Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Wrightsville Beach, NC and Northeast Cape Fear River, at Wilmington, NC, 18848 [2013-07148]

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AGENCY: srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedules that govern two of North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) bridges: The S.R. 74 Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC, and the Isabel S. 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DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 26, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0167] is available at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 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 Kashanda Booker, Coast Guard; telephone 757–398–6227, email Kashanda.L.Booker@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Wilmington Family YMCA, on behalf of NCDOT who owns and operates both the Isabel S. 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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: March 19, 2013. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–07148 Filed 3–27–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P E:\FR\FM\28MRR1.SGM 28MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 60 (Thursday, March 28, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18848]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07148]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0167]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
Wrightsville Beach, NC and Northeast Cape Fear River, at Wilmington, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedules that govern two of North Carolina Department of 
Transportation (NCDOT) bridges: The S.R. 74 Bridge, across the Atlantic 
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC, 
and the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge across the Northeast Cape Fear River, 
mile 1.0, at Wilmington, NC. This deviation is necessary to accommodate 
the 6th annual PPD Beach2Battleship iron and half iron distance 
triathlons. This deviation allows both drawbridges to remain in the 
closed position during the race.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 26, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0167] is available 
at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 Kashanda Booker, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6227, 
email Kashanda.L.Booker@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the 
docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Wilmington Family YMCA, on behalf of 
NCDOT who owns and operates both the Isabel S. Holmes and the S.R. 74 
bridges, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating 
regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.829 (a) and 33 CFR 117.821(a)(4), 
respectively.
    Due to changes in the event times, the following drawbridges will 
now be closed to navigation to accommodate the 6th annual PPD 
Beach2Battleship iron and half iron distance triathlons on Saturday, 
October 26, 2013: the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge from 10:30 a.m. to 6 
p.m.; and the S.R.74 Bridge from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting these sections 
of the Northeast Cape Fear River and the AIWW. The drawbridges will be 
able to open in the event of an emergency.
    The majority of the vessels that transit through these bridges 
during this time of year are primarily recreational boats. The Coast 
Guard will inform all users of the waterways through our Local and 
Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the closure periods for the drawbridges 
so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impacts 
caused by the temporary deviation.
    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: March 19, 2013.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-07148 Filed 3-27-13; 8:45 am]
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