[Federal Register: January 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 7)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1288-1289]
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
[CGD01-06-139]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Shaw Cove, New London, CT
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
Amtrak Bridge across Shaw Cove, mile 0.0., at New London, Connecticut.
Under this temporary deviation, an advance notice shall be required for
bridge openings during designated bridge opening time periods each day
from January 5, 2007 through March 30, 2007; however, bridge openings
shall be provided at any time for DDLC Energy, if at least a 24-hour
advance notice is given. This deviation is necessary to facilitate
scheduled bridge maintenance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from January 5, 2007 through March
30, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard
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District, Bridge Branch Office, One South Street, New York, New York,
1004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The telephone number is (212) 668-7165. The First Coast Guard
District Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this
temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Leung-Yee, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, at (212) 668-7195.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Amtrak Bridge, across Shaw Cove at mile
0.0, at New London, Connecticut, has a vertical clearance in the closed
position of 3 feet at mean high water and 6 feet at mean low water. The
existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed in 33 CFR 117.223.
The owner of the bridge, the National Railroad Passenger
Corporation, (Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate
scheduled bridge maintenance, replacement of the rail lifting
equipment. The bridge will not be able to open while the bridge
maintenance is underway.
The normal waterway users are predominantly recreational vessels
that do not operate during the winter months this deviation will be in
effect. The only oil facility, DDLC Energy, and the few local fishing
vessel operators that operate during the winter were contacted
regarding this deviation and have agreed to this temporary bridge
opening schedule.
Under this temporary deviation, the Amtrak Bridge shall operate as
follows:
The bridge shall open on signal from January 5, 2007 through
February 23, 2007, between 5 a.m. and 5:20 a.m. and between 12:45 p.m.
and 1:05 p.m., daily after at least a 4-hour advance notice is given.
From February 24, 2007 through February 25, 2007, the draw shall
open at any time after at least an 8-hour advance notice is given.
The bridge shall open on signal from February 26, 2007 through
March 30, 2007, between 5 a.m. and 5:20 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 1:05 p.m.
and between 5:15 p.m. and 5:35 p.m., daily after at least a 4-hour
advance notice is given.
The bridge shall open at any time for DDLC Energy oil delivery
vessels after at least a 24-hour advance notice is given.
The contact information for providing the advance notice for bridge
openings shall be via marine radio channel 123 or by calling (860) 446-
3959/3943.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as
soon as possible.
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
operating schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where
practicable.
This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under
33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: January 3, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-239 Filed 1-10-07; 8:45 am]
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