[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 134 (Monday, July 14, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 40637-40638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16329]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0530]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway
(NJICW), 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 Route 30 (Absecon Boulevard)
Bridge across Beach Thorofare, NJICW mile 67.2, and the US Route 40-322
(Albany Avenue) bridge across Inside Thorofare, NJICW mile 70.0, both
at Atlantic City, NJ. The deviation is necessary to accommodate the
egress of vehicles following two concert events. This deviation allows
the bridge to remain in the closed to
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navigation position to permit the free movement of vehicles during two
separate Beach Country concerts.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday
July 31, 2014 and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday August 3, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG 2014-0530, 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 e-mail Mrs. Jessica Shea, Bridge
Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, telephone (757) 398-
6422, email [email protected]. If you have questions on viewing
the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Jersey Department of Transportation
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations
of the US Route 30 (Absecon Boulevard) Bridge across Beach Thorofare,
NJICW mile 67.2 and the US40-322 (Albany Avenue) across Inside
Thorofare, NJICW mile 70.0, both at Atlantic City, NJ. The temporary
deviation has been requested to ensure the safety of the heavy numbers
of pedestrians and vehicular traffic that would be transiting over the
bridges for the two concerts at Bader Field located within the city
limits.
Route 30/Absecon Boulevard Bridge
The current operating regulation for this bridge is outlined fully
in 33 CFR 117.733(e). During the requested closure period for the
event, the draw would be required to open on the hour. In the closed
position to vessels, the vertical clearance for this bascule-type
bridge is 20 feet, above mean high water.
US40-322 (Albany Avenue) Bridge
The current operating regulation for this bridge is outlined fully
in 33 CFR 117.733(f). During the requested closure period for the
event, the draw would be required to open on the hour and half hour
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and open on demand from between 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
In the closed position to vessels, the vertical clearance for this
bascule-type bridge is 10 feet, above mean high water.
Under this temporary deviation both bridges will be closed, from 8
p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday July 31, 2014 and from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on
Sunday August 3, 2014. Between the dates of the two closure periods the
bridges shall return to their regular operating schedules.
The majority of the vessels that transit the bridges this time of
the year are recreational boats. Vessels able to pass through the
bridges in the closed positions may do so at anytime. Both bridges will
be able to open for emergencies. The Atlantic Ocean is an alternate
route for vessels unable to pass through the bridges in closed
positions. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure
periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
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: June 30, 2014.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-16329 Filed 7-11-14; 8:45 am]
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