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[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2007-0148]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; York River, at Yorktown, VA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Coleman Memorial Bridge, at mile 7.0, across York River at Yorktown, 
VA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation 
beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007, until and including 
11:59 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on Monday, on 
December 24, 2007 until and including 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 
31, 2007, to facilitate mechanical repairs to the operating machinery 
of the swing span.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 15, 2007 to 
11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at 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. The telephone number is (757) 398-6222. Commander (dpb), 
Fifth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398-6422.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coleman Memorial Bridge, a swing-type 
drawbridge, has a vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels 
of 60 feet, above mean high water.
    The contractor, on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia 
Department of Transportation (VDOT)--the bridge owner, has requested a 
temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 
33 CFR Part 117.1025 to close the swing bridge to navigation to perform 
necessary mechanical repairs to the swing span assembly. The repairs 
will consist of removing and replacing the balance wheels and bronze 
bushings on the north and south swing spans.
    To facilitate the repairs, the Coleman Memorial Bridge will be 
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position beginning at 7 a.m. on 
Saturday, December 15, 2007, until and including 11:59 p.m. on 
Saturday, December 22, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on Monday, December 24, 
2007, until and including 11:59 p.m. on Monday, December 31, 2007.
    The Coast Guard has informed the known users of the waterway of the 
closure periods for the bridge so that these vessels can arrange their 
transits to minimize any impact 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: December 7, 2007.
Waverly W. Gregory, Jr.,
Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-24741 Filed 12-19-07; 8:45 am]

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