Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Annisquam River and Blynman Canal, Gloucester, MA, 20785-20786 [2014-08241]
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Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil. If you have
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Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone (202)
366–9826.
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A. Public Participation and Request for
Comments
We encourage you to provide input
and feedback during this temporary
deviation by submitting comments and
related materials. All comments
received will be posted, without change,
to https://www.regulations.gov and will
include any personal information you
have provided.
1. Submitting Comments
If you submit a comment, please
include the docket number for this
deviation (USCG–2014–0035), indicate
the specific section of this document to
which each comment applies, and
provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You may submit your
comments and material online (https://
www.regulations.gov), or by fax, mail or
hand delivery, but please use only one
of these means. If you submit a
comment online via https://
www.regulations.gov, it will be
considered received by the Coast Guard
when you successfully transmit the
comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or
mail your comment, it will be
considered as having been received by
the Coast Guard when it is received at
the Docket Management Facility. We
recommend that you include your name
and a mailing address, an email address,
or a phone number in the body of your
document so that we can contact you if
we have questions regarding your
submission.
To submit your comment online, type
the docket number (USCG–2014–0035)
in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on ‘‘Submit a
Comment’’ on the line associated with
this deviation. If you submit your
comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no
larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you
submit them by mail and would like to
know that they reached the Facility,
please enclose a stamped, self-addressed
postcard or envelope. We will consider
all comments and material received
during the comment period and may
change or cancel this deviation based on
your comments.
2. Viewing Comments and Document
To view comments, as well as
document mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to
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https://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number (USCG–2014–0035) 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.
3. Privacy Act
Anyone can search the electronic
form of comments received into any of
our dockets by the name of the
individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on
behalf of an association, business, labor
union, etc.). You may review a Privacy
Act notice regarding our public dockets
in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).
4. Public Meeting
A public meeting explaining the
details and altered schedule for this
deviation will be held April 16, 2014, at
6 p.m. in the City of Stillwater Council
Chambers Meeting Room, 216 North
Forth Street, Stillwater, Minnesota. This
public meeting has also been noticed to
the public through local avenues. We
plan to record this meeting via audio
and will upload a transcript for the
meeting to the docket, which is
accessible as explained under
ADDRESSES. For information on facilities
or services for individuals with
disabilities or to request special
assistance at the public meeting, contact
the person listed above under the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this notice.
The City of Stillwater, Minnesota,
requested a temporary deviation for the
Stillwater Highway Drawbridge, across
the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at
Stillwater, Minnesota. The existing
operating schedule for this bridge was
established approximately 20 years ago.
This deviation is intended to test the
operational needs of this drawbridge
due to changes and growing congestion
in the area. This deviation is temporary
for the 2014 navigation season only. A
new bridge in the area is planned to be
completed in 2016 and the Stillwater
Highway Bridge would then be altered
to a pedestrian only bridge. Comments
received in response to and the effects
of this deviation will be taken into
consideration both during the 2015
navigation season and in preparation for
changes that may be necessary in 2016.
The temporary deviation will occur
from May 15 through October 15, 2014,
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and the bridge will open on signal
Monday through Friday, except Federal
Holidays from:
(i) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., every hour on the
hour;
(ii) 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., every half hour;
(iii) 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 4 p.m., 6
p.m. and 7 p.m.;
(iv) 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., every half hour;
and
(v) 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., upon at least two
hours notice.
The Stillwater Highway Drawbridge
currently operates in accordance with
33 CFR 117.667(b), which states specific
seasonal and commuter hours operating
requirements.
There are no alternate routes for
vessels transiting this section of the St.
Croix River.
The Stillwater Highway Drawbridge,
in the closed-to-navigation position,
provides a vertical clearance of 10.9 feet
above normal pool. Navigation on the
waterway primarily consists of
commercial sightseeing/dinner cruise
boats and recreational watercraft. This
temporary deviation has been
coordinated with waterway users. One
objection to this deviation was received
and will be available in the docket as
indicated under ADDRESSES. This
objection will also be presented at the
public meeting on April 16. This
deviation action will be monitored
throughout its implementation, and if at
any time it is determined a condition of
unreasonable impediment to navigation
exists, the deviation may be revised or
cancelled.
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.
