[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 173 (Thursday, September 7, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 52743-52744]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-14834]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-06-111]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Housatonic River, Stratford, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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 regulation governing the operation of the 
U.S. 1 Bridge, across the Housatonic River, mile 3.5, at Stratford, 
Connecticut. Under this temporary deviation, only one of the two 
moveable bascule spans will be opened for the passage of vessel 
traffic. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from September 18, 2006 through 
November 16, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, One South Street, New York, New York 10004, between 7 a.m. and 
3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The First Coast 
Guard District Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for 
this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. 1 Bridge across the Housatonic 
River, mile 3.5, at Stratford, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 32 feet at mean high water and 37 feet at mean 
low water. The existing operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.207(a).
    The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation to allow opening only one of the two 
moveable bascule spans for the passage of vessel traffic from September 
18, 2006 through November 16, 2006, in order to facilitate scheduled 
bridge maintenance.
    Under this temporary deviation, the U.S. 1 Bridge need only open 
one of the two movable bascule spans for the passage of vessel traffic 
from September 18, 2006 through November 16, 2006. Two-span, full 
bridge, openings shall be provided upon request, if at least a three-
day advance notice is given, by calling the number posted at the 
bridge. Otherwise, the bridge will continue to open during this 
temporary deviation in accordance with the schedule specified in 33 CFR 
117.207(a).
    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.
    Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary 
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published 
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this 
temporary deviation, the bridge shall be returned to its normal 
operating schedule, and notice will be provided to the public.

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    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: August 28, 2006.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E6-14834 Filed 9-6-06; 8:45 am]
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