Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA, 13757 [2017-04970]
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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: March 7, 2017.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017–05069 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0112]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, 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 Berkley (U.S.
460/S.R. 337) Bridge across the
Elizabeth River, mile 0.4, at Norfolk,
VA. This deviation is necessary to
facilitate testing of the emergency drive
motors. This deviation allows the bridge
to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.
DATES: The deviation is effective from 2
a.m. to 9 a.m. on April 9, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2017–0112] 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. Martin
Bridges, Bridge Administration Branch
Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone
757–398–6422, email Martin.A.Bridges@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Virginia Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates the Berkley
(U.S. 460/S.R. 337) Bridge across the
Elizabeth River, mile 0.4, at Norfolk,
VA, has requested a temporary
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deviation from the current operating
regulation set out in 33 CFR
117.1007(b), to facilitate testing of the
emergency drive motor on both spans of
the bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, the
bridge will remain in the closed-tonavigation position from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m.
on April 9, 2017. The drawbridge has
two spans, each with double-leaf
bascule draws, and both spans have a
vertical clearance in the closed-tonavigation position of 48 feet above
mean high water.
The Berkley Bridge is used by
recreational vessels, tug and barge
traffic, fishing vessels, and small
commercial vessels. The Coast Guard
has carefully considered the nature and
volume of vessel traffic on the waterway
in publishing this temporary deviation.
Vessels able to pass through the
bridges in the closed position may do so
at anytime. The bridge spans will not be
able to open in case of an emergency
and there is no immediate alternate
route for vessels to pass. The Coast
Guard will also inform the users of the
waterway through our Local Notice 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: March 8, 2017.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2017–04970 Filed 3–14–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
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Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0164]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Willamette River, Portland, OR
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 Broadway
Bridge across the Willamette River, mile
SUMMARY:
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11.7, at Portland, OR. The deviation is
necessary to accommodate maintenance
and equipment upgrades. This deviation
allows the bridge to operate the double
bascule span one side at a time, single
leaf, to install and test new equipment.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 p.m. on May 26, 2017 to 6 a.m. on
September 20, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2017–0164, 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
Steven.M.Fischer@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Multnomah County requested the
Broadway Bridge be authorized to open
half the span in single leaf mode. The
Broadway Bridge crosses the Willamette
River at mile 11.7, and provides 90 feet
of vertical clearance above Columbia
River Datum 0.0 while in the closed-tonavigation position, and provides 125
feet of horizontal clearance with half the
span open. This bridge operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.897. This
deviation allows the double bascule
span of the Broadway Bridge across the
Willamette River, mile 11.7, to operate
the bridge in single leaf mode to marine
traffic. This deviation allows the bridge
to operate the double bascule span one
side at a time, single leaf, to install and
test new equipment. The deviation
period to open the east span only will
cover the following dates: From 7 p.m.
on May 26, 2017 to 7 a.m. on May 27,
2017; from 7 p.m. on May 27, 2017 to
7 a.m. on May 28, 2017; from 7 p.m. on
June 2, 2017 to 7 a.m. on June 3, 2017;
from 7 p.m. on June 3, 2017 to 7 a.m.
on June 4, 2017; from 6 a.m. on June 15,
2017 to 6 a.m. on July 20, 2017. The
deviation period to open the west span
only will cover the following dates:
From 7 p.m. on July 28, 2017 to 7 a.m.
on July 29, 2017; from 7 p.m. on July 29,
2017 to 7 a.m. on July 30, 2017; from 7
p.m. on August 4, 2017 to 7 a.m. on
August 5, 2017; from 7 p.m. on August
5, 2017 to 7 a.m. on August 6, 2017;
from 6 a.m. on August 16, 2017 to 6 a.m.
on September 20, 2017. The bridge shall
operate in accordance to 33 CFR
117.897 at all other times. Waterway
usage on this part of the Willamette
River includes vessels ranging from
commercial tug and barge to small
pleasure craft. We have coordinated
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0112]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Elizabeth River, Norfolk, 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 Berkley (U.S. 460/S.R. 337) Bridge
across the Elizabeth River, mile 0.4, at Norfolk, VA. This deviation is
necessary to facilitate testing of the emergency drive motors. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.
DATES: The deviation is effective from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on April 9,
2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0112] 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. Martin Bridges, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6422, email Martin.A.Bridges@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates the Berkley (U.S. 460/S.R. 337) Bridge across the
Elizabeth River, mile 0.4, at Norfolk, VA, has requested a temporary
deviation from the current operating regulation set out in 33 CFR
117.1007(b), to facilitate testing of the emergency drive motor on both
spans of the bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the
closed-to-navigation position from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on April 9, 2017.
The drawbridge has two spans, each with double-leaf bascule draws, and
both spans have a vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation
position of 48 feet above mean high water.
The Berkley Bridge is used by recreational vessels, tug and barge
traffic, fishing vessels, and small commercial vessels. The Coast Guard
has carefully considered the nature and volume of vessel traffic on the
waterway in publishing this temporary deviation.
Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed position may
do so at anytime. The bridge spans will not be able to open in case of
an emergency and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway
through our Local Notice 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: March 8, 2017.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-04970 Filed 3-14-17; 8:45 am]
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