Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY, 56609-56610 [2013-22270]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 178 / Friday, September 13, 2013 / Rules and Regulations standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. (2) From December 16 through March 31, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic. Dated: August 26, 2013. V.B. Gifford, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–22268 Filed 9–12–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY 14. Environment Coast Guard We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 023–01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. This final rule simply promulgates the operating regulations or procedures for drawbridges. This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2– 1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion determination are not required for this rule. 33 CFR Part 117 List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 2. Amend § 117.791 by removing paragraph (f) and revising paragraph (e) to read as follows: ■ § 117.791 Hudson River. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with RULES * * * * * (e) The draw of the highway bridge, mile 152.7, between Troy and Green Island, operates as follows: (1) From April 1 through December 15 the draw shall open on signal if at least a twenty four hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:44 Sep 12, 2013 Jkt 229001 [Docket Number USCG–2013–0798] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Beardstown, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge across the Illinois Waterway, mile 88.8, at Beardstown, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to install new conley rail components which can only be done when the bridge is in the closed-tonavigation position. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during two 12-hour periods. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 15 and October 22, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2013–0798, 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@ uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 56609 The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company requested a temporary deviation for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Bridge, mile 88.8, at Beardstown, Illinois across the Illinois Waterway. It has a vertical clearance of 19.6 feet above normal pool in the closed position. The BNSF Railroad Bridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.393(a) which requires that the bridge be maintained in the open-to-navigation position; closing only when a train needs to transit the bridge. The deviation period is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., October 15 and October 22, 2013 when the draw span will remain in the closed-to-navigation position. During these times the new conley rail components will be installed. The draw span will not be returned to its fully open position until installation is completed after each closure. For the duration of the repair, work vessels will not be allowed to pass through the bridge while the installation of the conley rail components is in progress. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass this section of the Illinois Waterway. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 30, 2013. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers. [FR Doc. 2013–22265 Filed 9–12–13; 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 canceling temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\13SER1.SGM 13SER1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 178 (Friday, September 13, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 56609-56610]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22270]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2013-0416]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice canceling temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: 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:

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.

B. Cancellation

    Under the temporary deviation published on June 11, 2013, (78 FR 
34893) the draw of the Atlantic Beach 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.

    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
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