Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Middle River, Near Stockton, CA, 34892-34893 [2013-13762]

Download as PDF 34892 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 11, 2013 / Rules and Regulations TABLE TO § 165.T01–1057—Continued • Location: In the vicinity of Two Bush Island, Stonington, Maine in approximate position: 44°08′57″ N, 068°39′54″ W (NAD 83). Ellis Short Sand Park Trustee Fireworks ................................................. Dated: May 24, 2013. B.S. Gilda, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Sector Northern New England. [FR Doc. 2013–13757 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0394] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, Norfolk, VA Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations. AGENCY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the draw of the Norfolk Southern #5 Railroad Bridge, across the Elizabeth River Eastern Branch, mile 1.1, Norfolk, VA. This deviation is necessary to facilitate thermite welding on rail joints on the Norfolk Southern #5 Railroad drawbridge. This temporary deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed to navigation position. DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. on July 8, 2013 to 1 p.m. July 16, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0394] is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:08 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 • • • • • Event Type: Fireworks Display. Sponsor: William. Burnham. Date: July 5, 2013. Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Location: In the vicinity of York Beach, Maine in approximate position: 43°10′27″ N, 070°36′25″ W (NAD 83). deviation, call or email Mr. Jim Rousseau, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398–6557, email James. L.Rousseau2@uscg.mil. If you have questions on reviewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Norfolk Southern Corporation, who owns and operates this drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.5 to facilitate thermite welding on the rails. Under the regular operating schedule, the Norfolk Southern #5 Railroad Bridge, mile 1.1, in Norfolk, VA, the draw must open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request or signal to open is given. The draw normally is open and only closes for train crossings or periodic maintenance. The Norfolk Southern #5 Railroad Bridge, at mile 1.1, across the Elizabeth River (Eastern Branch) in Norfolk, VA, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 6 feet above mean high water. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed to navigation position from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16, 2013 the bridge will operate under normal operating schedule at all other times. The bridge normally operates in the open position with several vessels transiting a week and only closes when trains transit. Emergency openings cannot be provided. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Elizabeth River Eastern Branch but vessels may pass before 11 a.m. and after 1 p.m. The Elizabeth River Eastern Branch is used by a variety of vessels including military, tugs, commercial, and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with these waterway users. The Coast Guard will also inform additional waterway users through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impacts caused by the PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 temporary deviation. Mariners able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time and are advised to proceed with caution. 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: May 30, 2013. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–13759 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0411] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Middle River, Near Stockton, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating regulation that governs the Bacon Island Drawbridge across Middle River, mile 8.6, near Stockton, CA. The deviation is to allow San Joaquin County Public Works Department to perform structural maintenance work to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 30, 2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0411], is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management E:\FR\FM\11JNR1.SGM 11JNR1 wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 11, 2013 / Rules and Regulations Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: San Joaquin County Department of Public Works has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Bacon Island Drawbridge, mile 8.6, over Middle River, near Stockton, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of approximately 8 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.171(a), the draw opens on signal from May 15 through September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From September 16 through May 14, the draw opens on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Thursday through Monday. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County Department of Public Works at Stockton. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 12:01 a.m. on September 30, 2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013, due to structural maintenance work in replacing the approach deck slabs. The work will require loss of power to the bridge electrical systems. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with commercial operators and various marinas. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. 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: May 24, 2013. D. H. Sulouff, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–13762 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:08 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2013–0490] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Saugatuck River, Westport, CT Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Route 136 Bridge across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.3, at Westport, Connecticut. The deviation is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge owner may require a 24 hour advance notice for bridge openings from June 2, 2013 through July 15, 2013. DATES: This deviation is effective from June 11, 2013 through July 15, 2013, and has been enforced with actual notice since June 2, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0391] is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140, on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 deviation, call or email Ms. Judy LeungYee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil, or (212) 668–7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 136 Bridge has a vertical clearance of 6 feet at mean high water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.221(c). The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, requested a 24 hour advance notice requirement for bridge openings to facilitate emergency repairs to the mechanical and electrical components at the bridge. The emergency repairs are necessary to repair storm damage from Hurricane Sandy. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 34893 Under this temporary deviation at least a 24 hour advance notice shall be required for bridge openings at the Route 136 Bridge, mile 1.3, across the Saugatuck River at Westport, Connecticut, from June 2, 2013 through July 15, 2013. The Saugatuck River is predominantly a recreational waterway. The bridge rarely opens during the time period this temporary deviation will be in effect. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated repair period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 30, 2013. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–13755 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2013–0416] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, at Lawrence, New York. This temporary deviation authorizes the Atlantic Beach Bridge to operate under an alternate schedule for 176 days, to facilitate electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge. DATES: This deviation is effective from June 9, 2013 through December 1, 2013. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2013– 0416 and are available online at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2013–0416 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. E:\FR\FM\11JNR1.SGM 11JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34892-34893]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13762]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0411]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Middle River, Near Stockton, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating regulation that governs the Bacon Island Drawbridge across 
Middle River, mile 8.6, near Stockton, CA. The deviation is to allow 
San Joaquin County Public Works Department to perform structural 
maintenance work to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 30, 
2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0411], is 
available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the 
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the 
line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management

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Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the Department of 
Transportation West Building, 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 Barbara Hairston, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: San Joaquin County Department of Public 
Works has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Bacon 
Island Drawbridge, mile 8.6, over Middle River, near Stockton, CA. The 
drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 
approximately 8 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation 
position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.171(a), the draw opens on 
signal from May 15 through September 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 
September 16 through May 14, the draw opens on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m. from Thursday through Monday. At all other times, the draw shall 
open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin 
County Department of Public Works at Stockton. Navigation on the 
waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 12:01 a.m. on September 30, 2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 
2013, due to structural maintenance work in replacing the approach deck 
slabs. The work will require loss of power to the bridge electrical 
systems.
    This temporary deviation has been coordinated with commercial 
operators and various marinas. No objections to the proposed temporary 
deviation were raised. 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: May 24, 2013.
D. H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-13762 Filed 6-10-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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