[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 92 (Monday, May 15, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22280-22281]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09723]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0355]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Lake Washington Ship Canal, 
Seattle, 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 Montlake Bridge across Lake 
Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is 
necessary to accommodate the Emerald City Bike Ride event. This 
deviation allows the bridge span to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 28, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0355] 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. Steven Fischer, Bridge 
Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District; telephone 206-220-7282, 
email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Washington Department of Transportation 
(bridge owner) has requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
schedule for the Montlake Bridge across Lake Washington Ship Canal, at 
mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate 
event participates to cross the bridge safely. The Montlake Bridge is a 
double leaf bascule bridge; and in the closed-to-

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navigation position provides 30 feet of vertical clearance throughout 
the navigation channel, and 46 feet of vertical clearance throughout 
the center 60 feet of the bridge; vertical clearance references to Mean 
Water Level of Lake Washington. To facilitate this event, the double 
bascule span will remain closed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on May 28, 2017. 
The Coast Guard coordinated with the local mariners by request any 
objections via the Local Notice to Mariners.
    The normal operating schedule for the Montlake Bridge operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.1051(e). Waterway usage on the Lake 
Washington Ship Canal ranges from commercial tug and barge to small 
pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed-
to-navigation position may do so at anytime. The bridge will be able to 
open for emergencies and emergency vessels in route to a call. Lake 
Washington Ship Canal has no immediate alternate route for vessels to 
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways 
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in 
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels 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 designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 27, 2017.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-09723 Filed 5-12-17; 8:45 am]
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