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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
CGD ID: [CGD05-07-109]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge operations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raccoon Creek, at Bridgeport, NJ
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 3, 2007 to 7 p.m. on January 18, 2008.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Consolidated Rail Corporation (CONRAIL) Bridge, at mile 2.0, across Raccoon Creek at Bridgeport, NJ. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closedtonavigation beginning at 7 a.m. on December 3, 2007, until and including 7 p.m. on January 18, 2008 to facilitate mechanical repairs.
SUMMARY: New Jersey,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The CONRAIL Bridge, a swing-type bridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of seven feet, above mean high water.CONRAIL, the bridge owner, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR Part 117.741 to close the swing bridge to navigation to perform essential mechanical repairs. The repairs will consist of removing and replacing the drive shaft and main pinion gear and repairing the steel which supports the assembly.
To facilitate the repairs, the CONRAIL Bridge will be maintained in the closedtonavigation position beginning at 7 a.m. on December 3, 2007, until and including 7 p.m. on January 18, 2008.
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: October 31, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E722068 Filed 11807; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 3986222.
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