[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 51 (Thursday, March 15, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 11415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-05205]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0108]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Narrow Bay, Suffolk County, NY

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 Smith Point Bridge across Narrow 
Bay, mile 6.1, at Suffolk County, New York. This deviation is necessary 
in order to facilitate a Triathlon Event and allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed position for two hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on August 5, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0108, 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 Stephanie Lopez, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4335, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Event Power requested and the bridge owner, 
Suffolk County DPW, concurred with this temporary deviation from the 
normal operating schedule to facilitate a Triathlon Event.
    The Smith Point Bridge across Narrow Bay, mile 6.1, has a vertical 
clearance of 18 feet at mean high water and 19 feet at mean low water 
in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulation is 
listed at 33 CFR 117.799(d).
    The temporary deviation will allow the Smith Point Bridge to remain 
closed from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on August 5, 2018. Narrow Bay is transited 
by seasonal recreational vessels. Coordination with Coast Guard Sector 
Long Island Sound has indicated no mariner objections to the proposed 
short-term closure of the draw.
    Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so 
at all times. 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: March 6, 2018.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-05205 Filed 3-14-18; 8:45 am]
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