[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 247 (Thursday, December 27, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 73262-73263]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-24977]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2007-0168]
RIN 1625-AA09


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 an 
additional temporary deviation from the regulations governing the 
operation of the Figure Eight Swing Bridge, at AIWW mile 278.1, at 
Scotts Hill, NC. From February 1, 2008 at 6 p.m., until February 29, 
2008 at 5:30 p.m., this added deviation allows the drawbridge to remain 
closed-to-navigation each day from 6 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., from 10 a.m. to 
1:30 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to complete 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 p.m. on February 1, 2008 to 
5:30 p.m. on February 29, 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.
    On October 2, 2007, we published a notice of temporary deviation 
from regulations entitled ``Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic 
Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), at

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Scotts Hill, NC'' in the Federal Register (72 FR 56013).
    Contractors, on behalf of the Figure Eight Homeowners Association 
(the bridge owner), have requested an extension of the abovementioned 
temporary deviation with new dates and times to complete sandblasting, 
cleaning and painting of the bridge superstructure.
    To finish this operation, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge will be 
further maintained in the closed-to-navigation position each day from 
February 1, 2008, until February 29, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., 
from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and from 2 p.m. to 5:30 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: December 14, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-24977 Filed 12-26-07; 8:45 am]
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