[Federal Register: February 4, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 22)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 5986-5987] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr04fe09-5] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [USCG-2009-0004] RIN 1625-AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Elizabeth River, Southern Branch, VA, Maintenance AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the Norfolk Southern7 Railroad Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across the Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge may remain in the closed position on specific dates and times to facilitate structural repairs. DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on February 1, 2009, to 11 p.m. on May 10, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0004 and are available online at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and the 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6422. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Norfolk Southern Corporation, who owns and operates this single-leaf bascule drawbridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.997(e) to facilitate structural repairs. The Norfolk Southern 7 Bridge, at AIWW mile 5.8, across the Elizabeth River (Southern Branch) in Chesapeake, VA, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels of 7 feet above mean high water. To complete the replacement for the remaining segments of curved tread plates on the curved segmental girders on the lift span, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position beginning at 5 a.m. until and including 11 p.m. each Sunday on February 1, 2009, February 8, 2009, March 1, 2009, March 8, 2009, April 5, 2009, April 12, 2009, May 3, 2009, and May 10, 2009. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the opening restrictions of the draw span to [[Page 5987]] minimize transiting delays caused by the temporary deviation. 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. Dated: January 12, 2009. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9-2339 Filed 2-3-09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-15-P