Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY, 56610-56611 [2013-22266]

Download as PDF 56610 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 178 / Friday, September 13, 2013 / Rules and Regulations The Coast Guard is canceling the temporary deviation from the regulations published on June 11, 2013, (78 FR 34893) governing the operation of the Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, at Lawrence, New York. The owner of the bridge, Nassau County Bridge Authority, requested six, five hour closure periods, scheduled to occur during the effective period of the above temporary deviation. As a result of the bridge owner’s recent request we must cancel the existing temporary deviation and issue a new temporary deviation to include the bridge closures. DATES: The temporary deviation, (78 FR 34893), published on June 11, 2013, is cancelled as of August 31, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0416] 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 rule, call or email Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 668–7165, email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Bridge at mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel was required to operate as follows: (1) From June 9, 2013 through September 30, 2013, Monday through Friday, the draw may operate a single span on signal, every two hours, on the even hour, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. the draw may operate a single span on signal. On weekends and holidays from Friday at 8 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. the bridge shall open both spans every hour on the hour. (2) From October 1, 2013 through December 1, 2013, the bridge shall operate a single span on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. and at any time between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The draw shall open both spans at all times for commercial vessel traffic after at least a 48 hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. The bridge owner recently advised the Coast Guard that six, five hour, bridge closures would be necessary in order to facilitate the completion of the electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge. These closures cannot occur under the current temporary deviation. As a result, the Coast Guard is cancelling the temporary deviation published on June 11, 2013 in the Federal Register (78 FR 34893) and will publish a new temporary deviation that will include the six, five hour, bridge closures. A. Basis and Purpose On June 11, 2013, we published a temporary deviation entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY’’, in the Federal Register (78 FR 34893). The temporary deviation concerned was for the Atlantic Beach Bridge, across Reynolds Channel, mile 0.4, at Lawrence, New York. The owner of the bridge, Nassau County Bridge Authority, requested a temporary deviation for 176 days to facilitate electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge. This deviation from the operating regulations was authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: B. Cancellation Under the temporary deviation published on June 11, 2013, (78 FR 34893) the draw of the Atlantic Beach VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:44 Sep 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 Dated: August 29, 2013. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–22270 Filed 9–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2013–0780] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 an alternate schedule for 92 days, to facilitate electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge. DATES: This deviation is effective from September 13, 2013 through December 1, 2013, and has been enforced with actual notice since September 1, 2013. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2013– 0780 and are available online at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2013–0780 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 Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 668–7165, email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic Beach Bridge, across Reynolds Channel, mile 0.4, at Lawrence, New York, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 25 feet at mean high water and 30 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.799(e). The owner of the bridge, Nassau County Bridge Authority, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge. The waterway has commercial and seasonal recreational vessels of various sizes. Under this temporary deviation the draw of the Atlantic Beach Bridge at mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel shall operate as follows: (1) From September 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, Monday through Friday, the draw may operate a single span on signal, every two hours, on the even hour, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. the draw may operate a single span on signal. On weekends and holidays from Friday at 8 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. the bridge shall open both spans every hour on the hour. The draw may remain in the closed position between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on September 12, 13, 24, and 25, 2013. E:\FR\FM\13SER1.SGM 13SER1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 178 / Friday, September 13, 2013 / Rules and Regulations (2) From October 1, 2013 through December 1, 2013, the bridge shall operate a single span on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. and at any time between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The draw shall open both spans at all times for commercial vessel traffic after at least a 48 hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. The draw may remain in the closed position between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on October 15, and October 16, 2013. The Coast Guard contacted all known commercial waterway users regarding this deviation and 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: August 29, 2013. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–22266 Filed 9–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2013–0330] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Shallowbag Bay; Manteo, NC; Correction Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Temporary final rule; correction. AGENCY: emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:44 Sep 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 B. Need for Correction The Coast Guard published a document in the Federal Register on July 5, 2013, for this temporary safety zone (78 FR 40394). In that document it was incorrectly mentioned to add temporary § 165.T05–0494. The correct entry should have read to add § 165.T05–0330. This document, and the List of Subjects below, corrects that discrepancy. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165 Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, and Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 165 as follows: PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS 1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows: ■ The Coast Guard published a temporary final rule in the Federal Register on July 5, 2013 (78 FR 40394), establishing a safety zone in Shallowbag Bay in Manteo, NC. This document corrects the temporary section number to be assigned to the temporary regulation, and also corrects the effective date to indicate that effective period ends after the corresponding event is concluded. DATES: This correction is effective from September 13, 2013 until 10 p.m. October 4, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CWO4 Joseph M. Edge, Sector North Carolina Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone (252) 247–4525, email Joseph.M.Edge@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: A. Background On October 4, 2013 fireworks will be launched from a barge located in Shallowbag Bay in Manteo, North Carolina as part of the Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival. The temporary safety zone created by this rule is necessary to ensure the safety of vessels and spectators from hazards associated with the fireworks display. Such hazards include obstructions to the waterway that may cause death, serious bodily harm, or property damage, as well as the accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris. Establishing a safety zone to control vessel movement around the location of the launch area will help ensure the safety of persons and property in the vicinity of this event and help minimize the associated risks. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, 160.5; Pub. L. 107–295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 56611 anchor in position 35°54′31″ N, longitude 075°39′42″ W. All geographic coordinates are North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83). (c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in § 165.23 of this part apply to the area described in paragraph (b) of this section. (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through any portion of the safety zone must first request authorization from the Captain of the Port, or a designated representative, unless the Captain of the Port previously announced via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio channel 22 (157.1 MHz) that this regulation will not be enforced in that portion of the safety zone. The Captain of the Port can be contacted at telephone number (910) 343–3882 or by radio on VHF Marine Band Radio, channels 13 and 16. (d) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on October 4, 2013 unless cancelled earlier by the Captain of the Port. Dated: August 8, 2013. S.R. Murtagh, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina. [FR Doc. 2013–21926 Filed 9–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 300 [EPA–HQ–SFUND–2005–0011; FRL–9900– 68-Region 4] National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Koppers Co., Inc. (Florence Plant) Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Final rule. ■ AGENCY: § 165.T05–0330 Safety Zone, Shallowbag Bay; Manteo, NC. SUMMARY: 2. Add temporary § 165.T05–0330 to read as follows: (a) Definitions. For the purposes of this section, Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector North Carolina. Representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port. (b) Location. The following area is a safety zone: This safety zone will encompass all waters on Shallowbag Bay within a 200 yard radius of a barge PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announces the deletion of the Koppers Co., Inc. (Florence Plant) Superfund Site (Site) located in Florence, South Carolina, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and E:\FR\FM\13SER1.SGM 13SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 178 (Friday, September 13, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56610-56611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22266]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2013-0780]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY

