[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 62 (Friday, March 31, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3115]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-06-028]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Elizabeth River--Eastern 
Branch, Norfolk, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Berkley Bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 
0.4, at 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 April 18, 19, and 20, 
2006.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on April 18, 2006 to 7 
p.m. on April 20, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this docket are available for 
inspection and copying at the 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 phone number is (757) 398-6629. 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 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(c), to effect electrical and mechanical 
repairs of the draw span.
    To facilitate the repairs, the drawbridge will remain closed to 
navigation each day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on April 18, 19, and 20, 
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(c).
    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: March 23, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 06-3115 Filed 3-30-06; 8:45 am]
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