Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Between Benicia and Martinez, CA, 15743 [2018-07622]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 71 / Thursday, April 12, 2018 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0221] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sloop Channel, Nassau, 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 Wantagh Parkway Bridge, mile 15.4 and the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, both across Sloop Channel, at Nassau, New York. This temporary deviation is necessary to facilitate public safety during a public event, the Jones Beach State Park U.S. Navy Blue Angels Show. This deviation allows the bridges to remain in the closed position during the public event. DATES: This deviation is effective from 2:30 p.m. on May 27, 2018, to 5:30 p.m. May 28, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0221 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 Ms. Donna D. Leoce, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514–4332, email donna.d.leoce@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation requested and the owner of both bridges, the State of New York Department of Transportation, concurred with this temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate public safety at the Jones Beach State Park U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show. The Wantagh Parkway Bridge, mile 15.4, across Sloop Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 16 feet at mean high water and 19.5 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations for this bridge are found at 33 CFR 117.5. The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations for this bridge are found at 33 CFR 117.799(h). sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:50 Apr 11, 2018 Jkt 244001 Commercial fishing and recreational vessel traffic transit Sloop Channel. Under this temporary deviation, the Wantagh Parkway Bridge and the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge may remain in the closed position between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 27, 2018, and between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 28, 2018. Vessels able to pass under these bridges when in the closed position may do so at anytime. Neither bridge will be able to open for emergencies and there are no immediate alternate routes for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridges 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 schedules 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: April 9, 2018. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–07549 Filed 4–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0148] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Between Benicia and Martinez, 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 Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge across the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia and Martinez, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to replace drawspan operational components. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on April 26, 2018 through 6 p.m. on May 13, 2018. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 15743 The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0148, 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 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 Union Pacific Railroad Company has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge over Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia and Martinez, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 70 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 117.5. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 26 through April 29, 2018, and May 12 through May 13, 2018, to allow the bridge owner to replace the down haul wire ropes of the drawspan. 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 bridges in the closed position may do so at any time. The drawspan will not be able to open for emergencies and there is no alternative 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 the 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: April 9, 2018. Carl T. Hausner, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–07622 Filed 4–11–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\12APR1.SGM 12APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 15743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07622]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0148]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Between 
Benicia and Martinez, CA

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 Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge 
across the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia and Martinez, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to replace 
drawspan operational components. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation 
period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on April 26, 2018 
through 6 p.m. on May 13, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0148, 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 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company has 
requested a temporary change to the operation of the Union Pacific 
Railroad Drawbridge over Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia 
and Martinez, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical 
clearance of 70 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation 
position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 117.5. Navigation on 
the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 26 through April 29, 2018, and May 12 
through May 13, 2018, to allow the bridge owner to replace the down 
haul wire ropes of the drawspan. 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 bridges in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The drawspan will not be able to open for 
emergencies and there is no alternative 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 the 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: April 9, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-07622 Filed 4-11-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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