
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 37 (Thursday, February 25, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9338-9339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04011]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0114]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mantua Creek, Paulsboro, NJ

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 CONRAIL Railroad Bridge across the 
Mantua Creek, mile 1.4, at Paulsboro, NJ. This deviation is necessary 
to complete bridge construction. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position.

DATES: This deviation is effective from midnight on March 1, 2016 to 
midnight on April 1, 2016.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2016-0114] 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Hal R. Pitts, Bridge 
Administration Branch Fifth District, Coast Guard, telephone 757-398-
6222, email Hal.R.Pitts@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CONRAIL, that owns and operates the CONRAIL 
Railroad Bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current 
operating regulations to complete construction of the new bridge and 
the remote operating system. The bridge is a vertical lift drawbridge 
and has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 2.5 feet above 
mean high water.
    The current operating schedule is set out in 33 CFR 117.729(a). 
Under this temporary deviation, the bridge will remain in the closed-
to-navigation position from midnight on March 1, 2016 to midnight on 
April 1, 2016 and will open on signal if at least four hours notice is 
given by telephone at (856) 231-2282.
    The Mantua Creek is used by a variety of vessels including small U. 
S. government and public vessels, small commercial vessels, tug and 
barge traffic and recreational vessels. The Coast Guard has carefully 
considered the nature and volume of vessel traffic on the waterway in 
publishing this temporary deviation.
    Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed 
position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for 
emergencies if at least four hours notice is given by telephone at 
(856) 231-2282 and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to 
pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways 
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in 
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange 
their transit to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.

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    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: February 22, 2016.
Hal R. Pitts,
Bridge Program Manager, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2016-04011 Filed 2-24-16; 8:45 am]
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