Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, CT, 70348 [2011-29239]

Download as PDF 70348 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 219 / Monday, November 14, 2011 / Rules and Regulations 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. We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that 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 (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. In § 117.559, add new paragraph (c) to read as follows: ■ Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES * * * * * (c) On July 4, the draw need not open from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. to accommodate the annual July 4th fireworks show. Should inclement weather prevent the fireworks event from taking place as planned, the draw need not open from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on July 5th to accommodate the annual July 4th fireworks show. VerDate Mar<15>2010 [FR Doc. 2011–29237 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–2011–0953] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, CT Environment § 117.559 Dated: November 1, 2011. William D. Lee, Rear Admiral, United States Coast Guard, Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District. 16:08 Nov 10, 2011 Jkt 226001 Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Route 1 Bridge, mile 2.8, across the Mystic River, at Mystic, Connecticut. The deviation is necessary to facilitate a major bridge rehabilitation project. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for four and a half months. DATES: This deviation is effective from December 1, 2011 through April 15, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 0953 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0953 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ 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 Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil, or telephone (212) 668–7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 1 Bridge, across the Mystic River, mile 2.8, at Mystic, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 4 feet at mean high water and 7 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.211(b). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The bridge rarely opens December through April except for testing. The waterway users are recreational vessels of various sizes that do not operate during the winter months when this deviation will be in effect. The owner of the bridge, Connecticut Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate a major bridge rehabilitation project. During the bridge rehabilitation the bridge will be locked in the closed position and inoperable for any bridge openings. The Coast Guard contacted the waterway users regarding the bridge closure and no objections were received. Under this temporary deviation the Route 1 Bridge may remain in the closed position from December 1, 2011 through April 15, 2012. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–29239 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–2011–0986] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Doullut Canal, Mile 0.2, Plaquemines Parish, Empire, LA 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 SR 11 Bridge over Doullut Canal, mile 0.2, Plaquemines Parish, Empire, LA. This deviation will allow the draw to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for the duration of the 2011 Orange King Festival Bicycle Race. DATES: This deviation is effective on December 3, 2011 from 8 a.m. until noon. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14NOR1.SGM 14NOR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0953]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Route 1 Bridge, mile 2.8, across the Mystic River, at Mystic, 
Connecticut. The deviation is necessary to facilitate a major bridge 
rehabilitation project. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in 
the closed position for four and a half months.

DATES: This deviation is effective from December 1, 2011 through April 
15, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0953 and are available online 
at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0953 in the 
``Keyword'' 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 Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil, or telephone (212) 668-7165. If 
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 1 Bridge, across the Mystic River, 
mile 2.8, at Mystic, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the 
closed position of 4 feet at mean high water and 7 feet at mean low 
water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.211(b).
    The bridge rarely opens December through April except for testing.
    The waterway users are recreational vessels of various sizes that 
do not operate during the winter months when this deviation will be in 
effect.
    The owner of the bridge, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate a 
major bridge rehabilitation project.
    During the bridge rehabilitation the bridge will be locked in the 
closed position and inoperable for any bridge openings.
    The Coast Guard contacted the waterway users regarding the bridge 
closure and no objections were received.
    Under this temporary deviation the Route 1 Bridge may remain in the 
closed position from December 1, 2011 through April 15, 2012.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-29239 Filed 11-10-11; 8:45 am]
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