[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 22, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 70491]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-23029]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-05-129]
RIN 1625-AA-09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River, Eastern 
Branch, VA

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 
Berkley Bridge, at mile 0.4, across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth 
River in Norfolk, Virginia. To facilitate electrical and mechanical 
repairs, this deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-
navigation each day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on four two-day closure 
periods: November 29 & 30, 2005; December 28 & 29, 2005; January 24 & 
25, 2006; and February 21 & 22, 2006.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 29, 2005, to 
7 p.m. on February 22, 2006.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Berkley Bridge, a lift-type drawbridge, 
has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 48 feet, 
at mean high water.
    The bridge owner, the Virginia Department of Transportation, has 
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation 
set out in 33 CFR 117.1007, to effect electrical and mechanical repairs 
of the draw span.
    To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will be closed to 
navigation each day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on four two-day closure 
periods: November 29 & 30, 2005; December 28 & 29, 2005; January 24 & 
25, 2006; and February 21 & 22, 2006. During these periods, the repairs 
require immobilizing the operation of the lift span in the closed-to-
navigation position. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in 
accordance with the current operating regulations outlined in 33 CFR 
117.1007.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway so 
that they can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by 
the temporary deviation.
    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: November 10, 2005.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 05-23029 Filed 11-21-05; 8:45 am]
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