[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 91 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21711-21712]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09942]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0289]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Reynolds Channel, Nassau 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 Long Beach Bridge across Reynolds 
Channel, mile 4.7, at Nassau County, New York. This deviation is 
necessary in order to facilitate the ``Annual Fireworks Display'' and 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9:30 p.m. July 6, 2018 to 10:30 
p.m. on July 8, 2018.

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ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0289, 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: The Bridge owner, Nassau County Department 
of Public Works, requested this temporary deviation from the normal 
operating schedule to facilitate the ``Annual Fireworks Display.''
    The Long Beach Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile 4.7, has a 
vertical clearance of 20 feet at mean high water and 24 feet at mean 
low water in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating 
regulation is listed at 33 CFR 117.799(g).
    The temporary deviation will allow the Long Beach Bridge to remain 
closed for one hour from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on July 6, 2018. 
Reynolds Channel is transited by seasonal recreational vessels and 
commercial 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: May 4, 2018.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-09942 Filed 5-9-18; 8:45 am]
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