[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 131 (Thursday, July 9, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39383]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-16762]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2015-0601]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations, Milford Haven; Grimstead and
Gwynn's Island, VA
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 Gwynn's Island (SR#223) Draw Bridge
across the Milford Haven, mile 0.5, between Grimstead and Gwynn's
Island VA. This deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge
maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 8,
2015.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0601], 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. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone (757) 398-
6222, 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 Virginia Department of Transportation,
who owns and operates the Gwynn's Island (SR#223) Draw Bridge, has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations
set out in 33 CFR 117.5, to facilitate bridge maintenance.
Under the regular operating schedule, the Gwynn's Island (SR#223)
Draw Bridge, mile 0.5, between Grimstead and Gwynn's Island, VA, opens
on signal. The bridge is a swing draw bridge and has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 12 feet above mean high water.
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will be closed to
navigation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 8, 2015.
The Milford Haven is used by a variety of vessels including small
commercial fishing vessels and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard
has carefully coordinated the restrictions with commercial and
recreational waterway users.
Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies
and there is no alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the
bridge in the closed position. The Coast Guard will also inform the
users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notice to
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that
vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impacts 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: July 2, 2015.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-16762 Filed 7-8-15; 8:45 am]
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