[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 111 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32854-32855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13910]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0471]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Delaware River, Between Bristol, 
PA and Burlington, 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 
Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413), across the Delaware River, mile 
117.8 between the Townships of Bristol, PA, and Burlington, NJ. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate the replacement of the 
counterweight cables. This deviation restricts operation of the draw 
span but will not restrict vessels from navigating beneath the closed 
span.

DATES: This deviation is effective 7 p.m. July 6, 2010, until 7 a.m. 
July 11, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0471 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0471 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available 
for inspection or copying

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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 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 vertical-lift 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 replacement of the 
counterweight cables.
    The Burlington-Bristol Bridge (Route 413) at mile 117.8, across the 
Delaware River, between PA and NJ, has a vertical clearance in the 
closed position to vessels of 62 feet above mean high water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the cable repairs will restrict the 
operation of the draw span on the following dates and times: Closed-to-
navigation, each day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., from July 6, 2010 to July 
11, 2010.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an 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. An emergency 
opening may require up to twelve hours prior notice.
    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. 2010-13910 Filed 6-9-10; 8:45 am]
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