CFR > Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER J—BRIDGES (parts 114 to 118) > PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS > SUBPART B—Specific Requirements (§117.51 to §117.1107) > 117.547—Bush River.

117.547—Bush River.

The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile 6.8 at Perryman, operates as follows:
(a) When notice under paragraph (b) of this section is given, the draw shall open twice a day—
(1) From May 1 through September 30, on each Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holiday falling on a Friday or a Monday; and
(2) In October, on the Saturday and Sunday of one weekend.
(b) Notice of the need for an opening is given to the Amtrak Assistant Transportation Superintendent at 301-291-4278 by an authorized representative of the Bush River Yacht Club by noon on the Friday just preceding the day of opening or, if that Friday is a Federal holiday, by noon on the preceding Thursday.
(c) Amtrak determines the times for openings and shall schedule the times—
(1) During daylight hours;
(2) Six to ten hours apart; and
(3) One opening before noon and one after noon.
(d) Amtrak shall notify a representative of the Yacht Club of the times of all openings for the weekend (or extended weekend) in question by 6 p.m. on the Friday just preceding the weekend or, if that Friday is a Federal holiday, by 6 p.m. on the preceding Thursday.
(e) Each opening shall be of sufficient duration to pass waiting vessels.

Code of Federal Regulations

[CGD 5-85-01, 50 FR 18480, May 1, 1985]