[Federal Register: October 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58758-58759]
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
[CGD01-07-135]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Lake Champlain, North Hero and
Grand Isle, VT
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
US2 Bridge across Lake Champlain, mile 91.8, between North Hero Island
and Grande Isle (South Hero Island), Vermont. Under this temporary
deviation the US2 Bridge may remain in the closed position from October
22, 2007 through February 1, 2008. Vessels that can pass under the draw
without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This deviation is
necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation construction.
DATES: This deviation is effective from October 22, 2007 through
February 1, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch
Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between 7
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District
Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary
deviation.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The US2 Bridge, across Lake Champlain, mile
91.8, between North Hero Island and Grand Isle (South Hero Island),
Vermont, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 13 feet at
mean high lake elevation and 16 feet at mean low lake elevation. The
existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR
117.993(b).
The owner of the bridge, the Vermont Agency of Transportation
(VTrans), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate rehabilitation
repairs at the bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, in effect from October 22, 2007
through February 1, 2008, the US2 Bridge need not open for the passage
of vessel traffic.
The US2 Bridge rarely opens during the time period this temporary
deviation will be in effect. Vessels that can pass under the bridge
without a bridge opening may do so at all times.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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.
Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal
operation schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where
practicable.
Dated: October 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-20482 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
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