Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW), Scotts Hill, NC, 77613 [E6-22152]
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Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 248 / Wednesday, December 27, 2006 / Rules and Regulations
Portsmouth, VA 23704–5004 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is (757) 398–6222.
Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard
District maintains the public docket for
this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge
Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard
District, at (757) 398–6222.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In June
2006, the southernmost portion of the
bascule spans for the new Woodrow
Wilson Memorial Bridge, at mile 103.8,
across Potomac River between
Alexandria, Virginia and Oxon Hill,
Maryland was publicly placed into
service, switching I–95 Northbound
traffic onto the new Outer Loop portion
of the bridge. The newly-constructed
portion of bridge will be required to
open for vessels in accordance with the
current drawbridge operating
regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.255(c).
While the drawbridge is operational,
coordinators for the construction of the
new Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project
indicated that the bascule span is not
yet fully commissioned and the work
continues through the rigorous testing
phase. Opening the new bascule span
for a vessel at this time would take
approximately 45 minutes in a best case
scenario. This has the potential to have
a significant impact upon I–95 traffic,
especially during the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
bridge-opening time frame currently
available for commercial vessels, in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.255(c).
Coordinators requested a temporary
deviation from the current operating
regulation for the new Woodrow Wilson
Memorial (I–95) Bridge set out in 33
CFR 117.255(c).
Though good progress has been made
regarding commissioning of the north
and south drawbridges (both now
carrying I–95 vehicle traffic), the
coordinators are requesting an
additional two months of the 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. restriction of bridge operation to
proceed with commissioning activities
through February 22, 2007. From a
river-user standpoint, the coordinators
have received no requests from boaters
or mariners to open during the 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. timeframe since the restriction
was issued in late June 2006. In fact, the
coordinators have received no
complaints on the 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
restriction.
The coordinators requested that the
new Outer Loop portion of the new
drawbridge not be available for
openings for vessels each day between
the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from
Monday, December 25, 2006 through
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February 22, 2007 or until the bridge is
properly commissioned, whichever
comes first. The temporary deviation
will only affect vessels with mast
heights of 75 feet or greater since
demolition of the existing drawbridge
continues in addition to the lift spans
removed. Management of the Federal
and auxiliary channels will continue to
be closely coordinated between the
coordinators for the construction of the
new Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project,
the Coast Guard and vessels requesting
transit through the construction zone.
Furthermore, all affected vessels with
mast heights greater than 75 feet will be
able to receive an opening of the new
drawbridge in the ‘‘off-peak’’ vehicle
traffic hours (evening and overnight) in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.255(c).
Maintaining the new drawbridge in the
closed-to-navigation position each day
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 25,
2006 through February 22, 2007 will
help reduce the impact to vehicular
traffic during this phase of new bridge
construction.
The Coast Guard has informed the
known users of the waterway of the
closure period for the bridge so that
these vessels 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
normal operation as soon as possible.
This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR
117.35.
Dated: December 11, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth
Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD05–06–118]
RIN 1625–AA–09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW),
Scotts Hill, NC
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast
Guard District, has issued a temporary
deviation from the regulation governing
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the operation of the Figure Eight Swing
Bridge across the AICW mile 278.1, at
Scotts Hill, North Carolina to perform
needed mechanical and structural
repairs.
This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. on January 3, 2007, to 7 a.m. on
January 5, 2007.
DATES:
Gary
S. Heyer, Bridge Management Specialist,
Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398–
6629.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
contractor, on behalf of the bridge
owner, the Figure Eight Beach
Homeowners Association, Inc., has
requested a temporary deviation from
the current operating regulation set out
in 33 CFR 117.821(a)(4) which requires
the drawbridge to open on signal for
commercial vessels at all times and on
signal for pleasure vessels on the hour
and half hour. The contractor has
requested the temporary deviation to
close the Figure Eight Swing Bridge to
navigation to perform needed repairs to
the center-bearing mechanism of the
swing span.
The concrete beneath 50% of the
balance wheel track at the Figure Eight
Swing Bridge has deteriorated and is in
need of replacement. In order to replace
the concrete, the balance wheels and
track will be removed and the bad
concrete hand-chipped out. Once the
hand-chipping is complete, the rail will
be reset and grouted. To facilitate this
work, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge
will be locked in the closed-tonavigation position from 7 a.m. on
January 3, 2007 until and including 7
a.m. on January 5, 2007.
The Coast Guard has informed the
known users of the waterway of the
closure periods for the bridge so that
these vessels 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
normal operation as soon as possible.
This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR
117.35.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: December 11, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth
Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD05-06-118]
RIN 1625-AA-09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(AICW), Scotts Hill, NC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Figure Eight Swing Bridge across the AICW mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill,
North Carolina to perform needed mechanical and structural repairs.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on January 3, 2007, to 7
a.m. on January 5, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary S. Heyer, Bridge Management
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6629.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The contractor, on behalf of the bridge
owner, the Figure Eight Beach Homeowners Association, Inc., has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation
set out in 33 CFR 117.821(a)(4) which requires the drawbridge to open
on signal for commercial vessels at all times and on signal for
pleasure vessels on the hour and half hour. The contractor has
requested the temporary deviation to close the Figure Eight Swing
Bridge to navigation to perform needed repairs to the center-bearing
mechanism of the swing span.
The concrete beneath 50% of the balance wheel track at the Figure
Eight Swing Bridge has deteriorated and is in need of replacement. In
order to replace the concrete, the balance wheels and track will be
removed and the bad concrete hand-chipped out. Once the hand-chipping
is complete, the rail will be reset and grouted. To facilitate this
work, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge will be locked in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. on January 3, 2007 until and including
7 a.m. on January 5, 2007.
The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway of the
closure periods for the bridge so that these vessels 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 normal operation as
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: December 11, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-22152 Filed 12-26-06; 8:45 am]
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