[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 120 (Wednesday, June 23, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-16009]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-059]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Hackensack River, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations governing 
the operation of the Path Railroad vertical lift bridge, mile 3.0, 
across the Hackensack River in Jersey City, New Jersey. This deviation 
authorizes the bridge to remain closed for two one-week periods with a 
twenty-four hour advance notice requirement for bridge openings on the 
last two days of each closed period. This action is necessary to 
facilitate mechanical repairs to the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from June 5, 1999 through June 11, 
1999 and from June 26, 1999 through July 2, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Judy Yee, First Coast Guard 
District, Bridge Branch, at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Path Railroad vertical lift bridge, mile 
3.0, across the Hackensack River has vertical clearances of 40 feet at 
mean high water, and 45 feet at mean low water in the closed position, 
and 135 feet and 140 feet in the fully open position. The operating 
regulations for the bridge require the bridge to open on signal at all 
times.
    The owner, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, requested 
a temporary deviation from the operating regulations for the Path 
Railroad Bridge in order to conduct necessary repairs to the bridge. 
This work is essential for public safety. Repairs to the trunnion in 
the east tower must be done to ensure continued operation of the 
bridge. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be 
performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to operation 
as soon as possible.
    This deviation to the operating regulations will allow the Path 
Railroad Bridge, mile 3.0, across the Hackensack River in Jersey City, 
New Jersey, to operate as follows:

    (1) The bridge shall remain in the closed position from June 5 
through June 9, 1999 and from June 26 through June 30, 1999.
    (2) The bridge shall open on signal from 12:01 a.m., June 10, 
through 12 midnight, June 11, 1999, and 12:01 a.m., July 1, through 
12 midnight, July 2, 1999, if at least 24 hour advance notice is 
given by calling (917) 649-9543.

    This deviation from the normal operating regulations is authorized 
under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 25, 1999.
Robert F. Duncan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, First Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 99-16009 Filed 6-22-99; 8:45 am]
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