Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL, 18313 [2015-07730]
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channel before buoy 24 at position
(North American Datum of 1983, World
Geodetic System, 1984) 32°41.55 N,
117°09.54 W, heading northwest past
Coronado Landing, crossing the federal
channel again before buoy 22 at position
(North American Datum of 1983, World
Geodetic System, 1984) 32°42.31 N,
117°10.43, then heading north and
culminating at the Maritime Museum
Pier, as part of the marine event
procession. Before the effective period
and during the enforcement of the
event, the Coast Guard will issue a
broadcast notice to mariners (BNM) alert
via VHF Channel 16 if any course
modifications are required due to
emergency reasons.
(b) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. on April 19, 2015. If the event
concludes prior to the schedule
termination time, the COTP will cease
enforcement of the special local
regulation and will announce that fact
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners or
other communications coordinated with
the event sponsor to grant general
permission to enter the regulated area.
(c) Definitions. The following
definition applies to this section:
Designated representative means any
commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
of the Coast Guard on board Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, or local,
state, or federal law enforcement vessels
who have been authorized to act on the
behalf of the Captain of the Port.
(d) Regulations. (1) No vessel may
enter, transit through, or anchor within
this regulated area unless authorized by
the Captain of the Port of San Diego or
his designated representative.
(2) Commercial vessels operating
solely within the San Diego Bay federal
channel will have right-of-way over
event participants. Vessels participating
in the procession will stop for oncoming
commercial deep draft traffic and will
resume after the vessel has completed
its passage through the regulated area.
(3) All persons and vessels shall
comply with instructions from the Coast
Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) or his
designated representative. The COTP
San Diego or his on-scene representative
may be contacted via VHF Channel 16
or at 619–278–7033.
(4) Upon being hailed by U.S. Coast
Guard or designated patrol personnel by
siren, radio, flashing light or other
means, the operator of a vessel shall
proceed as directed.
(5) The Coast Guard may be assisted
by other federal, state, or local agencies
in patrol and notification of the
regulation.
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Dated: March 24, 2015.
J.S. Spaner,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port San Diego.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0150]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island,
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 Rock Island
Railroad and Highway Drawbridge
across the Upper Mississippi River, mile
482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois. The
deviation is necessary to allow the
Bandits Race to Home 5K Marathon to
cross the bridge. This deviation allows
the bridge to be maintained in the
closed-to-navigation position for two
hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., April 11, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2015–0150] 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 Cheryl F.
Collins, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S.
Army Rock Island Arsenal requested a
temporary deviation for the Rock Island
Railroad and Highway Drawbridge,
across the Upper Mississippi River, mile
SUMMARY:
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482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois to remain
in the closed-to-navigation position for
a two hour period from 8:30 a.m. to
10:30 a.m., April 11, 2015, while the
Bandits Race to Home 5K Marathon is
held between the cities of Davenport, IA
and Rock Island, IL.
The Rock Island Railroad and
Highway Drawbridge currently operates
in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which
states the general requirement that
drawbridges shall open promptly and
fully for the passage of vessels when a
request to open is given in accordance
with the subpart.
There are no alternate routes for
vessels transiting this section of the
Upper Mississippi River.
The Rock Island Railroad and
Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-tonavigation position, provides a vertical
clearance of 23.8 feet above normal
pool. Navigation on the waterway
consists primarily of commercial tows
and recreational watercraft. This
temporary deviation has been
coordinated with waterway users. No
objections were received.
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: March 30, 2015.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2015–07730 Filed 4–3–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0186]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum Fireworks Display;
Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone on
Lake Erie, Cleveland Harbor, Cleveland,
OH. This safety zone is intended to
restrict vessels from a portion of Lake
Erie during the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame and Museum fireworks display.
This temporary safety zone is necessary
to protect mariners and vessels from the
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket Number USCG-2015-0150]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock
Island, IL
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 Rock Island Railroad and Highway
Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock
Island, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow the Bandits Race
to Home 5K Marathon to cross the bridge. This deviation allows the
bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for two
hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., April
11, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0150] 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 Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway
Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock
Island, Illinois to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for a
two hour period from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., April 11, 2015, while the
Bandits Race to Home 5K Marathon is held between the cities of
Davenport, IA and Rock Island, IL.
The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge currently operates
in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement
that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the passage of
vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with the subpart.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Upper Mississippi River.
The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 feet above
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation
has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
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: March 30, 2015.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2015-07730 Filed 4-3-15; 8:45 am]
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