
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34275-34276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-12663]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0426]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; St. Croix River, Stillwater, MN

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Stillwater Highway Bridge across 
the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota. The deviation 
is necessary due to increased vehicular traffic after a local 
Independence Day fireworks display. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position to clear increased 
vehicular traffic congestion.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., July 4, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, (USCG-2016-0426) 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge 
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378, 
email Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Minnesota Department of Transportation 
requested a temporary deviation for the Stillwater Highway Bridge, 
across the St. Croix River, mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position from 10 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016.
    The Stillwater Highway Bridge currently operates in accordance with 
33 CFR 117.667(b), which states specific seasonal and commuter hour 
operating requirements.
    The Stillwater Highway Bridge provides a vertical clearance of 10.9 
feet above normal pool in the closed-to-navigation position. Navigation 
on the waterway consists primarily of commercial sightseeing/dinner 
cruise boats and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has 
been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
    The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there are 
no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the St. 
Croix River. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway 
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in 
operating schedule for the bridge so the vessel operators 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 effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 24, 2016.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2016-12663 Filed 5-27-16; 8:45 am]
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