[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28139]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11365]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0308]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Tuckahoe River, Between Corbin 
City and Upper Township, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the draw of the State Highway Bridge 
across the Tuckahoe River, mile 8.0, between Corbin City and Upper 
Township, NJ. The deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical 
repair work for excessive corrosion within working assemblies on the 
State Highway Bridge. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in 
the closed to navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from May 14, 2013 to 7 a.m. on 
October 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0308] 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 Mr. Jim Rousseau, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-
6557, email [email protected]. If you have questions on 
viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket 
Operations, 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Jersey Department of Transportation, 
who owns and operates this swing bridge, has requested a temporary 
deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 
117.758, to facilitate emergency repair work on the structure.
    Under the regular operating schedule, the State Highway Bridge, 
mile 8.0, between Corbin City and Upper Township, NJ shall open on 
signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The State Highway Bridge 
has vertical clearance in the closed position of 8 feet above mean high 
water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to 
navigation from May 14, 2013 to 7 a.m. on Thursday October 24, 2013. 
Emergency openings cannot be provided. There are no alternate routes 
for vessels transiting this section of the Tuckahoe River.
    The Tuckahoe River in this area is used by small recreational 
vessels. There have been no documented navigational requests for 
openings in 28 years. The Coast Guard will inform 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. Mariners able 
to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. 
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular 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: May 1, 2013.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-11365 Filed 5-13-13; 8:45 am]
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