[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 15137-15138]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06019]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0225]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD

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 I695 Bridge, at mile 1.0, across 
Curtis Creek, Baltimore, MD. This deviation is necessary to remove, 
repair, and replace the inner loop locking bar and couplings. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position.

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DATES: The deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on April 10, 2017, 
through 7 p.m. on April 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0225] 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Martin Bridges, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6422, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maryland Transportation Authority, who 
owns and operates the I695 Bridge across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at 
Baltimore, MD, has requested a temporary deviation from the current 
operating regulation set out in 33 CFR 117.557, to remove, repair, and 
replace the inner loop locking bar and couplings.
    Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. April 10, 2017, to 7 p.m. on 
April 15, 2017. The drawbridge has two spans, each with double-leaf 
bascule draws, and both spans have a vertical clearance in the closed-
to-navigation position of 58 feet above mean high water.
    The I695 Bridge is used by Military vessels, recreational vessels, 
tug and barge traffic, fishing vessels, and small commercial vessels. 
The Coast Guard has carefully considered the nature and volume of 
vessel traffic on the waterway in publishing this temporary deviation.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at anytime. The bridge spans will not be able to open in case of 
an emergency and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to 
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway 
through our Local Notice and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the 
change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators 
can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the 
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 effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 22, 2017.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-06019 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am]
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