[Federal Register: November 25, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 227)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 66014-66015]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-03-180]
RIN 1625-AA09

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mullica River, NJ

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has approved a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Green Bank Road Bridge across Mullica River, mile 18.0, at Green Bank, 
New Jersey. From 7 a.m. on November 3, 2003, through 11 p.m. on 
December 1, 2003, this deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation. This closure is necessary to facilitate emergency 
mechanical and structural repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 3, 2003, 
through 11 p.m. on December 1, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Terrance Knowles, Environmental 
Protection Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District, Bridge Section at 
(757) 398-6587.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Green Bank Road Bridge is co-owned and 
operated by the Atlantic and Burlington Counties. However, the New 
Jersey Department of Transportation, as lead agency for the 
rehabilitation project, has requested a temporary deviation from the 
operating regulation set out in 33 CFR 117.735a. Currently, the draw of 
the Green Bank bridge shall open on signal unless at least four hours 
notice is given from April 1 through November 30, from 11 p.m. and 7 
a.m.; and from December 1 through March 31, at all times.

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    The work involves the replacement of counterweight and main 
trunnion sections of the moveable span of the bridge. To facilitate the 
replacement, the work requires completely immobilizing the operation of 
the bascule span in the closed position to vessels from 7 a.m. on 
November 3, 2003, through 11 p.m. on December 1, 2003. The Coast Guard 
has informed the known users of the waterway of the closure period for 
the bridge caused by the temporary deviation.
    The District Commander has granted temporary deviation from the 
operating requirements listed in 33 CFR 117.35 for the purpose of 
repair completion of the drawbridge. The temporary deviation allows the 
Green Bank Road Bridge across the Mullica River, mile 18.0, to remain 
closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on November 3, 2003, through 11 p.m. 
on December 1, 2003.

    Dated: November 12, 2003.
Waverly W. Gregory,
Chief, Bridge Administration Section, Fifth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 03-29390 Filed 11-24-03; 8:45 am]

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