
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 116 (Friday, June 15, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-14642]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0534]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Umpqua River, Reedsport, OR

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the US 101 Highway Bridge across the 
Umpqua River, mile 11.1, at Reedsport, OR. This deviation is necessary 
to accommodate electrical system upgrades on the bridge. This deviation 
allows the US 101 Umpqua River Bridge to remain in the closed position 
during system upgrade and maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on June 25, 2012 through 
5 p.m. June 28, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0534 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0534 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 rule, 
call or email the Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard Thirteenth 
District; telephone 206-220-7282; email randall.d.overton@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 Oregon Department of Transportation has 
requested that the US 101 Umpqua River Bridge remain closed to vessel 
traffic to facilitate electrical system upgrades to the bridge's 
control circuitry. The US 101 Bridge crosses the Umpqua River at mile 
11.1 and provides 36 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water 
when in the closed position. Vessels which do not require an opening of 
the bridge may continue to transit beneath the bridge during this 
maintenance period. Under normal conditions the US 101 Umpqua River 
Bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.893(a) which states that 
the draw shall open on signal if at least two hours advance notice is 
given. This deviation period is from 8 a.m. on June 25, 2012 through 5 
p.m. June 28, 2012. The deviation allows the US 101 Umpqua River 
Bridge, mile 11.1, to remain in the closed position and need not open 
for maritime traffic from 8 a.m. June 25, 2012 through 5 p.m. June 28, 
2012. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.893(a) at 
all other times. Waterway usage on this stretch of the Umpqua River 
includes vessels ranging from occasional commercial tug and barge to 
small pleasure craft. Mariners will be notified and kept informed of 
the bridge's operational status via the Coast Guard Notice to Mariners 
publication and Broadcast Notice to Mariners as appropriate. The draw 
span will be required to open, if needed, for public vessels of the 
United States and for vessels engaged in emergency response operations 
during this closure period.
    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: June 6, 2012.
Randall D. Overton,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-14642 Filed 6-14-12; 8:45 am]
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