[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 15, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 68895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29103]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD07-00-110]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Cortez Bridge (SR 64), 
Bradenton, Manatee 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 
Cortez Drawbridge (SR 64) across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 
87.4, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. This deviation allows the 
drawbridge owner to provide single leaf openings for vessel traffic. 
This temporary deviation is required November 27, 2000 from 8 a.m. 
until 4 p.m., to allow the bridge owner to safely complete maintenance 
to the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective on November 27, 2000 from 8 a.m. 
until 4 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 Cortez Drawbridge (SR 64) across the 
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at Sarasota, FL has a vertical clearance of 
25 feet above mean high water (MHW) measured at the center in the 
closed position. On October 30, 2000 the owner, requested a deviation 
from the current operating regulation in 33 CFR 117.35 which requires 
the drawbridge to open promptly and fully when a request to open is 
given. This temporary deviation was requested to allow necessary 
maintenance 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 117.35 for the purpose of 
maintenance of the drawbridge. Under this deviation, the Cortez 
Drawbridge (SR 64) need only provide single leaf openings. The 
deviation is effective on November 27, 2000 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

    Dated: November 7, 2000.
G.E. Shapley,
Chief, Bridge Administration, Seventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-29103 Filed 11-14-00; 8:45 am]
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