[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 124 (Friday, June 27, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36400-36401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-15127]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0470]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; St. Croix River, Stillwater, MN
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 Stillwater Highway Drawbridge
across the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota. The
deviation is necessary due to increased vehicular traffic after a local
Independence Day fireworks display. The deviation allows the bridge to
be in the closed-to-navigation position to clear increased traffic
congestion.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., July
4, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0470] 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378,
email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Cheryl F.
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Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Minnesota Department of Transportation
requested a temporary deviation for the Stillwater Highway Drawbridge,
across the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position on July 4, 2014 as follows:
From 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2014, the lift span will
remain in the closed-to-navigation position.
The Stillwater Highway Drawbridge currently operates in accordance
with 33 CFR 117.667(b), which states specific seasonal and commuter
hours operating requirements.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the St. Croix River.
The Stillwater Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of 10.9 feet above normal pool.
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial
sightseeing/dinner cruise boats and recreational watercraft. This
temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No
objections were received.
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: June 13, 2014.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2014-15127 Filed 6-26-14; 8:45 am]
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