Document ID: USCG-2010-0861-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Saugatuck River, Saugatuck, CT (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2010-10-12T04:00Z

[Federal Register: October 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 196)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 62468-62469]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0861]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Saugatuck River, Saugatuck, CT

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 
Saga Railroad Bridge across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.1, at 
Saugatuck, Connecticut. The deviation is necessary to facilitate 
scheduled rehabilitation maintenance at the bridge. Under this 
deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position from October 1, 
2010 through October 17, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective with constructive notice from 
October 12, 2010 through October 17, 2010, and for enforcement with 
actual notice from October 1, 2010 through October 12, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0861 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0861 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 K. Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast 
Guard District, telephone (212) 668-7165, judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If 
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Saga Railroad Bridge across the 
Saugatuck River at mile 1.1, has a vertical clearance of 13 feet at 
mean high water and 20 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.221(b).
    The owner of the bridge, Metro North Railroad, requested a 
temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled 
maintenance, track tie replacement, from October 1, 2010 through 
October 17, 2010.
    The normal waterway users are predominantly recreational craft of 
various sizes.
    Under this temporary deviation the Saga Railroad Bridge may remain 
in the closed position from October 1, 2010 through October 17, 2010, 
to facilitate rehabilitation maintenance at the bridge.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time.
    Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge and channel 
closure 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: September 28, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-25494 Filed 10-8-10; 8:45 am]
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