[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 4, 2020)]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER20-2515-000]

SR Georgia Portfolio I MT, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced SR Georgia
Portfolio I MT, LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is August 18, 2020.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the

FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic
service, persons with internet access who will eFile a document and/or
be listed as a contact for an intervenor must create and validate an
eRegistration account using the eRegistration link. Select the eFiling
link to log on and submit the intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (http://ferc.gov) using the
eLibrary link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits
in the docket number field to access the document. At this time, the
Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public Reference
Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning
the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the President on
March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free, (886) 208-
3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: July 29, 2020.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-77323; File No. 4-443]

Joint Industry Plan; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness
of Amendment to the Plan for the Purpose of Developing and Implementing
Procedures Designed To Facilitate the Listing and Trading of
Standardized Options To Add ISE Mercury, LLC as a Plan Sponsor

March 8, 2016.
    Pursuant to Section 11A(a)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 (``Act'') \1\ and Rule 608 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that on February 11, 2016, ISE Mercury, LLC (``ISE Mercury'' or
``Exchange'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(``Commission'') an amendment to the Plan for the Purpose of Developing
and Implementing Procedures Designed to Facilitate the Listing and
Trading of Standardized Options (``OLPP'').\3\ The amendment adds ISE
Mercury as a Sponsor \4\ of the OLPP. The Commission is publishing this
notice to solicit comments on the amendment from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78k-1(a)(3).
    \2\ 17 CFR 242.608.
    \3\ On July 6, 2001, the Commission approved the OLPP, which was
proposed by the American Stock Exchange LLC (``Amex''), Chicago
Board Options Exchange, Incorporated (``CBOE''), International
Securities Exchange LLC (``ISE''), Options Clearing Corporation
(``OCC''), Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. (``Phlx''), and Pacific
Exchange, Inc. (n/k/a ``NYSE Arca''). See Securities Exchange Act
Release No. 44521, 66 FR 36809 (July 13, 2001). See also Securities
Exchange Act Release Nos. 49199 (February 5, 2004), 69 FR 7030
(February 12, 2004) (adding Boston Stock Exchange, Inc. as a Sponsor
to the OLPP); 57546 (March 21, 2008), 73 FR 16393 (March 27, 2008)
(adding Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (``Nasdaq'') as a Sponsor to the
OLPP); 61528 (February 17, 2010), 75 FR 8415 (February 24, 2010)
(adding BATS Exchange, Inc. (``BATS'') as a Sponsor to the OLPP);
63162 (October 22, 2010), 75 FR 66401 (October 28, 2010) (adding C2
Options Exchange Incorporated (``C2'') as a sponsor to the OLPP);
66952 (May 9, 2012), 77 FR 28641 (May 15, 2012) (adding BOX Options
Exchange LLC (``BOX'') as a Sponsor to the OLPP); 67327 (June 29,
2012), 77 FR 40125 (July 6, 2012) (adding Nasdaq OMX BX, Inc.
(``BX'') as a Sponsor to the OLPP); 70765 (October 28, 2013), 78 FR
65739 (November 1, 2013) (adding Topaz Exchange, LLC as a Sponsor to
the OLPP (``Topaz''); 70764 (October 28, 2013), 78 FR 65733
(November 1, 2013) (adding Miami International Securities Exchange,
LLC (``MIAX'') as a Sponsor to the OLPP); and 76822 (January 1,
2016), 81 FR 1251 (January 11, 2016) (adding EDGX Exchange, Inc.
(``EDGX'') as a Sponsor to the OLPP).
    \4\ A ``Sponsor'' is an Eligible Exchange whose participation in
the OLPP has become effective pursuant to Section 7 of the Plan.
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I. Description and Purpose of the Amendment

