[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 199 (Friday, October 14, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 63858]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-26543]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0932]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Trent River, New Bern, NC

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 regulation governing the operation of the 
US 70 Alfred Cunningham Bridge across the Trent River, mile 0.0, at New 
Bern, NC. The deviation is necessary to accommodate racers in the three 
Neuse River Bridge Runs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in 
the closed position to ensure safe passage for the racers.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. through 9:30 a.m. on 
October 15, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0932 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0932 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 Lindsey Middleton, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6629, 
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 Neuse River Bridge Run Committee on 
behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation has requested 
a temporary deviation from the current operating regulation of the US 
70 Alfred Cunningham Bascule Bridge across the Trent River, mile 0.0, 
at New Bern, NC. The route of the three Neuse River Bridge Run races 
cross the bridge and the requested deviation is to accommodate a safe 
and efficient passage across the bridge for the racers. To facilitate 
this event, the draw of the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-
navigation position from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 
15, 2011.
    The vertical clearance for this bridge in the closed position is 14 
feet at Mean High Water and unlimited in the open position. The 
operating regulations are set forth in 33 CFR 117.843(a) which states 
that during this time of year the bridge shall open on signal.
    Vessels that can pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The Coast Guard will inform the waterway users of 
the closure through our Local Notices to Mariners and other appropriate 
local media to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. 
The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. Most vessel traffic 
utilizing this bridge consists of recreational boaters. October is 
outside of the high recreational boating season therefore, only a small 
number of boaters may be affected by this temporary closure. There are 
no alternate routes to the Neuse River from the Trent River.
    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: September 26, 2011.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, by direction of the Commander, Fifth Coast 
Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-26543 Filed 10-13-11; 8:45 am]
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