Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Petaluma River, Haystack Landing, CA, 24054 [2017-10705]

Download as PDF 24054 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 100 / Thursday, May 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0383] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Petaluma River, Haystack Landing, CA 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 Northwestern Pacific (Haystack Landing) railroad bridge across Petaluma River, mile 12.4 at Haystack Landing (Petaluma), CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on May 31, 2017 to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2017–0383], 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 Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510–437– 3516; email Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SonomaMarin Area Rail Transit has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Northwestern Pacific (Haystack Landing) railroad bridge, mile 12.4, over Petaluma River, at Haystack Landing (Petaluma), CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 3 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 117.187(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. on May 31, 2017 to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2017, to allow the bridge owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance and change the gear reducer fluid. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 May 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 at anytime. The bridge will not 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 waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so 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: May 18, 2017. C.T. Hausner, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–10705 Filed 5–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2017–0312] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Upper Mississippi River near St. Louis, MO. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect persons and property from potential damage and safety hazards during a fireworks display on and over the navigable waterway. During the period of enforcement, entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or other designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30 p.m. on May 28, 2017 through 10 p.m. on May 29, 2017. This rule will be enforced from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 28, 2017, unless the fireworks display is postponed because of adverse weather, in which case this rule will be enforced from 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 29, 2017. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 0312 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, Sector Upper Mississippi River, 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 Upper Mississippi River DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register LNM Local Notice to Mariners NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section UMR Upper Mississippi River U.S.C. United States Code 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 for good cause finds that 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 did not receive the application until February 23, 2017. After full review of the details for the planned and locally advertised displays, the Coast Guard determined action is needed to protect people and property from the safety hazards associated with the fireworks display on the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) near St. Louis, MO. It is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we must establish this safety zone by May 28, 2017. As such, it is impracticable to publish an NPRM because we lack sufficient time to provide a reasonable comment period and then consider those comments before issuing the rule. We are issuing this rule, and under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making it effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of the rule is contrary to the public interest as it would delay the effectiveness of the E:\FR\FM\25MYR1.SGM 25MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 100 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0383]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Petaluma River, Haystack 
Landing, CA

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 Northwestern Pacific (Haystack 
Landing) railroad bridge across Petaluma River, mile 12.4 at Haystack 
Landing (Petaluma), CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge 
owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on May 31, 2017 to 3 
p.m. on June 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0383], 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 Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516; email 
Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has requested 
a temporary change to the operation of the Northwestern Pacific 
(Haystack Landing) railroad bridge, mile 12.4, over Petaluma River, at 
Haystack Landing (Petaluma), CA. The drawbridge navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 3 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 
117.187(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 7 a.m. on May 31, 2017 to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2017, to allow the 
bridge owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance and change the 
gear reducer fluid. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with 
the waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation 
were raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at anytime. The bridge will not 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 waterway through our 
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge so 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: May 18, 2017.
C.T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-10705 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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