[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 2, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5686-5687]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2224]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0033]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Pocomoke River, Pocomoke City,
MD
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the
Route 675 Bridge across Pocomoke River, mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City,
MD. The deviation restricts the operation of the draw span to
facilitate mechanical repairs.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on February 14, 2011 to
11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0033 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0033 in the
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available
for inspection or copying at 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail Mr. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Bridge Administrator, Fifth
District; Coast Guard; telephone 757-398-6222, e-mail
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the
docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Maryland State Highway Administration
(SHA), who owns and operates this double leaf bascule drawbridge, has
requested a temporary deviation from the current operating schedule to
facilitate the repairs by replacing the existing solenoid brakes on the
main motors with thruster brakes. Under the regular operating schedule
required by 33 CFR 117.569(b), the bridge opens on signal, except
between November 1 and March 31 the draw must open only if at least
five hours advance notice is given.
The Route 675 Bridge across Pocomoke River, mile 15.6 at Pocomoke
City MD, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of three feet
above mean high water and five feet above mean low water. Vessels that
can transit under the bridge without an opening may do so at any time.
Under this temporary deviation, the SHA will maintain the bridge in the
closed position to vessels beginning at 7 a.m. on February 14, 2011
until and including 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2011.
Historically, the bridge has had one opening or less during the
month of February in the last three years.
The Coast Guard will inform users of the waterway through our Local
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge
so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact
caused by the temporary deviation. There are no alternate routes for
vessels transiting this section of the Pocomoke River; however, the
drawbridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
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.
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Dated: January 21, 2011.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-2224 Filed 2-1-11; 8:45 am]
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