[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 199 (Friday, October 15, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 55831]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26944]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-99-174]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Acushnet River, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard Division, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations governing 
the operation of the New Bedford Fairhaven (RT-6) swing bridge, mile 
0.0, across the Acushnet River between New Bedford and Fairhaven, 
Massachusetts. This deviation from the regulations allows the bridge 
owner to require a two hour advance notice for openings, 8 p.m. to 4 
a.m., October 19, 1999, through October 20, 1999. This action is 
necessary to facilitate electrical modifications at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective October 19, 1999, through October 
20, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Bedford Fairhaven (RT-6) swing 
bridge, mile 0.0, across the Acushnet River between New Bedford and 
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance of 8 feet at mean 
high water, and 12 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The 
bridge owner, Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD), requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating regulations to facilitate 
electrical modifications at the bridge. The existing operating 
regulations listed at 33 CFR 117.585 require the bridge to open on 
signal during the time period MHD has requested that a two-hour advance 
notice be given for bridge openings.
    This deviation to the operating regulations allows the owner of the 
New Bedford Fairhaven (RT-6) swing bridge to require a two-hour advance 
notice for bridge openings from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., October 19, 1999, 
through October 20, 1999. Requests for bridge openings can be made by 
calling (508) 992-2384 or on marine radio channel 13 VHF/FM. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all 
times.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: October 5, 1999.
R.M. Larrabee,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-26944 Filed 10-14-99; 8:45 am]
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