Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Long Island, New York Inland Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY, 28558 [2015-12112]

Download as PDF 28558 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 96 / Tuesday, May 19, 2015 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 2 TO § 165.151 1.6 Swim Across America Greenwich ................................................... Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 and 33 CFR 165.151, the regatta, fireworks displays and swim event listed above are established as a special local regulation or safety zone. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.100 and 165.151, vessels may not enter the regulated area unless given permission from the COTP or a designated representative. Spectator vessels may transit outside the safety zones but may not anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of other vessels. 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, 33 CFR 165 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 the Local Notice to Mariners or marine information broadcasts. If the COTP determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, a Broadcast Notice to Mariners may be used to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: May 7, 2015. E.J. Cubanski, III, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island Sound. [FR Doc. 2015–12103 Filed 5–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2015–0314] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Long Island, New York Inland Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 May 18, 2015 Jkt 235001 • Date: June 27, 2015. • Time: 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. • Location: All navigable waters of Stamford Harbor within a half mile long and 1,000 foot wide polygon shaped box stretching from Dolphin Cove to Rocky Point between Stamford and Greenwich, CT. Formed by connecting the following points. Beginning at point (A) 41°01′32.03″ N., 073°33′8.93″ W., then south east to point (B) 41°01′ 15.01″ N., 073°32′55.58″ W.; then south west to point (C) 41°00′49.25 N., 073°33′ 20.36″ W.; then north west to point (D) 41°00′58.00″ N., 073°33′27.00″ W., then north east to point (E) 41°01′15.80″ N., 073°33′09.85″ W., then heading north and ending at point (A) (NAD 83). Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the operation of the Loop Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7, across Long Creek, and the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel, both at Hempstead, New York. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate the 2015 Dee Snider’s Ride to Fight Hunger on Long Island. This temporary deviation allows two bridges to remain in the closed position during this public event. DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 20, 2015. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2015–0314] 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, contact Ms. Judy K. LeungYee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514–4330, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Loop Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7, across Long Creek has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 21 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(f). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(h). Long Creek and Sloop Channel are transited by commercial fishing and recreational vessel traffic. Long Island Cares, Inc. requested and the bridge owner for both bridges, the State of New York Department of Transportation, concurred with this temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate a public event, the 2015 Dee Snider’s Ride. Under this temporary deviation, the Loop Parkway and the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridges may remain in the closed position between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 20, 2015. There are no alternate routes for vessel traffic; however, vessels that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at any time. The bridges may be opened in the event of an emergency. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridges 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 drawbridges 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: May 8, 2015. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015–12112 Filed 5–18–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\19MYR1.SGM 19MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-12112]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0314]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Long Island, New York Inland 
Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, NY

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 Loop Parkway 
Bridge, mile 0.7, across Long Creek, and the Meadowbrook State Parkway 
Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel, both at Hempstead, New York. 
This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate the 2015 Dee 
Snider's Ride to Fight Hunger on Long Island. This temporary deviation 
allows two bridges to remain in the closed position during this public 
event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 
20, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0314] 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, contact Ms. Judy K. Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514-4330, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Ms. 
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Loop Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7, across 
Long Creek has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 21 feet 
at mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge 
operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(f).
    The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop 
Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 feet at 
mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge 
operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(h). Long Creek and 
Sloop Channel are transited by commercial fishing and recreational 
vessel traffic.
    Long Island Cares, Inc. requested and the bridge owner for both 
bridges, the State of New York Department of Transportation, concurred 
with this temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to 
facilitate a public event, the 2015 Dee Snider's Ride.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Loop Parkway and the 
Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridges may remain in the closed position 
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 20, 2015.
    There are no alternate routes for vessel traffic; however, vessels 
that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at 
any time. The bridges may be opened in the event of an emergency.
    The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterways through our 
Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridges 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 drawbridges 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: May 8, 2015.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-12112 Filed 5-18-15; 8:45 am]
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