🌉Temporary Rule for Drawbridge Operations on Okeechobee Waterway
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Okeechobee Waterway, Stuart, FL; Extension of Deviation
Summary
The Coast Guard is extending the effective period for the temporarily modified operating schedule that governs the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, across the Okeechobee Waterway, mile 7.41, at Stuart, FL. This action allows for continuity in drawbridge operations while the Coast Guard evaluates documentation received for a request to permanently change the operating regulation. This temporary rule will be in place until September 30, 2025.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation involves the temporary modification of the drawbridge operation schedule and its potential impact on navigation, which may affect businesses reliant on maritime transport in the area, particularly the Florida East Coast Railway. This could create compliance requirements for businesses operating in the vicinity.