Drawbridge Operation Regulation; South Branch of the Elizabeth River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake, VA, 63700 [2016-22320]

Download as PDF 63700 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 180 / Friday, September 16, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Ohio Valley may be contacted on VHF Channel 13 or 16, or at 1–800–253– 7465. Dated: September 12, 2016. M.B. Zamperini, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Ohio Valley. [FR Doc. 2016–22319 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0674] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; South Branch of the Elizabeth River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake, VA Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Gilmerton (US13/460) Bridge across the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 5.8, on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, at Chesapeake, VA. This deviation is necessary to avoid bridge failure and perform emergency bridge repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position. DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from September 16, 2016 through 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from September 13, 2016 at 9 a.m., until September 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2016–0674] 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. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757– 398–6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Chesapeake, that owns and operates the Gilmerton (US13/460) Bridge, across the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 5.8, on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, at Chesapeake, VA, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to avoid bridge failure and perform Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:04 Sep 15, 2016 Jkt 238001 emergency repairs to the bridge due to failure of operating mechanism components, requiring non-standard manual operation of the bridge until repair is completed. The bridge is a vertical lift draw bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 36 feet above mean high water. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the open-to-navigation position of 136 feet above mean high water will be reduced to approximately 110 feet above mean high water from 9 p.m. on September 16, 2016, through 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016. The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.997(c). Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position, except for scheduled openings at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The scheduled openings at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 17, 2016, and September 18, 2016; and emergency openings from 9 p.m. on September 16, 2016, through 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016, will provide a reduced vertical clearance of approximately 110 feet above mean high water. The South Branch of the Elizabeth River is used by a variety of vessels including U.S. government and public vessels, 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 position may do so at any time. On Saturday and Sunday, September 17, 2016, and September 18, 2016, vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position should contact the bridge tender to ensure safe passage through the bridge. There is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. The bridge will open on signal for emergency vessels, if at least one hour notice is given. 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 transit 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. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Dated: September 13, 2016. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2016–22320 Filed 9–15–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2016–0866] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; James River, Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA 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 James River Bridge (US17) across the James River, mile 5.0, at Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA. The deviation is necessary to perform bridge maintenance and repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position. SUMMARY: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016, to 7 p.m. on October 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2016–0866] 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. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757– 398–6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation, that owns and operates the James River Bridge (US17), across the James River, mile 5.0, at Isle of Wight and Newport News, VA, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations to perform repairs to the aerial electrical cable connecting the north tower to the south tower. The bridge is a vertical lift draw bridge and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 60 feet above mean high water. The current operating schedule is open on signal as set out in 33 CFR 117.5. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-toDATES: E:\FR\FM\16SER1.SGM 16SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 180 (Friday, September 16, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22320]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0674]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; South Branch of the Elizabeth 
River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Chesapeake, VA

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 Gilmerton (US13/460) Bridge across 
the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 5.8, on the Atlantic 
Intracoastal Waterway, at Chesapeake, VA. This deviation is necessary 
to avoid bridge failure and perform emergency bridge repairs. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from September 
16, 2016 through 5 a.m. on September 19, 2016. For the purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from September 13, 2016 at 9 
a.m., until September 16, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0674] 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. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Chesapeake, that owns and 
operates the Gilmerton (US13/460) Bridge, across the South Branch of 
the Elizabeth River, mile 5.8, on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
at Chesapeake, VA, has requested a temporary deviation from the current 
operating regulations to avoid bridge failure and perform emergency 
repairs to the bridge due to failure of operating mechanism components, 
requiring non-standard manual operation of the bridge until repair is 
completed. The bridge is a vertical lift draw bridge and has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 36 feet above mean high water. The 
vertical clearance of the bridge in the open-to-navigation position of 
136 feet above mean high water will be reduced to approximately 110 
feet above mean high water from 9 p.m. on September 16, 2016, through 5 
a.m. on September 19, 2016.
    The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.997(c). 
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-
to-navigation position, except for scheduled openings at 9 a.m., noon, 
3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on 
Saturday and Sunday. The scheduled openings at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on 
Saturday and Sunday, September 17, 2016, and September 18, 2016; and 
emergency openings from 9 p.m. on September 16, 2016, through 5 a.m. on 
September 19, 2016, will provide a reduced vertical clearance of 
approximately 110 feet above mean high water.
    The South Branch of the Elizabeth River is used by a variety of 
vessels including U.S. government and public vessels, 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 
position may do so at any time. On Saturday and Sunday, September 17, 
2016, and September 18, 2016, vessels able to safely pass through the 
bridge in the closed position should contact the bridge tender to 
ensure safe passage through the bridge. There is no immediate alternate 
route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed 
position. The bridge will open on signal for emergency vessels, if at 
least one hour notice is given. 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 transit 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 13, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-22320 Filed 9-15-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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