Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle, WA, 34854-34855 [2017-15795]
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This deviation is effective from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 4, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2017–0697 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 d13-pfd13bridges@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Oregon
Department of Transportation (bridge
owner) requested a temporary deviation
from the operating schedule for the I–5
Bridges, mile 106.5, across the Columbia
River between Vancouver, WA, and
Portland, OR, to facilitate safe passage of
participants in the Hands Across the
Bridge Project. The I–5 Bridges provides
three designated navigation channels
with vertical clearances ranging from 39
to 72 feet above Columbia River Datum
0.0 while the lift spans are in the closedto-navigation position. The normal
operating schedule for the I–5 Bridges is
codified at 33 CFR 117.869. The subject
bridges need not open to marine vessels
during the deviation period from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 4, 2017.
The bridge shall operate in accordance
with 33 CFR 117.869 at all other times.
Waterway usage on this part of the
Columbia River includes vessels ranging
from large commercial ships, tug and
tow vessels to recreational pleasure
craft.
Vessels able to pass under the bridges
in the closed-to-navigation positions
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 the users of the waterways
DATES:
through our Local and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that
vessels can arrange their transits to
minimize any impact caused by the
temporary deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridges must return to their
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.
Steven Michael Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2017–0700]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Lake Washington Ship Canal, Seattle,
WA
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 Montlake
Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship
Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The
deviation is necessary to allow work
crews to replace bridge decking. This
deviation allows a single leaf opening
with a one hour advance notice during
the day, and remains in the closed-tonavigation position during evening
hours.
SUMMARY:
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The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2017–0700] 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.
ADDRESSES:
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 d13-pfd13bridges@uscg.mil.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Washington Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), bridge owner,
has requested a temporary deviation
from the operating schedule for the
Montlake Bridge across the Lake
Washington Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, at
Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary
to accommodate work crews to conduct
timely bridge deck repairs. The
Montlake Bridge in the closed-tonavigation position provides 30 feet of
vertical clearance throughout the
navigation channel, and 46 feet of
vertical clearance throughout the center
60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance
references to the Mean Water Level of
Lake Washington. When half the span is
open, single leaf, 46 feet of vertical
clearance will be reduced throughout
the center 30 feet of the bridge. To
facilitate this construction event, single
leaf operation will provide 75 feet of
horizontal clearance.
The normal operating schedule for the
Montlake Bridge operates in accordance
with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). The deviation
period and span operation is described
in the table below:
Time/date end
10 p.m. Aug 11, 2017 ...........................................
5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017 .............................................
6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017 .............................................
5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017 .............................................
6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017 .............................................
10 p.m. Aug 18, 2017 ...........................................
5 a.m. Aug 2017 ...................................................
6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017 .............................................
5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017 .............................................
6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017 .............................................
Waterway usage on the Lake
Washington Ship Canal ranges from
commercial tug and barge to small
pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass
through the bridge in the closed-to-
This deviation is effective from
10 p.m. on August 11, 2017 to 5 a.m. on
August 21, 2017.
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navigation position may do so at
anytime. The bridge will be able to open
for emergency vessels in route to a call
when an hour notice is given to the
bridge operator, and a single leaf
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span in the closed-to-navigation position.
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span in the closed-to-navigation position.
single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
span in the closed-to-navigation position.
span in the closed-to-navigation position.
single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
span in the closed-to-navigation position.
single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
span in the closed-to-navigation position.
opening will be provided. The Lake
Washington Ship Canal has no
immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform
the users of the waterways through our
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Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessels 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 designated time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: July 20, 2017.
Steven Michael Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2017–0549]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Madison Light Up the
Park Fireworks Display; Lake Erie,
Madison Township, OH
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters of Lake Erie, Madison
Township, OH. This safety zone is
intended to restrict vessels from a
portion of Lake Erie during the Madison
Light Up the Park fireworks display on
September 03, 2017. This temporary
safety zone is necessary to protect
personnel, vessels, and the marine
environment from the potential hazards
associated with a fireworks display.
Entry of vessels or persons into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port
Sector Buffalo.
DATES: This rule is effective from 9:15
p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on September
3, 2017.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2017–
0549 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 LT Ryan Junod, Chief of
Waterways Management, U.S. Coast
Guard Marine Safety Unit Cleveland;
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Table of Abbreviations
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
§ Section
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
event sponsor did not submit notice to
the Coast Guard with sufficient time
remaining before the event to publish an
NPRM. Thus, delaying the effective date
of this rule to wait for a comment period
to run would be contrary to the public
interest by inhibiting the Coast Guard’s
ability to protect spectators and vessels
from the hazards associated with a
maritime fireworks display.
