Algiers Alternate Route). The bridge can open during the maintenance for emergencies. Opening the bridge will take approximately 90 minutes to remove the tarps and equipment as required to open the bridge. 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: October 18, 2011. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2011–29238 Filed 11–10–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0697] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, Ocean City, MD Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is changing the regulation governing the operation of the US 50 Bridge over Isle of Wight SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, MD. This rule will add dates that the bridge is allowed to remain in the closed position to accommodate heavy volumes of vehicular traffic due to the annual July 4th fireworks show. DATES: This rule is effective December 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments and related materials received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2011– 0697 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0697 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ This material is 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 email Lindsey Middleton, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398–6629, email Lindsey.R.Middleton@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. Regulatory Information On August 17, 2011, we published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, Ocean City, MD in the Federal Register (76 FR 50950). We have not received any comments on the proposed rule. No public meeting was requested, and none was held. Basis and Purpose The Maryland Department of Transportation has requested a change in the operation regulation of the US 50 Bridge across Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, MD. The Ocean City July 4th fireworks show is an annual event and heavy volumes of vehicular traffic transit across the bridge to attend it. The Coast Guard will allow the above mentioned bridge to remain in the closed position from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on July 4th or on July 5th should inclement weather prevent the fireworks show event from taking place as planned. The exact date of the closure will be published locally in the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The vertical clearance of the bascule bridge is 13 feet above mean high tide in the closed position and unlimited in E:\FR\FM\14NOR1.SGM 14NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70345-70346]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29238]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0985]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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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 
Lapalco Boulevard bascule span drawbridge across the Harvey Canal 
Route, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW), mile 2.8 at Harvey, Jefferson 
Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to allow for the cleaning 
and painting of bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed during the day Monday through Saturday for three months.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. on Monday, December 
5, 2011 until 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0985 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0985 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 email David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch; telephone 
(504) 671-2128, email 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: Jefferson Parish has requested a temporary 
deviation from the operating schedule for the Bascule Span Bridge 
across the Harvey Canal Route, Intracoastal Waterway, mile 2.8 at 
Harvey, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 45 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation position; however, 
during the deviation time periods, the vertical clearance beneath the 
bridge will be reduced to 35 feet above mean high water.
    In accordance with Title 33 CFR 117.451(a), the bridge currently 
opens on signal for the passage of vessels; except that, from 6:30 a.m. 
to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of 
vessels. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation from 6:30 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday from 
Monday, December 5, 2011 through Saturday, March 3, 2012. At all other 
times, the bridge will open on signal for the passage of vessels in 
accordance with Title 33 CFR 117.451(a). Additionally, from Saturday, 
December 20, 2011 through Tuesday, January 3, 2012, the contractor will 
not work and the bridge will operate in accordance with Title 33 CFR 
117.451(a).
    The closure is necessary in order to clean and repaint the steel 
surfaces of the bridge. 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 mainly of tugs with tows with 
some commercial fishing vessels and recreational craft. Coordination 
between the Coast Guard and the waterway users determined that there 
should not be any significant effects on these vessels. An alternate 
route is available via the GIWW (Algiers Alternate Route). The bridge 
can open during the maintenance for emergencies. Opening the bridge 
will take approximately 90 minutes to remove the tarps and equipment as 
required to open the bridge.
    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: October 18, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-29238 Filed 11-10-11; 8:45 am]
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