[Federal Register: October 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 190)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56013]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD05-07-095]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(AIWW), at Scotts Hill, NC
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the
Figure Eight Swing Bridge, at AIWW mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC.
Beginning November 1, 2007, until January 31, 2008, this deviation
allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation each day from 6:30
p.m. to 6 a.m., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to
facilitate sandblasting and painting operations. In addition,
commercial vessel openings will be provided at night if at least three
hours notice is given by calling (910) 686-0635 or via marine radio on
Channel 13.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 p.m. on November 1, 2007
to 6 a.m. on January 31, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at Commander (dpb), Fifth Coast Guard District,
Federal Building, 1st Floor, 431 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704-
5004 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The telephone number is (757) 398-6222. Commander (dpb),
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this
temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary S. Heyer, Bridge Management
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6629.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Figure Eight Swing Bridge has a vertical
clearance in the closed position to vessels of 20 feet, above mean high
water (MHW). Also, the vertical clearance in this location is limited
to 85 feet, above MHW, by the overhead power line.
The Figure Eight Homeowners Association (the bridge owner) has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations
set out in 33 CFR 117.821(a)(3) to close the drawbridge to navigation
to facilitate sandblasting, cleaning and painting of the bridge
superstructure.
To facilitate this operation, the Figure Eight Swing Bridge will be
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position each day beginning
November 1, 2007, until January 31, 2008, from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.,
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition,
commercial vessel openings will be provided at night if at least three
hours notice is given by calling (910) 686-0635 or via marine radio on
Channel 13. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.821(a)(3). 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.
We have analyzed this temporary deviation under Commandant
Instruction M16475.lD and Department of Homeland Security Management
Directive 5100.1, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-
4370f). The environmental impact that this temporary deviation will
have is minimal because of the drawbridge being closed to vessels to
perform routine repair and maintenance will not result in a change in
functional use, or an impact on a historically significant element or
setting.
Dated: September 21, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-19414 Filed 10-1-07; 8:45 am]
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