[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 221 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68365-68366]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27175]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0977]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River, Everett, WA

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 Washington State Route 529 (SR 529) 
twin bridge south bound across the Snohomish River, mile 3.6, at 
Everett, WA. The deviation is necessary to facilitate adjustment of 
newly installed bridge joints. This deviation allows the bridges to 
remain in the closed position during adjustment and maintenance 
activities.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on January 10, 2015 to 
11 p.m. on February 15, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0977] 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. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email Steven M. Fischer, Bridge 
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, 
email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the 
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Washington State Department of 
Transportation (WSDOT) has requested a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule for the SR 529 Twin Bridges south bound, mile 3.6, 
crossing the Snohomish River at Everett, WA. The requested deviation is 
to accommodate adjustments on bridge joints. To facilitate this bridge 
work, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation 
position, and need not open for vessel traffic for two periods of up to 
two weeks each. The closed-to-navigation period will begin at 8 a.m. on 
January 10, 2015 until 11 p.m. on February 15, 2015. During the 5 week

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period there will be one week when the bridge will be able to 
accommodate mariner traffic; the exact dates are to be determined at a 
later date and will be communicated to the marine community via the 
local notice to mariners and through direct notification to known 
waterway users via WDSOT. Vessels that require an opening during this 
one week period, will need to schedule an opening twenty four hours in 
advance by marine radio or telephone.
    The SR 529 Twin Bridges, mile 3.6, crossing the Snohomish River 
provides 38 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water elevation 
while in the closed position. The SR 529 Twin Bridges crossing the 
Snohomish River normally operate in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(c) 
which requires advance notification of one-hour when a bridge opening 
is needed. Waterway usage on the Snohomish River ranges from commercial 
tugs to small pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the bridge 
in the closed positions may do so at anytime. The bridge will not 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 Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change 
in the operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange 
their transits to minimize any impact caused by this 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 designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: October 31, 2014.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-27175 Filed 11-14-14; 8:45 am]
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