[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 21, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22100-22101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-09039]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2015-0273]
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 May 3, 2015 to 5 p.m.
on July 19, 2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0273] 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. Terrance Knowles, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6587, email [email protected]. If you have questions on
reviewing the docket,
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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, 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. each day on: Sunday May 3, 2015 with
an inclement weather date on Sunday May 10, 2015; Sunday June 7, 2015
with an inclement weather date on Sunday June 14, 2015; And Sunday July
12, 2015 with an inclement weather date on Sunday July 19, 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 of the bridge closure
periods through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners so that
vessels can arrange their transits and 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: April 8, 2015.
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-09039 Filed 4-20-15; 8:45 am]
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