[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 42 (Friday, March 2, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 8937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04249]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0111]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Passaic River, Harrison, 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 Route 280 Bridge across the Passaic 
River, mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey. The deviation is necessary to 
perform work on the switch gear power source of the bridge. This 
deviation allows the bridge to undergo necessary maintenance for Route 
21 interchange improvements. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed during the maintenance period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 2018, 
until 11:59 p.m. on March 7, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0111, 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 New Jersey 
Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation in order 
to perform work on the switch gear power source of the bridge.
    The Route 280 Bridge across the Passaic River, mile 5.8, at 
Harrison, New Jersey is a vertical lift bridge with a vertical 
clearance of 35 feet at mean high water and 40 feet at mean low water 
in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating regulations 
are listed at 33 CFR 117.739(h).
    This temporary deviation will allow the Route 280 Bridge to remain 
in the closed position from 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 2018, to 11:59 p.m. 
on March 7, 2018. The deviation will have negligible effect on 
navigation. The waterway is transited by recreational and commercial 
vessels. Coordination with waterway users 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 that vessel operators 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: February 27, 2018.
Christopher J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-04249 Filed 3-1-18; 8:45 am]
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