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US Coast Guard Bridge Permit Decision

US Coast Guard Bridge Permit Decision

Project Title
Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project
Type
Activity
Status
Complete
Responsible Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Responsible Agency POC Name
Gary Kassof
Responsible Agency POC Email
gary.kassof@uscg.mil
Target Start Date
10/28/2011
Target Completion Date
07/31/2012
Actual Start Date
11/21/2011
Actual Completion Date
08/23/2012
Last Updated On
05/23/2013
Description
Federal law prohibits the construction of any bridge across navigable waters of the United States unless first authorized by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard approves the location and clearances of bridges through the issuance of bridge permits or permit amendments, under the authority of the General Bridge Act of 1946, Section 9 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and other statutes. This permit is required for new construction, reconstruction or modification of a bridge or causeway over waters of the United States.