Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East Boston, MA, 72309 [2011-30187]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 226 / Wednesday, November 23, 2011 / Rules and Regulations at least 24-hours advance notice is given. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received. 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: November 4, 2011. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers. [FR Doc. 2011–30288 Filed 11–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–1050] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East Boston, MA 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 new Chelsea Street Bridge across the Chelsea River, mile 1.2, between Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts. The recently installed new vertical lift bridge span will undergo testing for three weeks. This deviation requires a four hour advance notice for bridge openings during the lift span test period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 12, 2011 through 11 a.m. on December 3, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2011– 1050 and are available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2011–1050 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 Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (617) 223–8364, pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:42 Nov 22, 2011 Jkt 226001 john.w.mcdonald@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 Chelsea Street Bridge, across the Chelsea River, mile 1.2, between Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 7 feet above mean high water and 17 feet above mean low water, and 175 feet above mean high water in the full open position. The bridge opens on signal at all times as required by 33 CFR 117.593. The waterway is transited predominantly by commercial operators delivering petroleum products to facilities located upstream from the new bridge. The lift span at the new bridge will be operated by the contractor, J.F. White Company, for testing from 7 a.m. on November 12, 2011 through 11 a.m. on December 3, 2011. At least a four hour advance notice shall be required for bridge openings during the above test period. Requests to open the bridge may be made by calling J.F. White Company at (617) 590–1286 or (617) 799–2913 or by VHF FM marine radio channel 13 and 16. The waterway users and upstream oil facilities, were all advised regarding the four hour advance notice requirement. No objections were received. 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: November 10, 2011. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011–30187 Filed 11–22–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0974] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Neuse River, New Bern, NC Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 72309 regulation for the U.S. 17 bridge across Neuse River, mile 33.7 at New Bern, NC. The drawbridge was replaced with a fixed bridge in 1999. Therefore, the operating regulation pertaining to the U.S. 17 drawbridge is no longer applicable or necessary. DATES: This rule is effective November 23, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2011– 0974 and are available by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0974 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, Bridge Management Specialist, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398–6629, email Lindsey.R.Middleton@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 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), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the U.S. 17 bridge requiring the draw operating regulation at 33 CFR 117.824(a), was removed and replaced with a fixed bridge in 1999. The bridge operator and those transiting in the vicinity of this bridge have not been subject to the enforcement of this regulation since the bridge was removed and replaced with a fixed bridge. Therefore, the regulation is no longer applicable and shall be removed from publication. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is unnecessary because the Coast Guard is removing an unneeded regulation that has no further practical value and E:\FR\FM\23NOR1.SGM 23NOR1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 226 (Wednesday, November 23, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-30187]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1050]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East 
Boston, MA

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 
new Chelsea Street Bridge across the Chelsea River, mile 1.2, between 
Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts. The recently installed new 
vertical lift bridge span will undergo testing for three weeks. This 
deviation requires a four hour advance notice for bridge openings 
during the lift span test period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 12, 2011 
through 11 a.m. on December 3, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-1050 and are available online 
at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-1050 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 Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (617) 223-8364, john.w.mcdonald@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 Chelsea Street Bridge, across the 
Chelsea River, mile 1.2, between Chelsea and East Boston, 
Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 7 
feet above mean high water and 17 feet above mean low water, and 175 
feet above mean high water in the full open position. The bridge opens 
on signal at all times as required by 33 CFR 117.593.
    The waterway is transited predominantly by commercial operators 
delivering petroleum products to facilities located upstream from the 
new bridge.
    The lift span at the new bridge will be operated by the contractor, 
J.F. White Company, for testing from 7 a.m. on November 12, 2011 
through 11 a.m. on December 3, 2011. At least a four hour advance 
notice shall be required for bridge openings during the above test 
period. Requests to open the bridge may be made by calling J.F. White 
Company at (617) 590-1286 or (617) 799-2913 or by VHF FM marine radio 
channel 13 and 16.
    The waterway users and upstream oil facilities, were all advised 
regarding the four hour advance notice requirement. No objections were 
received.
    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: November 10, 2011.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-30187 Filed 11-22-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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