[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 37 (Monday, February 26, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 8278]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3206]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-016]


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 
Metro North Devon Bridge, across the Housatonic River, mile 3.9, at 
Stratford, Connecticut. Under this temporary deviation the draw may 
remain in the closed position from 8 a.m. through 11 p.m. on March 3, 
2007. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 11 p.m. on March 
3, 2007.

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 telephone 
number is (212) 668-7165. 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 Metro North Devon Bridge across the 
Housatonic River, mile 3.9, at Stratford, Connecticut, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 19 feet at mean high water and 25 
feet at mean low water. The existing operating regulations are listed 
at 33 CFR 117.207(b).
    The bridge owner, Metro North, requested a temporary deviation to 
allow the bridge to remain in the closed position to facilitate 
scheduled bridge maintenance. Under this temporary deviation the Metro 
North Devon Bridge may remain in the closed position from 8 a.m. 
through 11 p.m. on March 3, 2007.
    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: February 15, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-3206 Filed 2-23-07; 8:45 am]
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