[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 153 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19631]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0659]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pequonnock River, Bridgeport, 
CT, 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 
Metro North (Peck) Bridge across the Pequonnock River, mile 0.3, at 
Bridgeport, Connecticut. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in 
the closed position to facilitate scheduled maintenance for three 
months.

DATES: This deviation is effective from August 7, 2010 through November 
7, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0659 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0659 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 or e-mail Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (212) 668-7165, 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 Metro North (Peck) Bridge, across the 
Pequonnock River at mile 0.3, at Bridgeport, Connecticut, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 26 feet at mean high water 
and 32 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.219(c).
    The owner of the bridge, Metro North Railroad, requested a 
temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance, mitre rail rehabilitation, at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Metro North (Peck) Bridge may 
remain in the closed position from August 7, 2010 through November 7, 
2010. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at all times.
    The Metro North (Peck) Bridge received no requests to open in both 
2008 and 2009. Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge 
closure and offered no objection.
    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 deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 30, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-19631 Filed 8-9-10; 8:45 am]
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