[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 11321-11322]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04373]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2014-0024]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, 
English Kills and Their Tributaries, New York City, NY

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 regulations governing the operation of the 
Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, across Newtown Creek, mile 1.3, at New York 
City, New York. The deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge 
painting operations at the bridge. This temporary deviation authorizes 
the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge to remain in the closed position for up to 
six consecutive days followed by four consecutive days of full 
operation at various times during the effective period of this 
deviation.

DATES: This deviation is effective from May 1, 2014 through September 
30, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0024] 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 Cheryl Collins, 
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, across Newtown 
Creek, mile 1.3, at New York City, New York, has a vertical clearance 
in the closed position of 26 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at 
mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.801(g).
    The waterway is transited by commercial and seasonal recreational 
vessels of various sizes.
    The bridge owner, New York City Department of Transportation, 
requested approval to allow the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge to remain in 
the closed position for up to six consecutive days followed by four 
days of full operation to facilitate bridge sandblasting and painting 
operations. The bridge painting closures can only be implemented 
between May and September in order to minimize impacts to commercial 
barge

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traffic carrying home heating oil upstream. The Coast Guard contacted 
all known commercial waterway users regarding this deviation and no 
objections were received.
    Under this temporary deviation the draw of the Greenpoint Avenue 
Bridge may remain in the closed position at various times during this 
deviation for up to six consecutive days followed by four days of full 
bridge operation.
    Each six day closure will be announced two weeks in advance in the 
Local Notice to Mariners (LNTM) along with a Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners (BNTM) to help facilitate marine transportation system 
planning.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 11, 2014.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-04373 Filed 2-27-14; 8:45 am]
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