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###### Department of Homeland Security

###### Coast Guard

          - 33 CFR Part 117
          - [Docket No. USCG-2010-0355]

# AGENCY:

Coast Guard, DHS.

# ACTION:

Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

# SUMMARY:

The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge across Newtown Creek, mile 1.3, New York. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for two six week closures to facilitate bridge rehabilitation maintenance.

# DATES:

This deviation is effective from July 5, 2010 through August 13, 2010 and from August 30, 2010 through October 8, 2010.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0355 and are available online at                         *http://www.regulations.gov,*                         inserting USCG-2010-0355 in the “Keyword” and then clicking “Search”. They are 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 rule, call or e-mail Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 668-7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, across Newtown Creek at mile 1.3, at New York, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 26 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.801.

The owner of the bridge, New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled bridge rehabilitation maintenance.

                    Under this temporary deviation the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge may remain in the closed position from July 5, 2010, through August 13, 2010, and from August 30, 2010, through October 8, 2010. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time.                          ( print page 30300)    

Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge closures and offered no objection.

In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: May 17, 2010.

Gary Kassof,

Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.

[FR Doc. 2010-12979 Filed 5-28-10; 8:45 am]

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