Rule2021-11396
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Three Mile Creek, AL
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Published
June 1, 2021
Effective
June 1, 2021
Issuing agencies
Homeland Security DepartmentCoast Guard
Abstract
The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the CSX Railroad drawbridge across Three Mile Creek, mile 0.0, Mobile, AL. This deviation is needed to collect and analyze data and information on vessel traffic when bridge openings are scheduled during specific periods during each day. This deviation will test a change to the drawbridge operation schedule to determine whether a permanent change to the schedule is needed. The Coast Guard is seeking comments from the public regarding these proposed changes.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 1, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29204-29205]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-11396]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2021-0301]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Three Mile Creek, AL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations; request for
comments.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the CSX Railroad drawbridge across
Three Mile Creek, mile 0.0, Mobile, AL. This deviation is needed to
collect and analyze data and information on vessel traffic when bridge
openings are scheduled during specific periods during each day. This
deviation will test a change to the drawbridge operation schedule to
determine whether a permanent change to the schedule is needed. The
Coast Guard is seeking comments from the public regarding these
proposed changes.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. June 1, 2021 through 6
p.m. August 2, 2021.
Comments and relate material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before July 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-
2021-0301 using Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>.
See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion
of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for instructions on
submitting comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this test
deviation, call or email Mr. Doug Blakemore, Eighth Coast Guard
District Bridge Administrator; telephone (504) 671-2128, email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#76321903111a1705583758341a171d131b1904133603051511581b1f1a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1f5b706a78737e6c315e315d737e747a72706d7a5f6a6c7c7831727673">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background, Purpose and Legal Basis
The CSX Railroad drawbridge across Three Mile Creek, mile 0.0 in
Mobile, AL operates under 33 CFR 117.500. In the open to vessel
position the drawbridge has a horizontal clearance of 56 feet and
unlimited vertical clearance. In the closed to vessel position the
bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet.
This bridge has failed to open on signal when CSX builds trains
from their rail yard in Mobile, AL that extend onto the drawbridge. CSX
has changed their rail yard operating schedule to open the bridge to
vessel traffic each day from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
and 10:30-p.m.-11:30 p.m. During these periods CSX will not station
trains on the bridge from their yard. All vessels in the queue will be
passed through the bridge. CSX will open the bridge on signal at all
other times if there are no trains on the bridge. This change will
allow vessel operators to schedule their trips through this bridge and
to pass through at all other times when there are no trains on the
bridge.
From 6 a.m. June 1, 2021 through 6 p.m. August 2, 2021 the draw of
the CSX railroad bridge across Three Mile Creek mile 0.0 shall open
daily from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., and 10:30 p.m.-
11:30 p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if there
are no train cars stationed on the bridge. During all openings the draw
shall not close until the queue of all vessels seeking passage is
cleared.
This 60 day test deviation will allow the Coast Guard to collect
data on the impact of the proposed regulation change on vessels.
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 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.
II. Public Participation and Request for Comments
We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking,
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>. If your material cannot be
submitted using <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a>, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions.
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We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and
submissions in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking System
of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).
Documents mentioned as being available in this docket and all
public comments, will be in our online docket at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and can be viewed by following that website's
instructions. Additionally, if you go to the online docket and sign up
for email alerts, you will be notified of any posting or updates to the
docket.
Dated: May 20, 2021.
Douglas A. Blakemore,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2021-11396 Filed 5-28-21; 8:45 am]
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