[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23846-23847]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09555]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2013-0244]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Saugatuck River, Westport, CT

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 
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 requires a 24 
hour advance notice for bridge openings through June 1, 2013.

DATES: This deviation is effective from May 4, 2013 through June 1, 
2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0244] 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

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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.
    We previously authorized the above request from March 5, 2013 
through May 3, 2013; however, an additional 29 days will be necessary 
in order to finish storm related repairs from Hurricane Sandy last 
October. The bridge can operate manually in the event of an emergency 
situation.
    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 May 4, 
2013 through June 1, 2013.
    The Saugatuck River is predominantly a recreational waterway. 
During the time period that this temporary deviation will be in effect 
the impact on navigation will be minimal.
    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: April 10, 2013.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-09555 Filed 4-22-13; 8:45 am]
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