[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 121 (Thursday, June 25, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 30224]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14944]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0486]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Passaic River, NJTRO Bridge, 
Harrison, NJ, Maintenance

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 
New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (NJTRO) Newark-Harrison Bridge 
across the Passaic River, mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical rehabilitation at the 
bridge. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed 
position for four months. A two week advance notice for bridge openings 
will be required during the four months of construction.

DATES: This deviation is effective from July 20, 2009 through November 
20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0486 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search 
option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0001 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, telephone (212) 668-7165, [email protected]. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, 
Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Transit Rail Operation, 
requested this temporary deviation to facilitate mechanical and 
structural rehabilitation construction at the bridge. The NJTRO Bridge 
across the Passaic River at mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 15 feet at mean high water 
and 20 feet at mean low water. The Drawbridge Operation Regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.739(g).
    Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Bridge may remain in the 
closed position for four months from July 20, 2009 through November 20, 
2009, to facilitate rehabilitation construction at the bridge. The 
bridge shall open for vessel traffic upon two weeks notice by calling 
Mr. Harold Mullcavey, at 732-620-5354 during daytime business hours, 7 
a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vessels able to pass under the 
closed draw may do so at any time.
    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: June 11, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-14944 Filed 6-24-09; 8:45 am]
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