[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 94 (Friday, May 15, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26983]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-13015]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-98-032]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pocomoke River

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Route 675 (U.S. 13 Business Route) drawbridge across the Pocomoke 
River, mile 15.6, in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Beginning May 17, 1998, 
through June 16, 1998, this deviation requires three-hours advance 
notice for drawbridge openings from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on weekdays, 
and from 7 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays. This deviation is 
necessary to allow the contractor to paint the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from May 17, 1998 through June 16, 
1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Ann B. Deaton, Bridge Administrator, Fifth 
Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Textar Painting Corporation, a contractor 
for the Maryland Department of Transportation, requested the Coast 
Guard to approve a temporary deviation from the normal operation of the 
bridge in order to accommodate painting the structure. To paint the 
bridge, a barge will be used. Three-hours advance notice will be 
required to open the bridge during the requested time periods.
    This deviation will not significantly disrupt vessel traffic, since 
little exists at this location, and mariners may still transit the 
bridge provided the three-hours advance notice is given. The 
regulations at 33 CFR 117.569(b) require the draw to open on signal, 
except between November 1 and March 31 the draw must open only if at 
least five hours advance notice is given.
    From May 17, 1998, through June 16, 1998, this deviation requires 
three-hours advance notice for openings of the Route 675 Pocomoke River 
Drawbridge (U.S. 13 Business route) from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on 
weekdays and from 7 p.m. on Fridays through 6 a.m. on Mondays.

    Dated: April 30, 1998.
Roger T. Rufe, Jr.,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 98-13015 Filed 5-14-98; 8:45 am]
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