Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA, Maintenance, 62469 [2010-25498]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 196 / Tuesday, October 12, 2010 / Rules and Regulations The Saga Railroad Bridge across the Saugatuck River at mile 1.1, has a vertical clearance of 13 feet at mean high water and 20 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.221(b). The owner of the bridge, Metro North Railroad, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled maintenance, track tie replacement, from October 1, 2010 through October 17, 2010. The normal waterway users are predominantly recreational craft of various sizes. Under this temporary deviation the Saga Railroad Bridge may remain in the closed position from October 1, 2010 through October 17, 2010, to facilitate rehabilitation maintenance at the bridge. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 28, 2010. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–25494 Filed 10–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0847] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charles River, Boston, MA, Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: 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. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with RULES_PART 1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:49 Oct 08, 2010 Jkt 223001 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, john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil. 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 DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 62469 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] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0907] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Kills, and Their Tributaries, NY, Maintenance Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Greenpoint Avenue Bridge across Newtown Creek, mile 1.3, New York. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for seven days to facilitate bridge rehabilitation maintenance. DATES: This deviation is effective from October 26, 2010 through November 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 0907 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0907 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12OCR1.SGM 12OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 62469]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing 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, john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil. 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]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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