Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Narrow Bay, Suffolk County, NY, 37158 [2016-13664]
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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 effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0427]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Narrow Bay, Suffolk County, NY
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 Smith Point
Bridge, mile 6.1, across Narrow Bay, at
Suffolk County, New York. This
temporary deviation is necessary to
facility public safety during a public
event, the annual 5K Run for Literacy.
DATES: This deviation is effective on
September 10, 2016 between 9:00 a.m.
and 10 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2016–0427] 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 Ms. Judy K.
Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, telephone (212) 514–
4330, email judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Community Family Literacy Project, Inc.
requested and Suffolk County
Department of Public Works, the bridge
owner concurred with this temporary
deviation from the normal operating
schedule to facilitate a public event, the
annual 5K Run for Literacy.
The Smith Point Bridge, mile 6.1,
across Narrow Bay has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 18
feet at mean high water and 19 feet at
mean low water. The existing bridge
operating regulations are found at 33
CFR 117.799(d).
Narrow Bay is transited by seasonal
recreational vessels of various sizes.
Under this temporary deviation, the
Smith Point Bridges may remain in the
closed position on Saturday September
10, 2016 between 9:00 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge
in the closed position may do so at
anytime. The bridges will not be able to
open for emergencies and there are no
immediate alternate routes for vessels to
pass.
The Coast Guard will also inform the
users of the waterways through our
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Dated: June 3, 2016.
C.J. Bisignano,
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First Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2015–0786]
RIN 1625–AA11
Regulated Navigation Area; Holiday
Events; Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is amending
the Columbus Day Weekend regulated
navigation area on Biscayne Bay in
Miami, Florida. The proposed amended
regulation extends the Biscayne Bay
regulated navigation enforcement period
to New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July
events. It also expands the boundaries of
the regulated navigation area south to
Turkey Point, east to Elliott Key, west to
the shoreline, and north to the Julia
Tuttle Causeway. These regulations are
necessary to protect the public during
these events, which are periods that
have historically had a significant
concentration of persons and vessels on
the waters of Biscayne Bay. To ensure
the public’s safety, all vessels within the
regulated navigation area are: Required
to transit the regulated navigation area
at no more than 15 knots; subject to
control by the Coast Guard; and
required to follow the instructions of all
law enforcement vessels in the area.
DATES: This rule is effective July 11,
2016.
SUMMARY:
To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2015–
0786 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
ADDRESSES:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this rule, call or
email Petty Officer Benjamin Colbert,
Sector Miami Waterways Management
Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
305–535–4317, email
Benjain.R.Colbert@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
E.O. Executive order
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Pub. L. Public Law
§ Section
U.S.C. United States Code
II. Background Information and
Regulatory History
Recreational boating traffic on the
waters of Biscayne Bay increases
significantly during New Year’s Eve,
Fourth of July, and Columbus Day
Weekend events. In recent years,
recreational vessel speed, especially in
crossing navigational channels,
contributed to incidents that resulted in
severe injury and death. This regulation
seeks to increase public safety on the
waters of Biscayne Bay during New
Year’s Eve, Fourth of July, and
Columbus Day Weekend, holidays
known for increased vessel traffic, by
requiring vessels to travel at a maximum
speed of 15 knots. It also subjects
recreational vessels to the control by
Coast Guard and local law enforcement
authorities. On November 20, 2015 the
Coast Guard published a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Regulated Navigation Area; Columbus
Day Weekend, New Year’s Eve Events,
and Fourth of July Events; Biscayne Bay,
Miami, FL (80 FR 72663). There we
stated why we issued the NPRM, and
invited comments on our proposed
regulatory action related to this
fireworks display. During the comment
period that ended December 21, 2015,
we received no comments.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The legal basis for this rule is the
Coast Guard’s authority to establish
regulated navigation areas and other
limited access areas: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50
U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1,
6.04–6, and 160.5; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1. The District Seven Commander
has determined that potential hazards
associated with New Year’s Eve, Fourth
of July, and Columbus Day Weekend
events pose a safety concern for anyone
on the waters of Biscayne Bay. The
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0427]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Narrow Bay, Suffolk County, 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 Smith Point Bridge, mile 6.1,
across Narrow Bay, at Suffolk County, New York. This temporary
deviation is necessary to facility public safety during a public event,
the annual 5K Run for Literacy.
DATES: This deviation is effective on September 10, 2016 between 9:00
a.m. and 10 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0427] 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 Ms. Judy K. Leung-Yee, Project
Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514-4330, email
judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Community Family Literacy Project, Inc.
requested and Suffolk County Department of Public Works, the bridge
owner concurred with this temporary deviation from the normal operating
schedule to facilitate a public event, the annual 5K Run for Literacy.
The Smith Point Bridge, mile 6.1, across Narrow Bay has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 18 feet at mean high water and 19
feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are
found at 33 CFR 117.799(d).
Narrow Bay is transited by seasonal recreational vessels of various
sizes.
Under this temporary deviation, the Smith Point Bridges may remain
in the closed position on Saturday September 10, 2016 between 9:00 a.m.
and 10 a.m.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do
so at anytime. The bridges will not be able to open for emergencies and
there are no immediate alternate routes 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 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 effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 3, 2016.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-13664 Filed 6-8-16; 8:45 am]
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