Document ID: USCG-2014-0545-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Drawbridge Operations: New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic City, NJ (Federal Register Publication) (Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.)
Posted Date: 2014-07-14T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40636-40637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16324]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0545]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway 
(NJICW), at Atlantic City, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the US 40-322 (Albany Avenue) Bridge 
across Inside Thorofare, NJICW mile 70.0, at Atlantic City, NJ. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate the 4th Annual Atlantic City 
Triathlon. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed 
position to vessels requesting a bridge opening to ensure the 
participants' safety and that there are no delays.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to Noon on September 13 
and 14, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation [USCG-2014-0545] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``Search'' 
box and click ``Search.'' Click on the Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email Kashanda Booker, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, telephone (757) 398-6227, email 
Kashanda.l.booker@uscg.mil. If you have questions on reviewing the 
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Atlantic City Emergency Management 
Office has requested a temporary

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deviation from the current operating regulation of the US 40-322 
(Albany Avenue) Bridge across Inside Thorofare, NJICW mile 70.0, at 
Atlantic City, NJ. The closure has been requested to ensure the safety 
of the runners and spectators that will be participating in the 4th 
Annual Atlantic Triathlon on September 13th and 14th, 2014. Under this 
temporary deviation, the US 40-322 (Albany Avenue) Bridge will remain 
in the closed position from 6 a.m. to Noon on September 13 and 14, 
2014.
    The vertical clearance of this bascule bridge is 10 feet above mean 
high water in the closed position and unlimited in the open position. 
The current operating regulation is outlined at 33 CFR 117.733(f), 
which requires that on the weekdays during this time of year, the 
bridge shall open on signal; except that from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the 
draw need only open if at least four hours of notice is given, from 9 
a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the draw need only open on 
the hour and half hour, and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need not 
open.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may 
do so at all times. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. 
The Atlantic Ocean is an alternate route for vessels with mast heights 
greater than 10 feet. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the 
waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners' of the 
closure periods so that vessels can plan their transits to minimize any 
impact caused by the temporary deviation. At all other times during the 
affected period, the bridge will operate as outlined at 33 CFR 
117.733(f).
    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: June 26, 2014.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-16324 Filed 7-11-14; 8:45 am]
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