[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 72737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29443]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1021]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 
(Alternate Route), Dismal Swamp Canal, South Mills, 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 regulations governing the operation of the 
Great Dismal Swamp Canal Bridge, at mile 28.0, over the Atlantic 
Intracoastal Waterway (Alternate Route), Dismal Swamp Canal, South 
Mills, NC. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span and 
is necessary in order to facilitate the structural repair of the 
bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. December 10, 2012, until 
5 p.m. December 14, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket USCG-2012-1021 and are available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-1021 in the ``Search'' box, 
and then clicking ``Search''. This material is also available for 
inspection or copying 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 Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth 
Coast Guard District, telephone (757) 398-6422, email 
[email protected]. If you have questions on reviewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202) 366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The North Carolina Department of the 
Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation, 
who owns and operates this swing-type bridge, has requested a temporary 
deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 
117.820, to facilitate the structural repair of the bridge.
    The Great Dismal Swamp Canal Bridge is normally maintained in the 
open position to navigation, closing only for pedestrian crossings and 
periodic maintenance.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to 
navigation from 8 a.m., on December 10, 2012, through 5 p.m., on 
December 14, 2012.
    Vessel traffic along this part of the Atlantic Intracoastal 
Waterway (Alternate Route) consists of pleasure craft including sail 
boats, and fishing boats, with some commercial traffic. The alternate 
route for vessels transiting is the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 
Albemarle Sound to Sunset Beach. The bridge will be unable to open in 
an emergency.
    The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with 
recreational waterway users. The Coast Guard will inform all users of 
the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impacts caused by the temporary deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the draw must return to its 
original operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: November 21, 2012.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-29443 Filed 12-5-12; 8:45 am]
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