    The OLPP establishes procedures designed to facilitate the listing
and trading of standardized options contracts on the options exchanges.
The amendment to the OLPP adds ISE Mercury as a Sponsor. The other OLPP
Sponsors are Amex, BATS, BOX, BX, CBOE, C2, EDGX, ISE, MIAX, Nasdaq,
NYSE Arca, OCC, Phlx, and Topaz. ISE Mercury has submitted an executed
copy of the OLPP to the Commission in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the OLPP regarding new Sponsors. Section 7 of the OLPP
provides for the entry of new Sponsors to the OLPP. Specifically,
Section 7 of the OLPP provides that an Eligible Exchange \5\ may become
a Sponsor of the OLPP by: (i) Executing a copy of the OLPP, as then in
effect; (ii) providing each current Sponsor with a copy of such
executed OLPP; and (iii) effecting an amendment to the OLPP, as
specified in Section 7(ii) of the OLPP.
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    \5\ The OLPP defines an ``Eligible Exchange'' as a national
securities exchange registered with the Commission pursuant to
Section 6(a) of the Exchange Act, 15 U.S.C. 78f(a), that (1) has
effective rules for the trading of options contracts issued and
cleared by the OCC approved in accordance with the provisions of the
Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder and (2) is a
party to the Plan for Reporting Consolidated Options Last Sale
Reports and Quotation Information (the ``OPRA Plan''). ISE Mercury
has represented that it has met both the requirements for being
considered an Eligible Exchange. See letter from Michael Simon,
Secretary, ISE, to Brent J. Fields, Secretary, Commission, dated
February 9, 2016.
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    Section 7(ii) of the OLPP sets forth the process by which an
Eligible Exchange may effect an amendment to the OLPP. Specifically, an
Eligible Exchange must: (a) Execute a copy of the OLPP with the only
change being the addition of the new Sponsor's name in Section 8 of the
OLPP; \6\ and (b) submit the executed OLPP to the Commission. The OLPP
then provides that such an amendment will be effective when the
amendment is approved by the Commission or otherwise becomes effective
pursuant to Section 11A of the Act and Rule 608 thereunder.
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    \6\ The Commission notes that the list of Sponsors is set forth
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II. Effectiveness of the OLPP Amendment

    The foregoing OLPP amendment has become effective pursuant to Rule
608(b)(3)(iii) \7\ because it involves solely technical or ministerial
matters. At any time within sixty days of the filing of this amendment,
the Commission may summarily abrogate the amendment and require that it
be refiled pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 608,\8\ if it appears
to the Commission that such action is necessary or appropriate in the
public interest, for the protection of investors or the maintenance of
fair and orderly markets, to remove impediments to, and perfect the
mechanisms of, a national market system or otherwise in furtherance of
the purposes of the Act.
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    \7\ 17 CFR 242.608(b)(3)(iii).
    \8\ 17 CFR 242.608(a)(1).
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III. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the amendment is
consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of the
following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an email to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number 4-443 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Secretary, Securities
and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC 20549-1090.

All submissions should refer to File Number 4-443. This file number
should be included on the subject line if email is used. To help the
Commission

process and review your comments more efficiently, please use only one
method. The Commission will post all comments on the Commission's
Internet Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml). Copies of the
submission, all subsequent amendments, all written statements with
respect to the proposed rule change that are filed with the Commission,
and all written communications relating to the proposed rule change
between the Commission and any person, other than those that may be
withheld from the public in accordance with the provisions of 5 U.S.C.
552, will be available for Web site viewing and printing in the
Commission's Public Reference Room, 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
20549, on official business days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
3:00 p.m. Copies of such filing also will be available for inspection
and copying at ISE Mercury's principal office. All comments received
will be posted without change; the Commission does not edit personal
identifying information from submissions. You should submit only
information that you wish to make available publicly. All submissions
should refer to File No. 4-443 and should be submitted on or before
April 4, 2016.

    By the Commission.
Robert W. Errett,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. OSHA-2013-0017]

Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd.: Grant of Expansion of
Recognition and Modification to the List of Appropriate NRTL Program
Test Standards

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this notice, OSHA announces its final decision to expand
the scope of recognition for Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd. as a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).

DATES: The expansion of the scope of recognition becomes effective on
March 2, 2016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Information regarding this notice is
available from the following sources:
    Press inquiries: Contact Mr. Frank Meilinger, Director, OSHA Office
of Communications, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue
NW., Room N-3647, Washington, DC 20210; telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>;
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    General and technical information: Contact Mr. Kevin Robinson,
Director, Office of Technical Programs and Coordination Activities,
Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200
Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-3655, Washington, DC 20210; telephone:
(202) 693-2110; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>OSHA's Web page includes
information about the NRTL Program (see http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Notice of Final Decision

