[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 72 (Thursday, April 13, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-9220]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD07-00-022]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Wappoo Creek (ICW), Charleston, 
SC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Commander, Seventh Coast Guard 
District has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations 
governing the operation of the Folly Road (SC Route 171) drawbridge 
across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 470.8, Charleston, 
Charleston County, South Carolina. This deviation allows the drawbridge 
owner or operator to open only a single leaf of the drawbridge, and 
requires one hour advance notification to accommodate a request for a 
full double-leaf opening. This temporary schedule allows the bridge 
owner to safely conduct necessary repairs to the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from March 28, 2000 to May 16, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Brodie Rich, Project Manager, 
Seventh Coast Guard District, Bridge Section at (305) 536-5117.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Folly Road drawbridge across the 
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Charleston, has a vertical clearance 
of 33 feet above mean high water (MHW) and 38 feet above mean low water 
(MLW) measured at the fenders in the closed position. On February 27, 
2000, Coastal Marine Construction, Incorporated, the contractor 
representing the drawbridge owner, requested a deviation from the 
current operating regulation in 33 CFR 117.5 which requires drawbridge 
to open promptly and fully when a request to open is given. This 
temporary deviation was requested to allow necessary repairs to the 
drawbridge in a critical time sensitive manner. The contractor has 
advised us that the drawbridge is likely to suffer failure of 
operation, which would increase the intensity and length of time in 
order to complete the necessary repairs.
    The District Commander has granted a temporary deviation from the 
operating requirements listed in 33 CFR 117.5 for the purpose of 
conducting repairs to the drawbridge. Under this deviation, the Folly 
Road (SC Route 171) Drawbridge need only open one leaf of the 
drawbridge unless one hour advance notification is provided by the 
vessel operator to the drawbridge tender which would allow a full 
double-leaf opening. The deviation is effective for a period of 50 days 
beginning on March 28, 2000 and ending on May 16, 2000.

    Dated: March 21, 2000.
T.W. Allen,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-9220 Filed 4-12-00; 8:45 am]
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