[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 247 (Monday, December 27, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 81125-81126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32380]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1100]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sassafras River, Georgetown, MD

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 
Sassafras River (Route 213) Bridge, mile 10.0, in Georgetown, MD. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical repairs and gate 
replacement. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the 
closed to navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on January 10, 2011 
until 5 p.m. on January 21, 2011.

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ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1100 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1100 in the 
``Keyword'' box 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 Terrance Knowles, Environmental Protection Specialist, 
Fifth Coast Guard District; 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 Maryland State Highway Administration 
owns and operates this bascule-type drawbridge and requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 
33 CFR 117.570 to facilitate mechanical repairs and barrier gate 
replacement.
    The Sassafras River Bridge (Route 213), at mile 10.0, in 
Georgetown, MD has a vertical clearance in the closed position to 
vessels of four feet, above mean high water. Under normal operating 
conditions, the draw would open on signal from November 1 through March 
31, except from midnight to 8 a.m. when the draw only need open when at 
least a six-hour advance notice is given.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Sassafras River (Route 213) 
Bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position 
beginning at 5 a.m. on January 10, 2011 until 5 p.m. on January 21, 
2011. The drawbridge will not be able to open in the event of an 
emergency. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge 
opening may do so at all times. Based on historical bridge log data 
this may affect up to one vessel per day. Vessels with heights greater 
than 4 feet have no alternate routes.
    The project being conducted during the month of January should have 
the least impact on mariners due to the lack of waterway use. The Coast 
Guard has and will continue to inform the users of the waterway through 
our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners Closure periods for the 
bridge will be announced so that vessels can arrange their transits to 
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    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: December 15, 2010.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-32380 Filed 12-23-10; 8:45 am]
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