Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR, 41520 [2017-18546]

Download as PDF 41520 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 169 / Friday, September 1, 2017 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0826] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR 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 Morrison Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.8, at Portland, Oregon. The deviation is necessary to accommodate Multnomah County’s (bridge owner) replacement of the bridge decking. This deviation allows the bridge to only open half of the span, single leaf, to allow for the replacement of bridge decking. The deviation also allows the vertical clearance to be reduced due to the project’s containment system. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on September 5, 2017 through 7 p.m. on October 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0826 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: Multnomah County has requested that the Morrison Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.8, be allowed to only open half the span, 92 feet, as opposed to a full opening, 185 feet, to accommodate the replacement of the bridge decking. The county has also requested to reduce the vertical clearance of the non-functioning leaf with scaffolding erected 10 feet below the lower bridge cord for a containment system, and require at least a two hour advance notice for an opening. The Morrison Bridge is a double bascule bridge. When the bascule span is in the closed-to-navigation position, the bridge provides 69 feet of vertical clearance, which will be reduced to 59 feet with the containment system in place. The normal operating schedule for the Morrison Bridge is in accordance with sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:20 Aug 31, 2017 Jkt 241001 33 CFR 117.897(c)(3)(iv). The vertical clearance is above Columbia River Datum 0.0. The deviation period is from 6 a.m. on September 5, 2017 through 7 p.m. on October 31, 2017. The deviation allows the Morrison Bridge operator to only open half the span for maritime traffic with at least a two hour advanced notice. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the Morrison Bridge in the closed-tonavigation position may do so at any time. A tug will be provided, upon request, to assist vessels through the single leaf span opening. The bridge will be able to open half the span for emergencies with a two hour notice and there is no immediate 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 bridges 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: August 25, 2017. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–18546 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0822] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Narrow Bay, Brookhaven, 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 Smith Point Bridge across Narrow Bay, mile 6.1, at Brookhaven, New York. This deviation is necessary in order to facilitate the annual 5K Run for Literacy and allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for one hour. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. through 10 a.m. on September 9, 2017. DATES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0822, 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 James M. Moore, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212–514–4334, email James.M.Moore2@uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Smith Point Bridge, mile 6.1, across Narrow Bay, has a vertical clearance of 18 feet at mean high water and 19 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.799(d). The temporary deviation will allow the Smith Point Bridge to remain closed from 9 a.m. through 10 a.m. on September 9, 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 29, 2017. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2017–18576 Filed 8–31–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\01SER1.SGM 01SER1

Agencies

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 169 (Friday, September 1, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41520]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18546]



[[Page 41520]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0826]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Morrison Bridge across the 
Willamette River, mile 12.8, at Portland, Oregon. The deviation is 
necessary to accommodate Multnomah County's (bridge owner) replacement 
of the bridge decking. This deviation allows the bridge to only open 
half of the span, single leaf, to allow for the replacement of bridge 
decking. The deviation also allows the vertical clearance to be reduced 
due to the project's containment system.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on September 5, 2017 
through 7 p.m. on October 31, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0826 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: Multnomah County has requested that the 
Morrison Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.8, be allowed to 
only open half the span, 92 feet, as opposed to a full opening, 185 
feet, to accommodate the replacement of the bridge decking. The county 
has also requested to reduce the vertical clearance of the non-
functioning leaf with scaffolding erected 10 feet below the lower 
bridge cord for a containment system, and require at least a two hour 
advance notice for an opening. The Morrison Bridge is a double bascule 
bridge. When the bascule span is in the closed-to-navigation position, 
the bridge provides 69 feet of vertical clearance, which will be 
reduced to 59 feet with the containment system in place. The normal 
operating schedule for the Morrison Bridge is in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.897(c)(3)(iv). The vertical clearance is above Columbia River Datum 
0.0.
    The deviation period is from 6 a.m. on September 5, 2017 through 7 
p.m. on October 31, 2017. The deviation allows the Morrison Bridge 
operator to only open half the span for maritime traffic with at least 
a two hour advanced notice. Waterway usage on this part of the 
Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge 
to small pleasure craft.
    Vessels able to pass through the Morrison Bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position may do so at any time. A tug will be provided, upon 
request, to assist vessels through the single leaf span opening. The 
bridge will be able to open half the span for emergencies with a two 
hour notice and there is no immediate 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 bridges 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 designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: August 25, 2017.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-18546 Filed 8-31-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.