[Federal Register: July 6, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 128)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 36239-36240]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-093]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Harlem River, NY

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations governing 
the operation of the Triborough (125th Street) Bridge, mile 1.3, across 
the Harlem River in New York City, New York. This deviation from the 
regulations authorizes the bridge owner to keep the bridge in the 
closed position from August 2, 1999, through August 31, 1999, and from 
September 7, 1999, through October 6, 1999. This action is necessary to 
facilitate the removal and replacement of the bridge counterweight lift 
cables.

DATES: This deviation is effective from August 2, 1999, through August 
31, 1999, and from September 7, 1999, through October 6, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast 
Guard District, at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Triborough (125th Street) Bridge, mile 
1.3, across the Harlem River has vertical clearances of 54 feet at mean 
high water, and 59 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The 
current operating regulations listed at 33 CFR Sec. 117.789(d) require 
the bridge to open on signal from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least four 
hours notice is given.
    The bridge owner, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority 
(TBTA), requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations 
for the Triborough (125th Street) Bridge in order to remove and replace 
the counterweight lift cables. During the process of this work the 
bridge can not be opened. Vessels that can pass under the bridge 
without an opening may do so at all times during the closed periods. 
This work is essential for public safety and the continued operation of 
the bridge. In accordance with 33 CFR Sec. 117.35(c), this work will be 
performed

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with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible.
    This deviation to the operating regulations authorizes the TBTA to 
keep the Triborough (125th Street) Bridge, mile 1.3, across the Harlem 
River in New York City, New York, in the closed position for repairs 
from August 2, 1999, through August 31, 1999, and from September 7, 
1999, through October 6, 1999.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 21, 1999.
Robert F. Duncan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, First Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 99-17054 Filed 7-2-99; 8:45 am]
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