[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 3836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-1644]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD13-04-001]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hoquiam River, Aberdeen, WA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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 regulation governing the operation of the 
Simpson Avenue Drawbridge at mile 0.5 and the Riverside Avenue 
Drawbridge at mile 0.9 across the Hoquiam River at Aberdeen, 
Washington. This deviation allows the bridges to temporarily operate on 
two-hour notice for all openings for vessels. The deviation is 
necessary to facilitate seismic retrofit of the structures.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m., February 16 through 6 
p.m., April 15, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (oan), Thirteenth Coast Guard 
District, 915 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98174-1067 between 
7:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (206) 220-7270. The Bridge Section of 
the Aids to Navigation and Waterways Management Branch maintains the 
public docket for this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Washington State Department of 
Transportation (WSDOT) requested this deviation from normal operations 
to facilitate seismic retrofit. The containment system for contaminants 
and other equipment must be modified or removed in order to operate the 
movable spans. Currently, the draws need not open for the passage of 
vessels unless one hour notice is provided at all times. Vessels on the 
related reach of the waterway should be able to provide at least two 
hours notice for openings without unreasonable inconvenience.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 20, 2004.
Jeffrey M. Garrett,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 04-1644 Filed 1-26-04; 8:45 am]
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