[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 9, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 51303]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-25281]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD13-01-024]


Drawbridge Operations Regulations; Duwamish Waterway, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
dual First Avenue South Drawbridges across the Duwamish Waterway, mile 
2.5, at Seattle, Washington. This deviation allows the Washington 
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to close the bascule span from 
12:01 a.m. on October 6 to 12:01 a.m. on October 7, 2001. Presently, 
the dual bascule need not open between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. 
and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays. Openings are provided at any time for vessels of at least 
5000 gross tons, vessels towing such vessels, or vessels enroute to tow 
such vessels. This deviation allows the bridge owner to repair a 
leaking hydraulic cylinder at one of the center locks.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on October 
6 to 12:01 a.m. on October 7, 2001.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise noted, documents referred to in this notice 
are available for inspection and copying at Commander (oan), Thirteenth 
Coast Guard District, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98174-
1067,room 3510 between 7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except federal holidays. The Bridge Section of the Aids to Navigation 
and Waterways Management Branch maintain the docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Austin Pratt, Chief, Bridge Section, 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways Management Branch, Telephone (206) 
220-7282.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The First Avenue South Drawbridges across 
the Duwamish Waterway, mile 2.5, at Seattle, Washington, provide 32 
feet of vertical clearance above Mean High Water for the central 100 
feet horizontally. Navigation on the waterway include tugs, large 
container barges, construction equipment, and recreational vessels. 
First Avenue South is a major commuter route Monday through Friday. The 
weekend was selected for the work because the large vessel traffic and 
road vehicle passage is reduced from normal weekday frequencies. The 
leaking cylinder for one of the cylinders will be replaced during this 
closure to prevent spillage in the waterway and maintain the span in 
operational condition. The center lock was probably damaged in the 
earthquake that occurred in Seattle on February 28, 2001.
    This temporary deviation, authorized under 33 CFR 117.35, allows 
the dual First Avenue South drawspans to remain closed from 12:01 a.m. 
on October 6 to 12:01 a.m. on October 7, 2001.

    Dated: September 25, 2001.
Erroll Brown,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 01-25281 Filed 10-5-01; 8:45 am]
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