[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 27, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18105]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7128]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0079]


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 cyclists in the 
``Cyclist Goin Coastal'' charity event. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed position for one-half hour to ensure 
safe passage for the cyclists.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 8:30 a.m. on May 
5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0079 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0079 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 email Lindsey Middleton, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6629, 
email [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 NC Coastal Land Trust ``Cyclist Goin 
Coastal'' Ride 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 
cycle ride crosses the bridge and the requested deviation is to 
accommodate a safe and efficient passage across the bridge for the 
cyclists. To facilitate this event, the draw of the bridge will be 
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for one-half hour; from 
8 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
    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 period 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 Notice 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. This closure is 
for a small duration of time, therefore, only a small number of boaters 
may be affected by the 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: February 29, 2012.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-7128 Filed 3-26-12; 8:45 am]
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