[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 14, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11990]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-03-040]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Cape Cod Canal, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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 in the closed position from 6 a.m. through 1 p.m. on May 22, 
2003 and May 27, 2003. This temporary deviation is necessary to 
facilitate scheduled structural repairs at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from May 22, 2003 through May 27, 
2003.

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 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 117.589.
    The owner of the bridge, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), 
requested a temporary deviation from the Drawbridge Operation 
Regulations to facilitate scheduled maintenance, the replacement of the 
rail tracks, at the bridge. This work must be performed with the bridge 
in the closed position.
    The mariners who normally use this waterway were advised about the 
necessary repairs at the bridge and the temporary closures that will be 
required in order to facilitate the repairs. No objections were 
received.
    Under this temporary deviation the Conrail Railroad Bridge, mile 
0.7, may remain in the closed position from 6 a.m. through 1 p.m. on 
May 22, 2003 and May 27, 2003.
    Mariners may contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Marine 
Traffic Controller 24-hour telephone line at (508) 759-4431 for the 
operational status of the bridge.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35, and will be performed with all due speed in order to 
return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible.

    Dated: May 7, 2003.
Vivien S. Crea,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 03-11990 Filed 5-13-03; 8:45 am]
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