Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA, 49279-49280 [2018-21309]
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schedule that governs three bridges at
Astoria, OR; they include the US 101
highway bridge (Youngs Bay Bridge)
across Youngs Bay, mile 0.7, the Oregon
State highway bridge (Old Youngs Bay
Bridge) across Youngs Bay, mile 2.4,
foot of Fifth Street, and the Oregon State
highway bridge (Lewis and Clark River
Bridge) across the Lewis and Clark
River, mile 1.0. The deviation allows the
three subject bridges’ owner to remove
the bridge operator during the late
evening and early morning hours. This
deviation allows the bridge to open
during weekends and nighttime hours
after receiving a 2 hour advance notice.
DATES: This deviation is effective
without actual notice from October 1,
2018 to 7 a.m. on March 19, 2019. For
the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from 7 a.m. on
September 22, 2018, until October 1,
2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0770 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: Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT)
owns the Youngs Bay Bridge across
Youngs Bay, mile 0.7, Old Youngs Bay
Bridge across Youngs Bay, mile 2.4, foot
of Fifth Street, and the Lewis and Clark
River Bridge across the Lewis and Clark
River, mile 1.0. ODOT has requested
this temporary deviation from the
operating schedule while a rule change
is being reviewed for approval. The
three subject bridges are within one
mile of each other, and currently open
on signal for the passage of vessels with
one half-hour notice by marine radio,
telephone, or other suitable means.
These three bridges are operated by the
Lewis and Clark River bridge operator in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.899.
This deviation will allow ODOT to
operate without a bridge operator
attending the three subject bridges until
an opening request has been received.
This deviation authorizes ODOT’s
bridge operator to open the subject
bridges within two hours after receiving
a request for an opening from 5 p.m. on
Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday, including
all Federal holidays, starting at 7 a.m.
on September 22, 2018, through 7 a.m.
on March 19, 2019. The Youngs Bay
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Bridge provides a vertical clearance
approximately 37 feet above mean high
water when in the closed-to-navigation
position. The Old Youngs Bay Bridge
provides a vertical clearance
approximately 19 feet above mean high
water when in the closed-to-navigation
position. The Lewis and Clark River
Bridge provides a vertical clearance of
17 feet above mean high water when in
the closed-to-navigation position.
Vessels operating on Youngs Bay and
the Lewis and Clark River range from
small recreational vessels, sailboats,
tribal fishing boats and small
commercial fishing vessels.
Vessels able to pass through the
subject bridges in the closed-tonavigation position may do so at any
time. The bridges will not be able to
open for emergencies from 5 p.m. on
Friday to 7 a.m. on Monday unless a
two hour notice is given, 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 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 drawbridges must return to their
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: September 21, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2018–20985 Filed 9–28–18; 8:45 am]
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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; modification.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has modified
a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the SR
529 Highway Bridge, north bound,
across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near
Marysville, WA. The deviation is
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necessary to accommodate painting and
preservation. This modified deviation
changes the period the subject bridge is
authorized to remain in the closed-tonavigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59
p.m. on October 31, 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: On June 7,
2018, we published a temporary
deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation
Regulation; Snohomish River and
Steamboat Slough, Everett and
Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register
(83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation
allowed the SR 529 Highway Bridge,
north bound, to not open to marine
vessels from 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2018
to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018.
While performing initial repairs, the
bridge owner, Washington State
Department of Transportation (WSDOT),
discovered additional damage and
corrosion. This modification is required
so that WSDOT can perform repairs,
painting, and preservation related to the
newly discovered damage and
corrosion. WSDOT has requested an
extension to the current published
temporary deviation to make required
repairs.
The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north
bound, 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(f). The subject bridge is
authorized to remain in the closed-to
navigation position, and need not open
for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on
October 1, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on
October 31, 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(f) at all other times.
Waterway usage on this part of the
Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough
includes vessels ranging from
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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: September 25, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2018–21309 Filed 9–28–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0852]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Swinomish Channel, Whitmarsh, 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 Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company
(BNSF) Railroad Swing Span
Drawbridge 7.6 (Bridge 7.6) across
Swinomish Channel, mile 8.4, near
Whitmarsh, WA. This deviation is
necessary to accommodate replacement
of the bridge deck ties and installation
of new rail joints. The deviation allows
the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective
without actual notice from October 1,
2018 through 3 p.m. on October 5, 2018.
For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from 7 a.m. on
September 23, 2018, until October 1,
2018.
SUMMARY:
The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0852 is available
at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the
docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box
and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open
ADDRESSES:
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Bridge 7.6 normally operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, and is
normally maintained in the open-tonavigation position. The bridge shall
operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.5
at all other times. Waterway usage on
the Swinomish Channel includes
commercial tugs and barges, U.S. Coast
Guard vessels, and large to small
pleasure craft. BNSF coordinated with
tribal leaders to open Bridge 7.6 during
the closure period herein to tribal
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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: BNSF
(bridge owner) has requested for Bridge
7.6 be allowed to close the span, and
need not open to marine traffic to
replace bridge deck ties and install new
rail joints. BNSF’s Bridge 7.6 crosses the
Swinomish channel, mile 8.4, near
Whitmarsh, WA. The subject bridge
provides 8 feet of vertical clearance in
the closed-to-navigation position, and
100 feet of horizontal clearance in the
open-to-navigation position. Bridge 7.6
provides unlimited vertical clearance in
the open-to-navigation position. Vertical
and horizontal clearances are referenced
to mean high-water elevation.
BNSF work requires the swing span to
be in the closed-to-navigation position.
The deviation period allows the subject
bridge to be in the closed-to-navigation
position from 7 a.m. on September 23,
2018 to 3 p.m. on October 05, 2018.
During the closure times, the swing
span may be opened if at least a two
hour notice has been given to the bridge
operator. The span will open for
emergencies and tribal fishing vessels
with a one hour notice to the bridge
operator. The deviation period and span
operation is described in the table
below:
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fishing vessels with an hour notice.
BNSF also coordinated with marinas on
Swinomish Channel to open the subject
bridge, with at least a two hour notice,
during the closure period herein.
Vessels able to pass through the
subject bridge in the closed-tonavigation position may do so at any
time. An alternate route is via the
southern Swinomish Channel using
Skagit Bay. The Coast Guard will also
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the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
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temporary deviation. This deviation
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 190 (Monday, October 1, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49279-49280]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-21309]
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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
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation; modification.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has modified a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the 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 modified
deviation changes the period the subject bridge is authorized to remain
in the closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018
to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 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 [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 7, 2018, we published a temporary
deviation entitled Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and
Steamboat Slough, Everett and Marysville, WA, in the Federal Register
(83 FR 26365). That temporary deviation allowed the SR 529 Highway
Bridge, north bound, to not open to marine vessels from 12:01 a.m. on
July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. While performing
initial repairs, the bridge owner, Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), discovered additional damage and corrosion.
This modification is required so that WSDOT can perform repairs,
painting, and preservation related to the newly discovered damage and
corrosion. WSDOT has requested an extension to the current published
temporary deviation to make required repairs.
The SR 529 Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough,
mile 1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water
elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position; and this bridge
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(f). The subject bridge is
authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation position, and need not
open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2018 to 11:59
p.m. on October 31, 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(f) at all other times.
Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat
Slough includes vessels ranging from
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commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass
under the subject bridge in the closed-to-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: September 25, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-21309 Filed 9-28-18; 8:45 am]
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