[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 3, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58286]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16318]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-06-120]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Kennebec River, Bath and 
Woolwich, ME

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 
Carlton Bridge across the Kennebec River at mile 14.0, between Bath and 
Woolwich, Maine. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge may remain 
in the closed position from 7 a.m. on October 16, 2006 through 8 p.m., 
on October 17, 2006. This deviation is necessary to facilitate 
scheduled bridge maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from October 16, 2006 through 
October 17, 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 Carlton Bridge, across the Kennebec 
River at mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich, Maine, has a vertical 
clearance in the closed position of 10 feet at mean high water and 16 
feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations 
are listed at 33 CFR 117.525.
    The owner of the bridge, Maine Department of Transportation, 
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge 
maintenance, replacement of the bridge lift cables. The bridge will not 
be able to open while the bridge maintenance is underway.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Carlton Bridge need not open 
for the passage of vessel traffic from 7 a.m. on October 16, 2006 
through 8 p.m. on October 17, 2006.
    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.
    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. E6-16318 Filed 10-2-06; 8:45 am]
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