[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 8, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 64613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29126]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0764]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Dunedin, FL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Dunedin Causeway bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 
141.9, at Dunedin, FL. The deviation is necessary to facilitate 
rehabilitation of the bascule leaves of the bridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to conduct single leaf operations while repairs are 
conducted with a three hour notice for double leaf operations.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on September 8, 2009 
through 6 p.m. on February 28, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0764 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0764 in the 
``Keyword'' box 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 or e-mail Mr. Gene Stratton, Bridge Branch, Seventh Coast Guard 
district; telephone 305-415-6740, e-mail [email protected]. If 
you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coastal Marine Construction, INC, on behalf 
of Pinellas County, FL, has requested a deviation to the regulations of 
the Dunedin Causeway bridge, mile 141.9, across the Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway as required by 33 CFR 117.5: Except as otherwise authorized or 
required by this part, drawbridges must open promptly and fully for the 
passage of vessels when a request or signal to open is given in 
accordance with this subpart. To facilitate the repair of the bascule 
leaves, one leaf will be required to remain in the closed position upon 
signal from a vessel, except with a three hour notification for an 
opening requiring both leaves. This deviation effectively reduces the 
horizontal clearance of 91 feet by half for vessels requiring an 
opening. The Mean High Water clearance in the closed position remains 
24 feet. Vessels not requiring an opening may pass at any time. This 
action will affect a limited number of vessels as the ability to use 
the full 91 foot horizontal clearance is available with a three hour 
notification. This action is necessary to allow Coastal Marine 
Construction, INC to conduct necessary repairs the bascule leaves 
safely and efficiently.
    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: November 6, 2009.
Scott A. Buschman,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, 
Acting.
[FR Doc. E9-29126 Filed 12-7-09; 8:45 am]
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