Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR, 13867 [2018-06534]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 63 / Monday, April 2, 2018 / Rules and Regulations schedule that governs the Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0 at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the local community to participate in the Sactown Run 10-mile and 5K races. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 8, 2018. DATES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0122, 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. Dated: March 19, 2018. Carl T. Hausner, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–06536 Filed 3–30–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard ADDRESSES: 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 5 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on April 8, 2018, to allow the community to participate in the Sactown Run 10 mile and 5K races. 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 any time. 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 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. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:23 Mar 30, 2018 Jkt 244001 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0200] 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 lower deck of the Steel Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.1, in Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to support the Bridge to Brews run event. This deviation allows the upper lift span of the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position to ensure the safety of event participants. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on April 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0200, 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: Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) owns and operates the Steel Bridge across the Willamette River, at mile 12.1, in Portland, OR. UPRR has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the Steel Bridge upper lift span. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the annual Bridge to Brews run event. The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift bridge, and the lower lift span operates independent of the upper lift span. To facilitate this temporary deviation request, the upper lift span is authorized to remain in the closed-to-navigation position, and need not open to marine vessels from 8:30 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 13867 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on April 15, 2018. When the lower span is in the closedto-navigation position, the bridge provides 26 feet of vertical clearance above Columbia River Datum 0.0. When the upper span is in the closed-tonavigation position, and the lower span is in the open-to-navigation position, the vertical clearance is 71 feet above Columbia River Datum 0.0. The lower lift span of the Steel Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5. 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 subject bridge with the lower deck in the closed-to-navigation position, or in the open-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The lower and upper lift of the Steel Bridge will be able to open for emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard requested objections to this deviation be submitted to the Local Notice to Mariners. We have not received any objections to this temporary deviation from the operating schedule. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the subject 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: March 13, 2018. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 63 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06534]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0200]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River, Portland, OR

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 lower deck of the Steel Bridge 
across the Willamette River, mile 12.1, in Portland, OR. The deviation 
is necessary to support the Bridge to Brews run event. This deviation 
allows the upper lift span of the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position to ensure the safety of event participants.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on 
April 15, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0200, 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 [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) owns 
and operates the Steel Bridge across the Willamette River, at mile 
12.1, in Portland, OR. UPRR has requested a temporary deviation from 
the operating schedule for the Steel Bridge upper lift span. The 
deviation is necessary to accommodate the annual Bridge to Brews run 
event. The Steel Bridge is a double-deck lift bridge, and the lower 
lift span operates independent of the upper lift span. To facilitate 
this temporary deviation request, the upper lift span is authorized to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position, and need not open to 
marine vessels from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on April 15, 2018. When the 
lower span is in the closed-to-navigation position, the bridge provides 
26 feet of vertical clearance above Columbia River Datum 0.0. When the 
upper span is in the closed-to-navigation position, and the lower span 
is in the open-to-navigation position, the vertical clearance is 71 
feet above Columbia River Datum 0.0. The lower lift span of the Steel 
Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5.
    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 subject bridge with the lower deck in 
the closed-to-navigation position, or in the open-to-navigation 
position may do so at any time. The lower and upper lift of the Steel 
Bridge will be able to open for emergencies, and there is no immediate 
alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard requested 
objections to this deviation be submitted to the Local Notice to 
Mariners. We have not received any objections to this temporary 
deviation from the operating schedule. The Coast Guard will also inform 
the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to 
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the subject 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 designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 13, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-06534 Filed 3-30-18; 8:45 am]
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