Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pearl River, LA/MS, 16199 [2014-06443]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 57 / Tuesday, March 25, 2014 / Rules and Regulations The special local regulations encompass certain waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico located around the island of Key West. The special local regulations will be enforced from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on June 14, 2014. The special local regulations area will consist of the following area: A moving race area, where all persons and vessels, except those persons and vessels participating in the swim event, are prohibited from entering, transiting, anchoring, or remaining. The race area is defined as all waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico located approximately 50 yards offshore of the island of Key West and extends 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel proceeding the first race participants; extends 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants; and at all times 100 yards on either side of the race participants and safety vessels. Persons and vessels may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the race area by contacting the Captain of the Port Key West by telephone at 305–292–8727, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the race area is granted by the Captain of the Port Key West, or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Key West or the designated representative. The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 100.701 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of this enforcement period via a Broadcast Notice to Mariners. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Dated: March 7, 2014. A.S. Young, Sr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Key West. [FR Doc. 2014–06445 Filed 3–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Mar 24, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2014–0168] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pearl River, LA/MS 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 operation of the US 90 highway bridge (East Pearl River Bridge), a swing span bridge across the Pearl River, mile 8.8, near Pearlington, Mississippi. The deviation is necessary in order to conduct electrical and structural repairs to the bridge. These repairs are essential for the continued safe operation of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain temporarily closed to navigation for ten hours on three separate dates to effect the repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014 through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2014–0168] 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2128, email David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Boh Bros. Construction Company, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule on the US 90 highway bridge (East Pearl River Bridge), a swing span bridge across the Pearl River, mile 8.8 between Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 16199 Louisiana and Pearlington, Hancock County, Mississippi. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in the open-tonavigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.486(b), the draw of the US 90 highway bridge shall open on signal; except that, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. This temporary deviation allows the swing span bridge to remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2014, on Thursday, April 24, 2014, and on Friday, April 25, 2014. During the first closure, the contractor will jack up the swing span to conduct structural repairs. During the second and third closures, the contractor will conduct electrical repairs and/or replacement of parts. Navigation at the site of the bridge consists mainly of small tows with barges, some commercial sightseeing boats, 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. No alternate routes are available. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, the bridge 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. Dated: March 11, 2014. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2014–06443 Filed 3–24–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2011–0228] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, Chicago, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\25MRR1.SGM 25MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 57 (Tuesday, March 25, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-06443]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0168]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pearl River, LA/MS

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 schedule that governs the operation of the US 90 highway 
bridge (East Pearl River Bridge), a swing span bridge across the Pearl 
River, mile 8.8, near Pearlington, Mississippi. The deviation is 
necessary in order to conduct electrical and structural repairs to the 
bridge. These repairs are essential for the continued safe operation of 
the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain temporarily 
closed to navigation for ten hours on three separate dates to effect 
the repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 
2014 through 5 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0168] 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Boh Bros. Construction Company, on behalf of 
the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule on the US 90 highway 
bridge (East Pearl River Bridge), a swing span bridge across the Pearl 
River, mile 8.8 between Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana and 
Pearlington, Hancock County, Mississippi.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet above mean high 
water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in 
the open-to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.486(b), 
the draw of the US 90 highway bridge shall open on signal; except that, 
from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least four 
hours notice is given.
    This temporary deviation allows the swing span bridge to remain 
closed to navigation from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 
2014, on Thursday, April 24, 2014, and on Friday, April 25, 2014. 
During the first closure, the contractor will jack up the swing span to 
conduct structural repairs. During the second and third closures, the 
contractor will conduct electrical repairs and/or replacement of parts.
    Navigation at the site of the bridge consists mainly of small tows 
with barges, some commercial sightseeing boats, 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. No alternate routes are 
available.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, the bridge 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.

    Dated: March 11, 2014.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-06443 Filed 3-24-14; 8:45 am]
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