[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 240 (Wednesday, December 15, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31409]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1028]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, Mystic, CT

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 
Route 1 Bridge across the Mystic River, mile 2.8, at Mystic, CT. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate painting operations at the bridge. 
Under this deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position 
during the winter months December through April.

DATES: This deviation is effective for enforcement: With actual notice 
from December 2, 2010, through December 15, 2010 and with constructive 
notice from December 15, 2010 through April 5, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1028 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1028 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 K. Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First Coast 
Guard District, telephone (212) 668-7165, [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 Route 1 Bridge across the Mystic River 
at mile 2.8, has a vertical clearance of 4 feet at mean high water and 
7 feet at men low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.211. The normal waterway users are predominantly 
recreational craft of various sizes.
    The owner of the bridge, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to allow the 
bridge to remain in the closed position to facilitate painting 
operations at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Route 1 Bridge may remain in the 
closed position from December 2, 2010, through April 15, 2011, for 
bridge painting. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed 
position may do so at any time.
    The bridge has received few requests to open during this time 
period during the past three years. The waterway users were advised of 
the requested bridge closure and no objections were received.
    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: December 2, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-31409 Filed 12-14-10; 8:45 am]
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