🌉Coast Guard Reinstates Drawbridge Operation Regulation in Florida
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL
Summary
The Coast Guard is reinstating the temporarily modified operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW), mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This action allows for continuity for drawbridge operations while the Coast Guard evaluates documentation received for a request to permanently change the operating regulation. This temporary interim rule will be in place until May 31, 2025.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The Coast Guard's temporary interim rule reinstates the modified operating schedule for the FEC Railroad Bridge, affecting drawbridge operations critical to navigation. Businesses relying on maritime traffic should be aware of potential delays and operational adjustments until May 31, 2025. Comments and feedback opportunities may also influence future regulations that could impact operations.