Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sloop Channel, Hempstead, NY, 30736 [2017-13915]

Download as PDF 30736 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 126 / Monday, July 3, 2017 / Rules and Regulations temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: June 15, 2017. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–13854 Filed 6–30–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0356] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sloop Channel, Hempstead, 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 Wantagh State Parkway Bridge across Sloop Channel, mile 15.4, at Hempstead, New York. This deviation is necessary in order to facilitate an annual fireworks display and allows the bridge to remain in the closed position. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0356, 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 James M. Moore, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212–514–4334, email james.m.moore2@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation with concurrence of the bridge owner, the New York State Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate a public fireworks event. The Wantagh Parkway Bridge, mile 15.4, across Sloop Channel, has a vertical clearance of 20 feet at mean high water and 21.8 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulation is listed at 33 CFR 117.5. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:08 Jun 30, 2017 Jkt 241001 The temporary deviation will allow the Wantagh Parkway Bridge to remain closed from 9 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2017. The waterway is used primarily by seasonal recreational vessels and occasional tug/barge traffic. Coordination with waterway users has indicated no objections to the proposed short-term closure of the draw. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. There is no alternate route 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 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: June 27, 2017. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–13915 Filed 6–30–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 The regulations in 33 CFR 165.943(a)(4) and (b) will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July 1, 2017, for the Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display safety zone, located in § 165.943(a)(4). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this document, call or email LT John Mack, Chief of Waterways Management, Coast Guard; telephone (218) 725–3818, email john.v.mack@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the annual Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display in 33 CFR 165.943(a)(4) and (b) from 9:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July 1, 2017 on all waters of Siskiwit Bay bounded by the arc of a circle with a 420-foot radius from the fireworks launch site with it center in position 46°51′35″ N., 091°06′15″ W. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or her designated on-scene representative. The Captain of the Port’s designated on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at (715) 779–5100. This document is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.943 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this publication in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with advance notification of the enforcement of this safety zone via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. The Captain of the Port Duluth or her on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at (715) 779–5100. DATES: Dated: June 22, 2017. E.E. Williams, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port. [Docket No. USCG–2017–0561] Safety Zones; Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display, Siskiwit Bay, Cornucopia, WI Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display in Cornucopia, WI from 9:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. on July 1, 2017. This action is necessary to protect participants and spectators during the Cornucopia 4th of July Fireworks Display. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or her designated on-scene representative. [FR Doc. 2017–13563 Filed 6–30–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2017–0558] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Garlock Wedding; Saint Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the Saint Lawrence River, Alexandria SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JYR1.SGM 03JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 126 (Monday, July 3, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 30736]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13915]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0356]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sloop Channel, Hempstead, 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 Wantagh State Parkway Bridge across 
Sloop Channel, mile 15.4, at Hempstead, New York. This deviation is 
necessary in order to facilitate an annual fireworks display and allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0356, 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 James M. Moore, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4334, email james.m.moore2@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New York State Office of Parks, 
Recreation, and Historic Preservation with concurrence of the bridge 
owner, the New York State Department of Transportation, requested a 
temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate a 
public fireworks event.
    The Wantagh Parkway Bridge, mile 15.4, across Sloop Channel, has a 
vertical clearance of 20 feet at mean high water and 21.8 feet at mean 
low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating 
regulation is listed at 33 CFR 117.5.
    The temporary deviation will allow the Wantagh Parkway Bridge to 
remain closed from 9 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2017. The 
waterway is used primarily by seasonal recreational vessels and 
occasional tug/barge traffic. Coordination with waterway users has 
indicated no objections to the proposed short-term closure of the draw.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so 
at all times. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. There is 
no alternate route 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 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: June 27, 2017.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-13915 Filed 6-30-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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