[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8937-8938]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04250]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0031]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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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 CSX Swing Bridge which carries CSX 
railroad across the Curtis Creek, mile 1.4, at Baltimore, MD. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge maintenance. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position.

DATES: The deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018, 
through 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2018-0031] 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. Michael Thorogood, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6557, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Corporation, owner and operator of 
the CSX Swing Bridge that carries CSX railroad across the Curtis Creek, 
mile 1.4, at Baltimore, MD, has requested a temporary deviation from 
the current operating schedule to facilitate installation of railroad 
ties across the swing span of the drawbridge. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 13 feet above mean high water in the closed position and 
unlimited vertical clearance in the open position. The current 
operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.5. Under this temporary 
deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, March 5, 2018, through 
March 30, 2018.
    Curtis Creek is used by a variety of vessels including U.S. 
government and public vessels, tug and barge traffic, and recreational 
vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions 
with waterway users in publishing this temporary deviation.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-to-navigation 
position may do so at any time. The bridge will open on signal, if at 
least one hour notification is given. The bridge will be able to open 
for emergencies, if at least 15 minutes notification is given. The 
bridge may be contacted at (410) 354-5593 24 hours per day. There is no 
immediate alternative route for vessels unable to pass through the 
bridge in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also inform the 
users of the waterway through our Local Notice and Broadcast Notices to 
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that 
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: February 26, 2018.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-04250 Filed 3-1-18; 8:45 am]
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