[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 15 (Wednesday, January 24, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 3059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-993]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-003]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, Lawrence, NY

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 regulation governing the operation of the 
Atlantic Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 0.4, at Lawrence, 
New York. Under this temporary deviation, an advance notice shall be 
required for bridge openings from February 26, 2007 through March 2, 
2007, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This deviation is necessary to 
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from February 26, 2007 through March 
2, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, One South Street, New York, New York 10004, between 7 a.m. and 
3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is (212) 668-7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch 
Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7195.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic Beach Bridge, across Reynolds 
Channel at mile 0.4, at Lawrence, New York, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 25 feet at mean high water and 30 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.5.
    The owner of the bridge, Nassau County Bridge Authority, requested 
a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge span lock 
maintenance. The bridge will not be able to open while the bridge 
maintenance is underway. An advance notice for openings is necessary in 
order to have the bridge operational for vessel traffic.
    Under this temporary deviation the bridge shall open on signal 
after at least a 1-hour advance notice is given between 7 a.m. and 5:30 
p.m. from February 26, 2007 through March 2, 2007.
    The contact information for providing the advance notice for bridge 
openings shall be via marine radio channel 13 or by calling (516) 239-
1821.
    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.
    Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary 
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published 
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this 
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal 
operating schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the 
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where 
practicable.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 16, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-993 Filed 1-23-07; 8:45 am]
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