Dated: April 1, 2014.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0143]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Annisquam River and Blynman Canal,
Gloucester, MA
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Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the schedule
governing the operation of the Blynman
(SR127) Bridge across the Annisquam
River and Blynman Canal, mile 0.0, at
Gloucester, Massachusetts. The
deviation is necessary to facilitate
public safety during a public event, the
annual Saint Peter’s Fiesta 5K Road
Race. This temporary deviation
authorizes the bridge to remain in the
closed position for thirty minutes to
facilitate public safety.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on June 26, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation [USCG–2014–0143] 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 Mr. John W.
McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, telephone (617) 223–
8364 or email john.w.mcdonald@
uscg.mil. If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Blynman (SR127) Bridge at mile 0.0,
across the Annisquam River and
Blynman Canal at Gloucester,
Massachusetts, has 8.2 feet of vertical
clearance at mean high water and 16
feet of vertical clearance at mean low
water. The existing drawbridge
operation regulations are listed at 33
CFR 117.586.
The owner of the bridge,
Massachusetts Department of
Transportation, requested a temporary
deviation from the schedule to facilitate
a public event, the Annual Saint Peter’s
Fiesta 5K Road Race.
The waterway has recreational vessel
traffic of various sizes.
Under this temporary deviation the
Blynman (SR127) Bridge at mile 0.0,
across the Annisquam River and
Blynman Canal may remain in the
closed position for thirty minutes,
between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on
June 26, 2014. Vessels that can pass
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under the bridge without a bridge
opening may do so at all times. There
is an alternate route for vessel traffic
around Cape Ann.
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 1, 2014.
C.L. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
First Coast Guard District.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0203]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Narrow Bay, Suffolk County, NY
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 Smith Point
Bridge across Narrow Bay, mile 6.1,
between Smith Point and Fire Island,
New York. The deviation is necessary to
facilitate public safety during a public
event, the Mastic Peninsula Multi-Sport
Triathlon. This temporary deviation
authorizes the Smith Point Bridge to
remain in the closed position for two
hours to facilitate public safety during a
public event.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. through 9 a.m. on June 1, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2014–0203 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, telephone (212) 668–7165,
email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you
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have questions on viewing the docket,
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Smith
Point Bridge at mile 6.1, across Narrow
Bay, between Smith Point and Fire
Island, New York, has 18 feet of vertical
clearance at mean high water and 19
feet of vertical clearance at mean low
water. The existing drawbridge
operation regulations are listed at 33
CFR 117.799(d).
The owner of the bridge, the County
of Suffolk Department of Public Works,
requested a temporary deviation from
the drawbridge operation regulations to
facilitate a public event, the Mastic
Peninsula Multi-Sport Triathlon.
The waterway has seasonal
recreational vessels traffic of various
sizes.
Under this temporary deviation the
Smith Point Bridge at mile 6.1, across
Narrow Bay between Smith Point and
Fire Island, New York, may remain in
the closed position from 7 a.m. through
9 a.m. on June 1, 2014.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge
in the closed position without a bridge
opening may do so at all times. There
are no alternate routes for vessels to
transit.
The Coast Guard will also inform the
users of the waterways through our
Local and Broadcast Notice 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.
Dated: April 1, 2014.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
First Coast Guard District.
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[Docket No. USCG–2011–0727]
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NY and NJ
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0143]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Annisquam River and Blynman
Canal, Gloucester, MA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
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ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
schedule governing the operation of the Blynman (SR127) Bridge across
the Annisquam River and Blynman Canal, mile 0.0, at Gloucester,
Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate public safety
during a public event, the annual Saint Peter's Fiesta 5K Road Race.
This temporary deviation authorizes the bridge to remain in the closed
position for thirty minutes to facilitate public safety.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on June
26, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation [USCG-2014-0143] 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 Mr. John W. McDonald, Project
Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (617) 223-8364 or email
john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Blynman (SR127) Bridge at mile 0.0,
across the Annisquam River and Blynman Canal at Gloucester,
Massachusetts, has 8.2 feet of vertical clearance at mean high water
and 16 feet of vertical clearance at mean low water. The existing
drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.586.
The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of
Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the schedule to
facilitate a public event, the Annual Saint Peter's Fiesta 5K Road
Race.
The waterway has recreational vessel traffic of various sizes.
Under this temporary deviation the Blynman (SR127) Bridge at mile
0.0, across the Annisquam River and Blynman Canal may remain in the
closed position for thirty minutes, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on
June 26, 2014. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge
opening may do so at all times. There is an alternate route for vessel
traffic around Cape Ann.
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 1, 2014.
C.L. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-08241 Filed 4-11-14; 8:45 am]
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