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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
RIN ID: RIN 1625-AA09
USC ID: [USCG-2008-1060]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge Operation Regulation:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mantua Creek, Paulsboro, NJ
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on December 1, 2008, to 6 p.m. on December 31, 2008.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the S.R. 44 Bridge, at mile 1.7, across Mantua Creek at Paulsboro, NJ. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation to facilitate mechanical repairs.
SUMMARY: Mantua Creek, Paulsboro, NJ,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The New Jersey Department of Transportation, who owns and operates this verticallift drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.729(b) which requires the bridge to open signal from March 1 through November 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and on signal at all other times upon four hours notice.The S.R. 44 Bridge, at mile 1.7, across Mantua Creek has vertical clearances in the full open and closed positions to vessels of 64 feet and 5 feet, above mean high water, respectively.
Under this temporary deviation to facilitate the repairs to the operating machinery, the S.R. 44 Bridge will be maintained in the closedtonavigation position beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 until and including 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. There are no alternate routes for vessels with a mast height greater than 5 feet.
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 6, 2008.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E827520 Filed 111908; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Gary S. Heyer, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 3986629.
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