

[Federal Register: December 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 238)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 70516-70517]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-161]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Harlem River, New York City, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Spuyten Duyvil Bridge across the Harlem River at mile 7.9, at New York 
City, New York. Under this temporary deviation in effect from January 
10, 2008 through April 14, 2008, the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge need not 
open for the passage of vessel traffic from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 
from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The draw shall open on signal one time each day 
to accommodate vessel traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., after a 
one-hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the 
bridge. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening 
may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate 
scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on January 10, 2008 
through 9 p.m. on April 14, 2008.

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ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, One South Street, New York, New York, 10004, between 7 a.m. and 
3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone 
number is (212) 668-7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch 
Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast 
Guard District, at (212) 668-7069.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Spuyten Duyvil Bridge, across the Harlem 
River, mile 7.9, at New York City, New York, has a vertical clearance 
in the closed position of 5 feet at mean high water and 9 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.789(f).
    The owner of the bridge, National Railroad Passenger Corporation 
(Amtrak), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled 
bridge maintenance, the replacement of the bridge protective fender 
system at the west end.
    Under this temporary deviation in effect from January 10, 2008 
through April 14, 2008, the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge need not open for the 
passage of vessel traffic from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 9 
p.m. The draw shall open on signal one time each day to accommodate 
vessel traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., after at least a one-hour 
notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at 
all times.
    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.
    Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary 
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published 
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this 
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal 
operation schedule.
    Notice of the above action shall be provided to the public in the 
Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where practicable.

    Dated: December 4, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-24049 Filed 12-11-07; 8:45 am]

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