[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 43 (Monday, March 5, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-5266]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-01-018]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Shaw Cove, CT

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 Amtrak Bridge, at mile 0.0, across the Shaw Cove 
at New London, Connecticut. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed to vessel traffic from 8 a.m. on March 5, 2001 through 11 p.m. 
on March 8, 2001. This action is necessary to facilitate necessary 
maintenance at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective March 5, 2001 through March 8, 2001.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Bridge, at mile 0.0, across the 
Shaw Cove has a vertical clearance of 3 feet at mean high water, and 6 
feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge 
operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.223.
    The bridge owner, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operating 
regulations to facilitate necessary maintenance at the bridge. This 
deviation from the operating regulations allows the bridge to remain 
closed to vessel traffic from 8 a.m. on March 5, 2001 through 11 p.m. 
on March 8, 2001. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an 
opening may do so at all times during the closed period.
    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: February 13, 2001.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 01-5266 Filed 3-2-01; 8:45 am]
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