Drawbridge Operation Regulations

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATION

OMB No. 1625-0109 Exp: 12/31/2014

Who must comply?	Owners of permitted bridges over navigable waters of the US
What is this collection about?	The Secretary of DHS is mandated to prescribe regulations for governing the closures of drawbridges to navigation. A change to a drawbridge regulation requires publication in the Federal Register and that notice shall include the time, place, need and nature of the change. This information can only be obtained from the bridge owner.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 33 CFR Part 117, is available at—http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov, select TITLE 33 – Navigation and Navigable Waters, Part 117.
When must information be submitted to/retained by the Coast Guard?	Changes to a drawbridge operating schedule are dependent on the needs of the bridge and local waterway and land traffic. The information must be provided in enough time, prior to the action taking place to allow the Coast Guard the opportunity to coordinate with the waterway users and publish the action in the federal register.
How is the information submitted?	By mail, phone, fax or when electronically possible submitted via: 1. [email protected] 2. Phone/Fax: 202-372-1512 / 202-372-1914 3. Commandant (CG-BRG) Attn: Bridge Program US Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE Washington D.C. 20593-7418
What happens when complete information is received?	The Coast Guard uses the information to determine if the request to close the drawbridge is necessary. If the request is accepted, the Coast Guard will coordinate the bridge closure period(s) between the bridge owner and navigational traffic and notify the public and navigational community of the date, time, length of closure periods, and reason for closure or alteration of an operating schedule.
For additional information, contact--	Commandant (CG-BRG) Attn: Bridge Program US Coast Guard 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE Washington D.C. 20593-7418 e-mail: [email protected]

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