[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 48 (Friday, March 11, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 13289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-5666]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2011-0099]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Long Island, New York Inland 
Waterway From East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal, Hempstead, NY

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 
Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across the Sloop Channel, mile 12.8, 
at Hempstead, New York. The deviation is necessary to install new link 
arms at the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on March 14, 2011 
through 3 p.m. on March 25, 2011.

DATES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the 
docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0099 and are available online at 
http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0099 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, [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 Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 22 feet at mean high water and 25 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.799(h).
    The waterway has seasonal recreational vessels and fishing vessels 
of various sizes. We contacted the commercial fishermen and no 
objections were received.
    The New York Department of Transportation, requested a temporary 
deviation to facilitate installation of new link arms.
    Under this temporary deviation the Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge 
at mile 12.8, across Sloop Channel, may remain in the closed position 
between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, from March 14, 2011 
through March 25, 2011. Vessels that can pass under the bridge during 
the closed periods 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: February 28, 2011.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-5666 Filed 3-10-11; 8:45 am]
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