
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 7, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36470-36471]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-13359]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0469]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hood Canal, Port Gamble, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Hood Canal Floating Drawbridge 
across Hood Canal (Admiralty Inlet), mile 5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. 
This deviation allows the bridge to open the Main span half-way, 300 
feet; as opposed to a full opening, which is 600 feet to allow for the

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replacement of bridge anchor cables for this section of the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on August 1, 2016, until 
7 p.m. on October 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0469] 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: The Washington Department of Transportation 
(WSDOT) has requested that the Hood Canal Floating Drawbridge be 
allowed to only open half of the Main span from 6 a.m. on August 1, 
2016 until 7 p.m. on October 15, 2016 to facilitate safe and 
uninterrupted bridge anchor cable replacements. The Hood Canal Floating 
Drawbridge crosses Hood Canal, mile 5.0, near Port Gamble, WA. The 
bridge has two fixed spans (East and West), and one draw span (Main). 
The East span provides 50 feet of vertical clearance, the West span 
provides 35 feet of vertical clearance and the Main span provides zero 
feet of vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation position. The 
Main span provides unlimited vertical clearance in the open-to-
navigation position. Vertical clearances are referenced to mean high-
water elevation.
    The deviation period allows the Main span of the Hood Canal 
Floating Drawbridge across Hood Canal, mile 5.0, to only open half-way 
from 6 a.m. on August 1, 2016 until 7 p.m. on October 15, 2016.
    During the time of the deviation, the drawbridge will not be able 
to operate according to the normal operating schedule. The normal 
operating schedule for the bridge is in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.1045. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 33 CFR 117.1045 at 
all other times. Waterway usage on this part of Hood Canal includes 
commercial tugs and barges, U.S. Navy vessels, and small pleasure 
craft. Coordination has been completed with known waterway users, and 
no objections to the deviation have been received.
    Vessels able to pass through the East and West spans may do so at 
anytime. The Main span does not provide passage in the closed-to-
navigation position. The bridge will be able to open half the Main span 
for Navy vessels during emergencies, when requested by the Department 
of the Navy. 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 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: June 1, 2016.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-13359 Filed 6-6-16; 8:45 am]
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