[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 195 (Friday, October 8, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54776-54777]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26356]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-171]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Passaic 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 Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, across the Passaic River at 
Harrison, New Jersey. This deviation allows the bridge owner to keep 
the bridge in the closed position from 10 p.m. on October 8, 1999, to 5 
a.m. on October 11, 1999. This deviation is necessary to facilitate the 
replacement of the gliders at the bridge.


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DATES: this deviation is effective from October 8, 1999, to October 11, 
1999.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, across the 
Passaic River has vertical clearances of 24 feet at mean high water, 
and 29 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The current 
operation regulations listed at 33 CFR 117.739(e) require the bridge to 
open on signal; except that, from Monday through Friday, except federal 
holidays, the draw need not open from 7:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and from 
4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m. At all other times, an opening may not be 
delayed for more than ten minutes, unless the drawtender and the vessel 
operator agree to a longer delay.

    The bridge owner, AMTRAK, requested a temporary deviation from the 
operating regulations for the Dock Bridge in order to replace the 
gliders at the bridge. This work will require the Dock Bridge to remain 
in the closed position from 10 p.m. on October 8, 1999, to 5 a.m. on 
October 11, 1999. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an 
opening may do so at all times during the closed periods. This work is 
essential for public safety and the continued operation of 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.
    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 29, 1999.
R.M. Larrabee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-26356 Filed 10-7-99; 8:45 am]
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