[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 44881]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17915]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0651]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; York River, Between Yorktown and
Gloucester Point, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the operation of the Coleman Memorial
Bridge (US 17/George P. Coleman Memorial Swing Bridge) across the York
River, mile 7.0, between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, VA. This
deviation is necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the moveable
spans on the Coleman Memorial Bridge. This temporary deviation allows
the drawbridge to remain in the closed to navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on August 18, 2013 to 5
p.m. August 25, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0651] is available
at http://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. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 email Mr. Jim Rousseau, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6557, email [email protected]. If you have questions on
reviewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates this swing bridge, has requested a temporary
deviation from the current operating regulation set out in 33 CFR
117.1025, to facilitate maintenance of the moveable spans on the
structure.
Under the regular operating schedule, the Coleman Memorial Bridge,
mile 7.0, between Gloucester Point and Yorktown, VA, opens on signal
except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays the bridge shall remain closed to
navigation. The Coleman Memorial Bridge has vertical clearances in the
closed position of 60 feet above mean high water.
Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to
navigation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday August 18, 2013; with an
inclement weather date from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday August 25, 2013.
The bridge will operate under normal operating schedule at all other
times. Emergency openings cannot be provided. There are no alternate
routes for vessels transiting this section of the York River. The York
River is used by a variety of vessels including military, tugs, and
recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the
restrictions with these waterway users.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do
so at anytime and are advised to proceed with caution. The bridge will
not be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate
route for vessels to pass transiting this section of the York River but
vessels may pass before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. The Coast Guard will
also inform additional waterway users through our Local and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that
vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impacts 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.
Dated: July 12, 2013.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-17915 Filed 7-24-13; 8:45 am]
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