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 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 92 days, to facilitate 
electrical and structural rehabilitation at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from September 13, 2013 through 
December 1, 2013, and has been enforced with actual notice since 
September 1, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2013-0780 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2013-0780 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 Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (212) 668-7165, email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If 
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic Beach Bridge, across Reynolds 
Channel, mile 0.4, at Lawrence, New York, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 25 feet at mean high water and 30 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.799(e).
    The owner of the bridge, Nassau County Bridge Authority, requested 
a temporary deviation to facilitate electrical and structural 
rehabilitation at the bridge.
    The waterway has commercial and seasonal recreational vessels of 
various sizes.
    Under this temporary deviation the draw of the Atlantic Beach 
Bridge at mile 0.4, across Reynolds Channel shall operate as follows:
    (1) From September 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013, Monday 
through Friday, the draw may operate a single span on signal, every two 
hours, on the even hour, between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. From 8 p.m. through 
6 a.m. the draw may operate a single span on signal. On weekends and 
holidays from Friday at 8 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. the bridge 
shall open both spans every hour on the hour. The draw may remain in 
the closed position between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on September 12, 13, 24, 
and 25, 2013.

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    (2) From October 1, 2013 through December 1, 2013, the bridge shall 
operate a single span on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. 
and at any time between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The draw shall open both 
spans at all times for commercial vessel traffic after at least a 48 
hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the 
bridge. The draw may remain in the closed position between 12 a.m. and 
5 a.m. on October 15, and October 16, 2013.
    The Coast Guard contacted all known commercial waterway users 
regarding this deviation and 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: August 29, 2013.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-22266 Filed 9-12-13; 8:45 am]
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