Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Islais Creek, San Francisco, CA, 1407 [2012-171]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2011–1154]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Islais Creek, San Francisco, CA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Commander, Eleventh
Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation
governing the operation of the Third
Street Drawbridge across Islais Creek,
mile 0.4, at San Francisco, CA. The
deviation is necessary to allow the City
of San Francisco to make emergency
electrical repairs on the bridge. This
deviation allows the bridge to be
secured in the closed-to-navigation
position during the deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
8 a.m. on December 18, 2011 to 6 p.m.
on January 31, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of the docket USCG–
2011–1154 and are available online by
going to https://www.regulations.gov,
inserting USCG–2011–1154 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 H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District;
telephone (510) 437–3516, email
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 City
of San Francisco requested a temporary
change to the operation of the Third
Street Drawbridge, mile 0.4, over Islais
Creek, at San Francisco, CA. The
drawbridge navigation span provides a
vertical clearance of 4 feet above Mean
High Water in the closed-to-navigation
position. As required by 33 CFR
117.163(b), the draw shall open on
signal if at least 72 hours advance notice
is given to the San Francisco
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Department of Public Works. Navigation
on the waterway is commercial and
recreational.
The Third Street Drawbridge will be
secured in the closed-to-navigation
position from 8 a.m. on December 18,
2011 to 6 p.m. on January 31, 2012, to
allow the City of San Francisco to
complete emergency electrical repairs.
This temporary deviation has been
coordinated with the waterway users.
No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were received.
Vessels that can transit the bridge,
while in the closed-to-navigation
position, may continue to do so at any
time.
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: December 18, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
Bridge Section Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2012–171 Filed 1–9–12; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2011–1097]
RIN 1625–AA11
Regulated Navigation Area; Memorial
Bridge Construction, Piscataqua River,
Portsmouth, NH
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary interim rule with
request for comments.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The United States Coast
Guard is establishing a regulated
navigation area (RNA) on the navigable
waters of the Piscataqua River under
and surrounding the Memorial Bridge
between Portsmouth, NH and Kittery,
ME. This temporary interim rule is
necessary to provide for the safety of life
on the navigable waters during bridge
demolition and replacement
construction operations. This rule
implements certain safety measures,
including speed restrictions and the
temporary suspension of vessel traffic
during construction operations that
could be hazardous to nearby vessels.
DATES: This rule is effective in the CFR
from January 10, 2012 through
December 31, 2013. This rule is effective
with actual notice for purposes of
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enforcement from December 22, 2011
through December 31, 2013. Public
comments will be accepted and
reviewed by the Coast Guard through
December 31, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
identified by docket number USCG–
2011–1097 using any one of the
following methods:
(1) Federal e-Rulemaking Portal:
https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) Fax: (202) 493–2251.
(3) Mail: 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–
0001.
(4) Hand delivery: Same as mail
address above, between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The telephone number
is (202) 366–9329.
To avoid duplication, please use only
one of these four methods. See the
‘‘Public Participation and Request for
Comments’’ portion of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below for instructions on submitting
comments.
Documents indicated in this preamble
as being available in the docket are part
of docket USCG–2011–1097 and are
available online by going to https://
www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–
2011–1097 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 email Lieutenant Junior
Grade Terence Leahy of the Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Northern New England;
telephone (207) 767–0398, email
Terence.O.Leahy@uscg.mil or
Lieutenant Junior Grade Isaac Slavitt of
the Waterways Management Division,
U.S. Coast Guard First District, email
Isaac.M.Slavitt@uscg.mil; telephone
(617) 223–8385. If you have questions
on viewing the docket, call Renee V.
Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We encourage you to participate in
this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-1154]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Islais Creek, San Francisco, 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
Third Street Drawbridge across Islais Creek, mile 0.4, at San
Francisco, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the City of San
Francisco to make emergency electrical repairs on the bridge. This
deviation allows the bridge to be secured in the closed-to-navigation
position during the deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on December 18, 2011 to
6 p.m. on January 31, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of the docket USCG-2011-1154 and are available
online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-1154
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 H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast
Guard District; telephone (510) 437-3516, email
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 City of San Francisco requested a
temporary change to the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge, mile
0.4, over Islais Creek, at San Francisco, CA. The drawbridge navigation
span provides a vertical clearance of 4 feet above Mean High Water in
the closed-to-navigation position. As required by 33 CFR 117.163(b),
the draw shall open on signal if at least 72 hours advance notice is
given to the San Francisco Department of Public Works. Navigation on
the waterway is commercial and recreational.
The Third Street Drawbridge will be secured in the closed-to-
navigation position from 8 a.m. on December 18, 2011 to 6 p.m. on
January 31, 2012, to allow the City of San Francisco to complete
emergency electrical repairs. This temporary deviation has been
coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were received.
Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-
navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.
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: December 18, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
Bridge Section Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-171 Filed 1-9-12; 8:45 am]
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