Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern Branch, VA, 3763-3764 [06-584]

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Heyer, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398– 6629. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Berkley Bridge, a lift-type drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 48 feet, at mean high water. The bridge owner, the Virginia Department of Transportation, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation set out in 33 CFR 117.1007, to effect electrical repairs of the draw span. To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will be closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on February 7, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 8, 2006 and from 7 a.m. on February 14, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 15, 2006. During these periods, the repairs require immobilizing the operation of the lift span in the closedto-navigation position. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the current operating regulations outlined in 33 CFR 117.1007. The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway so that they can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 3764 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2006 / Rules and Regulations normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: January 17, 2006. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3763-3764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-584]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-06-004]
RIN 1625-AA-09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern 
Branch, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Berkley Bridge, at mile 0.4, across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth 
River in Norfolk, Virginia. To facilitate electrical repairs, this 
deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation from 7 
a.m. on February 7, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 8, 2006 and from 7 a.m. 
on February 14, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 15, 2006.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on February 7, 2006, to 
7 a.m. on February 15, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Heyer, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6629.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Berkley Bridge, a lift-type drawbridge, 
has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 48 feet, 
at mean high water.
    The bridge owner, the Virginia Department of Transportation, has 
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation 
set out in 33 CFR 117.1007, to effect electrical repairs of the draw 
span.
    To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will be closed to 
navigation from 7 a.m. on February 7, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 8, 
2006 and from 7 a.m. on February 14, 2006, to 7 a.m. on February 15, 
2006. During these periods, the repairs require immobilizing the 
operation of the lift span in the closed-to-navigation position. At all 
other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the current 
operating regulations outlined in 33 CFR 117.1007.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway so 
that they can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by 
the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to

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normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 17, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 06-584 Filed 1-23-06; 8:45 am]
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