[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 91 (Wednesday, May 11, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 27250-27251]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11546]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0291]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway,
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, Chesapeake, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the
SR170 Centerville Turnpike Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal
Waterway, Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.2, at Chesapeake, VA.
The deviation is necessary to facilitate urgent mechanical structural
repairs to the swing span. Under this deviation, the drawbridge will be
allowed to operate on a limited schedule for the extent of the
effective period, specifically affecting four specific dates during the
effective time-period: May 14, 2011; May 15, 2011; June 4, 2011; and
June 5, 2011.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on May 14, 2011 to 8
p.m. on June 5, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket USCG-2011-0291 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0291 in the ``Keyword'' box,
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then clicking ``Search''. This material is also available for
inspection or copying the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail Mr. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Administrator, Fifth
Coast Guard District; telephone (757) 398-6222, e-mail
[email protected]. If you have questions on reviewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202)
366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Chesapeake, who owns and
operates this swing-type bridge, has requested a temporary deviation
from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.997(i), to
facilitate urgent mechanical and structural repairs to the swing span
mechanism.
The deviation will not affect the current scheduled openings for
weekdays, as laid out in 33 CFR 117.997(i). The deviation will only
affect the scheduled openings on the following weekend dates: Saturday
May 14, 2011; Sunday May 15, 2011; Saturday June 4, 2011; and Sunday
June 5, 2011.
Under this temporary deviation, on the four specific dates listed
above, the drawbridge will operate on a 4-hour opening schedule. This
schedule is meant to facilitate urgent mechanical and structural
repairs. Accordingly, on Saturday May 14, 2011, the drawbridge will
open on signal at: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. On Sunday May
15, 2011, the drawbridge will open on signal at: midnight, 4 a.m., 8
a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m. On Saturday June 4, 2011, the
drawbridge will open on signal at: 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
And, on Sunday June 5, 2011, the drawbridge will open on signal at:
midnight, 4 a.m., 8 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., and 8 p.m.
If all of the mechanical and structural work is completed on May
14-15, 2011, then the deviation will not be enforced for June 4-5,
2011. A notice will be released for mariners should the deviation be
cancelled for June 4-5, 2011.
Other than the four specific dates listed in this section, the
drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations
set out in 33 CFR 117.997(i).
The SR170 Centerville Turnpike Bridge has a vertical clearance in
the closed position to vessels of four feet above mean high water.
Vessels may not transit under the bridge while it is in the closed
position.
The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway caters to a variety of vessels
from tug and barge traffic to recreational vessels traveling from
Florida to Maine. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the
restrictions with commercial and recreational waterway users.
Additionally, the Coast Guard will inform unexpected users of the
waterway through our local and broadcast Notices to Mariners of the
limited operating schedules for the bridge so that vessels can arrange
their transits to minimize any impacts caused by the temporary
deviation. The Atlantic Ocean is the alternate route for vessels and
the bridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the draw must return to its
original operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: April 28, 2011.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-11546 Filed 5-10-11; 8:45 am]
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