Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY, 24021 [2018-11098]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 101 / Thursday, May 24, 2018 / Rules and Regulations coordinates are North American Datum 1983. (b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated representative’’ means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Charleston in the enforcement of the regulated areas. (c) Regulations. (1) All nonparticipant persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area unless authorized by the COTP Charleston or a designated representative. (2) Persons and vessels desiring to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area may contact the COTP Charleston by telephone at 843–740–7050, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16, to request authorization. (3) If authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area is granted, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the COTP Charleston or a designated representative. (4) The Coast Guard will provide notice of the regulated area by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, and on-scene designated representatives. (d) Enforcement period. This rule will be enforced from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. on May 26, 2018. Dated: May 18, 2018. J.W. Reed, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Charleston. [FR Doc. 2018–11144 Filed 5–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0595] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Marine Parkway (Gil Hodges) Bridge across Jamaica Bay, mile 3.0, at Queens, NY. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:07 May 23, 2018 Jkt 244001 This temporary deviation extends the period the bridge may remain in the closed-to-navigation position and is necessary to finalize emergency repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 26, 2018, to 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0595 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 Judy K. LeungYee, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212–514–4336, email Judy.K.Leung-Yee@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 6, 2017, the Coast Guard published a temporary deviation entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY’’ in the Federal Register (82 FR 31255). That deviation allowed the bridge to open with two-hours of advance notice from July 6, 2017 to December 22, 2017. On December 7, 2017, the Coast Guard published a temporary interim rule with request for comments entitled ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY’’ in the Federal Register (82 FR 57674). That temporary interim rule extended the period the bridge may remain in the closed position through May 25, 2018. The owner of the bridge, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, requested a second temporary deviation to extend the bridge closure from 12:01 a.m. on May 26, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2018. This extension is necessary to complete emergency repairs associated with the replacement of lift span machinery that has been delayed by inclement weather. The Marine Parkway (Gil Hodges) Bridge across Rockaway Inlet, mile 3.0 at Queens, New York is a vertical lift bridge with a vertical clearance of 55 feet at mean high water and 59 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.795(a). The waterway is transited by seasonal recreational traffic and some commercial vessels. Coordination with waterway users has indicated no objections to the proposed closure of the draw. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. There is no immediate alternate route for vessels PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 24021 unable to pass through the bridge when in the closed position. 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 this 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: May 7, 2018. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–11098 Filed 5–23–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2017–0695] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Chambers Bay, Steilacoom, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is modifying the operating schedule that governs the Chambers Bay railroad lift bridge (Chambers Bay Bridge) across Chambers Bay, mile 0.01, near Steilacoom in Pierce County, WA. The modified schedule removes the bridge operator at the subject drawbridge between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. due to minimal usage. DATES: This rule is effective June 25, 2018. SUMMARY: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. Type USCG– 2017–0695 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District Bridge Program Office, telephone 206–220–7282; email d13-pfd13bridges@uscg.mil. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\24MYR1.SGM 24MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 101 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24021]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11098]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0595]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY

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 Marine Parkway (Gil Hodges) Bridge 
across Jamaica Bay, mile 3.0, at Queens, NY. This temporary deviation 
extends the period the bridge may remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position and is necessary to finalize emergency repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 26, 2018, to 
11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0595 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 Judy K. Leung-Yee, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4336, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 6, 2017, the Coast Guard published a 
temporary deviation entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica 
Bay, Queens, NY'' in the Federal Register (82 FR 31255). That deviation 
allowed the bridge to open with two-hours of advance notice from July 
6, 2017 to December 22, 2017. On December 7, 2017, the Coast Guard 
published a temporary interim rule with request for comments entitled 
``Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Jamaica Bay, Queens, NY'' in the 
Federal Register (82 FR 57674). That temporary interim rule extended 
the period the bridge may remain in the closed position through May 25, 
2018.
    The owner of the bridge, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 
requested a second temporary deviation to extend the bridge closure 
from 12:01 a.m. on May 26, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2018. This 
extension is necessary to complete emergency repairs associated with 
the replacement of lift span machinery that has been delayed by 
inclement weather.
    The Marine Parkway (Gil Hodges) Bridge across Rockaway Inlet, mile 
3.0 at Queens, New York is a vertical lift bridge with a vertical 
clearance of 55 feet at mean high water and 59 feet at mean low water 
in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations 
are listed at 33 CFR 117.795(a).
    The waterway is transited by seasonal recreational traffic and some 
commercial vessels. Coordination with waterway users has indicated no 
objections to the proposed closure of the draw. Vessels able to pass 
through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The 
bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. There is no immediate 
alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge when in 
the closed position.
    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 this 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: May 7, 2018.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-11098 Filed 5-23-18; 8:45 am]
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