[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 31452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14521]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0505]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Indian Rocks Beach, FL

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 Indian Rocks (SR688) Bridge across 
the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 128.2, Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The 
deviation is necessary to accommodate repairs to the Bridge. This 
deviation allows the bridge to open, at requested times, a single leaf, 
and with a 6 hour notice for double leaf openings.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from July 6, 
2018 through 6 p.m. on July 31, 2018. For the purposes of enforcement, 
actual notice will be used from 6 a.m. May 29, 2018, until July 6, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0505 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 MST1 Deborah A. Schneller, Coast 
Guard Sector Saint Petersburg Waterways Management; telephone (813) 
228-2194 x8133, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), 
bridge owner, via Quinn Construction Inc, has requested a temporary 
deviation from the operation that governs the Indian Rocks Bridge 
across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 128.2. This deviation is 
necessary to facilitate mechanical and electrical repairs, painting, 
roadway and sidewalk grating replacement which includes concrete 
removal, and spall repair. The bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge 
and has a vertical clearance in the closed to navigation position of 21 
feet at mean high water.
    The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.5. Under 
this temporary deviation, the bridge will operate on demand but single 
leaf only and with a 6 hour notice for double leaf openings. This 
section of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is predominantly used by a 
variety of vessels including U.S. government vessels, small commercial 
vessels and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully 
considered the restrictions with waterway users in publishing this 
temporary deviation.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at anytime. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies and 
there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. 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 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: June 25, 2018.
Barry L. Dragon,
Director, Bridge Branch, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-14521 Filed 7-5-18; 8:45 am]
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