Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Shaw Cove, New London, CT, Maintenance, 54024 [2010-22035]

Download as PDF 54024 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 171 / Friday, September 3, 2010 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0795] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Shaw Cove, New London, CT, Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Amtrak Bridge across Shaw Cove, mile 0.0, at New London, Connecticut. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position two separate days in October and November to facilitate scheduled maintenance. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on October 21, 2010 through 6 a.m. on November 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0795 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0795 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ 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 Amtrak Bridge, across Shaw Cove at mile 0.0, at New London, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 3 feet at mean high water and 6 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.223. The owner of the bridge, the National Passenger Rail Corporation (Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance, gear box repairs at the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the Amtrak Bridge may remain in the closed erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:12 Sep 02, 2010 Jkt 220001 position from 6 p.m. on October 21, 2010 through 6 a.m. on October 22, 2010 to remove the old gear box. The bridge may remain in the closed position from 6 p.m. on November 12, 2010 through 6 a.m. on November 13, 2010, to install the rebuilt gear box. In the event of inclement weather the bridge may remain in the closed position to reinstall the gear box from 6 p.m. on November 14, 2010 to 6 a.m. on November 15, 2010 or from 6 p.m. on November 15, 2010 to 6 a.m. on November 16, 2010. A crane barge will be located in the south navigation channel during the removal and installation of the gear box. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do at any time through the north Channel. Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge and channel closure and offered no objection. 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 24, 2010. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–22035 Filed 9–2–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0815] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Trent River, New Bern, NC Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the US70 (Alfred C. Cunningham) Bridge across Trent River, mile 0.0, at New Bern, NC, to accommodate a bike race and parade. This deviation allows the drawbridge to be maintained in the closed position to vessels at specific dates and times. DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on September 11, 2010 to 12:30 p.m. on September 18, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 0815 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0815 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 Sandra S. Elliott, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District; telephone 757–398– 6557, e-mail Sandra.S.Elliott@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The US70 (Alfred C. Cunningham) Bridge a bascule lift bridge across Trent River, at mile 0.0, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of approximately 14 feet above mean high water. On behalf of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society and the City of New Bern NC, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations of the bridge set out in 33 CFR 117.843 (a) to accommodate both the annual Bike MS/ Historic New Bern Ride and the City of New Bern Heritage Parade. Under this deviation, the drawbridge would be allowed to remain in the closed position to vessels on two separate occasions on the following dates and times: For the annual Bike MS/Historic New Bern Ride from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010 and Sunday, September 12, 2010, respectively; and for the City of New Bern Heritage Parade from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Trent River and the drawbridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviations. 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 periods. This deviation from the operating regulation is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. E:\FR\FM\03SER1.SGM 03SER1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 171 (Friday, September 3, 2010)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0795]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Shaw Cove, New London, CT, 
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 
Amtrak Bridge across Shaw Cove, mile 0.0, at New London, Connecticut. 
This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position two 
separate days in October and November to facilitate scheduled 
maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on October 21, 2010 
through 6 a.m. on November 16, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0795 and are available online 
at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0795 in the 
``Keyword'' 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 Amtrak Bridge, across Shaw Cove at mile 
0.0, at New London, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed 
position of 3 feet at mean high water and 6 feet at mean low water. The 
drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.223.
    The owner of the bridge, the National Passenger Rail Corporation 
(Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to 
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance, gear box repairs at the 
bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Amtrak Bridge may remain in the 
closed position from 6 p.m. on October 21, 2010 through 6 a.m. on 
October 22, 2010 to remove the old gear box. The bridge may remain in 
the closed position from 6 p.m. on November 12, 2010 through 6 a.m. on 
November 13, 2010, to install the rebuilt gear box.
    In the event of inclement weather the bridge may remain in the 
closed position to reinstall the gear box from 6 p.m. on November 14, 
2010 to 6 a.m. on November 15, 2010 or from 6 p.m. on November 15, 2010 
to 6 a.m. on November 16, 2010.
    A crane barge will be located in the south navigation channel 
during the removal and installation of the gear box. Vessels that can 
pass under the bridge in the closed position may do at any time through 
the north Channel.
    Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge and channel 
closure and offered no objection.
    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 24, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-22035 Filed 9-2-10; 8:45 am]
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