Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hutchinson River, New York, NY, 26364-26365 [2018-12287]

Download as PDF 26364 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 110 / Thursday, June 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations regulated area by other Federal, State, and local agencies. (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on June 9, 2018, and if necessary, due to inclement weather, from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on June 10, 2018. Dated: June 4, 2018. Joseph B. Loring, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Maryland—National Capital Region. [FR Doc. 2018–12281 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0300] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Willamette River at 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 Burnside Bridge across the Willamette River, mile 12.4, at Portland, OR. The deviation is necessary to accommodate bridge repairs and upgrades. This deviation allows the double bascule bridge to operate one side only in single leaf mode. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on July 1, 2018 to 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0300 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, Oregon owns the Burnside Bridge, crossing the Willamette River, mile 12.4, at Portland, OR, and has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule. The requested deviation is to accommodate bridge repairs and upgrades. To facilitate this maintenance, the draw of the subject bridge will be authorized to operate in single leaf and sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:41 Jun 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 open the east leaf of the span only. The bridge is also authorized to maintain the west leaf in the closed-to-navigation position to marine traffic, and reduce the vertical clearance up to ten feet. This deviation period is from 7 a.m. on July 1, 2018 to 4 p.m. on October 13, 2018. The Burnside Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 41 feet in the closed-to-navigation position referenced to Columbia River Datum 0.0, and the west leaf will be reduced to 31 feet with scaffolding installed. The horizontal clearance for an east leaf opening will be 100 feet. The normal operating schedule is in 33 CFR 117.897. Waterway usage on this part of the Willamette River includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. The Coast Guard contacted all known users of the Willamette River for comment, and we received no objections for this deviation. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open the east side of the span only for emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route 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 drawbridge must return to its 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: May 23, 2018. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–12282 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0440] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hutchinson River, New York, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 at New York, New York. This deviation is necessary to allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate structural repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on July 16, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0440 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 Leung-Yee, Bridge Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 212–514–4336, email Judy.K.Leung-Yee@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New York City Department of Transportation, the bridge owner, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate structural repairs. The Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge, across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 at New York, New York has a vertical clearance of 30 feet at mean high water and 38 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.793(b). Under this temporary deviation, from 12:01 a.m. on July 16, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2018 the draw of the Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge will be closed to navigation for a period not to exceed 14 days; the draw will then open for vessels in accordance with established operating regulations for a period not to exceed another 7 days, after which the cycle will repeat. The waterway is transited by commercial and recreational traffic. The bridge owner notified known commercial vessel operators that transit the waterway and there were no objections to this temporary deviation. Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not 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 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 110 / Thursday, June 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 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: May 24, 2018. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–12287 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0428] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA 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 twin, SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position during the maintenance period to allow safe movement of the work crew. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0428 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: The Washington State Department of Transportation, the bridge owner, has requested that the twin, SR 529, Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:41 Jun 06, 2018 Jkt 244001 Marysville, WA, remain in the closedto-navigation position, which will reduce the lift span’s vertical clearance by three feet. This request is to facilitate safe, uninterrupted bridge work for painting and preservation. The SR 529 highway bridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water elevation while in the closed-tonavigation position; and this bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(g). The twin, SR 529, Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, is authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation position, and need not open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. The subject bridge’s lift span vertical clearance is also authorized to be reduced from ten feet to seven feet except for a 50 foot wide section that shall not be reduced for maritime passage. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.1059(g) at all other times. Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass under the subject bridge in the closedto-navigation position may do so at any time. The subject bridge will not be able to open for vessels engaged in emergency response during the closure period. An alternate route for vessels to pass is available through Ebey Slough and Union Slough near the entrance of Steamboat Slough at high tide. 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 vessels 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 the 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 23, 2018. Steven M. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–12284 Filed 6–6–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P PO 00000 26365 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2018–0308] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Ohio River, Mile Marker 27.8 to Mile Marker 28.2, Vanport, PA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of the Ohio River from mile marker 27.8 to mile marker 28.2 near the Vanport Highway Bridge. The safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a cargo movement near the Vanport Highway Bridge in Vanport, PA. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh or a designated representative. SUMMARY: This rule is effective without actual notice from June 7, 2018 through 6 p.m. on June 16, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from 8 a.m. on June 2, 2018 through June 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2018– 0308 in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Petty Officer Jennifer Haggins, Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh, U.S. Coast Guard, at telephone 412–221– 0807, email Jennifer.L.Haggins@ uscg.mil. DATES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking § Section U.S.C. United States Code II. Background Information and Regulatory History The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26364-26365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12287]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0440]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hutchinson River, New York, 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 Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge 
across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 at New York, New York. This 
deviation is necessary to allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position to facilitate structural repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on July 16, 2018 to 
11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0440 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 Leung-Yee, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4336, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New York City Department of 
Transportation, the bridge owner, requested a temporary deviation from 
the normal operating schedule to facilitate structural repairs. The 
Hutchinson River Parkway Bridge, across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.9 
at New York, New York has a vertical clearance of 30 feet at mean high 
water and 38 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The 
existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.793(b).
    Under this temporary deviation, from 12:01 a.m. on July 16, 2018 to 
11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2018 the draw of the Hutchinson River 
Parkway Bridge will be closed to navigation for a period not to exceed 
14 days; the draw will then open for vessels in accordance with 
established operating regulations for a period not to exceed another 7 
days, after which the cycle will repeat.
    The waterway is transited by commercial and recreational traffic. 
The bridge owner notified known commercial vessel operators that 
transit the waterway and there were no objections to this temporary 
deviation. Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position 
may do so at any time. The bridge will not 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 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

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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: May 24, 2018.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-12287 Filed 6-6-18; 8:45 am]
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