[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 4, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 59126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-25486]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[GGD07-00-092]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; CSX Railroad Bridge (South Fork 
of the New River), Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
CSX Railroad Drawbridge across the South Fork of the New River, mile 
2.8, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. This deviation allows the 
drawbridge owner not to open for vessel traffic. This temporary 
deviation is required October 7, 2000 from 6:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., 
to allow the bridge owner to safely complete repairs to the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective on October 7, 2000, from 6:00 a.m. 
until 12:00 p.m.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Barry Dragon, Chief, Operations 
Section, Seventh Coast Guard District, Bridge Section at (305) 415-
6743.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Railroad Drawbridge across the South 
Fork of the New River at Ft. Lauderdale, has a vertical clearance of 2 
feet above mean high water (MHW) measured at the fenders in the closed 
position. On July 11, 2000 the owner, requested a deviation from the 
current operating regulation in 33 CFR 117.5 which requires the 
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 District Commander has granted a temporary deviation from the 
operating requirements listed in 33 CFR 117.5 for the purpose of repair 
completion of the drawbridge. Under this deviation, the CSX Railroad 
Drawbridge (South Fork of the New River) need not open. The deviation 
is effective on October 7, 2000 from 6:00 a.m. until 11:59 p.m.

    Dated: September 22, 2000.
G.E. Shapley,
Chief, Bridge Administration, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-25486 Filed 10-3-00; 8:45 am]
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