[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 110 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26365]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12284]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0428]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough, Everett and Marysville, 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 twin, SR 529 Highway Bridge, north 
bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near Marysville, WA. The 
deviation is necessary to accommodate painting and preservation. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position during the maintenance period to allow safe movement of the 
work crew.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on July 2, 2018 to 
11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0428 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 State Department of 
Transportation, the bridge owner, has requested that the twin, SR 529, 
Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat Slough, mile 1.2, near 
Marysville, WA, remain in the closed-to-navigation position, which will 
reduce the lift span's vertical clearance by three feet. This request 
is to facilitate safe, uninterrupted bridge work for painting and 
preservation. The SR 529 highway bridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 
1.2, provides 10 feet of vertical clearance above mean high water 
elevation while in the closed-to-navigation position; and this bridge 
operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.1059(g).
    The twin, SR 529, Highway Bridge, north bound, across Steamboat 
Slough, mile 1.2, is authorized to remain in the closed-to navigation 
position, and need not open for maritime traffic from 12:01 a.m. on 
July 2, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2018. The subject bridge's 
lift span vertical clearance is also authorized to be reduced from ten 
feet to seven feet except for a 50 foot wide section that shall not be 
reduced for maritime passage. The bridge shall operate in accordance to 
33 CFR 117.1059(g) at all other times.
    Waterway usage on this part of the Snohomish River and Steamboat 
Slough includes vessels ranging from commercial tug and barge to small 
pleasure craft. Vessels able to pass under the subject bridge in the 
closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. The subject bridge 
will not be able to open for vessels engaged in emergency response 
during the closure period. An alternate route for vessels to pass is 
available through Ebey Slough and Union Slough near the entrance of 
Steamboat Slough at high tide. 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 bridges 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 
the 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: May 23, 2018.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-12284 Filed 6-6-18; 8:45 am]
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