[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 178 (Thursday, September 13, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22987]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-01-147]


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 bridge to remain 
closed from 10 p.m. on September 16, 2001 through 10 p.m. on September 
19, 2001. This action is necessary to facilitate necessary maintenance 
at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective September 16, 2001 through September 
19, 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, to replace the 
vertical couplers, at the bridge. This deviation from the operating 
regulations allows the bridge owner to keep the bridge in the closed 
position from 10 p.m. on September 16, 2001 through 10 p.m. on 
September 19, 2001. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an 
opening may do so at all times during the closed period.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35 and will be performed with all due speed in order to 
return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible.

    Dated: August 30, 2001.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 01-22987 Filed 9-12-01; 8:45 am]
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