Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Secaucus, NJ, Maintenance, 7817 [E9-3566]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 33 / Friday, February 20, 2009 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0071] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Lacarpe, Mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the SR 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace all the wire ropes used to lift the movable span of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed during daytime hours and require an advance notice for openings during the nighttime. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on February 28, 2009 through 5 p.m. on March 14, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 0071 and are available online at 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 Eighth Coast Guard District, Bridge Administration Branch, Hale Boggs Federal Building, Room 1313, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130–3310 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone (504) 671–2128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has requested that the State Route 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana operating schedule be deviated. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed position is 3 feet, thus most vessels will not be able to pass underneath this bridge in the closed-tonavigation position. There may be times, during the closure period, when VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:40 Feb 19, 2009 Jkt 217001 the draw will not be able to open for emergencies. The bridge normally operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.460 on signal with at least a four hour advance notice except that it need not open on weekdays except holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will open on signal if at least 24 hour notice is given from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. starting February 28, 2009 through March 14, 2009. During the closure periods the wire ropes used for lifting the movable span will all be changed. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Due to prior experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, and an alternate route around either side of the island that this bridge goes to it has been determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. A Temporary Deviation was published for this project to start in January but do to unforeseen delays the project will start in February. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge 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: February 5, 2009. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–3564 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2009–0002] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Secaucus, NJ, Maintenance 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 Upper Hack Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 6.9, at Secaucus, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position for two days to facilitate bridge maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 7817 without a bridge opening may do so at all times. DATES: This deviation is effective from February 20, 2009 through February 22, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 0002 and are available online at 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: Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165. The Upper Hack Bridge, across the Hackensack River, mile 6.9, at Secaucus, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water and 13 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.723(d). The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and commercial vessels of various sizes. The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Transit Rail Operation (NJTRO), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate the removal of asbestos from the control house. Under this temporary deviation the Upper Hack Bridge may remain in the closed position from February 20, 2009 through February 22, 2009. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 5, 2009. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–3566 Filed 2–19–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P E:\FR\FM\20FER1.SGM 20FER1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 33 (Friday, February 20, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 7817]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3566]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0002]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Secaucus, NJ, 
Maintenance

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 
Upper Hack Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 6.9, at Secaucus, 
New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the 
closed position for two days to facilitate bridge maintenance. Vessels 
that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all 
times.

DATES: This deviation is effective from February 20, 2009 through 
February 22, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0002 and are available online 
at 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: Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast 
Guard District, at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Upper Hack Bridge, across the Hackensack 
River, mile 6.9, at Secaucus, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water and 13 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.723(d).
    The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and commercial 
vessels of various sizes.
    The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Transit Rail Operation (NJTRO), 
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate the removal of asbestos 
from the control house.
    Under this temporary deviation the Upper Hack Bridge may remain in 
the closed position from February 20, 2009 through February 22, 2009. 
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: February 5, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-3566 Filed 2-19-09; 8:45 am]
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