Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hutchinson River, Bronx, NY, 41730 [E6-11729]

Download as PDF 41730 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 141 / Monday, July 24, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 168°58′23″ W., to 65°00′00″ N., long. 168°58′23″ W., to 62°35′00″ N., long. 175°00′00″ W., to point of beginning. * * * * * Issued in Washington, DC, on July 14, 2006. Edith V. Parish, Manager, Airspace and Rules. [FR Doc. E6–11487 Filed 7–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–06–090] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hutchinson River, Bronx, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge, across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New York City, New York. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 23, 30, August 13, 20, and 27, 2006. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance. DATES: This deviation is effective from July 23, 2006 through August 27, 2006. ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, One South Street, New York, New York, 10004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (212) 668–7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge, across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New York City, New York, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water and 15 feet at mean low water. The existing regulation, 33 CFR 117.793, requires the bridge to open on demand. The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:41 Jul 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 (AMTRAK), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled structural bridge repairs, replacement of the track and tread plates. In order to perform the above repairs the bridge must remain in the closed position. Under this temporary deviation the AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New York City, New York, need not open for the passage of vessel traffic from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 23, 30, August 13, 20, and 27, 2006. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: July 14, 2006. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E6–11729 Filed 7–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–06–093] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Thames River, New London, CT Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Amtrak Bridge, across the Thames River, mile 3.0, at New London, Connecticut. This deviation, in effect from July 14, 2006 through September 11, 2006, allows the bridge to remain in the closed position except during specific time periods when the bridge will remain open for the passage of vessel traffic. This deviation is necessary to facilitate unscheduled bridge repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from July 14, 2006 through September 11, 2006. Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, One South Street, New York, New York, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 10004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (212) 668–7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Bridge, across the Thames River, mile 3.0, at New London, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 30 feet at mean high water and 33 feet at mean low water. The existing regulation is listed at 33 CFR 117.224. The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate unscheduled structural bridge repairs. On June 29, 2006, the bridge owner discovered that one of the main bridge piers had shifted as a result of pile driving for the new adjacent Amtrak Bridge. In order to perform corrective repairs, minimize structural impingement, and continue to provide for rail traffic, the bridge must remain in the closed position except during specific time periods during which the bridge will remain in the full open position for the passage of vessel traffic. Therefore, under this temporary deviation in effect from July 14, 2006 through September 11, 2006, the Amtrak Bridge across the Thames River, mile 3.0, at New London, Connecticut, shall remain in the full open position for the passage of vessel traffic as follows: Monday through Friday: 5 a.m. to 5:40 a.m.; 11:20 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.; 3:34 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 8:57 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.; 12:36 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.; 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.; 5:34 p.m. to 6:07 p.m.; and 7:33 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.; 11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 1:27 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.; 6:27 p.m. to 7:13 p.m.; and 8:28 p.m. to 9:16 p.m. At all other times the draw shall remain in the closed position. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. The bridge owner did not provide the required thirty-day notice to the Coast Guard for this deviation; however, this deviation was approved because the repairs are necessary repairs that must be performed with undue delay in order to assure the continued safe reliable operation of the bridge. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\24JYR1.SGM 24JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 141 (Monday, July 24, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: E6-11729]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-06-090]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hutchinson River, Bronx, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge, across the Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New 
York City, New York. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed position from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 23, 30, August 13, 20, 
and 27, 2006. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled 
bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from July 23, 2006 through August 
27, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, One South Street, New York, New York, 10004, between 7 a.m. and 
3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is (212) 668-7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch 
Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge, across the 
Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New York City, New York, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water and 15 
feet at mean low water. The existing regulation, 33 CFR 117.793, 
requires the bridge to open on demand.
    The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(AMTRAK), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled 
structural bridge repairs, replacement of the track and tread plates. 
In order to perform the above repairs the bridge must remain in the 
closed position.
    Under this temporary deviation the AMTRAK Pelham Bay Bridge across 
the Hutchinson River, mile 0.5, at New York City, New York, need not 
open for the passage of vessel traffic from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 
23, 30, August 13, 20, and 27, 2006.
    Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may 
do so at all times.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 14, 2006.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E6-11729 Filed 7-21-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P
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