Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ, 27115 [2012-11195]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 90 / Wednesday, May 9, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Office of International Programs at the address provided in § 110.4. This report must include: * * * * * Dated: April 20, 2012. Verne B. Gifford Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England. Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 13th day of April, 2012. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. R.W. Borchardt, Executive Director for Operations. [FR Doc. 2012–11137 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [FR Doc. 2012–11163 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] Coast Guard BILLING CODE 7590–01–P 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0371] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ Coast Guard Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: 33 CFR Part 100 ACTION: [USCG–2012–0286] Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard will enforce the Special Local Regulation for the biennial Newport to Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area except for participants in the event, supporting personnel, vessels registered with the event organizer, and personnel or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard on-scene patrol commander. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.119 will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 15, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Edward LeBlanc, Chief, Waterways Management Division, Sector Southeastern New England, (401) 435– 2351. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the biennial Newport/ Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012. A portion of the navigable waters of the East Passage, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI or its approaches will be closed during the effective period to all vessel traffic, except local, state or Coast Guard patrol craft. The full text of this regulation is found in 33 CFR 100.119. Additional public notification will be made via the First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and marine safety broadcasts. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:36 May 08, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain in the closed position for four days to facilitate mechanical maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 5 p.m. on July 21, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0371 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. 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 email Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165 joe.m.arca@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 NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet at mean high water SUMMARY: Newport to Bermuda Regatta, Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 27115 and 13 feet at mean low water. The existing regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.747. The owner of the bridge, NJTRO, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled mechanical maintenance at the bridge. In order to perform the bridge maintenance the bridge must remain in the closed position. The waterway users are mostly commercial with some recreational users. The Coast Guard contacted all known commercial waterway users regarding this scheduled maintenance and no objections were received. Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Bridge across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, need not open for the passage of vessel traffic between 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 5 p.m. on July 14, 2012. In the event inclement weather prevents the bridge maintenance from being performed on the above dates then the alternate date may be used beginning at 9 a.m. on July 18, 2012 and continuing through 5 p.m. on July 21, 2012. Vessels that can pass under the draw 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: April 30, 2012. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2012–11195 Filed 5–8–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0372] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Boeuf, Amelia, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company swing span bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to perform scheduled repairs necessitated by a bridge allision. This SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09MYR1.SGM 09MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 9, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 27115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-11195]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0371]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ

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 
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Bridge, across the Raritan 
River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Under this temporary 
deviation the draw may remain in the closed position for four days to 
facilitate mechanical maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw 
without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary 
to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 
5 p.m. on July 21, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0371 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov. 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 email Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, at (212) 668-7165 joe.m.arca@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 NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, 
mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, 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 regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.747.
    The owner of the bridge, NJTRO, requested a temporary deviation to 
facilitate scheduled mechanical maintenance at the bridge. In order to 
perform the bridge maintenance the bridge must remain in the closed 
position.
    The waterway users are mostly commercial with some recreational 
users. The Coast Guard contacted all known commercial waterway users 
regarding this scheduled maintenance and no objections were received.
    Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Bridge across the Raritan 
River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, need not open for the 
passage of vessel traffic between 9 a.m. on July 11, 2012 through 5 
p.m. on July 14, 2012. In the event inclement weather prevents the 
bridge maintenance from being performed on the above dates then the 
alternate date may be used beginning at 9 a.m. on July 18, 2012 and 
continuing through 5 p.m. on July 21, 2012.
    Vessels that can pass under the draw 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: April 30, 2012.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-11195 Filed 5-8-12; 8:45 am]
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