Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, NY, Maintenance, 19135 [E9-9637]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 80 / Tuesday, April 28, 2009 / Rules and Regulations From Friday, 4 p.m. through Monday, 6:30 a.m. the bridge shall open on signal after at least a two-hour advance notice is given. At all other times the bridge need not open for marine traffic. Advance notice may be given by calling (631) 383–6598. 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: April 10, 2009. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–9636 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2009–0223 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, NY, Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: erowe on PROD1PC64 with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Hamilton Avenue Bridge across the Gowanus Canal, mile 1.2, at Brooklyn, New York. Under this temporary deviation the bridge shall require a four-hour advance notice for bridge openings for three months and a three day bridge closure 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 6 a.m. on April 21, 2009 through 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2009. ADDRESSES: and are available online at www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search Option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG– 2009–0223 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or copying at 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. VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:26 Apr 27, 2009 Jkt 217001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone 212– 668–7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hamilton Avenue Bridge, across the Gowanus Canal, mile 1.2, at Brooklyn, New York, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 19 feet at mean high water and 23 feet at mean low water. The Drawbridge Operation Regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.5. The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and commercial vessels of various sizes. The owner of the bridge, New York City Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate the training of bridge personnel, mechanical and electrical testing at the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the Hamilton Avenue Bridge shall require at least a four-hour advance notice for bridge openings from April 24, 2009 through July 31, 2009. In addition a three day bridge closure will be necessary from 6 a.m. on April 21, 2009 through 8 p.m. on April 23, 2009, to facilitate bridge railing installation. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at all times. Notice may be provided by calling (201) 400–5243. 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: April 10, 2009. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–9637 Filed 4–27–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 160 [Docket No. USCG–2007–28648] RIN 1625–AB19 Crewmember Identification Documents Coast Guard, DHS. Final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard requires each crewmember on a foreign commercial vessel en route to a U.S. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 19135 port or place of destination or at a U.S. port or place, or on a U.S. commercial vessel coming from a foreign port or place of departure to a U.S. port or place of destination, to carry and present upon demand an acceptable identification when in U.S. navigable waters. The vessel operators are required to ensure that crewmembers comply with this requirement. This rule would implement a Maritime Transportation Security Act mandate and help ensure that the Coast Guard can authoritatively identify crewmembers on vessels in U.S. navigable waters. DATES: This final rule is effective May 28, 2009. ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, are part of docket USCG–2007–28648 and are available for inspection or copying at 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. You may also find this docket on the Internet by going to https://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG–2007–28648 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call Commander Kelly Post, Coast Guard, telephone 202–372–1405 and e-mail address Kelly.M.Post@uscg.mil, or Lieutenant Commander Jonathan H. Maiorine, U.S. Coast Guard Office of Port and Facility Activities, telephone 202–372–1133 and e-mail address Jonathan.H.Maiorine@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Table of Contents for Preamble I. Abbreviations II. Regulatory History III. Background and Purpose IV. Discussion of Comments and Changes A. Support for Proposed Rule B. Acceptance of Seafarer’s Identification Document C. Transportation Worker Identification Credential not SID Compliant D. Interoperability of Identification Credentials E. Electronic Identification Document Readers F. Ratification of the ILO 185 Convention E:\FR\FM\28APR1.SGM 28APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9637]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0223


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, NY, 
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 
Hamilton Avenue Bridge across the Gowanus Canal, mile 1.2, at Brooklyn, 
New York. Under this temporary deviation the bridge shall require a 
four-hour advance notice for bridge openings for three months and a 
three day bridge closure 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 6 a.m. on April 21, 2009 
through 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2009.

ADDRESSES: and are available online at www.regulations.gov, selecting 
the Advanced Docket Search Option on the right side of the screen, 
inserting USCG-2009-0223 in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then 
clicking on the item in the Docket ID column. This material is also 
available for inspection or copying at 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, 
telephone 212-668-7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hamilton Avenue Bridge, across the 
Gowanus Canal, mile 1.2, at Brooklyn, New York, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 19 feet at mean high water and 23 
feet at mean low water. The Drawbridge Operation Regulations are listed 
at 33 CFR 117.5. The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and 
commercial vessels of various sizes. The owner of the bridge, New York 
City Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation to 
facilitate the training of bridge personnel, mechanical and electrical 
testing at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Hamilton Avenue Bridge shall 
require at least a four-hour advance notice for bridge openings from 
April 24, 2009 through July 31, 2009. In addition a three day bridge 
closure will be necessary from 6 a.m. on April 21, 2009 through 8 p.m. 
on April 23, 2009, to facilitate bridge railing installation.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may 
do so at all times. Notice may be provided by calling (201) 400-5243.
    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: April 10, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-9637 Filed 4-27-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P
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