Rules and Regulations. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations
Citation: FR Doc. 2010-10328 · Docket No. USCG-2009-1098 · 33 CFR 117

Summary

The Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Parker (US-1) bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, mile 1,013.7, at Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. The deviation is necessary to allow timely bridge rehabilitation and to provide for worker safety. This deviation allows the bridge to be placed on single-leaf operations. Double-leaf operations will be allowed with a four hour notice. The deviation may be cancelled at any time via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Dates

This deviation is effective from May 10, 2010 through October 31, 2010.

Supplementary Information

The Florida Department of Transportation requests a temporary deviation from the published regulation for the Parker Bridge (US-1) across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway as required by 33 CFR 117.261(t): The draw shall open on the quarter and three-quarter hour. The Florida Department of Transportation requests a deviation allowing for single-leaf operations from May 10, 2010 through October 31, 2010. Double-leaf openings will be available with a four hour notice to the bridge tender. This deviation will allow the rehabilitation of the bridge to be completed in a timely fashion while not unreasonably affecting vessel traffic as it does provide for requested double-leaf opening with a four hour notice. This rehabilitation is necessary to extend the bridge life. 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: April 21, 2010. R.S. Branham, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Seventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010-10328 Filed 5-3-10; 8:45 am]