Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Delair, NJ to Philadelphia, PA, 22194 [2016-08690]

Download as PDF 22194 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 73 / Friday, April 15, 2016 / Rules and Regulations significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves the establishment of a special local regulation and is therefore categorically excluded from further review under paragraph 34(h) of Figure 2–1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to the discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100 Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Waterways. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 100 as follows: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Delair, NJ to Philadelphia, PA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233. The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Delair Bridge across the Delaware River, mile 104.6, between Philadelphia PA and Delair, NJ. The deviation is necessary to perform bridge repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position. DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on April 30, 2016 to 5 a.m. on June 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2016–0228] 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Mrs. Traci Whitfield, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398–6629, email Traci.G.Whitfield@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Conrail, owner of the Delair Bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation to perform urgent repairs by replacing wire ropes connecting the counterweights and the lift span. The bridge is a vertical lift-span bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 49 feet above mean high water. The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.716. Under this SUMMARY: 2. Add § 100.35T09–0208 to read as follows: ■ § 100.35T09–0208 Special Local Regulation; Hebda Cup Rowing Regatta; Detroit River, Trenton Channel; Wyandotte, MI. jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 9110–04–P [Docket No. USCG–2016–0228] 1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows: (a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established to encompass the following waterway: All waters of the Detroit River, Trenton Channel between the following two lines going from bank-tobank: The first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.0′ N., 083°9.4′ W. (NAD 83); the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.7′ N., 083°8.9′ W. (NAD 83). (b) Effective period. This section is effective and will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on April 30, 2016. (c) Regulations. (1) Vessels transiting through the regulated area are to maintain the minimum speeds for safe navigation. (2) Vessel operators desiring to operate in the regulated area must contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port Detroit (COTP) or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or at 313–568–9560. Vessel operators given permission to operate within the regulated area must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP or his on-scene representative. Jkt 238001 [FR Doc. 2016–08781 Filed 4–14–16; 8:45 am] 33 CFR Part 117 ■ 14:40 Apr 14, 2016 Dated: March 25, 2016. Scott B. Lemasters, Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Detroit. Coast Guard PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS VerDate Sep<11>2014 (3) The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of the COTP is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer designated by or assisting the COTP to act on his behalf. PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 5 a.m. April 30, 2016 to 5 a.m. May 7, 2016; from 5 a.m. May 14, 2016 to 5 a.m. May 21, 2016; and from 5 a.m. June 4, 2016 to 5 a.m. June 11, 2016. The lift span will not be able to open since one counterweight will be detached until the end of the repair work. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at anytime. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. The rope replacement construction schedule was developed through the coordination with Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay and the Mariners’ Advisory Committee for the Bay and River Delaware (MAC). The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators 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 11, 2016. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016–08690 Filed 4–14–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 [EPA–R09–OAR–2014–0636; FRL–9944–93– Region 9] Adequacy Status of Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets in Submitted PM2.5 Moderate Area Plan for San Joaquin Valley; California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of adequacy. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public that the Agency has found that the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs or ‘‘budgets’’) for the years 2014 and 2017 in the San Joaquin Valley Moderate Area Plan, as revised in a SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\15APR1.SGM 15APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 73 (Friday, April 15, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 22194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08690]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0228]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Delair, NJ to 
Philadelphia, PA

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 Delair Bridge across the Delaware 
River, mile 104.6, between Philadelphia PA and Delair, NJ. The 
deviation is necessary to perform bridge repairs. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on April 30, 2016 to 5 
a.m. on June 11, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0228] 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mrs. Traci Whitfield, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6629, email Traci.G.Whitfield@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Conrail, owner of the Delair Bridge, has 
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation 
to perform urgent repairs by replacing wire ropes connecting the 
counterweights and the lift span. The bridge is a vertical lift-span 
bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 49 feet 
above mean high water.
    The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.716. Under 
this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 5 a.m. April 30, 2016 to 5 a.m. May 7, 2016; 
from 5 a.m. May 14, 2016 to 5 a.m. May 21, 2016; and from 5 a.m. June 
4, 2016 to 5 a.m. June 11, 2016. The lift span will not be able to open 
since one counterweight will be detached until the end of the repair 
work.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at anytime. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies 
and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass 
through the bridge in the closed position. The rope replacement 
construction schedule was developed through the coordination with Coast 
Guard Sector Delaware Bay and the Mariners' Advisory Committee for the 
Bay and River Delaware (MAC). The Coast Guard will also inform the 
users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to 
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that 
vessel operators 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 11, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-08690 Filed 4-14-16; 8:45 am]
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