[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 17, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76195-76196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29858]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2013-0981]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Passaic River, Newark and 
Harrison, NJ

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 
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) Dock Railroad Bridge 
across Passaic River, mile 5.0, between Newark and Harrison, New 
Jersey. This deviation allows the AMTRACK Dock Bridge, mile 5.0, across 
the Passaic River to remain closed during the Super Bowl XLVIII weekend 
to facilitate the movement of more than 150,000 visitors, guests and 
area residents to various public events and activities in New York and 
New Jersey.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1 
through 1:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0981] 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. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard

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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 AMTRAK Dock Bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 24 feet at mean high water, and 29 feet at mean low water 
in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations 
are found at 33 CFR 117.739(e).
    AMTRAK, requested that the Dock Bridge not open for marine traffic 
from 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1 through 1:00 a.m. Monday, February 
3, 2014, to facilitate the expected movement of more than 150,000 
visitors, guests and area residents to various public events and 
activities in the New York and New Jersey area during the Super Bowl 
XLVIII weekend.
    Passaic River is transited primarily by commercial navigation. The 
bridge owner reported that there were no requests for bridge openings 
at the Dock Bridge for the past three years. Vessels that can pass 
under the closed draw may do so at all times.
    Under this temporary deviation the Dock Bridge may remain closed 
for marine traffic from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 1 through 1:00 
a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
deviation period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: December 2, 2013.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-29858 Filed 12-16-13; 8:45 am]
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