[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 218 (Monday, November 10, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66542-66543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26673]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2008-1090]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
(AIWW), Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, VA, Maintenance

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 
Norfolk Southern 7 Railroad Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across 
the Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA. Under this 
temporary deviation, the drawbridge may remain in the closed position 
on specific dates and times to facilitate structural repairs.

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DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on December 31, 2008, to 
5 a.m. on January 2, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-1090 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or 
copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-
140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. 
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the 
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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast 
Guard District, at (757) 398-6422. If you have questions on viewing the 
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Norfolk Southern Corporation, who owns 
and operates this single-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 
33 CFR 117.997(e) to facilitate structural repairs.
    The Norfolk Southern 7 Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across 
the Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position to vessels of 7 feet above mean high 
water.
    To facilitate replacement of curved tread plates on the curved 
segmental girders of the lift span, the drawbridge will be maintained 
in the closed-to-navigation position from 5 a.m. on December 31, 2008, 
until and including 5 a.m. on January 2, 2009.
    The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our 
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the opening restrictions of 
the draw span to minimize transiting delays caused by the temporary 
deviation.
    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.

    Dated: October 30, 2008.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E8-26673 Filed 11-7-08; 8:45 am]
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