[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 22, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10940]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0216]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Long Creek & Sloop Channel, 
Hempstead, 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 Loop Parkway Bridge across Long 
Creek, mile 0.7, and Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge across Sloop 
Channel, mile 12.8, both at Hempstead, New York. This deviation is 
necessary in order to facilitate a motorcycle ride event and allows 
both bridges to remain in the closed position for two hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on September 
30, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0216, 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 Ms. Judy K. Leung-Yee, Bridge 
Management Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; 
telephone 212-514-4336, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The event sponsor requested and the bridge 
owner for both bridges, the New York State Department of 
Transportation, concurred with this temporary deviation from the normal 
operating schedule to facilitate a public event, the Dee Snider's 
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Melissa's Wish.
    The Loop Parkway Bridge, mile 0.7, across Long Creek has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 21 feet at mean high water and 25 
feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are 
found at 33 CFR 117.799(f).
    The Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sloop 
Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 feet at 
mean high water and 25 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge 
operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(h).
    Under this temporary deviation, the Loop Parkway Bridge and the 
Meadowbrook State Parkway Bridge may remain in the closed position 
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 30, 2018. Both waterways are 
used primarily by seasonal recreational vessels and commercial fishing 
vessels. Coordination with Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound has 
indicated no mariner objections to the proposed short-term closure of 
the draw. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed 
position may do so at all times. The bridges will be able to open for 
emergencies and there is no immediate 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), both drawbridges 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 17, 2018.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-10940 Filed 5-21-18; 8:45 am]
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