Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Norwalk River, Norwalk, CT, 37299 [2017-16825]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 153 / Thursday, August 10, 2017 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0761] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Norwalk River, Norwalk, CT 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 Washington Street S136 Bridge across the Norwalk River, mile 0.0 at Norwalk, Connecticut. This deviation is necessary to facilitate electrical repairs and will allow the owner to temporarily close the draw for a period not to exceed 10 hours. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on August 14, 2017 through 5 a.m. on August 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0761, 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 owner of the bridge, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation in order to facilitate repair and replacement of electrical conduits controlling span power lock and control. The Washington Street S136 Bridge across the Norwalk River, mile 0.0 at Norwalk, Connecticut is a double-leaf bascule bridge with a vertical clearance of 9 feet at mean high water and 16 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.217(a). The temporary deviation will allow the Washington Street S136 Bridge to remain closed from 7 p.m. on August 14, 2017 through 5 a.m. on August 15, 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 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:09 Aug 09, 2017 Jkt 241001 times. The bridge will not 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: August 4, 2017. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–16825 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0738] Safety Zones; Recurring Events in Captain of the Port Duluth Zone— Superior Man Triathlon Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Superior Man Triathlon in Duluth, MN from 5:30 a.m. through 10 a.m. on August 27, 2017. This action is necessary to protect participants and spectators during the Superior Man Triathlon. 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. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.943(b) will be enforced from 5:30 a.m. through 10 a.m. on August 27, 2017, for the Superior Man Triathlon safety zone, § 165.943(a)(8). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice of enforcement, 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 37299 the annual Superior Man Triathlon in 33 CFR 165.943(a)(8) from 5:30 a.m. through 10 a.m. on August 27, 2017, on all waters of the Duluth Harbor Basin, Northern Section, including the Duluth entry encompassed in an imaginary line beginning at point 46°46′36.12″ N. 092°06′06.99″ W., running southeast to 46°46′32.75″ N. 092°06′01.74″ W., running northeast to 46°46′45.92″ N. 092°05′45.18″ W., running northwest to 46°46′49.47″ N. 092°05′49.35″ W. and finally running southwest to the starting point. 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 (218) 529–3100. 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 onscene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16 or via telephone at (218) 529–3100. Dated: July 31, 2017. E.E. Williams, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Duluth. [FR Doc. 2017–16845 Filed 8–9–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2016–0547; FRL–9965–85Region 4] Air Plan Approval; SC: Revisions to New Source Review Rules Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve changes to the South Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) to revise New Source Review (NSR) regulations. 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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0761]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Norwalk River, Norwalk, CT

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 Washington Street S136 Bridge 
across the Norwalk River, mile 0.0 at Norwalk, Connecticut. This 
deviation is necessary to facilitate electrical repairs and will allow 
the owner to temporarily close the draw for a period not to exceed 10 
hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on August 14, 2017 
through 5 a.m. on August 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0761, 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 owner of the bridge, the Connecticut 
Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation in order 
to facilitate repair and replacement of electrical conduits controlling 
span power lock and control.
    The Washington Street S136 Bridge across the Norwalk River, mile 
0.0 at Norwalk, Connecticut is a double-leaf bascule bridge with a 
vertical clearance of 9 feet at mean high water and 16 feet at mean low 
water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.217(a).
    The temporary deviation will allow the Washington Street S136 
Bridge to remain closed from 7 p.m. on August 14, 2017 through 5 a.m. 
on August 15, 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 not 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: August 4, 2017.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-16825 Filed 8-9-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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