[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 200 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58758-58759]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-20482]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-135]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Lake Champlain, North Hero and 
Grand Isle, VT

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 
US2 Bridge across Lake Champlain, mile 91.8, between North Hero Island 
and Grande Isle (South Hero Island), Vermont. Under this temporary 
deviation the US2 Bridge may remain in the closed position from October 
22, 2007 through February 1, 2008. Vessels that can pass under the draw 
without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This deviation is 
necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation construction.

DATES: This deviation is effective from October 22, 2007 through 
February 1, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between 7 
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District 
Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The US2 Bridge, across Lake Champlain, mile 
91.8, between North Hero Island and Grand Isle (South Hero Island), 
Vermont, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 13 feet at 
mean high lake elevation and 16 feet at mean low lake elevation. The 
existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.993(b).
    The owner of the bridge, the Vermont Agency of Transportation 
(VTrans), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate rehabilitation 
repairs at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation, in effect from October 22, 2007 
through February 1, 2008, the US2 Bridge need not open for the passage 
of vessel traffic.
    The US2 Bridge rarely opens during the time period this temporary 
deviation will be in effect. Vessels that can pass under the bridge 
without a bridge opening may do so at all times.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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.
    Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary 
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published 
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this 
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal 
operation schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the 
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where 
practicable.

    Dated: October 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-20482 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
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