[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 51 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16411]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06027]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2013-0131]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Saugatuck River, Westport, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulation.

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SUMMARY: The United States Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation 
from the regulation governing the operation of the Route 136 Bridge 
across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.3, at Westport, Connecticut. The 
deviation is necessary to facilitate emergency repairs. Under this 
temporary deviation, the bridge owner may require a 24 hour advance 
notice for bridge openings.

DATES: This deviation is effective from March 5, 2013, through May 3, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0131] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email Ms. Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, [email protected], or (212) 668-
7165. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara 
Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Route 136 Bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 6 feet at mean high water in the closed position. The 
existing drawbridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 
117.221(c).
    The bridge owner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, 
requested a 24 hour advance notice requirement for bridge openings to 
facilitate emergency repairs to the mechanical and electrical 
components at the bridge.
    The emergency repairs are necessary to repair storm damage from 
Hurricane Sandy. The bridge has been operating manually since it 
sustained damage from the storm.
    Under this temporary deviation, at least a 24 hour advance notice 
shall be required for bridge openings at the Route 136 Bridge, mile 
1.3, across the Saugatuck River at Westport, Connecticut, from March 5, 
2013, through May 3, 2013.
    The Saugatuck River is predominantly a recreational waterway. The 
bridge rarely opens during the time period this temporary deviation 
will be in effect.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
repair period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 5, 2013.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-06027 Filed 3-14-13; 8:45 am]
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