[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 8, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-11558]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-01-058]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Harlem River, MA

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 Triborough (125 Street) Bridge, at mile 1.3, 
across the Harlem River in New York. This deviation allows the bridge 
owner to keep the bridge in the closed position from June 4, 2001 
through June 24, 2001. This action is necessary to facilitate necessary 
maintenance at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from June 4, 2001 through June 24, 
2001.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Triborough (125 Street) Bridge, at mile 
1.3, across the Harlem River, has a vertical clearance of 54 feet at 
mean high water, and 59 feet at mean low water in the closed position. 
The existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.789(d).
    The bridge owner, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority, 
requested a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operating 
regulations to facilitate maintenance and repairs at the bridge.
    This deviation from the operating regulations allows the bridge 
owner to keep the bridge in the closed position from June 4, 2001 
through June 24, 2001.
    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: April 27, 2001.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 01-11558 Filed 5-7-01; 8:45 am]
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