Rules and Regulations. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations
Citation: FR Doc. 2010-12979 · Docket No. USCG-2010-0355 · 33 CFR 117

Summary

The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge across Newtown Creek, mile 1.3, New York. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for two six week closures to facilitate bridge rehabilitation maintenance.

Dates

This deviation is effective from July 5, 2010 through August 13, 2010 and from August 30, 2010 through October 8, 2010.

Supplementary Information

The Greenpoint Avenue Bridge, across Newtown Creek at mile 1.3, at New York, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 26 feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.801. The owner of the bridge, New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled bridge rehabilitation maintenance. Under this temporary deviation the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge may remain in the closed position from July 5, 2010, through August 13, 2010, and from August 30, 2010, through October 8, 2010. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge closures and offered no objection. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge 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: May 17, 2010. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010-12979 Filed 5-28-10; 8:45 am]