Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, Charlestown and Boston, MA, 43534 [E7-15162]

Download as PDF 43534 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 150 / Monday, August 6, 2007 / Rules and Regulations In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge 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: July 25, 2007. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15161 Filed 8–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–07–093] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Hackensack River, Jersey City, NJ Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC62 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge across the Hackensack River, mile 3.4, at Jersey City, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation, in effect for four weekends, July 28 and 29, August 4 and 5, August 11 and 12, and August 18 and 19, 2007, the NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge may remain in the closed position, each Saturday morning from 7 a.m. through each Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate aerial cable installation at the bridge. DATES: This deviation is effective from July 28, 2007 through August 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch Office, One South Street, New York, New York 10004, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is (212) 668–7165. The First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation. Joe Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (212) 668–7165. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:24 Aug 03, 2007 Jkt 211001 The NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge, across the Hackensack River, mile 3.4, at Jersey City, New Jersey, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 40 feet at mean high water and 45 feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.723(b). The owner of the bridge, New Jersey Transit Rail Operation (NJTRO), requested a temporary deviation to facilitate aerial cable installation at the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge need not open for the passage of vessel traffic for four weekends, July 28 and 29, August 4 and 5, August 11 and 12, and August 18 and 19, 2007, from 7 a.m. each Saturday morning through 7 p.m. each Sunday evening. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 26, 2007. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15163 Filed 8–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–07–112] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, Charlestown and Boston, MA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the S99 Alford Street Bridge across the Mystic River, mile 1.4, between Charlestown and Boston, Massachusetts. Under this temporary deviation the S99 Alford Street Bridge may remain in the closed position from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. on July 27, 2007. In addition, the bridge may remain in PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the closed position from 7 a.m. on August 28, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate emergency mechanical repairs. This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on July 27, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2007. DATES: 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. ADDRESSES: John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, at (617) 223–8364. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The S99 Alford Street Bridge across the Mystic River, mile 1.4, between Charlestown and Boston, Massachusetts, 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 117.609(a). The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate emergency mechanical repairs at the bridge that must be performed with all due speed to assure safe continued operation of the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the S99 Alford Street Bridge need not open for the passage of vessel traffic from 7 a.m. on July 27, 2007 through 7 p.m. on July 27, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on August 28, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening 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 117.36. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 26, 2007. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–15162 Filed 8–3–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P E:\FR\FM\06AUR1.SGM 06AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 150 (Monday, August 6, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 43534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-15162]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-07-112]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Mystic River, Charlestown and 
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 
S99 Alford Street Bridge across the Mystic River, mile 1.4, between 
Charlestown and Boston, Massachusetts. Under this temporary deviation 
the S99 Alford Street Bridge may remain in the closed position from 7 
a.m. through 7 p.m. on July 27, 2007. In addition, the bridge may 
remain in the closed position from 7 a.m. on August 28, 2007 through 
11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the draw 
without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This deviation is 
necessary to facilitate emergency mechanical repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on July 27, 2007 through 
11:59 p.m. on August 30, 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 S99 Alford Street Bridge across the 
Mystic River, mile 1.4, between Charlestown and Boston, Massachusetts, 
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 117.609(a).
    The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, requested a temporary 
deviation to facilitate emergency mechanical repairs at the bridge that 
must be performed with all due speed to assure safe continued operation 
of the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the S99 Alford Street Bridge need 
not open for the passage of vessel traffic from 7 a.m. on July 27, 2007 
through 7 p.m. on July 27, 2007 and from 7 a.m. on August 28, 2007 
through 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the 
bridge without a bridge opening 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 117.36.

    Dated: July 26, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E7-15162 Filed 8-3-07; 8:45 am]
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