Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD, 7801 [2015-02966]
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for train crossings or periodic
maintenance. The CSX Railroad Bridge,
at mile 1.3, across Curtis Creek in
Baltimore, MD, has a vertical clearance
in the closed position to vessels of 13
feet above mean high water.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2015–0069]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the draw of the
CSX Railroad Bridge, across Curtis
Creek, mile 1.3, Baltimore, MD. This
temporary deviation allows the swing
bridge to remain in the closed to
navigation position to facilitate railway
tie replacement on the CSX Railroad
swing bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. on February 23, 2015 to 4 p.m.
on March 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2015–0069] 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. 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 Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX
Corporation, who owns and operates
this swing bridge, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations set out in 33 CFR
117.5 to facilitate railway tie
replacement.
Under the regular operating schedule,
the CSX Railroad Bridge, mile 1.3, in
Baltimore, MD, the draw must open
promptly and fully for the passage of
vessels when a request or signal to open
is given. The draw normally in the open
to navigation position and only closes
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Under this temporary deviation, the
drawbridge will be maintained in the
closed to navigation position but will be
able to open for navigation with a 15 to
20 minute advance notice by contacting
(410) 916–5045 or utilizing VHF
Channel 13 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Thursdays from
February 23, 2015 until March 20, 2015.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.41, the
drawbridge will be tended during that
time. The bridge will operate under the
normal operating schedule at all other
times. Emergency openings can be
provided with advance notice by
contacting (410) 354–1374 or utilizing
VHF Channel 13 or 16. There are no
alternate routes for vessels transiting
this section of the Curtis Creek but
vessels may pass before 11 a.m. and
after 4 p.m. without advance notice.
7801
[Docket No. USCG–2015–0064]
Curtis Creek 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 temporary deviation.
Mariners able to pass under the bridge
in the closed position may do so at any
time. Mariners 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: February 3, 2015.
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Isle
of Wight, Ocean City, MD
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the
regulations governing the operation of
the Route 50 Bridge, over Isle of Wight
(Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5 at Ocean
City, MD. The deviation is necessary to
accommodate the 10th annual ‘‘Island 2
Island’’ Half Marathon. This deviation
allows the Harry Kelly Bridge to remain
in the closed position for the duration
of the event.
DATES: This deviation is effective 8 a.m.
on May 2, 2015, to 10:30 a.m. on May
2, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation [USCG–2015–0064] is
available at https://www.regulations.gov.
Type the docket number in the ‘‘Search’’
box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Click on the
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 Kashanda
Booker, Bridge Management Specialist,
Fifth Coast Guard District, telephone
(757) 398–6227, email:
Kashanda.l.booker@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on reviewing the docket,
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OC
Tri Running Sports, on behalf of
Maryland Transportation Authority, has
requested a temporary deviation from
the current operating regulations of the
Route 50 Bridge across Isle Wight
(Sinepuxent) Bay mile 0.5, at Ocean
City, MD. The event brings in over 4,000
runners and 6,000 spectators. OC Tri
Sports is changing the course location to
accommodate the request of the
community.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2015-0069]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the draw of the CSX Railroad Bridge,
across Curtis Creek, mile 1.3, Baltimore, MD. This temporary deviation
allows the swing bridge to remain in the closed to navigation position
to facilitate railway tie replacement on the CSX Railroad swing bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on February 23, 2015 to
4 p.m. on March 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0069] 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. 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 Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Corporation, who owns and operates
this swing bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.5 to facilitate railway tie
replacement.
Under the regular operating schedule, the CSX Railroad Bridge, mile
1.3, in Baltimore, MD, the draw must open promptly and fully for the
passage of vessels when a request or signal to open is given. The draw
normally in the open to navigation position and only closes for train
crossings or periodic maintenance. The CSX Railroad Bridge, at mile
1.3, across Curtis Creek in Baltimore, MD, has a vertical clearance in
the closed position to vessels of 13 feet above mean high water.
Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained
in the closed to navigation position but will be able to open for
navigation with a 15 to 20 minute advance notice by contacting (410)
916-5045 or utilizing VHF Channel 13 between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Thursdays from February 23, 2015 until March 20, 2015. In
accordance with 33 CFR 117.41, the drawbridge will be tended during
that time. The bridge will operate under the normal operating schedule
at all other times. Emergency openings can be provided with advance
notice by contacting (410) 354-1374 or utilizing VHF Channel 13 or 16.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of
the Curtis Creek but vessels may pass before 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
without advance notice.
Curtis Creek 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 temporary deviation. Mariners able to pass under
the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. Mariners 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: February 3, 2015.
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-02966 Filed 2-11-15; 8:45 am]
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