[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 6073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-2981]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD05-97-091]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cambridge Harbor

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District has issued a 
temporary deviation of 33 CFR 117.549, the regulations governing the 
operation of the MD 342 (currently known as MD 795) drawbridge across 
Cambridge Harbor, mile 0.1, Cambridge, Maryland. Beginning February 16, 
1998, through March 9, 1998, this deviation allows the bridge to remain 
in the closed position. This closure is necessary to allow the Maryland 
Department of Transportation (MDOT) to remove and fabricate new 
bearings for the lift equipment and to replace the decking.

DATES: This deviation is effective from February 16, 1998 through March 
9, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ann B. Deaton, Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District, at 
(757) 398-6222.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 18, 1996, MDOT sent a letter to the 
Coast Guard requesting a temporary deviation from the normal operation 
of the bridge in order to accommodate maintenance work. The maintenance 
involves removing the existing bearings and fabricating new ones, and 
the installation of new decking. The bridge must remain in the closed 
position to perform the maintenance. On November 20, 1997, MDOT 
confirmed the work and time schedule for the proposed maintenance 
project.
    Cambridge Harbor proceeds inland approximately 100 years beyond the 
bridge; however, closure of the drawbridge over Cambridge Harbor will 
not significantly disrupt vessel traffic, as confirmed by a meeting 
held on October 30, 1997 between MDOT and local mariners. Presently, 
the draw is required to open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 8 
p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw remains closed to navigation. From noon to 1 
p.m., Monday through Friday, the draw need not open for the passage of 
vessels.
    From February 16, 1998, to March 9, 1998, this deviation allows the 
closure of the Cambridge Harbor Bridge.

    Dated: January 16, 1998.
J. Carmichael,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Fifth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 98-2981 Filed 2-5-98; 8:45 am]
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