Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Rancocas Creek, Burlington, NJ, 31048 [2018-14238]
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The PATCOM may direct the
anchoring, mooring, or movement of
any vessel within this regulated area. A
succession of sharp, short signals by
whistle or horn from vessels patrolling
the area under the direction of the
PATCOM shall serve as a signal to stop.
Vessels so signaled shall stop and shall
comply with the orders of the PATCOM.
Failure to do so may result in expulsion
from the area, a Notice of Violation for
failure to comply, or both.
If it is deemed necessary for the
protection of life and property, the
PATCOM may terminate the marine
event or the operation of any vessel
within the regulated area.
In accordance with the general
regulations in § 100.35 of this part, the
Coast Guard will patrol the regatta area
under the direction of a designated
Coast Guard Patrol Commander
(PATCOM). The PATCOM may be
contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHz)
by the call sign ‘‘Coast Guard Patrol
Commander.’’
Under the provisions of 33 CFR
100.928, vessels transiting within the
regulated area shall travel at a no-wake
speed and remain vigilant for event
participants and safety craft.
Additionally, vessels shall yield rightof-way for event participants and event
safety craft and shall follow directions
given by the Coast Guard’s on-scene
representative or by event
representatives during the event.
The ‘‘on-scene representative’’ of the
Captain of the Port Detroit is any Coast
Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty
officer who has been designated by the
Captain of the Port Detroit to act on his
behalf. The on-scene representative of
the Captain of the Port Detroit will be
aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast
Guard Auxiliary vessel. The Captain of
the Port Detroit or his designated on
scene representative may be contacted
via VHF Channel 16.
The rules in this section shall not
apply to vessels participating in the
event or to government vessels
patrolling the regulated area in the
performance of their assigned duties.
This document is issued under
authority of 33 CFR 100.35 and 5 U.S.C.
552(a). If the Captain of the Port
determines that any of these special
local regulations need not be enforced
for the full duration stated in this
document, he may suspend such
enforcement and notify the public of the
suspension via a Broadcast Notice to
Mariners.
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Dated: June 26, 2018.
J.W. Novak,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Detroit.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0628]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Rancocas Creek, Burlington, NJ
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 S.R. 543
(Riverside-Delanco) Bridge across the
Rancocas Creek, mile 1.3, at Burlington,
NJ. The deviation is necessary to
facilitate routine maintenance. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective
without actual notice from July 3, 2018
until 3:30 p.m. on August 2, 2018. For
enforcement purposes actual notice will
be used from 7 a.m. on June 28, 2018
until July 3, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2018–0628] 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. Mickey
Sanders, Bridge Administration Branch,
Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone
(757) 398–6587, email
Mickey.D.Sanders2@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Burlington County Bridge Commission,
owner and operator of the S.R. 543
(Riverside-Delanco) Bridge across the
Rancocas Creek, mile 1.3, at Burlington,
NJ, has requested a temporary deviation
from the current operating schedule to
accommodate routine maintenance.
Under this temporary deviation, the
bridge will require a 30 minutes
advanced notice to open Monday
through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
on June 28, 2018, to August 2, 2018. The
current operating schedule is set out in
33 CFR 117.745.
The Rancocas Creek is mostly used by
recreational vessels. The Coast Guard
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has carefully considered the restrictions
with waterway users in publishing this
temporary deviation.
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
unable to pass through the bridge in the
closed position. The Coast Guard will
also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notice
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 this effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 26, 2018.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket Number USCG–2018–0613]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Canalside 4th of July
Celebration, Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone for
navigable waters on the Buffalo River,
Buffalo, NY. This safety zone is
intended to restrict vessels from
portions of the Buffalo River during the
Canalside 4th of July Celebration
fireworks display. This temporary safety
zone is necessary to protect mariners
and vessels from the navigational
hazards associated with a fireworks
display. Entry of vessels or persons into
this zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of
the Port Buffalo.
DATES: This rule is effective from 9:45
p.m. July 4, 2018 until 10:45 p.m. on
July 5, 2018.
ADDRESSES: To view documents
mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0628]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Rancocas Creek, Burlington, NJ
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 S.R. 543 (Riverside-Delanco) Bridge
across the Rancocas Creek, mile 1.3, at Burlington, NJ. The deviation
is necessary to facilitate routine maintenance. This deviation allows
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from July 3,
2018 until 3:30 p.m. on August 2, 2018. For enforcement purposes actual
notice will be used from 7 a.m. on June 28, 2018 until July 3, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2018-0628] 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. Mickey Sanders, Bridge
Administration Branch, Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757)
398-6587, email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington County Bridge Commission,
owner and operator of the S.R. 543 (Riverside-Delanco) Bridge across
the Rancocas Creek, mile 1.3, at Burlington, NJ, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current operating schedule to accommodate
routine maintenance.
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will require a 30
minutes advanced notice to open Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to
3:30 p.m., on June 28, 2018, to August 2, 2018. The current operating
schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.745.
The Rancocas Creek is mostly used by recreational vessels. The
Coast Guard has carefully considered the restrictions with waterway
users in publishing this temporary deviation.
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 unable to pass
through the bridge in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also
inform the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast
Notice 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 this effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 26, 2018.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-14238 Filed 7-2-18; 8:45 am]
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