82 FR 106 pgs. 25726-25727 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Columbia River, Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA
Type: RULEVolume: 82Number: 106Pages: 25726 - 25727
Pages: 25726, 25727Docket number: [Docket No. USCG-2017-0453]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2017-11524 Filed 6-2-17; 8:45 am]
Agency: Homeland Security Department
Sub Agency: Coast Guard
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0453]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Columbia River, Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA
AGENCY:
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION:
Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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, 2017.
ADDRESSES:
The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0453 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 d13-pf-d13bridges@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
[top] Oregon Department of Transportation (bridge owner) requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the I-5 Bridges, mile 106.5, across the Columbia River between Vancouver, WA, and Portland, OR, to facilitate safe passage of participants in the Independence Day fireworks show event. The I-5 Bridges provides three designated navigation channels with vertical clearances ranging from 39 to 72 feet above
Vessels able to pass under the bridges in the closed-to-navigation positions may do so at any time. 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: May 24, 2017
Steven M. Fischer
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-11524 Filed 6-2-17; 8:45 am]
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