[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 248 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 77613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-22152]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-06-118]
RIN 1625-AA-09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
(AICW), Scotts Hill, NC

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 regulation governing the operation of the 
Figure Eight Swing Bridge across the AICW mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, 
North Carolina to perform needed mechanical and structural repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on January 3, 2007, to 7 
a.m. on January 5, 2007.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The contractor, on behalf of the bridge 
owner, the Figure Eight Beach Homeowners Association, Inc., has 
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation 
set out in 33 CFR 117.821(a)(4) which requires the drawbridge to open 
on signal for commercial vessels at all times and on signal for 
pleasure vessels on the hour and half hour. The contractor has 
requested the temporary deviation to close the Figure Eight Swing 
Bridge to navigation to perform needed repairs to the center-bearing 
mechanism of the swing span.
    The concrete beneath 50% of the balance wheel track at the Figure 
Eight Swing Bridge has deteriorated and is in need of replacement. In 
order to replace the concrete, the balance wheels and track will be 
removed and the bad concrete hand-chipped out. Once the hand-chipping 
is complete, the rail will be reset and grouted. To facilitate this 
work, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge will be locked in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. on January 3, 2007 until and including 
7 a.m. on January 5, 2007.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that these vessels 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: December 11, 2006.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-22152 Filed 12-26-06; 8:45 am]
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