[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 217 (Thursday, November 12, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58209-58210]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27132]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0952]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, 
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 
Witt Penn Bridge at mile 3.1, across the Hackensack River, at Jersey 
City, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation a two-hour advance 
notice for bridge opening shall be required at the Witt Penn Bridge to 
facilitate bridge repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from November 12, 2009 through 
November 21, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0952 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0001 in the 
``Keyword'' and then clicking ``Search''. They are 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 Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, 
telephone (212) 668-7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Witt Penn Bridge, across the Hackensack 
River at mile 3.1 has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 35 
feet at mean high water and 40 feet at mean low water. The existing 
drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.723.
    The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and commercial 
vessels of various sizes.
    The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate the emergency replacement 
of the crash gates that stop vehicular traffic during bridge openings.
    Under this temporary deviation the Witt Penn Bridge, mile 3.1, 
across the Hackensack River may require a two-hour advance notice for 
bridge openings from October 21, 2009 through November 21, 2009. 
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

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deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 
117.35.

    Dated: October 23, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-27132 Filed 11-10-09; 8:45 am]
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