[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 176 (Monday, September 13, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 49391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-23715]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-156]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Gowanus Canal, NY

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 Ninth Street Bridge, mile 1.4, across Gowanus 
Canal in New York City, New York. This deviation allows the bridge 
owner to require an eight hour advance notice for openings from 4 p.m. 
to 8 a.m., daily, from September 7, 1999, through November 5, 1999. 
This action is necessary to facilitate necessary repairs to the 
operating machinery at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from September 7, 1999, to November 
5, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Joeseph Schmied, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Ninth Street Bridge, at mile 1.4, across 
the Gowanus Canal in New York City, New York, has a vertical clearance 
of 5 feet at mean high water, and 9 feet at mean low water in the 
closed position. The bridge is required to open on signal at all times. 
The bridge owner, New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), 
requested a deviation from the drawbridge operating regulations to 
facilitate repairs to the operating machinery at the bridge. This 
deviation from the operating regulations allows the Ninth Street Bridge 
to open on signal; except that, from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., daily, from 
September 7, 1999, through November 5, 1999, the draw shall open if at 
least eight hours notice is given by calling the number posted at the 
bridge.
    Thirty days notice to the Coast Guard for approval of this 
maintenance repair was not given by the bridge owner and was not 
required because this work involves vital, unscheduled maintenance that 
must be performed without undue delay. The Coast Guard has approved 
NYCDOT's request to because the work was determined to be necessary for 
public safety and the 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 normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 2, 1999.
R.M. Larrabee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-23715 Filed 9-10-99; 8:45 am]
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