
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 30, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 78303-78304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-30449]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-1036]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Northeast Cape Fear River, 
Wilmington, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge, mile 1.0, 
across the Northeast Cape Fear River, at Wilmington, NC. The deviation 
restricts the operation of the draw span to facilitate mechanical 
repairs to the main breaker of the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on February 9, 2015 to 8 
p.m. on February 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-1036] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on the Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility (in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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

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email Mrs. Kashanda L. Booker, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth 
District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-6227, email 
Kashanda.L.Booker@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the 
docket, call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The North Carolina Department of 
Transportation, who owns and operates this double-leaf bascule bridge, 
has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating 
regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.829(a), to facilitate mechanical 
repair to the main breaker of the bridge. The removal and replacement 
of this breaker will involve removing power completely from the bridge 
to ensure a safe working condition.
    In the closed position to vessels, the Isabel S. Holmes Bridge has 
a vertical clearance of 42 feet above mean high water. Under this 
temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to vessels requiring 
an opening from 8 a.m. on February 9, 2015 until 8 p.m. on February 10, 
2015.
    Vessels that can pass under the drawbridge without an opening may 
do so at all times. There are no alternate routes for vessels 
transiting this section of the Northeast Cape Fear River. The 
drawbridge will be unable to open in the event of an emergency. The 
Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through Local 
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule 
for the bridge so that 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 effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: December 16, 2014.
James. L. Rousseau,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-30449 Filed 12-29-14; 8:45 am]
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