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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117

RIN ID: RIN 1625-AA09

USC ID: [USCG-2008-1104]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Drawbridge Operation Regulations:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River--Eastern Branch, at Norfolk, VA, Maintenance

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 8, 2008, to 11 p.m. on December 19, 2008.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Norfolk Southern Railroad (NS V2.8) Bridge, at mile 2.7, across the Elizabeth RiverEastern Branch at Norfolk, VA. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge may remain in the closed position on specific dates and times to facilitate mechanical repairs.

SUMMARY: Elizabeth River - Eastern Branch, at Norfolk VA, Maintenance,


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The Norfolk Southern Corporation, who owns and operates this singleleaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.1007(a) to facilitate mechanical repairs.

The NS V2.8 Bridge, a swingtype drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of six feet, above mean high water

To facilitate repairs to the center wedge machinery of the swing span, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closedtonavigation position from 7 a.m. on December 8, 2008, until and including 11 p.m. on December 19, 2008.

The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the opening restrictions of the draw span to minimize transiting delays 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 designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

Dated: November 5, 2008.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E827266 Filed 111708; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 3986422.


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