[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 190 (Tuesday, October 2, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19414]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-07-095]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
(AIWW), at 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 approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Figure Eight Swing Bridge, at AIWW mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC. 
Beginning November 1, 2007, until January 31, 2008, this deviation 
allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation each day from 6:30 
p.m. to 6 a.m., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to 
facilitate sandblasting and painting operations. In addition, 
commercial vessel openings will be provided at night if at least three 
hours notice is given by calling (910) 686-0635 or via marine radio on 
Channel 13.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 p.m. on November 1, 2007 
to 6 a.m. on January 31, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District, 
Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-
5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398-6222. Commander (dpb), 
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Figure Eight Swing Bridge has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position to vessels of 20 feet, above mean high 
water (MHW). Also, the vertical clearance in this location is limited 
to 85 feet, above MHW, by the overhead power line.
    The Figure Eight Homeowners Association (the bridge owner) has 
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations 
set out in 33 CFR 117.821(a)(3) to close the drawbridge to navigation 
to facilitate sandblasting, cleaning and painting of the bridge 
superstructure.
    To facilitate this operation, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge will be 
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position each day beginning 
November 1, 2007, until January 31, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., 
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, 
commercial vessel openings will be provided at night if at least three 
hours notice is given by calling (910) 686-0635 or via marine radio on 
Channel 13. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.821(a)(3). In accordance with 33 CFR 
117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule 
immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation 
from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
    We have analyzed this temporary deviation under Commandant 
Instruction M16475.lD and Department of Homeland Security Management 
Directive 5100.1, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370f). The environmental impact that this temporary deviation will 
have is minimal because of the drawbridge being closed to vessels to 
perform routine repair and maintenance will not result in a change in 
functional use, or an impact on a historically significant element or 
setting.

    Dated: September 21, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-19414 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am]
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