[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-18403]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. CGD07-07-203]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Pinellas County, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Welch Causeway/Tom Stuart (SR 666) Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway, mile 122.8, at Madeira Beach, Pinellas County, Florida. This 
deviation is necessary to expedite repairs to the Welch Causeway 
Bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to open a single-leaf only 
with double-leaf openings available upon three hours notice to the 
bridge tender.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on September 19, 2007 
through 5 p.m. on November 30, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Seventh Coast Guard District, 
909 S.E. 1st Avenue, Room 432, Miami, Florida 33131 between 7 a.m. and 
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is (305) 415-6744. The Seventh Coast Guard District Bridge 
Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Lieberum, Bridge Branch, 
(305) 415-6744 or e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coastal Marine Construction has requested a 
deviation from the regulation published in 33 CFR 117.287(l) that 
states ``the draw of the Welch Causeway (SR 699) bridge, mile 122.8 at 
Madeira Beach shall open on signal * * *''
    A deviation from the aforementioned schedule in 33 CFR 117.287(l) 
is necessary for worker safety and to expedite repairs to the Welch 
Causeway Bridge. This deviation will remain in effect from 7 a.m. on 
September 19, 2007 through 5 p.m. on November 30, 2007.
    The Welch Causeway/Tom Stuart Bridge will open a single-leaf only 
on the hour and half-hour. A double-leaf opening will be available so 
long as a three hour notice to the bridge tender is provided. Vessels 
in any situation that endangers life or property will be allowed to 
pass through the bridge on signal.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, the drawbridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule on November 30, 2007.

    Dated: August 30, 2007.
Greg Shapley,
Chief, Bridge Administration, Seventh Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-18403 Filed 9-18-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P