[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34275-34276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12663]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0426]
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 Bridge 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. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position to clear increased
vehicular traffic congestion.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., July 4,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, (USCG-2016-0426) 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.
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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].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Minnesota Department of Transportation
requested a temporary deviation for the Stillwater Highway Bridge,
across the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016.
The Stillwater Highway Bridge currently operates in accordance with
33 CFR 117.667(b), which states specific seasonal and commuter hour
operating requirements.
The Stillwater Highway Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 10.9
feet above normal pool in the closed-to-navigation position. 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.
The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there are
no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the St.
Croix River. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so the 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: May 24, 2016.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2016-12663 Filed 5-27-16; 8:45 am]
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