[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14305]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-06465]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2015-0164]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; York River, Yorktown and
Gloucester Point, VA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the draw 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 March 29, 2015 to 5
p.m. on April 4, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0164] 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 Cheryl Collins, 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 March 29, 2015; with an
inclement weather date from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday April 4, 2015.
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. Vessels
able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at
anytime and are advised to proceed with caution. All other vessels may
pass before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
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. 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: March 10, 2015.
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-06465 Filed 3-18-15; 8:45 am]
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