    OSHA hereby gives notice of the expansion of the scope of
recognition of Quality Auditing Institute, Ltd. (QAI) as an NRTL. QAI's
expansion covers the addition of sixteen test standards to its scope of
recognition. Additionally, OSHA announces a modification to its list of
Appropriate NRTL Test Standards to include one additional test
standard.
    OSHA recognition of an NRTL signifies that the organization meets
the requirements specified by 29 CFR 1910.7. Recognition is an
acknowledgment that the organization can perform independent safety
testing and certification of the specific products covered within its
scope of recognition and is not a delegation or grant of government
authority. As a result of recognition, employers may use products
properly approved by the NRTL to meet OSHA standards that require
testing and certification of the products.
    The Agency processes applications by an NRTL for initial
recognition, or for expansion or renewal of this recognition, following
requirements in Appendix A to 29 CFR 1910.7. This appendix requires
that the Agency publish two notices in the Federal Register in
processing an application. In the first notice, OSHA announces the
application and provides its preliminary finding and, in the second
notice, the Agency provides its final decision on the application.
These notices set forth the NRTL's scope of recognition or
modifications of that scope. OSHA maintains an informational Web page
for each NRTL that details its scope of recognition. These pages are
available from the Agency's Web site at http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/index.html.
    QAI submitted an application, dated November 18, 2014, (OSHA-2013-
0017-0006) to expand its recognition to include sixteen additional test
standards, including one test standard to be added to the List of
Appropriate NRTL Test Standards. OSHA staff performed a comparability
analysis and reviewed other pertinent information. OSHA did not perform
any on-site reviews in relation to this application.
    OSHA published the preliminary notice announcing QAI's expansion
application and modification to the list of appropriate test standards
in the Federal Register on December 7, 2015 (80 FR 76047). The Agency
requested comments by December 22, 2015, but it received no comments in
response to this notice. OSHA now is proceeding with this final notice
to grant expansion of QAI's scope of recognition and modification to
the list of Appropriate NRTL Test Standards.
    To obtain or review copies of all public documents pertaining to
the QAI's application, go to www.regulations.gov or contact the Docket
Office, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department
of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Room N-2625, Washington, DC
20210. Docket No. OSHA-2013-0017 contains all materials in the record
concerning QAI's recognition.

II. Final Decision and Order

    OSHA staff examined QAI's expansion application, its capability to
meet the requirements of the test standards, and other pertinent
information. Based on its review of this evidence, OSHA finds that QAI
meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.7 for expansion of its
recognition, subject to the limitation and conditions listed below.
OSHA, therefore, is proceeding with this final notice to grant QAI's
scope of recognition. OSHA limits the expansion of QAI's recognition to
testing and certification of products for demonstration of conformance
to the test standards listed in Table 1 below.

 Table 1--List of Appropriate Test Standards for Inclusion in QAI's NRTL
                          Scope of Recognition
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          Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 48............................  Standard for Electric Signs.
UL 153...........................  Standard for Portable Electric
                                    Luminaires.
UL 234...........................  Standard for Low Voltage Lighting
                                    Fixtures for Use in Recreational
                                    Vehicles.
UL 355...........................  Standard for Cord Reels.
UL 507...........................  Standard for Electric Fans.
UL 508...........................  Standard for Industrial Control
                                    Equipment.
UL 508A..........................  Standard for Industrial Control
                                    Panels.
UL 514C..........................  Standard for Nonmetallic Outlet
                                    Boxes, Flush-Device Boxes and
                                    Covers.

UL 514D..........................  Cover Plates for Flush-Mounted Wiring
                                    Devices.
UL 962 *.........................  Standard for Household and Commercial
                                    Furnishings.
UL 1574..........................  Standard for Track Lighting Systems.
UL 1993..........................  Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp
                                    Adapters.
UL 2108..........................  Standard for Low Voltage Lighting
                                    Systems.
UL 60950-1.......................  Information Technology Equipment--
                                    Safety--Part 1: General
                                    Requirements.
UL 61010-1.......................  Safety Requirements for Electrical
                                    Equipment Measurement, Control, and
                                    Laboratory Use--Part 1: General
                                    Requirements.
UL 8750..........................  Standard for Light Emitting Diode
                                    (LED) Equipment for Use in Lighting
                                    Products.
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* Represents a new standard that OSHA is adding to the NRTL Program's
  List of Appropriate Test Standards--listed in Table 2 below.

   Table 2--Test Standard OSHA Is Adding to the NRTL Program's List of
                       Appropriate Test Standards
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          Test standard                     Test standard title
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UL 962...........................  Standard for Household and Commercial
                                    Furnishings.
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    OSHA's recognition of any NRTL for a particular test standard is
limited to equipment or materials for which OSHA standards require
third-party testing and certification before using them in the
workplace. Consequently, if a test standard also covers any products
for which OSHA does not require such testing and certification, an
NRTL's scope of recognition does not include these products.
    The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) may approve the
test standards listed above as American National Standards. However,
for convenience, we may use the designation of the standards-developing
organization for the standard as opposed to the ANSI designation. Under
the NRTL Program's policy (see OSHA Instruction CPL 1-0.3, Appendix C,
paragraph XIV), any NRTL recognized for a particular test standard may
use either the proprietary version of the test standard or the ANSI
version of that standard. Contact ANSI to determine whether a test
standard is currently ANSI-approved.

