
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 132 (Monday, July 11, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40616]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17257]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0626]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Old River Channel of the 
Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Willow Street Bridge at mile 1.02 across the Old River Channel of the 
Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, OH. The deviation is necessary to 
facilitate replacement of machinery that operates the bridge. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain secured to masted navigation 
during the maintenance period.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from January 31, 2012 
through February 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket, are part of docket USCG-2011-0626 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0626 in the 
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or e-mail Mr. Lee D. Soule, Bridge Management 
Specialist, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 216-902-6085, e-mail 
lee.d.soule@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call 
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Willow Street Bridge, at mile 1.02 
across the Old River Channel of the Cuyahoga River, at Cleveland, Ohio, 
has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 12 feet and a 
horizontal clearance of 150 feet. There are no specific requirements 
for this bridge in Subpart B of 33 CFR 117 and is therefore required to 
open on signal at all times.
    The bridge owner requested a temporary deviation from the 
regulations to facilitate the replacement of the bridge operating 
machinery. The work requires the bridge to be kept in the closed 
position.
    The Old River Channel of the Cuyahoga River serves a tug company, 
salt mine, road improvement, and construction facilities that import or 
export materials and services. One yacht club and two marinas are also 
located on this waterway. The Coast Guard coordinated with the bridge 
owner and the facilities on and adjacent to the waterway to establish 
the dates of this temporary deviation to be the least disruptive to 
their operations.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Willow Street Bridge will 
remain secured to masted navigation and will not be required to open 
for any vessel from January 31, 2012 through February 21, 2012. Vessels 
able to pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at anytime.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: June 28, 2011.
Scot M. Striffler,
Bridge Program Manager, Ninth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-17257 Filed 7-8-11; 8:45 am]
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