Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake Hill, NJ, 34404 [2017-15557]

Download as PDF 34404 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 25, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 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. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0686] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 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 Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0 at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the community to participate in the Color Run. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on August 5, 2017. SUMMARY: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2017–0686], 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: The California Department of Transportation has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over the Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 30 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on August 5, 2017, to allow the community to participate in the Color Run. 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 be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform asabaliauskas on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:31 Jul 24, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: July 20, 2017. Carl T. Hausner, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–15586 Filed 7–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0674] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake Hill, 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 Amtrak Portal Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, New Jersey. This temporary deviation is necessary to allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate the replacement of miter rails and timbers of the bridge. DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on September 8, 2017 to 5 a.m. on October 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0674 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 Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514–4336, email Judy.K.Leung-Yee@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), the owner of the bridge, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 facilitate the replacement of miter rails and timbers of the bridge. The Amtrak Portal Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 5.0, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 23 feet at mean high water and 28 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.723(e). Under this temporary deviation, the Amtrak Portal Bridge shall remain in the closed position between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Sunday as follows: September 8–10, 15–17, 22–24; September 29–October 1, 2017. The waterway is transited by commercial and recreational traffic. The Coast Guard notified known companies of the commercial vessels that transit the area, including the Sandy Hook Pilots and the local tug/tow committee; there were no objections to this temporary deviation. Vessels able to pass under 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 inform the users of the waterways through our Local Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operations 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: July 20, 2017. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–15557 Filed 7–24–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0548] Safety Zones; D-Day Conneaut Air Show, Conneaut, OH Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the D-Day Conneaut Air Show, on Lake Erie from 2 p.m. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\25JYR1.SGM 25JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34404]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15557]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0674]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hackensack River, Little Snake 
Hill, 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 Amtrak Portal Bridge across the 
Hackensack River, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, New Jersey. This 
temporary deviation is necessary to allow the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position to facilitate the replacement of miter 
rails and timbers of the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on September 8, 2017 to 
5 a.m. on October 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0674 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 Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514-4336, email 
Judy.K.Leung-Yee@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(Amtrak), the owner of the bridge, requested a temporary deviation from 
the normal operating schedule to facilitate the replacement of miter 
rails and timbers of the bridge. The Amtrak Portal Bridge across the 
Hackensack River, mile 5.0, has a vertical clearance in the closed 
position of 23 feet at mean high water and 28 feet at mean low water. 
The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 
117.723(e).
    Under this temporary deviation, the Amtrak Portal Bridge shall 
remain in the closed position between 10 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Sunday 
as follows: September 8-10, 15-17, 22-24; September 29-October 1, 2017.
    The waterway is transited by commercial and recreational traffic. 
The Coast Guard notified known companies of the commercial vessels that 
transit the area, including the Sandy Hook Pilots and the local tug/tow 
committee; there were no objections to this temporary deviation. 
Vessels able to pass under 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 inform the users of the waterways through our 
Local Notice and Broadcast to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge so that vessel operations 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: July 20, 2017.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-15557 Filed 7-24-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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