
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 109 (Monday, June 8, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13920]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0401]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Reynolds Channel, Nassau, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Long Beach Bridge, across Reynolds 
Channel, mile 4.7, at Nassau, New York. This temporary deviation is 
necessary to facilitate the Annual Salute to Veterans and Fireworks 
Display. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed 
position during this public event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9:30 p.m. on June 27, 2015 to 
12 a.m. on June 28, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0401] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on 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 
temporary deviation, contact Ms. Judy K. Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514-4330, email 
judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
(202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Long Beach Bridge, mile 4.7, across 
Reynolds Channel has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 22 
feet at mean high water and 24 feet at mean low water. The existing 
bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.799(g).
    Reynolds Channel is transited by commercial fishing and 
recreational vessel traffic.
    Nassau County Department of Public Works requested this temporary 
deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate a public 
event, the City of Long Beach Annual Fireworks Display.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Long Beach Bridge may remain in 
the closed position between 9:30 p.m. on June 27, 2015 and 12:00 a.m. 
on June 28, 2015 (rain date June 28, 2015).
    There is no alternate route for vessel traffic; however, vessels 
that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at 
any time. The bridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
    The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our 
Local and Broadcast Notice 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: May 27, 2015.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-13920 Filed 6-5-15; 8:45 am]
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