[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 37317-37318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15202]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0517]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Merrimack River, Haverhill and 
West Newbury, 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 
Rocks Village Bridge, mile 12.6, across the Merrimack River between 
Haverhill and West Newbury, Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary 
to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and repairs. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed position for 72 hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on July 9, 2012 through 
7 a.m. on July 12, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0517 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0517 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.

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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or email 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 Rocks Village Bridge, across the 
Merrimack River, mile 12.6, between Haverhill and West Newbury, 
Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 17 
feet at mean high water and 23 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge 
operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.605(c).
    The waterway is predominantly transited by small recreational 
vessels at the location of the Rocks Village Bridge.
    The bridge is required to open upon a two hour advance notice as a 
result of infrequent requests to open the draw.
    The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to 
facilitate bridge rehabilitation repairs, replacement of operating 
machinery, structural steel, and highway deck on the swing span.
    Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the closed 
position from 7 a.m. on July 9, 2012 through 7 a.m. on July 12, 2012. 
Vessels that can pass under the closed draw may do so at all times.
    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 7, 2012.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-15202 Filed 6-20-12; 8:45 am]
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