[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-24378]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0983]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hutchinson River, Mount Vernon, 
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 South Fulton Avenue Bridge across 
the Hutchinson River, mile 2.9, at Mount Vernon, New York. This 
deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation allowing the 
owner to temporarily close the draw for ten days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on November 13, 2017 
until 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0983, 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 Judy K. Leung-Yee, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
212-514-4336, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The owner of the bridge, the Westchester 
County Department of Public Works and Transportation, requested a 
temporary deviation in order to facilitate bridge rehabilitation 
including placement of the concrete deck for the counterweight spans, 
installation of concrete on the movable spans, installation of sidewalk 
deck panels, control/mechanical equipment wiring and testing, and 
bridge testing.
    The South Fulton Avenue Bridge across the Hutchinson River, mile 
2.9, at Mount Vernon, New York is a bascule bridge with a vertical 
clearance of 6 feet at mean high water and 13 feet at mean low water in 
the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.793(c).
    This temporary deviation will allow the South Fulton Avenue Bridge 
to remain in the closed position from 12:01 a.m. on November 13, 2017 
to 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2017. The waterway is transited by 
recreational vessels and commercial vessels. There is only one facility 
upstream of this bridge. Coordination with waterway user has indicated 
no objection to the proposed closure of the draw. Vessels that can pass 
under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. The bridge 
will not be able to open for emergencies. There is no 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 vessel operators may 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: November 3, 2017.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-24378 Filed 11-8-17; 8:45 am]
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