Document ID: USCG-2007-0071-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raccoon Creek, at Bridgeport, NJ
Posted Date: 2007-11-09T05:00Z

[Federal Register: November 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 217)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 63488]
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

[CGD05-07-109]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raccoon Creek, at Bridgeport, 
NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) Bridge, at mile 2.0, across 
Raccoon Creek at Bridgeport, NJ. This deviation allows the drawbridge 
to remain closed-to-navigation beginning at 7 a.m. on December 3, 2007, 
until and including 7 p.m. on January 18, 2008 to facilitate mechanical 
repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 3, 2007 to 7 
p.m. on January 18, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 
Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-
5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398-6222. Commander (dpb), 
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge 
Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CONRAIL Bridge, a swing-type bridge, has 
a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of seven feet, 
above mean high water.
    CONRAIL, the bridge owner, has requested a temporary deviation from 
the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR Part 117.741 to 
close the swing bridge to navigation to perform essential mechanical 
repairs. The repairs will consist of removing and replacing the drive 
shaft and main pinion gear and repairing the steel which supports the 
assembly.
    To facilitate the repairs, the CONRAIL Bridge will be maintained in 
the closed-to-navigation position beginning at 7 a.m. on December 3, 
2007, until and including 7 p.m. on January 18, 2008.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge 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: October 31, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-22068 Filed 11-8-07; 8:45 am]

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