[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 132 (Monday, July 11, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17257]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0626]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Old River Channel of the
Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the
Willow Street Bridge at mile 1.02 across the Old River Channel of the
Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, OH. The deviation is necessary to
facilitate replacement of machinery that operates the bridge. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain secured to masted navigation
during the maintenance period.
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from January 31, 2012
through February 21, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket, are part of docket USCG-2011-0626 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0626 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at 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
temporary deviation, call or e-mail Mr. Lee D. Soule, Bridge Management
Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 216-902-6085, e-mail
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Willow Street Bridge, at mile 1.02
across the Old River Channel of the Cuyahoga River, at Cleveland, Ohio,
has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 12 feet and a
horizontal clearance of 150 feet. There are no specific requirements
for this bridge in Subpart B of 33 CFR 117 and is therefore required to
open on signal at all times.
The bridge owner requested a temporary deviation from the
regulations to facilitate the replacement of the bridge operating
machinery. The work requires the bridge to be kept in the closed
position.
The Old River Channel of the Cuyahoga River serves a tug company,
salt mine, road improvement, and construction facilities that import or
export materials and services. One yacht club and two marinas are also
located on this waterway. The Coast Guard coordinated with the bridge
owner and the facilities on and adjacent to the waterway to establish
the dates of this temporary deviation to be the least disruptive to
their operations.
Under this temporary deviation, the Willow Street Bridge will
remain secured to masted navigation and will not be required to open
for any vessel from January 31, 2012 through February 21, 2012. Vessels
able to pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at anytime.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its
regular 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: June 28, 2011.
Scot M. Striffler,
Bridge Program Manager, Ninth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-17257 Filed 7-8-11; 8:45 am]
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