Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bonfouca Bayou, Slidell, LA, 53376 [2018-23029]

Download as PDF 53376 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 205 / Tuesday, October 23, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 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] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 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. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:56 Oct 22, 2018 Jkt 247001 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 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: E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 205 (Tuesday, October 23, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53376]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-23029]


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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]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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