[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 195 (Friday, October 8, 1999)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 54776-54777] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-26356] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01-99-171] Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Passaic River, NJ.
Agency
Coast Guard, DOT.
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 drawbridge operation regulations governing the operation of the Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, across the Passaic River at Harrison, New Jersey. This deviation allows the bridge owner to keep the bridge in the closed position from 10 p.m. on October 8, 1999, to 5 a.m. on October 11, 1999. This deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the gliders at the bridge.
Dates
this deviation is effective from October 8, 1999, to October 11, 1999.
For Further Information Contact
Ms. Judy Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7165.
Supplementary Information
The Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, across the Passaic River has vertical clearances of 24 feet at mean high water, and 29 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The current operation regulations listed at 33 CFR 117.739(e) require the bridge to open on signal; except that, from Monday through Friday, except federal holidays, the draw need not open from 7:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. At all other times, an opening may not be delayed for more than ten minutes, unless the drawtender and the vessel operator agree to a longer delay.
The bridge owner, AMTRAK, requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations for the Dock Bridge in order to replace the gliders at the bridge. This work will require the Dock Bridge to remain in the closed position from 10 p.m. on October 8, 1999, to 5 a.m. on October 11, 1999. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times during the closed periods. This work is essential for public safety and the continued operation of the bridge. Thirty days notice to the Coast Guard for approval of this maintenance repair was not given by the bridge owner and was not required because this work involves vital, unscheduled maintenance that must be performed without undue delay. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: September 29, 1999. R.M. Larrabee, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 99-26356 Filed 10-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-M