[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 127 (Friday, July 2, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 38412]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-16114]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0520]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chicago River, Chicago, IL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, issued a temporary 
deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Lake Shore 
Drive Bridge at Mile 0.32, Columbus Drive Bridge at mile 0.62, Michigan 
Avenue Bridge at Mile 0.85, State Street Bridge at Mile 1.05, LaSalle 
Street Bridge at Mile 1.29, and the Franklin Street Bridge at Mile 1.47 
over the Main Branch of the Chicago River, Monroe Street Bridge at Mile 
1.99, Adams Street Bridge at Mile 2.08, Halsted Street Bridge at Mile 
4.47 over the South Branch of the Chicago River, at Chicago, IL. This 
deviation will temporarily change the operating schedule of the bridges 
to accommodate the City's Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Run, Rock 
N Roll Chicago Half Marathon, Illinois Special Olympics Rubber Duck 
Race, Chicago Triathlon, Ready to Run Chicago Marathon, Bank of America 
Chicago Marathon, Men's Health Urbanathlon, and the Magnificent Mile 
Lights Festival events. This temporary deviation allows the bridges to 
remain secured to masted navigation on the dates and times listed.

DATES: This deviation is effective on August 1, 2010 from 6 a.m. to 9 
a.m., August 12, 2010 from noon to 1:30 p.m., August 29, 2010 from 6 
a.m. to 1 p.m., September 19, 2010 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., September 
29, 2010 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 10, 2010 from 4:30 a.m. to 
11:30 a.m., October 16, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and on 
November 20, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m..

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0520 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0520 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available 
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. Lee D. Soule, Bridge Management Specialist, Ninth 
Coast Guard District; telephone 216-902-6085, e-mail; 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call 
Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Chicago, Illinois, who owns and 
operates these drawbridges, requested a temporary deviation from the 
current operating regulations set forth in 33 CFR 117.391. The purpose 
of this request is to facilitate efficient management of all 
transportation needs and provide timely public safety services during 
these special events. The most updated and detailed current marine 
information for this event, and all bridge operations, is found in the 
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners issued by the 
Ninth District Commander. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the 
drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at 
the end of the designated time periods. These deviations from the 
operating regulations are authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Date: June 16, 2010.
M.N. Parks,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-16114 Filed 7-1-10; 8:45 am]
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