[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 160 (Thursday, August 17, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 50135]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20949]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-00-194]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Elizabeth 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 for the 
South Front Street Bridge, mile 0.0, across the Elizabeth River at 
Elizabeth, New Jersey. This deviation from the regulations allows the 
bridge owner to keep the bridge in the closed position for four days: 
August 29, 2000; September 19, 2000; September 21, 2000; and September 
27, 2000, from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. This action is necessary to 
facilitate structural repairs at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective August 29, 2000 through September 
27, 2000.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The South Front Street Bridge, mile 0.0, 
across the Elizabeth River has a vertical clearance of 3 feet at mean 
high water, and 8 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The 
bridge owner, the Union County Division of Engineering, requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating regulations to facilitate 
structural repairs at the bridge. The existing operating regulations at 
33 CFR 117.719(a) require the bridge to open on signal; except that, 
from 12 midnight to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 
three-hours advance notice is given.
    This deviation to the operating regulations allows the owner of the 
South Front Street Bridge to keep the bridge in the closed position for 
four days: August 29, 2000; September 19, 2000; September 21, 2000, and 
September 27, 2000, from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m., to facilitate 
structural repairs at the bridge. Vessels that can pass under the 
bridge without an opening may do so at all times.
    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: August 8, 2000.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-20949 Filed 8-16-00; 8:45 am]
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