[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 219 (Monday, November 13, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 67629]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-28997]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-00-239]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Danvers River, MA.

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the drawbridge operation regulations governing 
the operation of the Massachusetts Bay transportation Authority (MBTA)/
Amtrak Bridge, at mile 0.05, across the Danvers River between Beverly 
and Salem, Massachusetts. This deviation allows the bridge owner to 
keep the bridge in the closed position from 6 a.m. on Saturday November 
18, 2000, through 6 p.m. on Sunday November 19, 2000. This action is 
necessary to facilitate replacement of the submarine power cables at 
the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from November 18, 2000, to November 
19, 2000.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MBTA/Amtrak Bridge, at mile 0.05, across 
the Danvers River, has a vertical clearance of 3 feet at mean high 
water, and 12 feet at mean low water in the closed position. The 
existing drawbridge operating regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.595(b).
    The bridge owner requested a temporary deviation from the 
drawbridge operating regulations to facilitate the necessary 
maintenance for the replacement of the submarine power cables at the 
bridge. This deviation from the operating regulations allows the bridge 
owner to keep the bridge in the closed position from 6 a.m. on 
Saturday, November 18, 2000, through 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 19, 
2000. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do 
so at all times during the closed period.
    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 31, 2000.
G.N. Naccara,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-28997 Filed 11-9-00; 8:45 am]
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