Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New River, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 43501-43502 [2019-18109]

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Under this deviation, the bridge shall not be closed more than 60 combined minutes in each consecutive 120-minute block of time, and at no time will this bridge be closed to navigation for more than 60 consecutive minutes of time. This deviation supports ongoing negotiations between the railroad and maritime stakeholders as the parties discuss a Final Rule that reasonably meets their interests. This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on August 20, 2019, to 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2019. Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before September 19, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2019–0714 using Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public Participation and Request for Comments’’ portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on submitting comments. DATES: [Docket No. USCG–2019–0714] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New River, Fort Lauderdale, FL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from drawbridge regulations; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Railroad Bridge across the New River, mile 2.5, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This deviation is SUMMARY: 16:52 Aug 20, 2019 For all items subject to the EAR. (See § 744.11 of the EAR.) * [FR Doc. 2019–17921 Filed 8–19–19; 8:45 am] jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES For all items subject to the EAR. (See § 744.11 of the EAR.) * Dated: August 15, 2019. Nazak Nikakhtar, Assistant Secretary of Industry and Analysis, International Trade Administration, Performing the Non-Exclusive Duties of the Under Secretary of Industry and Security. 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Background, Purpose and Legal Basis The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Railroad Bridge across the New River, mile 2.5, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a single-leaf bascule railroad bridge with a 4 foot vertical clearance at mean high water in the closed position. The normal operating schedule for the bridge is found in 33 CFR 117.313(c). There has been an increase in rail traffic over the bridge in recent years due the start of passenger rail service. This test deviation provides a block schedule for the bridge to operate allowing for a more consistent operating schedule. The draw shall operate as follows: (1) The bridge shall be constantly tended. (2) The bridge tender will utilize a VHF–FM radio to communicate on channels 9 and 16 and may be contacted by telephone at 305–889–5572. (3) Signs will be posted displaying VHF radio contact information and E:\FR\FM\21AUR1.SGM 21AUR1 43502 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2019 / Rules and Regulations jspears on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES telephone numbers for the bridge tender and dispatch. A countdown clock giving notice of time remaining before bridge closure shall remain at the bridge site and must be visible for maritime traffic. (4) A bridge log will be maintained including, at a minimum, bridge opening and closing times. (5) When the draw is in the fully open position, green lights will be displayed to indicate that vessels may pass. (6) When a train approaches, the lights go to flashing red then the draw lowers and locks. (7) After the train has cleared the bridge, the draw opens and the lights return to green. (8) The bridge shall not be closed more than 60 minutes combined in each consecutive 120-minute block of time beginning at 12:01 a.m. each day. At no time will the bridge be closed to navigation for more than 60 consecutive minutes of time. (9) The bridge shall remain open to maritime traffic when trains are not crossing. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at anytime. The bridge will 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 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. II. Public Participation and Request for Comments We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be submitted using https:// www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Aug 20, 2019 Jkt 247001 CONTACT section of this document for alternate instructions. We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov and will include any personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the docket, visit https:// www.regulations.gov/privacynotice. Dated: August 19, 2019. Barry Dragon, Director, Bridge Branch, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2019–18109 Filed 8–19–19; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket Number USCG–2019–0690] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Fireworks Display, Delaware River, Chester, PA Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Delaware River near Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, PA, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on August 31, 2019, during the Philadelphia Union Post-Game Fireworks Display. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of participant vessels, spectators, and the boating public during the event. This regulation prohibits persons and non-participant vessels from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Delaware Bay or a designated representative. DATES: This rule is effective from 9:30 p.m. through 10:30 p.m. on August 31, 2019. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https:// www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2019– 0690 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 Thomas Welker, Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone (215) 271–4814, email Thomas.j.welker@uscg.mil. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations COTP Captain of the Port 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 authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because it is impracticable and contrary to the public interest to do so. There is insufficient time to allow for a reasonable comment period prior to the date of the event. The rule must be in force by August 31, 2019. We are taking immediate action to ensure the safety of spectators and the general public from hazards associated with the fireworks display. Hazards include accidental discharge of fireworks, dangerous projectiles, and falling hot embers or other debris. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest because immediate action is needed to mitigate the potential safety hazards associated with a fireworks displays in this location. III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C. 70034. The Captain of the Port Delaware Bay (COTP) has determined that potential hazards associated with the fireworks to be used in this August 31, 2019 display will be a safety concern for anyone within a 300 yard radius of the barge. The purpose of this rule is to ensure safety of vessels and the navigable waters in the safety zone before, during, and after the scheduled event. IV. Discussion of the Rule This rule establishes a temporary safety zone on the waters of the E:\FR\FM\21AUR1.SGM 21AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 162 (Wednesday, August 21, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43501-43502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-18109]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0714]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New River, Fort Lauderdale, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from drawbridge regulations; 
request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) 
Railroad Bridge across the New River, mile 2.5, at Fort Lauderdale, 
Florida. This deviation is necessary to test a change to the drawbridge 
operation schedule to determine whether a permanent change to the 
schedule is needed. Under this deviation, the bridge shall not be 
closed more than 60 combined minutes in each consecutive 120-minute 
block of time, and at no time will this bridge be closed to navigation 
for more than 60 consecutive minutes of time. This deviation supports 
ongoing negotiations between the railroad and maritime stakeholders as 
the parties discuss a Final Rule that reasonably meets their interests.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on August 20, 2019, 
to 11:59 p.m. on October 18, 2019.
    Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before September 19, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2019-0714 using Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov.
    See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion 
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on 
submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this test 
deviation, call or email LT Samuel Rodriguez-Gonzalez, U.S. Coast 
Guard, Sector Miami Waterways Management Division; telephone 305-535-
4307, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis

    The Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Railroad Bridge across the New 
River, mile 2.5, at Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a single-leaf bascule 
railroad bridge with a 4 foot vertical clearance at mean high water in 
the closed position. The normal operating schedule for the bridge is 
found in 33 CFR 117.313(c). There has been an increase in rail traffic 
over the bridge in recent years due the start of passenger rail 
service. This test deviation provides a block schedule for the bridge 
to operate allowing for a more consistent operating schedule.
    The draw shall operate as follows:
    (1) The bridge shall be constantly tended.
    (2) The bridge tender will utilize a VHF-FM radio to communicate on 
channels 9 and 16 and may be contacted by telephone at 305-889-5572.
    (3) Signs will be posted displaying VHF radio contact information 
and

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telephone numbers for the bridge tender and dispatch. A countdown clock 
giving notice of time remaining before bridge closure shall remain at 
the bridge site and must be visible for maritime traffic.
    (4) A bridge log will be maintained including, at a minimum, bridge 
opening and closing times.
    (5) When the draw is in the fully open position, green lights will 
be displayed to indicate that vessels may pass.
    (6) When a train approaches, the lights go to flashing red then the 
draw lowers and locks.
    (7) After the train has cleared the bridge, the draw opens and the 
lights return to green.
    (8) The bridge shall not be closed more than 60 minutes combined in 
each consecutive 120-minute block of time beginning at 12:01 a.m. each 
day. At no time will the bridge be closed to navigation for more than 
60 consecutive minutes of time.
    (9) The bridge shall remain open to maritime traffic when trains 
are not crossing.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at anytime. The bridge will 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 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.

II. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking, 
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment 
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If 
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this 
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or 
recommendation.
    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking 
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be 
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate 
instructions.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted 
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any 
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the 
docket, visit https://www.regulations.gov/privacynotice.

    Dated: August 19, 2019.
Barry Dragon,
Director, Bridge Branch, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2019-18109 Filed 8-19-19; 4:15 pm]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


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