[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14804-14805]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-6339]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0149]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Bass River, Beverly, 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 
Hall Whitaker Bridge at mile 0.6 across the Bass River

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at Beverly, Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate 
structural repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on March 25, 2011 
through 6 p.m. on March 27, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0149 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0149 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 McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, [email protected], or telephone (617) 223-8364. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Hall Whitaker Bridge, across the Bass 
River at Beverly, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed 
position of 5 feet at mean high water and 14 feet at mean low water. 
The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.588.
    The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to 
facilitate emergency repairs at the bridge. A routine structural 
inspection revealed deterioration on two steel floor beams at the 
bridge. The two beams must be replaced as soon as possible in the 
interest of public safety.
    Under this temporary deviation the Hall Whitaker Bridge may remain 
in the closed position from 6 p.m. on March 25, 2011 through 6 p.m. on 
March 27, 2011. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed 
position may do so at any time.
    The Beverly Harbor Master and the local marinas were notified and 
no objections were received.
    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: March 8, 2011.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-6339 Filed 3-17-11; 8:45 am]
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