🌉Final Rule on AMTRAK Dock Bridge
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Passaic River, Harrison, New Jersey
Summary
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the AMTRAK Dock Railroad Bridge, mile 5.0 across the Passaic River, Harrison, New Jersey. On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a permit amendment for the AMTRAK Dock Bridge which authorized the conversion of the bridge from a movable bridge to a fixed bridge. The operating regulation for the bridge, is no longer applicable or necessary and will be removed from the CFR.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation removes an unnecessary drawbridge operation rule for the AMTRAK Dock Bridge, which could benefit businesses reliant on maritime operations in the Passaic River by eliminating regulatory burdens. The fixed nature of the bridge allows for uninterrupted traffic flow, supporting economic activities.