[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 7, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53070]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-17715]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-05-108]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; New Jersey Intracoastal 
Waterway, Inside Thorofare, Ventnor City, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Dorset Avenue Bridge, at New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) mile 
72.1, across the Inside Thorofare at Ventnor City, New Jersey. To 
facilitate removal and replacement of deck lift spans, the temporary 
deviation would allow partial openings of the drawbridge.

DATES:  This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on October 3, 2005, to 
11 p.m. on October 21, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (obr), Fifth Coast Guard District, 
Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-
5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398-6422. Commander (obr), 
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Heyer, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6629.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Dorset Avenue Bridge has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 9 feet at mean high water and 12 
feet at mean low water.
    A.P. Construction, Inc. on behalf of Atlantic County, which owns 
and operates this double-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 
33 CFR 117.733(h) to facilitate deck repairs.
    During this temporary deviation, deck repairs will require 
immobilizing half of the draw span. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. beginning on 
October 3, 2005 until and including October 21, 2005, single leaf 
openings will be provided on signal. Only double leaf openings will be 
provided from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Full openings will be provided at any 
time when at least two hours advance notice is given to the bridge 
tender at (609) 822-1805 or via marine radio on channel 13 VHF. At all 
other times, the draw shall open on signal.
    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: August 23, 2005.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 05-17715 Filed 9-6-05; 8:45 am]
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