Drawbridge operations: Vermont,

[Federal Register: August 26, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 165)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 45395-45396]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-98-124]

RIN 2115-AE47

Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Lake Champlain, VT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

SUMMARY: Notice is hearby given that the District Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operating regulations listed at 33 CFR 117.993, governing the operation of the US2 Bridge mile 91.8, between South Hero Island and North Hero Island, across Lake Champlain, in Vermont. The deviation period will be from August 17, 1998 to October 15, 1998. This deviation will allow the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VAT) to not open the bridge for vessel traffic after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday nights, during the deviation period. The purpose of the early closure is to provide an uninterrupted maintenance period during daylight hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from August 17, 1998 to October 15, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

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Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Vermont Agency of Transportation requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations at 33 CFR 117.993 governing the US2 Bridge between South Hero Island and North Hero Island across Lake Champlain, in Vermont, to paint the draw spans of the bridge.

This deviation to the operating regulations will allow the US2 Bridge to not open for vessel traffic after 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from August 17, 1998 through October 15, 1998. The bridge will operate on the normal operating schedule Friday through Sunday each week and on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 1998. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation from the normal operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

Dated: August 12, 1998. Robert F. Duncan, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, First Coast Guard District.

[FR Doc. 98-22920Filed8-25-98; 8:45 am]

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