Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Thames River, New London, CT, 37809 [E8-15026]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 2, 2008 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2008–0592] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Thames River, New London, CT Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Amtrak Bridge, mile 3.0, across the Thames River at New London, Connecticut. While this temporary deviation is in effect, the bridge may remain in the closed position for three days and operate on a temporary operating schedule for nine days. DATES: This deviation is effective from June 28, 2008 through July 9, 2008. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2008– 0592 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Bridge, across the Thames River at 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 drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.224. The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, fishing vessels, and U.S. Navy vessels of various sizes. The U.S. Navy and other marine facilities were notified regarding this deviation and no objections were received. The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), requested a temporary VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:12 Jul 01, 2008 Jkt 214001 deviation to facilitate rehabilitation construction at the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the Amtrak Bridge, mile 3.0, across the Thames River at New London may remain in the closed position from June 28, 2008 through June 30, 2008. From July 1, 2008, through July 9, 2008, the draw may remain in the closed position; except that, the draw shall open for the passage of vessel traffic during the following time periods: Monday through Thursday from: 5 a.m. to 5:40 a.m.; 11:20 a.m. to 11:55 a.m.; 3:35 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 8:55 p.m. Friday and Saturday from: 8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.; 12:35 p.m. to 1:05 p.m.; 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.; 5:35 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.; and 7:35 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. Sunday from: 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.; 11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 1:30 p.m. to 1:55 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. The draw shall open on signal at any time for U.S. Navy submarines and their associated escort vessels. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at all times. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: June 25, 2008. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E8–15026 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 37809 the enforcement period, entry into the Safety Zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Puget Sound, Seattle, WA. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 165.1304 will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ensign Heidi Bevis, c/o Captain of the Port Puget Sound, Coast Guard Sector Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134 at (206) 217–6002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone for the Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA Fireworks Show, 33 CFR 165.1304 on July 4th, 2008 from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. This safety zone provides for a regulated area to protect spectators. Movements are regulated for all vessels in the area as described under 33 CFR 165.1306 or unless otherwise regulated by the COTP or his designee. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this safety zone. Under the provisions of 33 CFR 165.1304, all waters of Bellingham Bay, Washington, bounded by a circle with a radius of 1,000 yards centered on the fireworks launching site located on the Georgia Pacific Lagoon Seawall at position latitude 48°44′56″ N, longitude 122°29′40″ W, including the entrances to the I & J Street Waterway and the Whatcom Creek Waterway. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1304(c) and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). Dated: June 18, 2008. Stephen P. Metruck, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Puget Sound. [FR Doc. E8–15029 Filed 7–1–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 33 CFR Part 165 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. USCG–2008–0559] RIN 1625–AA08 Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA Coast Guard AGENCY: 33 CFR Part 165 ACTION: [Docket No. USCG–2008–0561] Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. The Coast Guard will enforce the Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA Safety Zone in Bellingham Bay from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4th, 2008. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of participants and spectators during the Bellingham Bay, Bellingham, WA (Haggens 4th of July Blast). During SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 RIN 1625–AA08 Lake Union, Seattle, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard will enforce the Lake Union, Seattle, WA Safety E:\FR\FM\02JYR1.SGM 02JYR1

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2008-0592]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Thames River, New London, CT

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 regulations governing the operation of the 
Amtrak Bridge, mile 3.0, across the Thames River at New London, 
Connecticut. While this temporary deviation is in effect, the bridge 
may remain in the closed position for three days and operate on a 
temporary operating schedule for nine days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from June 28, 2008 through July 9, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0592 and are available online 
at https://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection 
or copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and 
the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, 408 Atlantic 
Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Bridge, across the Thames River 
at 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 drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.224.
    The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, fishing vessels, 
and U.S. Navy vessels of various sizes. The U.S. Navy and other marine 
facilities were notified regarding this deviation and no objections 
were received.
    The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate rehabilitation 
construction at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Amtrak Bridge, mile 3.0, across 
the Thames River at New London may remain in the closed position from 
June 28, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
    From July 1, 2008, through July 9, 2008, the draw may remain in the 
closed position; except that, the draw shall open for the passage of 
vessel traffic during the following time periods:
    Monday through Thursday from: 5 a.m. to 5:40 a.m.; 11:20 a.m. to 
11:55 a.m.; 3:35 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 8:55 p.m.
    Friday and Saturday from: 8:30 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.; 12:35 p.m. to 
1:05 p.m.; 3:40 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.; 5:35 p.m. to 6:05 p.m.; and 7:35 
p.m. to 8:40 p.m.
    Sunday from: 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.; 11:35 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; 1:30 
p.m. to 1:55 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
    The draw shall open on signal at any time for U.S. Navy submarines 
and their associated escort vessels.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may 
do so at all times.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: June 25, 2008.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E8-15026 Filed 7-1-08; 8:45 am]
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