[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 31, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16004-16005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7244]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0185]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, Chesapeake, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
SR170 Centerville Turnpike Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal 
Waterway, Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.7, at Chesapeake, VA. 
The deviation is necessary to facilitate structural repairs to the 
swing span. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the 
closed to navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on April 10, 2010 to 6 
p.m. on April 18, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket USCG-2010-0185 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0185 in the ``Keyword'' box, 
and then clicking ``Search''. This material is also available for 
inspection or copying 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. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth 
Coast Guard District; telephone (757) 398-6422, e-mail 
[email protected]. If you have questions on reviewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202) 366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of Chesapeake, who owns and 
operates this swing-type bridge, has requested a temporary deviation 
from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.997(i), to 
facilitate structural repairs.
    The SR170 Centerville Turnpike Bridge has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position to vessels of four feet above mean high water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained 
in the closed to navigation position to facilitate repairs to 
structural support stringers on two separate closures. The first 
closure period will begin at 8 a.m. April 10, 2010, until and including 
6 p. m. April 11, 2010; and the second closure period scheduled to 
begin at 8 a.m. on April 17, 2010, until and including 6 p.m. on April 
18, 2010. Openings will be provided during the closure periods at the 
following times: on Saturdays at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 
6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m., and on Sundays at midnight, 2 a.m., 4 
a.m., 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m.
    The Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway caters to a variety of vessels 
from tug and barge traffic to recreational vessels traveling from 
Florida to Maine. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the 
restrictions with commercial and recreational waterway users. 
Additionally, the Coast Guard will inform unexpected users of the 
waterway through our local and broadcast Notices to Mariners of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impacts caused by the temporary deviation. The 
Atlantic Ocean is the alternate route for vessels and the bridge will 
be able to open in the event of an emergency.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the draw must return to its 
original 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: March 17, 2010.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-7244 Filed 3-30-10; 8:45 am]
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