[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 45 (Thursday, March 8, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-4112]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-014]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Connecticut River, East Haddam, 
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 
Route 82 Bridge across the Connecticut River, mile 16.8, at East 
Haddam, Connecticut. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge may 
remain in the closed position for two nights from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 
a.m. between March 19, 2007 and March 23, 2007. The exact two closure 
dates will be determined based upon favorable weather necessary to 
perform the scheduled repairs. This deviation is necessary to 
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from March 19, 2007 through March 
23, 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) 668-7195.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 82 Bridge, across the Connecticut 
River, mile 16.8, at East Haddam, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance 
in the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at 
mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.205(c).
    The owner of the bridge, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance, drive gear repairs. The bridge will not be able to open 
while the bridge maintenance is underway.
    Under this temporary deviation the Route 82 Bridge may remain in 
the closed position between 8:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m., for two nights, 
between March 19, 2007 and March 23, 2007. The exact two closure dates 
will be selected depending upon favorable weather necessary to perform 
the required repairs.
    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 26, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-4112 Filed 3-7-07; 8:45 am]
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