Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Boeuf, Amelia, LA, 27115-27116 [2012-11198]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 9, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Office of International Programs at the address provided in § 110.4. This report must include: * * * * * Dated: April 20, 2012. Verne B. Gifford Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 13th day of April, 2012. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. R.W. Borchardt, Executive Director for Operations. [FR Doc. 2012–11137 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2012–11163 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] Coast Guard BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0371] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ Coast Guard Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: 33 CFR Part 100 ACTION: [USCG–2012–0286] Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special Local Regulation for the biennial Newport to Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area except for participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.119 will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 15, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward LeBlanc, Chief, Waterways Management Division, Sector Southeastern New England, (401) 435– 2351. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the biennial Newport/ Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. A portion of the navigable waters of the East Passage, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI or its approaches will be closed during the effective period to all vessel traffic, except local, state or Coast Guard patrol craft. The full text of this regulation is found in 33 CFR 100.119. Additional public notification will be made via the First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and marine safety broadcasts. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:36 May 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain in the closed position for four days to facilitate mechanical maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 5 p.m. on July 21, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0371 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. 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. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165 joe.m.arca@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 NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water SUMMARY: Newport to Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 27115 and 13 feet at mean low water. The existing regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.747. The owner of the bridge, NJTRO, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled mechanical maintenance at the bridge. In order to perform the bridge maintenance the bridge must remain in the closed position. The waterway users are mostly commercial with some recreational users. The Coast Guard contacted all known commercial waterway users regarding this scheduled maintenance and no objections were received. Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Bridge across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, need not open for the passage of vessel traffic between 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 5 p.m. on July 14, 2012. In the event inclement weather prevents the bridge maintenance from being performed on the above dates then the alternate date may be used beginning at 9 a.m. on July 18, 2012 and continuing through 5 p.m. on July 21, 2012. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. 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: April 30, 2012. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2012–11195 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0372] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Boeuf, Amelia, LA 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company swing span bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to perform scheduled repairs necessitated by a bridge allision. This SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES 27116 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 9, 2012 / Rules and Regulations deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for sixteen consecutive hours. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0372 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0372 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 Branch Office, Coast Guard; 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: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the swing span railroad bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The bridge provides no vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the bridge currently opens on signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical lift span of the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012. The closure is necessary in order to change out a shaft and reducer gear damaged during a bridge allision earlier this year. 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 at the site of the bridge consists mainly of tows with barges and some recreational pleasure craft. Due to prior experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. An alternate route is available by using the GIWW, Morgan City to Port Allen Alternate Route. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:36 May 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. Dated: April 30, 2012. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2012–11198 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0255] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Naval Helicopter Association Reunion Helicopter Demonstration, Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Elizabeth River in the vicinity of Norfolk, VA to support the Naval Helicopter Association Reunion Helicopter Demonstration. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the Naval Helicopter Association Reunion Helicopter Demonstration. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic movement on the Elizabeth River to protect mariners from the hazards associated with air show events. DATES: This rule is effective from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on May 16, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0255 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0255 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 LCDR Hector Cintron, Waterways Management Division Chief, Sector Hampton Roads, Coast Guard; telephone 757–668–5581, email Hector.L.Cintron@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Regulatory Information The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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)(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 Coast Guard did not receive the application for this event in sufficient time to allow for publication of an NPRM, and it would be impracticable to publish an NPRM since immediate action is needed to provide for the safety of life and property on navigable waters. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Publishing an NPRM would be impracticable since immediate action is needed to ensure the safety of the event participants, spectator craft, and other vessels transiting the event area. Background and Purpose Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads has been notified that on May 16, 2012, The United States Navy will host an air show event above the Elizabeth River between the Half Moone cruise ship terminal and abeam of the USS Battleship Wisconsin. In recent years, there have been unfortunate instances of aircraft crashes during performances at air shows. Typical of aircraft crashes, there is also a wide area of scattered debris that damages property and could cause significant injury or death. Due to the need to protect mariners and the public transiting the Elizabeth River immediately below the air show from hazards associated with the air show, the Coast Guard believes it is necessary to establish a temporary safety zone bound by the following coordinates: 36°, 50′, 54″ N/076°, 17′, 48″ W; 36°, 50′, 48″ N/076°, 18′, 12″ W; 36°, 50′, 36″ N/076°, 18′, 6″ W; 36°, 50′, 42″ N/076°, 17′, 48″ W (NAD 1983). Access to this area will be temporarily restricted for public safety purposes. E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27115-27116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11198]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0372]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Boeuf, Amelia, LA

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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) 
Railway Company swing span bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at 
Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to 
perform scheduled repairs necessitated by a bridge allision. This

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deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position for sixteen consecutive hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. on 
Thursday, May 24, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0372 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0372 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 Branch Office, Coast Guard; 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: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the swing span 
railroad bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary 
Parish, Louisiana. The bridge provides no vertical clearance in the 
closed-to-navigation position.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical 
lift span of the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2012.
    The closure is necessary in order to change out a shaft and reducer 
gear damaged during a bridge allision earlier this year. 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 at the site of the bridge consists mainly of tows with 
barges and some recreational pleasure craft. Due to prior experience, 
as well as coordination with waterway users, it has been determined 
that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. 
An alternate route is available by using the GIWW, Morgan City to Port 
Allen Alternate Route.
    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: April 30, 2012.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-11198 Filed 5-8-12; 8:45 am]
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