Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR, 30178-30179 [2016-11381]

Download as PDF 30178 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 94 / Monday, May 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations applicant of any liens, encumbrances, or infirmities that the Secretary identified and may seek additional information from the applicant needed to address such issues. The Secretary may require the elimination of any such liens, encumbrances, or infirmities prior to taking final approval action on the acquisition, and she shall require elimination prior to such approval if she determines that the liens, encumbrances or infirmities make title to the land unmarketable. Dated: May 11, 2016. Lawrence S. Roberts, Acting Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs. [FR Doc. 2016–11489 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4337–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0392] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA 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 Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the University of Washington, and University of Washington Bothell commencement ceremony traffic. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position to accommodate the timely movement of vehicular traffic. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9:30 a.m. on June 11, 2016 to 6:15 p.m. on June 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2016–0392] 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 Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pfd13bridges@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The University of Washington, through the Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:36 May 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 Washington Department of Transportation, has requested that the Montlake Bridge bascule span remain in the closed-to-navigation position, and need not open to marine traffic to facilitate timely movement of commencement vehicular traffic. The Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, in the closed position provides 30 feet of vertical clearance throughout the navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance throughout the center 60-feet of the bridge; vertical clearance references to the Mean Water Level of Lake Washington. The normal operating schedule for Montlake Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). The deviation period is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 11, 2016; and from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and from 4:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. on June 12, 2016. The deviation allows the bascule span of the Montlake Bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for the times and dates herein. Waterway usage on the Lake Washington Ship Canal ranges from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for marine vessels to pass. 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 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 10, 2016. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016–11495 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0380] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR AGENCY: PO 00000 Coast Guard, DHS. Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, at Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the annual Rose Festival Parade event, which crosses the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge. This deviation allows the upper deck of the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position and need not open for marine traffic to allow for the safe movement of event participants. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2016–0380] 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 Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pfd13bridges@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TriMet Public Transit and Multnomah County have requested that the upper deck of the Steel Bridge and the Burnside Bridge remain in the closed-tonavigation position to accommodate the annual Rose Festival Parade event. The Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both cross the Willamette River. The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift bridge with a lower lift deck and an upper lift deck which operate independent of each other. When both decks are in the down position the bridge provides 26 feet of vertical clearance. When the lower deck is in the up position, the bridge provides 71 feet of vertical clearance. This deviation does not affect the operating schedule of the lower deck which opens on signal. The normal operating schedule for the upper deck of the Steel Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(ii). The Burnside Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 64 feet in the closed-to-navigation position. The normal operating schedule for the Burnside Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(iii). The Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge clearances are above Columbia River Datum 0.0. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16MYR1.SGM 16MYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 94 / Monday, May 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations The deviation period is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 2016 to accommodate the route of the annual Rose Festival Parade event. The deviation allows the upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, to remain in the closed-to-navigation position and need not open for maritime traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 2016. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge in the closed positions may do so at any time. The bridges will be able to open for emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. 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 bridges 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 9, 2016. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard. [FR Doc. 2016–11381 Filed 5–13–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2016–0337] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, Minneapolis, MN Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) from mile 853.2 to mile 854.2. The safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, and infrastructure from potential damage and safety hazards associated with a fireworks display. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:36 May 13, 2016 Jkt 238001 Captain of the Port (COTP). Deviation from the safety zone may be requested and will be considered on a case-by-case basis as specifically authorized by the COTP or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on June 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2016– 0337 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email LCDR Sean Peterson, Chief of Prevention, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 314–269–2332, email Sean.M.Peterson@ uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations BNM Broadcast Notice to Mariners CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code UMR Upper Mississippi River II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency finds good cause those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because the Coast Guard was not notified of the event until April 19, 2016. After full review of the event details, the Coast Guard determined that action is needed to protect people and property from the safety hazards associated with a fireworks display on the Upper Mississippi River. It would be impracticable to publish a NPRM because the safety zone must be established on June 17, 2016. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. On June 17, 2016, a fireworks display will take place on the Upper Mississippi PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 30179 River between mile 853.2 and mile 854.2 for the 150th Celebration of General Mills. The COTP has determined that potential hazards associated with the fireworks display will be a safety concern for anyone within the area that is designated as the safety zone. This rule is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the safety zone during the fireworks display. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a safety zone from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. on June 17, 2016. The safety zone will cover all navigable waters on the Upper Mississippi River between mile 853.2 and mile 854.2. The safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable waters during the fireworks display. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. V. Regulatory Analyses We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses based on a number of these statutes and Executive Orders, and we discuss First Amendment rights of protestors. A. Regulatory Planning and Review Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits. Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. This rule has not been designated a ‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it has not been reviewed by the Office of Management and Budget. This temporary final rule establishes a safety zone that will be enforced for a limited time period. During the enforcement period, vessels are prohibited from entering into or remaining within the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the COTP or other designated representative. Based on the location and short duration of the enforcement period, this rule does not pose a significant regulatory impact. Additionally, notice of this safety zone or any changes in the planned schedule will be made via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners. E:\FR\FM\16MYR1.SGM 16MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 94 (Monday, May 16, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 30178-30179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11381]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0380]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR

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 upper deck of the Steel Bridge, 
mile 12.1, and the Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the 
Willamette River, at Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to 
accommodate the annual Rose Festival Parade event, which crosses the 
Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge. This deviation allows the upper deck 
of the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position and need not open for marine traffic to allow for 
the safe movement of event participants.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0380] 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 Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge 
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, 
email d13-pf-d13bridges@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: TriMet Public Transit and Multnomah County 
have requested that the upper deck of the Steel Bridge and the Burnside 
Bridge remain in the closed-to-navigation position to accommodate the 
annual Rose Festival Parade event. The Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the 
Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both cross the Willamette River.
    The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift bridge with a lower lift 
deck and an upper lift deck which operate independent of each other. 
When both decks are in the down position the bridge provides 26 feet of 
vertical clearance. When the lower deck is in the up position, the 
bridge provides 71 feet of vertical clearance. This deviation does not 
affect the operating schedule of the lower deck which opens on signal. 
The normal operating schedule for the upper deck of the Steel Bridge 
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(ii).
    The Burnside Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 64 feet in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The normal operating schedule for the 
Burnside Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(iii). 
The Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge clearances are above Columbia 
River Datum 0.0.

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    The deviation period is from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 2016 to 
accommodate the route of the annual Rose Festival Parade event. The 
deviation allows the upper deck of the Steel Bridge, mile 12.1, and the 
Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, both crossing the Willamette River, to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position and need not open for 
maritime traffic from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 11, 2016. Waterway usage 
on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from 
commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft.
    Vessels able to pass through the Steel Bridge and Burnside Bridge 
in the closed positions may do so at any time. The bridges will be able 
to open for emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for 
vessels to pass. 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 bridges 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 designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 9, 2016.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2016-11381 Filed 5-13-16; 8:45 am]
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