[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 11, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 76116]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31220]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-02-141]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Cape Cod Canal, 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 that 
govern the Conrail Railroad Bridge across Cape Cod Canal, mile 0.7, at 
Bourne, Massachusetts. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge 
to remain closed at 60 feet above mean high water from 8 a.m. through 5 
p.m., on December 10, 11, 18, and 19, 2002. This temporary deviation is 
necessary to facilitate vital unscheduled mechanical repairs at the 
bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from December 10, 2002 through 
December 19, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch 
Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02110, between 7 
a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District 
Bridge Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The vertical clearance under the Conrail 
Railroad Bridge in the open position is 135 feet at mean high water and 
139 feet at mean low water. The draw is normally in the fully open 
position except for the passage of rail traffic. The existing 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR Sec.  117.589.
    The owner of the bridge, the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), 
requested a temporary deviation from the Drawbridge Operation 
Regulations to facilitate vital unscheduled maintenance, the 
replacement of the counterweight guide shoes, at the bridge. This work 
must be performed without delay to ensure continued safe reliable 
operation of the bridge.
    The bridge owner advised the mariners who normally use this 
waterway about the necessary emergency repairs at the bridge and the 
temporary closures that will be required in order to facilitate the 
necessary repairs. No objections were received.
    Under this temporary deviation the Conrail Railroad Bridge, mile 
0.7, across the Cape Cod Canal, may remain closed at 60 feet above mean 
high water from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on December 10, 11, 18, and 19, 
2002.
    Thirty days notice to the Coast Guard for approval of this bridge 
maintenance was not given by the bridge owner and was not required 
because this work involves vital, unscheduled maintenance that must be 
performed without undue delay.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR Sec.  117.35, and will be performed with all due speed in order 
to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible.

    Dated: December 3, 2002.
V.S. Crea,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-31220 Filed 12-10-02; 8:45 am]
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