[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 72 (Friday, April 13, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 22216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-8874]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0176]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
Fort Lauderdale, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviations from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has issued 
temporary deviations from the regulations governing the operation of 
the following two bridges that span across the Atlantic Intracoastal 
Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida: The East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 
838) Bridge, mile 1062.6; and the East Las Olas Bridge, mile 1064. The 
deviations are necessary due to the high volume of vessel and vehicle 
traffic anticipated during the Lauderdale Air Show. With the exception 
of opening for passage of public vessels of the United States, vessels 
in distress, and tugs with tows, the bridges will not open in the 
evening during during the Lauderdale Air Show.

DATES: These deviations are effective from 4 p.m. on April 28, 2012 
through 6 p.m. on April 29, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0176 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0176 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 email Michael Lieberum, Seventh District Bridge Branch, Coast 
Guard; telephone (305) 415-6744, email [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 Fort Lauderdale Police 
Department has requested temporary modifications to the operating 
schedules of the East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) Bridge and the East 
Las Olas Bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
    The Lauderdale Air Show generates a high volume of vessel and 
vehicle traffic. In past years, opening these bridges has resulted in 
significant vehicle congestion. By allowing the bridges to remain 
closed to navigation from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. during the Lauderdale Air 
Show, traffic congestion will be reduced.
    The details and regular operating schedule for each bridge are set 
forth below.
    1. East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) Bridge, mile 1062.6. The 
vertical clearance of the East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) Bridge, 
across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is 21 feet. The normal 
operating schedule for the East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) Bridge is 
set forth in 33 CFR 117.261(bb)(6) requires the draw to open on the 
hour and half-hour. On the first weekend in May, the draw need not open 
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and, on the first 
Saturday in May, the draw need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
    2. East Las Olas Bridge, mile 1064. The vertical clearance of the 
East Las Olas Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, is 24 
feet. The normal operating schedule for the East Last Olas Bridge is 
set forth in 33 CFR 117.261(bb)(7) and requires the bridge to open on 
the quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. On the first weekend in May, 
the draw need not open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, 
and, on the first Saturday in May, the draw need not open from 9:45 
p.m. to 10:45 p.m.
    As a result of these temporary deviations, the East Sunrise 
Boulevard (SR 838) Bridge and the East Las Olas Bridge will remain 
closed to navigation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 
and Sunday, April 29, 2012. However, the drawspans will open as soon as 
possible at any time for the passage of public vessels of the United 
States, vessels in distress, and tugs with tows.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridges must return to 
their regular operating schedules immediately at the end of the 
designated time period. These deviations from the operating regulations 
are authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 6, 2012.
B.L. Dragon,
Bridge Program Director, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-8874 Filed 4-12-12; 8:45 am]
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