[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17386-17387]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07011]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0230]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal,
Seattle, WA
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 University Bridge, mile 4.3, and
the Montlake Bridge, mile 5.2, both crossing Lake Washington Ship Canal
at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the ``Beat
the Bridge'' foot race event. This deviation allows the bridges to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position to allow for the safe
movement of event participants.
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DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on May 15,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0230] 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Steven Fischer, Bridge
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282,
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Seattle Department of Transportation
requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the
University Bridge, mile 4.3, and the Montlake Bridge, mile 5.2, both
crossing Lake Washington Ship Canal at Seattle, WA, to facilitate safe
passage of participants in the ``Beat the Bridge'' foot race. The
University Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 30 feet in the
closed-to-navigation position. The Montlake Bridge provides 30 feet of
vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation position throughout the
navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance in the closed-to-
navigation position throughout the center 60 feet of the bridge.
Vertical clearances are referenced to the Mean Water Level of Lake
Washington. The normal operating schedule for both the University
Bridge and Montlake Bridge is in 33 CFR 117.1051. During this deviation
period, the University Bridge, mile 4.3, need not open to marine
vessels from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on May 15, 2016. The Montlake Bridge,
mile 5.2, need not open to marine vessels from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
on May 15, 2016. Waterway usage on Lake Washington Ship Canal ranges
from commercial tug and barge to small pleasure craft.
Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed positions
may do so at any time. Both bridges will be able to open for
emergencies, and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange
their transits to minimize any impact 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 23, 2016.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-07011 Filed 3-28-16; 8:45 am]
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