Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Hutchinson River, NY

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 84 (Monday, May 3, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23545]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-10993]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-031]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Hutchinson River, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The District Commander, First Coast Guard District has issued 
a temporary deviation from the Drawbridge Operation Regulations 
governing the operation of the Pelham Parkway Bridge, mile 0.4, across 
the Hutchinson River in New York City, New York. This deviation from 
the regulations authorizes the bridge owner, the New York City 
Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), to not open the bridge for 
vessel traffic from March 28, 1999 through May 22, 1999, Monday through 
Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., daily. This action is necessary to 
facilitate needed repairs to the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from March 28, 1999 through May 22, 
1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joseph Schmied, Bridge Management 
Specialist, at (212) 668-7195.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Pelham Parkway Bridge, mile 0.4, across 
the Hutchinson River has a vertical clearance of 13 feet at mean high 
water and 20 feet at mean low water in the closed position. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all 
times.
    The NYCDOT requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
regulations for the Pelham Parkway Bridge in order to facilitate 
necessary repairs to the bridge. This work is essential for public 
safety and continued operation of the bridge.
    This deviation from the normal operating regulations is authorized 
under 33 CFR Sec. 117.35.

    Dated: April 15, 1999.
R. M. Larrabee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-10993 Filed 4-30-99; 8:45 am]
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