[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 4, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 11548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04482]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0113]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Appomattox River, Hopewell, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the draw of the Seaboard System 
Railroad (CSX Railroad) Bridge, across Appomattox River, mile 2.5, 
Hopewell, VA. This deviation is necessary to conduct bridge upgrades. 
This temporary deviation allows the swing bridge to remain in the 
closed to navigation position to facilitate bridge upgrades.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on March 7, 2015 to 8 
p.m. on March 8, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0113] 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 
reviewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket 
Operations, 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Corporation, who owns and operates 
this swing bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current 
operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.995 to facilitate bridge 
upgrades.
    Under the regular operating schedule, the Seaboard System Railroad 
(CSX Railroad) Bridge, mile 2.5, in Hopewell, VA, must open on signal 
if at least 24 hour notice is given. The draw normally is in the closed 
to navigation position and only opens when proper notice is given. The 
Seaboard System Railroad (CSX Railroad) Bridge has a vertical clearance 
in the closed position to vessels of 10 feet above mean high water.
    Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained 
in the closed to navigation position from 8 a.m. Saturday March 8, 
2015, until 8 p.m. Sunday March 9, 2015. The bridge will operate under 
the normal operating schedule at all other times. Emergency openings 
cannot be provided. There are no alternate routes for vessels 
transiting this section of the Appomattox River but vessels may pass 
before 8 a.m. on March 8, 2015, and after 8 p.m. on March 9, 2015, with 
advance notice.
    Appomattox River is used by a variety of vessels including 
commercial and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully 
coordinated the restrictions with these waterway users. The Coast Guard 
will also inform additional waterway users 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 designated 
time period.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 20, 2015
James L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-04482 Filed 3-3-15; 8:45 am]
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