[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 241 (Thursday, December 16, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31556]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1052]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, 
NJ, 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 
Witt Penn Bridge at mile 3.1, across the Hackensack River, at Jersey 
City, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation a two-hour advance 
notice for bridge opening will be required to facilitate bridge 
repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from January 22, 2011 through 
February 18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1052 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1052 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 Mr. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, [email protected], telephone (212) 668-7165. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, 
Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Witt Penn Bridge, across the Hackensack 
River at mile 3.1 has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 35 
feet at mean high water and 40 feet at mean low water. The existing 
drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.723.
    The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels, and commercial 
vessels of various sizes.
    The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate the replacement of the AC 
drive motors.
    Under this temporary deviation the Witt Penn Bridge, mile 3.1, 
across the Hackensack River may require a two-hour advance notice for 
bridge openings from January 22, 2011 through February 18, 2011. 
Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do 
so at all times.
    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. 2010-31556 Filed 12-15-10; 8:45 am]
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