Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 21.6, Illinois Waterway, Hardin, IL, 19937 [2012-7922]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 64 / Tuesday, April 3, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Dated: February 27, 2012. Michael F. White, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Charleston. [FR Doc. 2012–7963 Filed 4–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0250] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 21.6, Illinois Waterway, Hardin, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Hardin Drawbridge across the Illinois Waterway, mile 21.6, at Hardin, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to replace the main gear case that operates the lift span. The gear case has been making noise indicating possible failure. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position while the existing gear box is replaced with one recently fabricated. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on April 3, 2012 through 7 p.m. on April 5, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0250 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0250 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard 314–269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@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 Illinois Department of Transportation requested a temporary deviation for the Hardin Drawbridge, across the Illinois erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:08 Apr 02, 2012 Jkt 226001 Waterway, mile 21.6, at Hardin, Illinois to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for a two and one half day period while the main gear case is replaced. The closure period will start at 7 a.m. on or about April 3, 2012 and end at 7 p.m. on April 5, 2012. Once the existing gear case is removed, the lift span will not be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement gear box is installed. The Hardin Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with the subpart. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Illinois Waterway. The Hardin Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 25.9 feet above normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. 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: March 22, 2012. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers. [FR Doc. 2012–7922 Filed 4–2–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 46 CFR Part 160 RIN 1625–AB60 Inflatable Personal Flotation Devices Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: The Coast Guard is harmonizing structural and performance standards for inflatable recreational personal flotation devices (PFDs) with current voluntary industry consensus standards. The Coast Guard is also slightly modifying regulatory text in anticipation of a future rulemaking addressing the population for which inflatable recreational PFDs are approved, but is not changing the current affected population. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 This rule is effective May 3, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register has approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this rule as of May 3, 2012. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2011–0076 and are 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. You may also find this docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2011–0076 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ Viewing incorporation by reference material. You may inspect the material incorporated by reference at Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division (CG–5214), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593–7126 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 202–372–1394. Copies of the material are available as indicated in the ‘‘Incorporation by Reference’’ section of this preamble. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Ms. Brandi Baldwin, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division (CG–5214), U.S. Coast Guard, telephone 202–372– 1394, email Brandi.A.Baldwin@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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DATES: Table of Contents for Preamble [Docket No. USCG–2011–0076] ACTION: 19937 Sfmt 4700 I. Abbreviations II. Regulatory History III. Basis and Purpose IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes V. Incorporation by Reference VI. Regulatory Analyses A. Regulatory Planning and Review B. Small Entities C. Assistance for Small Entities D. Collection of Information E. Federalism F. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act G. Taking of Private Property H. Civil Justice Reform I. Protection of Children J. Indian Tribal Governments K. Energy Effects L. Technical Standards M. 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act Sec. 608 (46 U.S.C. 2118(a)) N. Environment E:\FR\FM\03APR1.SGM 03APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 3, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7922]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0250]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 21.6, Illinois Waterway, 
Hardin, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Hardin Drawbridge across the 
Illinois Waterway, mile 21.6, at Hardin, Illinois. The deviation is 
necessary to replace the main gear case that operates the lift span. 
The gear case has been making noise indicating possible failure. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position while the 
existing gear box is replaced with one recently fabricated.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on April 3, 2012 through 
7 p.m. on April 5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0250 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0250 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, 
Coast Guard 314-269-2378, email Eric.Washburn@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 Illinois Department of Transportation 
requested a temporary deviation for the Hardin Drawbridge, across the 
Illinois Waterway, mile 21.6, at Hardin, Illinois to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position for a two and one half day period while 
the main gear case is replaced. The closure period will start at 7 a.m. 
on or about April 3, 2012 and end at 7 p.m. on April 5, 2012.
    Once the existing gear case is removed, the lift span will not be 
able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement gear box is 
installed.
    The Hardin Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridges shall open 
promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request to open is 
given in accordance with the subpart.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Illinois Waterway. The Hardin Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 25.9 feet above 
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation 
has been coordinated with the waterway users.
    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: March 22, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-7922 Filed 4-2-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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