[Federal Register: February 26, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 37)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 8278-8279]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-015]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Reynolds Channel, New York, NY

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 
Long Island Railroad Bridge, across Reynolds Channel, mile 4.4, at New 
York City, New York. Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain 
in the closed position for 24-hours on both March 3, 2007 and March 10, 
2007. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance.

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DATES: This deviation is effective on March 3, 2007, and March 10, 
2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, One South Street, New York, New York, 10004, 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) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Long Island Railroad Bridge across 
Reynolds Channel, mile 4.4, at New York City, New York, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 3 feet at mean high water and 7 
feet at mean low water. The existing operating regulations are listed 
at 33 CFR 117.5.
    The bridge owner, Long Island Railroad, requested a temporary 
deviation to allow the bridge to remain in the closed position to 
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance. Under this temporary deviation 
the bridge may remain in the closed position for 24-hours on both March 
3, 2007, and March 10, 2007.
    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.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 15, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E7-3202 Filed 2-23-07; 8:45 am]

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