
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 216 (Wednesday, November 7, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-27251]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0978]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Columbia River, Vancouver, WA

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 Murray Morgan Bridge, also known as 
the South 11th Street Bridge, across the Thea Foss Waterway, mile 0.6, 
previously known as City Waterway, at Tacoma, WA. This deviation is 
necessary to perform extensive maintenance and repair work on the 
bridge as part a major bridge rehabilitation project. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed position during construction 
activities.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on November 10, 2012 
through 8 p.m. December 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0978 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0978 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 City of Tacoma has requested to place 
the Murray Morgan Bridge (South 11th Street Bridge) in the closed or 
down position and to not open the bridge for vessel traffic to 
facilitate a major rehabilitation project on the bridge. The Murray 
Morgan Bridge crosses Thea Foss Waterway (previously known as City 
Waterway) at mile 0.6, at Tacoma, WA. The Murray Morgan Bridge is a 
vertical lift bridge. During this deviation the bridge will be placed 
in the closed or down position. There will be a debris containment 
system attached to the underside of the bridge for the duration of 
construction activities. A minimum vertical clearance of 57 feet above 
mean high water will be provided beneath the bridge and the attached 
debris containment system, at all times during the deviation period. 
Vessels which do not require a bridge opening may continue to transit 
beneath the bridge during this closure period. Under normal operations 
the bridge operates under 33 CFR 117.1063 which requires a two hour 
notice for an opening and allows the bridge to remain closed during 
morning and afternoon rush hours. This current deviation states the 
lift span of the Murray Morgan Bridge across Thea Foss Waterway, mile 
0.6, need not open from 8 a.m. on November 10, 2012 through 8 p.m. 
December 21, 2012; except as otherwise outlined in this article and 
through ongoing coordination with waterway users. During this deviation 
period the bridge will be placed in the open position from 8 a.m. 
November 22 through 8 p.m. November 25, 2012 and from 8 a.m. December 8 
through 8 p.m. December 9, 2012.
    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: October 29, 2012.
Randall D. Overton,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-27251 Filed 11-6-12; 8:45 am]
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