Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, NY, Maintenance, 41790 [E9-19817]

Download as PDF CPrice-Sewell on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES 41790 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 159 / Wednesday, August 19, 2009 / Rules and Regulations bridge, located on the Franklin Canal at mile 4.8 in Franklin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, be changed in order for the bridge not to have to be continuously manned by a draw tender. Currently, the bridge opens on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Because of the relocation of a public boat landing downstream of the bridge, vessel traffic has become infrequent, and it is no longer necessary to have a bridge tender continuously man the bridge. Currently, the bridge operates as follows: The draw of the Chatsworth Road Bridge, mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. From October 1 through January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given. From February 1 through September 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. This Temporary Deviation from Drawbridge Operating Regulations allows the bridge to operate as follows: The draw of the Chatsworth Road Bridge, mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least one hour notice is given. From October 1 through January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is given. From February 1 through September 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. While some commercial vessels use the waterway to access commercial facilities upstream of the bridge, they are able to schedule operations around the advance notices required for an opening. The majority of waterway usage consists of small recreational fishing craft that now utilize the boat launch that has been relocated downstream of the bridge. The bridge provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet above mean high water in the closed-tonavigation position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation position. Thus, the majority of recreational fishing craft that may wish to transit through the bridge will be able to do so without requesting an opening of the draw. A Notice of Proposed Rule Making [USCG–2009–0672] is being issued in conjunction with this Temporary Deviation to obtain public comments. The St. Mary Parish Government states that the decrease in vessel traffic, due to the relocation of the boat ramp downstream of the bridge, has resulted in such infrequency of drawbridge openings that it is impractical to man the bridge full time from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. A bridge tender will be on call to open the bridge with a one-hour notice by calling the telephone number that will be posted on the bridge. The Coast VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:24 Aug 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 Guard will evaluate public comments from this Temporary Deviation and the above referenced Notice of Proposed Rule Making to determine if a change to the permanent special drawbridge operating regulation is warranted. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: August 4, 2009. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–19824 Filed 8–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG–2009–0699] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, NY, 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 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 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 August 17, 2009, through October 31, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 0699 and are available online at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2009–0699 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ They are 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 or e-mail Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 August 17, 2009 through October 31, 2009. 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: August 4, 2009. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–19817 Filed 8–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0689] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Sargent, TX 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 FM 457 pontoon drawbridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 418.0, west of Harvey Locks, near Sargent, E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41790]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19817]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0699]


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 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 August 17, 2009, through 
October 31, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0699 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0699 in the ``Keyword'' box 
and then clicking ``Search.'' They are 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 or e-mail Ms. 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 
August 17, 2009 through October 31, 2009.
    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: August 4, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-19817 Filed 8-18-09; 8:45 am]
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