[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26295-26296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12784]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0376]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Raritan River, Perth Amboy, NJ

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 regulations governing the operation of the 
NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New 
Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain in the 
closed position for seven hours on two days to facilitate rail 
maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw without an opening 
may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate 
scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on June 12, 2009 through 
4 p.m. on June 23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0376 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket 
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0376 
in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in 
the Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or 
copying at 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, at (212) 668-7165 [email protected]. If you have questions on 
viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket 
Operation, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth 
Amboy, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 
feet at mean high water and 13 feet at mean low water. The existing 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.747.
    The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Transit Rail Operations 
(NJTRO), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled rail 
maintenance at the bridge.
    In order to perform the bridge maintenance the bridge must remain 
in the closed position.
    Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Bridge across the Raritan 
River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey, need not open for the 
passage of vessel traffic between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 12 and June 
15, 2009. In the event inclement weather prevents the bridge 
maintenance from being performed on

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the above dates then work may be performed on either June 19 or June 
23, 2009.
    Vessels that can pass under the draw 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.

    Dated: May 13, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-12784 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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