[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 62469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-25498]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0847]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA, 
Maintenance

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 
Craigie Bridge across the Charles River, mile 1.0, at Boston, 
Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled 
rehabilitation maintenance at the bridge. Under this deviation the 
bridge may remain in the closed position from November 1, 2010 through 
April 26, 2011.

DATES: This deviation is effective from November 1, 2010 through April 
26, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0847 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0847 in the ``Keyword'' and 
then clicking ``Search.'' They are 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 W. 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 Craigie Bridge across the Charles River 
at mile 1.0, has a vertical clearance of 10.25 feet at normal pool 
elevation. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 
117.591(e).
    During the rehabilitation construction the Craigie Bridge will 
provide a vertical clearance of 17.41 feet at normal pool elevation 
from November 15, 2010 through January 19, 2011, and 10.25 feet at 
normal pool elevation from January 20, 2011 through April 26, 2011.
    The operator of the bridge, the Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to 
facilitate scheduled rehabilitation maintenance from November 1, 2010 
through April 26, 2011.
    The normal waterway users are predominantly recreational craft of 
various sizes and commercial tour boats that operate from April through 
November. The waterway is normally frozen from late December through 
March each year.
    Under this temporary deviation the Craigie Bridge may remain in the 
closed position from November 1, 2010 through April 26, 2011, to 
facilitate rehabilitation maintenance at the bridge.
    From November 1 through November 14, 2010, a work barge will be 
located under the bridge blocking the entire channel from vessel access 
while the bridge lift spans are removed.
    From November 15, 2010 through April 26, 2011, vessels that can 
pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so provided they 
contact the contractor, J.F. White, Mr. Greg Labrum, via land line at 
508-879-4700 or cell phone at 617-719-7150, to arrange a transit.
    Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge and channel 
closure and offered no objection.
    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: September 28, 2010.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2010-25498 Filed 10-8-10; 8:45 am]
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