Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bonfouca Bayou, Slidell, LA, 53376 [2018-23029]
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The bridge shall operate in
accordance to 33 CFR 117.1059 at all
other times. Vessels able to pass through
the subject bridge in the closed-tonavigation position may do so at any
time. The bridge will be required to
open, if needed, for vessels engaged in
emergency response operations during
this closure period.
Waterway usage on this part of the
Snohomish River and Steamboat Slough
includes tug and barge to small pleasure
craft. The BNSF Bridge 37.0 receives an
average number of three opening request
during this time of year. BNSF has
coordinated with Steamboat Slough
users that frequently request bridge
openings during this time of year. No
immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass is available on this part of the river.
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 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 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: October 16, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 2018–23028 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0906]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Bonfouca Bayou, Slidell, LA
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 State Route
433 Bridge across Bonfouca Bayou, mile
7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish,
Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to
perform maintenance. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position during
nighttime hours for approximately 42
days.
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This deviation is effective from
6 p.m. on October 27, 2018, through 6
a.m. on December 7, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0906 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. Giselle T.
MacDonald, Bridge Administration
Branch, Coast Guard, telephone (504)
671–2128, email Giselle.T.MacDonald@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development (LADOTD) requested
a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule of the State Route
433 Bridge across Bonfouca Bayou, mile
7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish,
Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to
accommodate the removal and
replacement of the open grid steel deck
on the movable section of the swing
bridge, which will take place seven days
a week during nighttime hours. The
vertical clearance of the bridge is 8 feet
above mean high water (MHW) in the
closed-to-navigation position and
unlimited in the open-to-navigation
position. There is 125 feet of fender to
fender horizontal clearance. The bridge
currently operates under 33 CFR
117.433.
This deviation is effective from 6 p.m.
on Saturday, October 27, 2018, through
6 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018.
During the deviation period, the bridge
will be closed-to-navigation from 6 p.m.
to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday, and
from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday and
Sunday, including holidays. At all other
times, the bridge will operate in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.433.
During the nighttime repair periods
when the bridge is in the closed-tonavigation position, vessels will not be
allowed to pass through the bridge and
the bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies. Navigation on the
waterway consists mainly of
recreational craft, with some tugs with
tows. There is no alternative route. The
Coast Guard will 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 the temporary
deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35,
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
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end of the effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 16, 2018.
Douglas A. Blakemore,
Bridge Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard
Eighth District.
[FR Doc. 2018–23029 Filed 10–22–18; 8:45 am]
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SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0950]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Hood Canal, Port Gamble, 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 Washington
State pontoon highway bridge (Hood
Canal Bridge) across Hood Canal, mile
5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. The
deviation is necessary to accommodate
replacement newly discovered draw
span operating equipment while
installing upgrades. This deviation
allows the bridge to open the half the
draw, 300 feet, after receiving at least a
four hour notice.
DATES: This deviation is effective
without actual notice from October 23,
2018 to 11:59 p.m. on November 16,
2019. For purposes of enforcement,
actual notice will be used from 6 p.m.
on October 13, 2018, to October 23,
2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018- 0950 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 Department of
Transportation (WSDOT), the bridge
owner, has requested a temporary
deviation from the operating schedule of
the Hood Canal Bridge. This deviation
will allow the subject bridge to open
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0906]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bonfouca Bayou, Slidell, LA
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 State Route 433 Bridge across
Bonfouca Bayou, mile 7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana.
This deviation is necessary to perform maintenance. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during
nighttime hours for approximately 42 days.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on October 27, 2018,
through 6 a.m. on December 7, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0906 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. Giselle T. MacDonald, Bridge
Administration Branch, Coast Guard, telephone (504) 671-2128, email
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development (LADOTD) requested a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule of the State Route 433 Bridge across Bonfouca Bayou,
mile 7.0, at Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. This deviation is
necessary to accommodate the removal and replacement of the open grid
steel deck on the movable section of the swing bridge, which will take
place seven days a week during nighttime hours. The vertical clearance
of the bridge is 8 feet above mean high water (MHW) in the closed-to-
navigation position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation position.
There is 125 feet of fender to fender horizontal clearance. The bridge
currently operates under 33 CFR 117.433.
This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 27,
2018, through 6 a.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018. During the deviation
period, the bridge will be closed-to-navigation from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.,
Monday through Friday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday and
Sunday, including holidays. At all other times, the bridge will operate
in accordance with 33 CFR 117.433.
During the nighttime repair periods when the bridge is in the
closed-to-navigation position, vessels will not be allowed to pass
through the bridge and the bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies. Navigation on the waterway consists mainly of recreational
craft, with some tugs with tows. There is no alternative route. The
Coast Guard will 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 the temporary deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, 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: October 16, 2018.
Douglas A. Blakemore,
Bridge Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard Eighth District.
[FR Doc. 2018-23029 Filed 10-22-18; 8:45 am]
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