[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 111 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13909]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0467]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Between Tacony, PA and Palmyra, 
NJ

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 
Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (Route 73), across the Delaware River, mile 
107.2, between the townships of Tacony, PA and Palmyra, NJ. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate the resurfacing of the bridge 
roadway. This deviation reduces the vertical clearance of the bridge in 
the closed position by three feet and restricts operation of the draw 
span.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective with actual notice 
beginning 8 p.m. on May 26, 2010, and with constructive notice 
beginning 8 p.m. June 10, 2010 until 5 a.m. July 31, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0467 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0467 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. 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. Terrance Knowles, Environmental Protection 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at telephone 757-398-6587, 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: The Burlington County Bridge Commission, who 
owns and operates this bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary 
deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 
117.5 and 117.716(b) to facilitate the resurfacing of the bridge 
roadway.
    The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (Route 73) at mile 107.2, across the 
Delaware River, between PA and NJ, has a vertical clearance in the 
closed position to vessels of 53 feet above mean high water (MHW). This 
clearance will be reduced for safety netting by approximately three 
feet to 50 feet above MHW.
    Under this temporary deviation, the resurfacing repairs will 
restrict the operation of the draw span on the following dates and 
times: Closed-to-navigation, each day from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., from May 
26, 2010 to July 31, 2010; except vessel openings will be provided with 
at least four hours advance notice given to the bridge operator at 
(856) 829-3002 or via marine radio on Channel 13. Vessels that can pass 
under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at all times. There 
are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the 
Delaware River.
    Due to the limited number and types of vessels that require bridge 
openings, the Coast Guard has coordinated this project with the 
Delaware River Pilots, and will inform the other 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 impact caused by the temporary deviation. Four hours 
advance notice may be required for an emergency opening.
    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: May 26, 2010.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-13909 Filed 6-9-10; 8:45 am]
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