Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Shark River, Avon, NJ, 57022 [2012-22774]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2012–0854]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Shark River, Avon, NJ
Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the operation of
the draws of three bridges which
operate as one unit, specifically, the S71
bridge, mile 0.8, the railroad bridge,
mile 0.9, and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9,
all of which are across the Shark River
(South Channel), at Avon Township, NJ.
This deviation is necessary to facilitate
stringer replacement on the Shark River
railroad bridge. This temporary
deviation will allow the drawbridges,
which operate in unison, to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position on
specific dates and times.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
10 p.m. September 21, 2012 until 6:00
a.m. on September 24, 2012 and from 10
p.m. September 28, 2012 until 6:00 a.m.
October 1, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket USCG–2012–0854 and are
available online by going to https://
www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–
2012–0854 in the ‘‘Keywords’’ box, and
then clicking ‘‘Search’’. This material is
also available for inspection or copying
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. Jim Rousseau, Bridge
Management Specialist, Fifth Coast
Guard District, telephone (757) 398–
6557, email
James.L.Rousseau2@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on reviewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, 202–366–9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New
Jersey Transit, owner and operator of
the Shark River Railroad Bridge across
the Shark River (South Channel), mile
0.9, at Avon, NJ, has requested a
temporary deviation from the current
operating regulations set out in 33 CFR
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117.751, to accommodate stringer
replacement for the Shark River Bridge.
The Shark River Railroad Bridge
across the Shark River, mile 0.9, is a
bascule lift Bridge, in Avon Township,
NJ, and has a vertical clearance in the
closed position of 10 feet, above mean
high water.
Because the draw of the Shark River
bridge operates in unison with the S71
bridge, mile 0.8, and the S35 bridge,
mile 0.9, all across Shark River at Avon
Township, NJ, the draws of these two
bridges will also be restricted under this
deviation. These bridges are also
bascule lift bridges and have a vertical
clearance of 13 and 10 feet respectively.
The current schedule the Shark River
Railroad Bascule Bridge operating
regulations are set out in 33 CFR
117.751. Under normal operating
conditions, the draws of S71 bridge,
mile 0.8, the railroad bridge, mile 0.9,
and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9, all at
Avon, operate as one unit.
Under this temporary deviation, the
above mentioned drawbridges will be
allowed to remain in the closed-tonavigation position for the half hour
opening requests and only open on the
hour from 11:00 p.m. Friday September
21, 2012 to 6:00 a.m. on Monday
September 24, 2012 and Friday
September 28, 2012 to 6:00 a.m. on
Monday October 1, 2012 to
accommodate stringer replacement.
Vessels able to pass under the spans
when closed may transit under the
drawbridges while they are in the closed
position. Mariners are advised to
proceed with caution. The Coast Guard
will inform mariners and other users of
the waterway through local broadcast
Notices to Mariners. These broadcasts
will include information of the limited
operating schedule for the drawbridge
so that vessels can rearrange their transit
in order to minimize any impacts
caused by the temporary deviation.
There are no alternate routes for vessels
and the bridge will be able to open in
the event of an emergency.
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: September 6, 2012.
G.D. Case,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2012–0181]
RIN 1625–AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Alabama River, AL
Coast Guard, DHS.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard is changing
the regulation governing the Meridian
and Bigbee Railroad (MNBR) swing span
bridge across the Alabama River at
Selma, Dallas County, Alabama. Due to
the infrequent requirement to open the
bridge for the passage of vessels, the
owner has requested a change allowing
the bridge to open only on signal if at
least 24-hours advanced notification is
given.
SUMMARY:
DATES:
This rule is effective October 17,
2012.
Comments and related
materials received from the public, as
well as documents mentioned in this
preamble as being available in the
docket, are part of docket USCG–2012–
0181 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2012–0181 in the ‘‘Keyword’’
box, and then clicking ‘‘Search.’’ 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 final rule,
call or email David Frank, Bridge
Administration Branch; telephone 504–
671–2128, email
David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have
questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Renee V.
Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone 202–366–9826.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0854]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Shark River, Avon, NJ
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the operation of the draws of three
bridges which operate as one unit, specifically, the S71 bridge, mile
0.8, the railroad bridge, mile 0.9, and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9, all
of which are across the Shark River (South Channel), at Avon Township,
NJ. This deviation is necessary to facilitate stringer replacement on
the Shark River railroad bridge. This temporary deviation will allow
the drawbridges, which operate in unison, to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position on specific dates and times.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. September 21, 2012
until 6:00 a.m. on September 24, 2012 and from 10 p.m. September 28,
2012 until 6:00 a.m. October 1, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket USCG-2012-0854 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0854 in the ``Keywords'' box,
and then clicking ``Search''. This material is also available for
inspection or copying 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. Jim Rousseau, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth
Coast Guard District, telephone (757) 398-6557, email
James.L.Rousseau2@uscg.mil. If you have questions on reviewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 202-
366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Jersey Transit, owner and operator
of the Shark River Railroad Bridge across the Shark River (South
Channel), mile 0.9, at Avon, NJ, has requested a temporary deviation
from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.751, to
accommodate stringer replacement for the Shark River Bridge.
The Shark River Railroad Bridge across the Shark River, mile 0.9,
is a bascule lift Bridge, in Avon Township, NJ, and has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 10 feet, above mean high water.
Because the draw of the Shark River bridge operates in unison with
the S71 bridge, mile 0.8, and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9, all across
Shark River at Avon Township, NJ, the draws of these two bridges will
also be restricted under this deviation. These bridges are also bascule
lift bridges and have a vertical clearance of 13 and 10 feet
respectively.
The current schedule the Shark River Railroad Bascule Bridge
operating regulations are set out in 33 CFR 117.751. Under normal
operating conditions, the draws of S71 bridge, mile 0.8, the railroad
bridge, mile 0.9, and the S35 bridge, mile 0.9, all at Avon, operate as
one unit.
Under this temporary deviation, the above mentioned drawbridges
will be allowed to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for the
half hour opening requests and only open on the hour from 11:00 p.m.
Friday September 21, 2012 to 6:00 a.m. on Monday September 24, 2012 and
Friday September 28, 2012 to 6:00 a.m. on Monday October 1, 2012 to
accommodate stringer replacement.
Vessels able to pass under the spans when closed may transit under
the drawbridges while they are in the closed position. Mariners are
advised to proceed with caution. The Coast Guard will inform mariners
and other users of the waterway through local broadcast Notices to
Mariners. These broadcasts will include information of the limited
operating schedule for the drawbridge so that vessels can rearrange
their transit in order to minimize any impacts caused by the temporary
deviation. There are no alternate routes for vessels and the bridge
will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
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: September 6, 2012.
G.D. Case,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-22774 Filed 9-14-12; 8:45 am]
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