[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13360]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0468]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Columbia River, Portland, OR and
Vancouver, 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 Interstate 5 (I-5) Bridges across
the Columbia River, mile 106.5, between Portland, Oregon, and
Vancouver, Washington. The deviation is necessary to facilitate the
movement of heavier than normal roadway traffic associated with the
Independence Day fireworks show near the I-5 Bridges. This deviation
allows the bridges to remain in the closed-to-navigation position
during the event.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0468] 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 Oregon Department of Transportation has
requested that the I-5 Bridges across the Columbia River remain closed
to vessel traffic to facilitate heavier than normal roadway traffic
volume associated with a fireworks show on July 4, 2016 near the
bridges. The I-5 Bridges cross the Columbia River at mile 106.5, and
provide three designated navigation channels with vertical clearances
ranging from 39 to 72 feet above Columbia River Datum 0.0 while the
lift spans are in the closed-to-navigation position. The normal
operating schedule for the I-5 Bridges is codified at 33 CFR 117.869.
This deviation period is from 9 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2016. The
deviation allows the lift spans of the I-5 Bridges across the Columbia
River, mile 106.5, to remain in the closed-to-navigation position, and
need not open for maritime traffic during that period. The bridge shall
operate in accordance with 33 CFR 117.869 at all other times. Waterway
usage on this part of the Columbia River includes vessels ranging from
commercial tug and tow vessels to recreational pleasure craft.
Vessels able to pass under the bridges in the closed positions may
do so at anytime. The bridge 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 vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridges must return to
their 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 1, 2016.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-13360 Filed 6-6-16; 8:45 am]
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