[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11365]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0308]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Tuckahoe River, Between Corbin
City and Upper Township, 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 draw of the State Highway Bridge
across the Tuckahoe River, mile 8.0, between Corbin City and Upper
Township, NJ. The deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical
repair work for excessive corrosion within working assemblies on the
State Highway Bridge. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in
the closed to navigation position during the deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from May 14, 2013 to 7 a.m. on
October 24, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0308] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on 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 Mr. Jim Rousseau, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-
6557, email [email protected]. If you have questions on
viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Jersey Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates this swing bridge, has requested a temporary
deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR
117.758, to facilitate emergency repair work on the structure.
Under the regular operating schedule, the State Highway Bridge,
mile 8.0, between Corbin City and Upper Township, NJ shall open on
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The State Highway Bridge
has vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet above mean high
water.
Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to
navigation from May 14, 2013 to 7 a.m. on Thursday October 24, 2013.
Emergency openings cannot be provided. There are no alternate routes
for vessels transiting this section of the Tuckahoe River.
The Tuckahoe River in this area is used by small recreational
vessels. There have been no documented navigational requests for
openings in 28 years. The Coast Guard will inform users of the waterway
through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the closure
periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to
minimize any impacts caused by the temporary deviation. Mariners able
to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: May 1, 2013.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-11365 Filed 5-13-13; 8:45 am]
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