[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 239 (Monday, December 14, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68685-68686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-33076]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-98-168]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The District Commander, First Coast Guard District has issued 
a temporary deviation from the regulations listed under 33 CFR 117.599, 
governing the operation of the Northern Avenue Bridge, mile 0.0, across 
the Fort Point Channel in Boston. This deviation is being granted to 
allow repairs to the bridge fender system to commence continually 
without interruption. This deviation will allow the bridge owner, the 
City of Boston, to require a 24 hour advance notice for bridge 
openings, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily, by calling (617) 635-7555. From 8 
p.m. to 7 a.m., daily, the draw need not open for the passage of 
vessels. Vessels which can pass under the bridge without a bridge 
opening may do so at any time.

DATES: This deviation is effective from November 8, 1998 through 
January 6, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gary Kassof, Chief, Bridge Branch 
at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    The City of Boston requested a temporary deviation from the 
operating regulations for the Northern Avenue Bridge mile 0.0, in order 
to conduct repairs to the bridge fender system. This work is essential 
for public safety. The existing bridge fender has deteriorated and must 
be replaced as soon as

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possible. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may 
do so at all times.
    This deviation to the operating regulations will allow the City of 
Boston to open the bridge after a 24 hour advance notice is provided by 
calling (617) 635-7555. From 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., daily, the draw need not 
open for the passage of vessels. This deviation from the normal 
operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: November 17, 1998.
R.M. Larrabee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 98-33076 Filed 12-11-98; 8:45 am]
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