Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Tacony, PA and Palmyra, NJ, 62368 [2016-21692]
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through September 22, 2016 and
September 26, 2016 through September
29, 2016. The following week of October
3, 2016 through October 7, 2016 the
deviation will allow the bridge to
remain closed-to-navigation from 8 p.m.
until 4 a.m. daily Monday evening
through Friday morning.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad
vertical lift span drawbridge currently
operates in accordance with 33 CFR
117.5, which states the general
requirement that the drawbridge shall
open on signal. The bridge has a vertical
clearance of 18.3 feet above Bridge
Reference Elevation for Navigation
Clearance (BRENC), elevation 99.2 feet,
in the closed-to-navigation position and
72 feet above BRENC in the open-tonavigation position. Navigation on the
waterway consists primarily of tugs
with tows and occasional recreational
craft. The Coast Guard has coordinated
this temporary deviation with the
Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway
Association (WTWA). The WTWA
representative indicated that the vessel
operators will be able to schedule
transits through the bridge such that
operations will not significantly be
hindered. Thus, it has been determined
that this temporary deviation will not
have a significant effect on these
vessels.
Vessels able to pass through the
bridge in the closed position may do so
at anytime and should pass at the
slowest safe speed. The bridge will 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.
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.
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Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2016–0855]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Delaware River, Tacony, PA and
Palmyra, NJ
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 SR 73/
Tacony-Palmyra bridge, across the
Delaware River, mile 107.2, at Tacony,
PA and Palmyra, NJ. The deviation is
necessary to facilitate bridge
maintenance and repairs. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: The deviation is effective from 6
a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016
through 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2016–0855] 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. Michael
Thorogood, Bridge Administration
Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard,
telephone 757–398–6557, email
Michael.R.Thorogood@uscg.mil.
SUMMARY:
The
Burlington County Bridge Commission,
who owns and operates the SR 73/
Tacony-Palmyra bridge, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations set out in 33 CFR
117.716, to facilitate electrical
maintenance and repairs to the bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, the
bridge will remain in the closed-tonavigation position from 6 a.m. to 6
p.m., Monday–Friday, September 12,
2016 through September 16, 2016 and
September 19, 2016 through September
23, 2016. The bridge will also remain in
the closed-to-navigation position from 7
a.m. to 6 p.m. on alternative work dates
from September 26, 2016 through
September 30, 2016. The bridge is a
double bascule bridge and has a vertical
clearance in the closed-to-navigation
position of 50 feet above mean high
water.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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The Delaware River is used by a
variety of vessels including U.S.
government and public vessels, large
commercial vessels, tug and barge traffic
and recreational vessels. The Coast
Guard has carefully coordinated the
restrictions with waterway users in
publishing this temporary deviation.
Vessels able to safely pass through the
bridge in the closed-to-navigation
position may do so at any time. The
bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies and there is no immediate
alternative route for vessels to pass. The
Coast Guard will also inform the users
of the waterway 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: September 2, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0513]
RIN 1625–AA11
Regulated Navigation Area;
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery,
ME and Portsmouth, NH
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary regulated
navigation area (RNA) on the Piscataqua
River near the Portsmouth Naval
Shipyard, Kittery, ME between
Henderson Point Light on Seavey Island
and the Memorial Bridge. This RNA
establishes speed restrictions to
eliminate vessel wake which could
endanger the lives of divers and support
crews working at the Portsmouth Naval
Shipyard. The speed restrictions apply
to all vessels transiting the regulated
area unless authorized by the First Coast
Guard District Commander or the
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0855]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Tacony, PA and
Palmyra, NJ
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 SR 73/Tacony-Palmyra bridge, across
the Delaware River, mile 107.2, at Tacony, PA and Palmyra, NJ. The
deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance and repairs.
This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.
DATES: The deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Monday, September 12,
2016 through 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0855] 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. Michael Thorogood, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6557, email Michael.R.Thorogood@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington County Bridge Commission,
who owns and operates the SR 73/Tacony-Palmyra bridge, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in
33 CFR 117.716, to facilitate electrical maintenance and repairs to the
bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the
closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday,
September 12, 2016 through September 16, 2016 and September 19, 2016
through September 23, 2016. The bridge will also remain in the closed-
to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on alternative work dates
from September 26, 2016 through September 30, 2016. The bridge is a
double bascule bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed-to-
navigation position of 50 feet above mean high water.
The Delaware River is used by a variety of vessels including U.S.
government and public vessels, large commercial vessels, tug and barge
traffic and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully
coordinated the restrictions with waterway users in publishing this
temporary deviation.
Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able
to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternative route for
vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the
waterway 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: September 2, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-21692 Filed 9-8-16; 8:45 am]
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