🌉Coast Guard Removes Drawbridge Operation Regulation for VA
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, Virginia
Summary
The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation regulation for the Dominion Boulevard (US17) Bridge, mile 8.8 across the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, VA. The Dominion Boulevard (US17) Drawbridge has been removed in its entirety and replaced with a high-level fixed bridge as of October 20, 2016. The operating regulation for the bridge is no longer applicable or necessary and will be removed from the CFR.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
$ - Low
The Coast Guard's removal of the drawbridge operation regulation could affect vessel operators who previously needed to comply with those regulations. Removing unnecessary regulatory compliance may streamline operations for businesses reliant on waterway navigation. Additionally, this regulatory update highlights the Coast Guard's effectiveness in administratively managing outdated regulations.