[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 3, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58285-58286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16316]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-06-121]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East 
Boston, 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 regulation governing the operation of the 
P.J. McArdle Bridge across the Chelsea River at mile 0.3, between 
Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts. Under this temporary deviation, 
the bridge may remain in the closed position from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., on 
October 10, 2006. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled 
bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 10, 
2006.

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 Office maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The P.J. McArdle Bridge, across the Chelsea 
River at mile 0.3, between Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts, has 
a vertical clearance in the closed position of 21 feet at mean high 
water and 30 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.593.
    The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, requested a temporary 
deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance, replacement of 
gear oil. The bridge will not be able to open while the bridge 
maintenance is underway.
    Under this temporary deviation, the P.J. McArdle Bridge need not 
open for the passage of vessel traffic between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on 
October 10, 2006.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due

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speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as 
possible.
    Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary 
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published 
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this 
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal 
operating schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the 
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where 
practicable.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 25, 2006.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E6-16316 Filed 10-2-06; 8:45 am]
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