[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 93 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11349]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0384]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Grassy Sound Channel, Middle
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 Grassy Sound Channel Bridge (West
Ocean Drive/CR619) across the Grassy Sound Channel, mile 1.0, at Middle
Township, NJ. This deviation is necessary to provide for the safety of
runners during ``The Wild Half'' annual half marathon. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 15,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0384] 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.
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].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Cape May County, Department of Public
Works, that owns and operates the Grassy Sound Channel Bridge, has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations
to provide for the safety of runners during ``The Wild Half'' annual
half marathon event. The bridge is a bascule draw bridge and has a
vertical clearance in the closed position of 15 feet above mean high
water.
The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.721. Under
this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 15, 2016. The
Coast Guard has carefully considered the nature and volume of vessel
traffic on the waterway in publishing this temporary deviation.
Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed
position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for
emergencies and the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway is an alternate
route for vessels transiting the area. The Coast Guard will also inform
the users of the waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that
vessel operators can arrange their transit 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: May 10, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-11349 Filed 5-12-16; 8:45 am]
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