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Rule2024-013582024-01-24

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Saugatuck River, Westport, CT

Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard

Abstract

The Coast Guard is altering the operating schedule that governs the Metro-North (SAGA) Bridge, across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.1, at Westport, CT. The bridge owner, Metro-North (MNR), submitted a request on May 5, 2022, to modify the regulation to align with the Metro-North "WALK" Bridge train schedule and avoid bridge openings during peak transit hours. It is expected that this change to the regulations will better serve the needs of the community while continuing to meet the reasonable needs of navigation.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This rule is effective February 23, 2024.
Effective Date
2024-02-23

CFR References

Topics

Bridges

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG-2022-0518] RIN 1625-AA09 AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is altering the operating schedule that governs the Metro-North (SAGA) Bridge, across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.1, at Westport, CT. The bridge owner, Metro-North (MNR), submitted a request on May 5, 2022, to modify the regulation to align with the Metro-North “WALK” Bridge train schedule and avoid bridge openings during peak transit hours. It is expected that this change to the regulations will better serve the needs of the community while continuing to meet the reasonable needs of navigation. DATES: This rule is effective February 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov . Type the docket number (USCG-2022-0518) in the “SEARCH” box and click “SEARCH”. In the Document Type column, select “Supporting & Related Material.” ( printed page 4552) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, call or email Ms. Stephanie E. Lopez, First Coast Guard District, Project Officer, telephone 212-514-4335, email Stephanie.E.Lopez@uscg.mil . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Table of Abbreviations CFR Code of Federal Regulations DHS Department of Homeland Security FR Federal Register OMB Office of Managemen

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Citation: 89 FR 4551