III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule
The Coast Guard is issuing this rule
under authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231. The
Captain of the Port Buffalo, NY (COTP)
has determined that potential hazards
associated with vessels in the vicinity of
firework displays on September 03,
2017 will be a safety concern for vessels
and spectators within a 210 foot radius
of the launch point of the fireworks.
This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in
the navigable waters within the safety
zone while the fireworks display is
happening.
IV. Discussion of the Rule
This rule establishes a safety zone
from 9:15 p.m. through 10:15 p.m. on
September 03, 2017. The safety zone
will cover all navigable waters within
210 feet of the launch point of the
fireworks display. No vessel or person
will be permitted to enter the safety
zone without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated
representative. Entry into, transiting, or
anchoring within the safety zone is
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prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Buffalo or his
designated on-scene representative. The
Captain of the Port or his designated onscene representative may be contacted
via VHF Channel 16.
V. Regulatory Analyses
We developed this rule after
considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking.
Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and
Executive Orders, and we discuss First
Amendment rights of protestors.
A. Regulatory Planning and Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
direct agencies to assess the costs and
benefits of available regulatory
alternatives and, if regulation is
necessary, to select regulatory
approaches that maximize net benefits.
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the
importance of quantifying both costs
and benefits, of reducing costs, of
harmonizing rules, and of promoting
flexibility.
Executive Order 13771 (‘‘Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs’’), directs agencies to reduce
regulation and control regulatory costs
and provides that ‘‘for every one new
regulation issued, at least two prior
regulations be identified for elimination,
and that the cost of planned regulations
be prudently managed and controlled
through a budgeting process.’’
This rule has not been designated a
‘‘significant regulatory action,’’ under
Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, it
has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget.
As this rule is not a significant
regulatory action, this rule is exempt
from the requirements of Executive
Order 13771. See OMB’s Memorandum
titled ‘‘Interim Guidance Implementing
Section 2 of the Executive Order of
January 30, 2017 titled ‘Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory
Costs’ ’’ (February 2, 2017).
We conclude that this rule is not a
significant regulatory action because we
anticipate that it will have minimal
impact on the economy, will not
interfere with other agencies, will not
adversely alter the budget of any grant
or loan recipients, and will not raise any
novel legal or policy issues. The safety
zone created by this rule will be
relatively small and enforced for a
relatively short time. Also, the safety
zone is designed to minimize its impact
on navigable waters. Furthermore, the
safety zone has been designed to allow
vessels to transit around it. Thus,
restrictions on vessel movement within
that particular area are expected to be
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[FR Doc No: 2017-15795]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0700]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal,
Seattle, WA
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 Montlake Bridge across the Lake
Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is
necessary to allow work crews to replace bridge decking. This deviation
allows a single leaf opening with a one hour advance notice during the
day, and remains in the closed-to-navigation position during evening
hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on August 11, 2017 to 5
a.m. on August 21, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0700] 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 d13-pf-d13bridges@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Washington Department of Transportation
(WSDOT), bridge owner, has requested a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington
Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to
accommodate work crews to conduct timely bridge deck repairs. The
Montlake Bridge in the closed-to-navigation position provides 30 feet
of vertical clearance throughout the navigation channel, and 46 feet of
vertical clearance throughout the center 60 feet of the bridge;
vertical clearance references to the Mean Water Level of Lake
Washington. When half the span is open, single leaf, 46 feet of
vertical clearance will be reduced throughout the center 30 feet of the
bridge. To facilitate this construction event, single leaf operation
will provide 75 feet of horizontal clearance.
The normal operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). The deviation period and span
operation is described in the table below:
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Time/date start Time/date end Action
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10 p.m. Aug 11, 2017............. 5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 12, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 12, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 13, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 13, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 14, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
10 p.m. Aug 18, 2017............. 5 a.m. Aug 19, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 2017.................. 6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 19, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
5 a.m. Aug 20, 2017.............. 6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017. single leaf opening w/one hour notice.
6 p.m. Aug 20, 2017.............. 5 a.m. Aug 21, 2017. span in the closed-to-navigation position.
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Waterway usage on the Lake Washington Ship Canal ranges from
commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass
through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at
anytime. The bridge will be able to open for emergency vessels in route
to a call when an hour notice is given to the bridge operator, and a
single leaf opening will be provided. The Lake Washington Ship Canal
has no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard
will also inform the users of the waterways through our
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Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating
schedule for the bridge so that vessels 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 designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: July 20, 2017.
Steven Michael Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-15795 Filed 7-26-17; 8:45 am]
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