Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Hempstead, NY, 38989 [E6-10759]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 132 / Tuesday, July 11, 2006 / Rules and Regulations material. If you do so, please include your name and address, identify the docket number for this deviation (CGD01–06–076), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please submit all comments and related material in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would like to know if they reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Comments must be received by November 3, 2006. Background and Purpose The Wantagh State Parkway Bridge has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 16 feet at mean high water and 19 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR § 117.799(i). The bridge owner, New York State Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations to test an alternate drawbridge operation schedule to help better balance the needs between vehicular land traffic and marine vessel traffic. Under this temporary deviation, in effect from June 30, 2006 through September 4, 2006, the Wantagh State Parkway Bridge at mile 16.1, across Goose Creek, shall operate as follows: The bridge shall open on signal if at least a half-hour notice is given to the New York State Department of Transportation, except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw shall be opened every hour on the half-hour after at least a half-hour notice is given. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.43. Dated: June 26, 2006. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–10761 Filed 7–10–06; 8:45 am] rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES1 BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–06–077] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Hempstead, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations; request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across Sloop Channel at mile 12.8, at Hempstead, New York. This deviation will test a change to the drawbridge operation schedule to determine whether a permanent change to the schedule is needed. This deviation will allow the bridge to open on signal if at least a half-hour notice is given to the New York State Department of Transportation, except that, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw shall open every hour, on the hour, if at least a half-hour notice is given. DATES: This deviation is effective from June 30, 2006 through September 4, 2006. Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before November 3, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may mail comments and related material to Commander (dpb), First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch, One South Street, Battery Park Building, New York, New York 10004, or deliver them to the same address between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except, Federal holidays. The First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch, maintains the public docket for this deviation. Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents indicated in this notice as being available in the docket, will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7195. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: your name and address, identify the docket number for this deviation (CGD01–06–077), indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please submit all comments and related material in an unbound format, no larger than 81⁄2 by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would like to know if they reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Comments must be received by November 3, 2006. Background and Purpose The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.799(h). The bridge owner, New York State Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations to test an alternate drawbridge operation schedule to help better balance the needs between vehicular land traffic and marine vessel traffic. Under this temporary deviation, in effect from June 30, 2006 through September 4, 2006, the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across Sloop Channel at mile 12.8, shall operate as follows: The bridge shall open on signal if at least half-hour notice is given to the New York State Department of Transportation, except that, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw shall open every hour, on the hour, if at least a half-hour notice is given. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.43. Dated: June 26, 2006. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–10759 Filed 7–10–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P Request for Comments We encourage you to participate in evaluating this test schedule by submitting comments or related material. If you do so, please include VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:14 Jul 10, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 38989 E:\FR\FM\11JYR1.SGM 11JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 132 (Tuesday, July 11, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 38989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-10759]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-06-077]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Waterway 
From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Hempstead, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations; request for 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across Sloop Channel at mile 12.8, at 
Hempstead, New York. This deviation will test a change to the 
drawbridge operation schedule to determine whether a permanent change 
to the schedule is needed. This deviation will allow the bridge to open 
on signal if at least a half-hour notice is given to the New York State 
Department of Transportation, except that, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on 
Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw shall open every 
hour, on the hour, if at least a half-hour notice is given.

DATES: This deviation is effective from June 30, 2006 through September 
4, 2006. Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before November 3, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: You may mail comments and related material to Commander 
(dpb), First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch, One South Street, 
Battery Park Building, New York, New York 10004, or deliver them to the 
same address between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except, 
Federal holidays. The First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch, 
maintains the public docket for this deviation. Comments and material 
received from the public, as well as documents indicated in this notice 
as being available in the docket, will become part of this docket and 
will be available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard 
District, Bridge Branch, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7195.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in evaluating this test schedule by 
submitting comments or related material. If you do so, please include 
your name and address, identify the docket number for this deviation 
(CGD01-06-077), indicate the specific section of this document to which 
each comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please 
submit all comments and related material in an unbound format, no 
larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would 
like to know if they reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-
addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and 
material received during the comment period. Comments must be received 
by November 3, 2006.

Background and Purpose

    The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.799(h).
    The bridge owner, New York State Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation 
regulations to test an alternate drawbridge operation schedule to help 
better balance the needs between vehicular land traffic and marine 
vessel traffic.
    Under this temporary deviation, in effect from June 30, 2006 
through September 4, 2006, the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across 
Sloop Channel at mile 12.8, shall operate as follows:
    The bridge shall open on signal if at least half-hour notice is 
given to the New York State Department of Transportation, except that, 
from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the 
draw shall open every hour, on the hour, if at least a half-hour notice 
is given.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.43.

    Dated: June 26, 2006.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E6-10759 Filed 7-10-06; 8:45 am]
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