[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 131 (Friday, July 10, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33146]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16395]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0546]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Annisquam River and Blynman 
Canal, Gloucester, MA, Public Event

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 
Blynman (SR127) Bridge across the Blynman Canal at mile 0.0, at 
Gloucester, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to facilitate 
the 2009 Gloucester Triathlon. The deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed position during this public event in the interest 
of public safety.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. on 
August 9, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0546 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search 
option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0546 in the 
docket ID box, pressing enter, and then clicking on the item in the 
Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or 
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (617) 223-8364, [email protected]. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Blynman (SR127) Bridge, across the 
Blynman Canal at mile 0.0, at Gloucester, has a vertical clearance in 
the closed position of 7 feet at mean high water and 16 feet at mean 
low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 
33 CFR 117.586.
    The waterway supports both commercial and seasonal recreational 
vessel traffic.
    Under this deviation the Blynman (SR127) Bridge may remain in the 
closed position from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m. on August 9, 2009, to 
facilitate a public event, the 2009 Gloucester Triathlon. Vessels that 
can pass under the closed draws may do so at any time.
    This deviation is necessary for public safety, to facilitate 
vehicular traffic management during the 2009 Gloucester Triathlon.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its 
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 23, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-16395 Filed 7-9-09; 8:45 am]
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