[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 72 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-7152]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-035]


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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on 
June 16, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge 
opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to 
facilitate the annual Chelsea River Revel and 5K Road Race.

DATES: This deviation is effective on June 16, 2007.

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 the annual Chelsea River Revel and 5K Road 
Race. The bridge will not be able to open while this scheduled event is 
underway.
    Under this temporary deviation, the P.J. McArdle Bridge need not 
open for the passage of vessel traffic between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on 
June 16, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge 
opening may do so at all times.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 5, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-7152 Filed 4-13-07; 8:45 am]
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