[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 196 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 54353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-27247]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-98-081]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
NC

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 
Onslow Beach Swing Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
(AICW), mile 240.7, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Beginning at 7 
a.m. on October 15, through 11:59 p.m. on October 16, 1998, the bridge 
will be maintained in the closed position. This closure is necessary to 
facilitate extensive repairs and maintain the bridge's operational 
integrity.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on October 15, 1998 
until 11:59 p.m. on October 16, 1998.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Onslow Beach Swing Bridge and adjoining 
property are part of the Marine Corps Base (USMC) at Camp Lejeune 
military reservation, located adjacent to Jacksonville, North Carolina. 
On September 15, 1998, a letter was forwarded to the Coast Guard by the 
USMC requesting a temporary deviation from the normal operation of the 
bridge. The current regulations in Title 33 Code of Federal 
Regulations, Section 117.821(a)(3), require the Onslow Beach Swing 
Bridge to open on signal at all times for commercial vessels and on 
signal for pleasure vessels, except between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw 
need only open on the hour and half hour.
    The bridge repairs will replace the bridge balance rail, 
immobilizing the operation of the swing bridge entirely, including the 
backup system which uses hydraulic components typically used when the 
electrical systems are non-operational. Additionally, tugboats, cranes, 
and barges positioned at the site may impede vessel traffic that could 
pass under the bridge.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known commercial users of the AICW 
of the bridge closure so that these users can arrange their transits to 
avoid being negatively impacted by the temporary deviation.
    From 7 a.m. on October 15, until 11:59 p.m. on October 16, 1998, 
this deviation allows the Onslow Beach Swing Bridge across the AICW to 
remain closed.

    Dated: September 29, 1998.
Roger T. Rufe, Jr.,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 98-27247 Filed 10-8-98; 8:45 am]
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