[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 87 (Monday, May 8, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 21309]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-09212]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0360]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mill River, New Haven, CT

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 Chapel Street Bridge across the 
Mill River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, Connecticut. This deviation is 
necessary to complete mortar and fender repairs as well as structural 
steel work. This deviation allows the bridge to open for the passage of 
vessels upon 2 hours of advance notice as well as a four day closure of 
the draw to all vessel traffic.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on May 8, 2017, 
through 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0360 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email James M. Moore, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4334, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of New Haven, the owner of the 
bridge, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating 
schedule to facilitate rehabilitation of the bridge. The Chapel Street 
Bridge, across the Mill River, mile 0.4 at New Haven, Connecticut 
offers mariners a vertical clearance of 7.9 feet at mean high water and 
14 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The existing 
drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.213(d).
    Under this temporary deviation, the Chapel Street Bridge will open 
for the passage of vessels requiring an opening provided 2 hours of 
advance notice is furnished to the owner of the bridge; except that, 
from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not open for the passage 
of vessel traffic. The bridge will remain closed to all vessels from 
12:01 a.m. May 11, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. May 14, 2017.
    The bridge routinely opens for commercial vessels. Nevertheless, 
outreach with mariners has indicated the requirement for 2 hours of 
advance notice will not impede routine waterway operations. Mariners 
also offered no objection to a four day closure of the draw in order to 
complete the necessary repair work to the bridge.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so 
at all times except during the full channel closure between May 11, 
2017 and May 14, 2017. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. 
There is no alternate route for vessels to pass.
    The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through 
our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    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 3, 2017.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-09212 Filed 5-5-17; 8:45 am]
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