[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 92 (Monday, May 15, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22280-22281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09723]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0355]
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 Montlake Bridge across Lake
Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is
necessary to accommodate the Emerald City Bike Ride event. This
deviation allows the bridge span to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 28,
2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0355] 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 Washington Department of Transportation
(bridge owner) has requested a temporary deviation from the operating
schedule for the Montlake Bridge across Lake Washington Ship Canal, at
mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate
event participates to cross the bridge safely. The Montlake Bridge is a
double leaf bascule bridge; and in the closed-to-
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navigation position provides 30 feet of vertical clearance throughout
the navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance throughout
the center 60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance references to Mean
Water Level of Lake Washington. To facilitate this event, the double
bascule span will remain closed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 28, 2017.
The Coast Guard coordinated with the local mariners by request any
objections via the Local Notice to Mariners.
The normal operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). Waterway usage on the Lake
Washington Ship Canal ranges from commercial tug and barge to small
pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-
to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The bridge will be able to
open for emergencies and emergency vessels in route to a call. Lake
Washington Ship Canal has 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 drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: April 27, 2017.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-09723 Filed 5-12-17; 8:45 am]
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