A. Conditions

    In addition to those conditions already required by 29 CFR 1910.7,
QAI must abide by the following conditions of the recognition:
    1. QAI must inform OSHA as soon as possible, in writing, of any
change of ownership, facilities, or key personnel, and of any major
change in its operations as an NRTL, and provide details of the
change(s);
    2. QAI must meet all the terms of its recognition and comply with
all OSHA policies pertaining to this recognition; and
    3. QAI must continue to meet the requirements for recognition,
including all previously published conditions on QAI's scope of
recognition, in all areas for which it has recognition.
    Pursuant to the authority in 29 CFR 1910.7, OSHA hereby expands the
scope of recognition of QAI, subject to the limitation and conditions
specified above.

Authority and Signature

    David Michaels, Ph.D., MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor for
Occupational Safety and Health, 200 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20210, authorized the preparation of this notice.
Accordingly, the Agency is issuing this notice pursuant to 29 U.S.C.
657(g)(2), Secretary of Labor's Order No. 1-2012 (77 FR 3912, Jan. 25,
2012), and 29 CFR 1910.7.

    Signed at Washington, DC, on February 25, 2016.
David Michaels,
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting
Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests

November 9, 2005.
    Take notice that the following application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Amendment of License.
    b. Project No: 2016-120.
    c. Dates Filed: August 12, 2005.
    d. Applicant: City of Tacoma, Washington.
    e. Name of Project: Cowlitz River Project.
    f. Location: The project is located on the Cowlitz River, in Lewis
County, Washington.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a) 825(r)
and Sec. Sec.  799 and 801.
    h. Applicant Contact: Cindy Swanberg, Tacoma Power, 3628 South 35th
Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-3192,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed
to Ms. Rebecca Martin at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or e-mail address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    j. Deadline for filing comments and or motions: December 2, 2005.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Ms.
Magalie R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington DC 20426. Please include the project
number (P-2016-120) on any comments or motions filed. Comments,
protests, and interventions may be filed electronically via the
Internet in lieu of paper. See, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov under

the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages e-filings.
    k. Description of Request: The City of Tacoma is requesting to
amend the boundaries of the wildlife lands described in Settlement
Agreement Article 24 of the Cowlitz River Hydroelectric Project
License. The proposed changes would remove 96.4 acres of currently
designated wildlife area and replaces the removed acres with 110.1
acres currently within the project boundary but not designated as
wildlife area. The proposed changes affect less than 1% of the wildlife
area. The proposed changes would allow the construction of a low water
boat launch, allow the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
to construct a group campground, and facilitate the management of the
Cowlitz Wildlife Area.
    l.  Location of the Application: This filing is available for
review at the Commission in the Public Reference Room, 888 First
Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426 or may be viewed on the
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``e-library''

link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the
docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call toll-
free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call
(202) 502-8659. A copy is also available for inspection and
reproduction at the address in item h. above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene: Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents: Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'', ``PROTEST'', or ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as
applicable, and the Project Number of the particular application to
which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be
served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the
particular application.
    p. Agency Comments: Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described applications. Copies of the
applications may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant.
If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for
filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of
an agency's comments must also

be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0847]

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 the Lake
Washington Ship Canal, mile 5.2, at Seattle, WA. The Montlake Bridge is
a double leaf bascule bridge. The deviation is necessary to allow work
crews to replace bridge decking. This deviation allows a single leaf
opening with a one hour advance notice during the day, and remains in
the closed-to-navigation position at night.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on September 24, 2016 to
6 a.m. on September 26, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0847] 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<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Washington Department of Transportation has
requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the
Montlake Bridge across the Lake Washington Ship Canal, at mile 5.2, at
Seattle, WA. The deviation is necessary to accommodate work crews to
conduct timely bridge deck

repairs. The Montlake Bridge in the closed 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 the Mean Water Level of Lake
Washington. When half the span is open, single leaf, 46 feet of
vertical clearance will be reduced throughout the center to 30 feet of
the bridge. To facilitate this event, the north half of the bridge span
will open with at least a one hour advance notice provided to the
bridge operator from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the
Montlake Bridge span will remain in the closed-to-navigation position,
or full closure.
    The deviation period is from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on September 24,
2016 (north single leaf opening if a one hour notice is given); from 6
p.m. on September 24, 2016 until 6 a.m. on September 25, 2016 (span
remain in the closed-to-navigation position); from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
on September 25, 2016 (north single leaf opening if a one hour notice
is given); from 6 p.m. on September 25, 2016 until 6 a.m. on September
26, 2016 (span remain in the closed-to-navigation position). 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
any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergency vessels in
route to a call when an hour notice is given to the bridge operator,
and a single leaf opening will be provided. The 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: August 25, 2016.
Steven M. Fischer,
Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
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