Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Manchester Harbor, Manchester, MA, 25890 [2012-10600]

Download as PDF 25890 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 85 / Wednesday, May 2, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 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 periods. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: April 24, 2012. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2012–10601 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0344] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Manchester Harbor, Manchester, MA 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 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Bridge across Manchester Harbor, mile 1.0, at Manchester, Massachusetts. The deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position to facilitate timber replacement. SUMMARY: This deviation is effective from 1 a.m. on April 28, 2012 through 4 a.m. on May 7, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0344 and are available online at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2012–0344 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 email Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard District, telephone (617) 223–8364, email 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. emcdonald on DSK29S0YB1PROD with RULES DATES: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:09 May 01, 2012 Jkt 226001 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Bridge, across Manchester Harbor, mile 1.0, at Manchester, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet at mean high water and 15 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.603. The operator of the bridge, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance, timber replacement at the bridge. The timber replacement is vital necessary work that must be performed when no rail service is operating during weekend hours. The waterway users are recreational vessels many of which can pass under the bridge in the closed position. The bridge is normally crewed on a limited basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 1 through Memorial Day due to infrequent requests to open the bridge. Under this temporary deviation the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Bridge may remain in the closed position from 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2012 through 4 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 and from 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 through 4 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 2012. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position 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 periods. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: April 24, 2012. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2012–10600 Filed 5–1–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0337] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; 2012 Memorial Day Tribute Fireworks, Lake Charlevoix, Boyne City, Michigan Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Lake Charlevoix near Boyne City, Michigan. This zone is intended to restrict vessels from a portion of Lake Charlevoix due to a fireworks display. This temporary safety zone is necessary to protect the surrounding public and vessels from the hazards associated with a fireworks display. DATES: This rule is effective from 10 p.m. until 10:45 p.m. on May 26, 2012. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2012– 0337 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2012–0337 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ box, 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 temporary rule, call or email MST3 Kevin Moe, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Sault Sainte Marie, telephone 906–253–2429, email at Kevin.D.Moe@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulatory Information The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those procedures are ‘‘impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.’’ Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule because doing so would be impracticable. The final details for this event were not received by the Coast Guard with sufficient time for a comment and period to run before the start of the event. Thus, delaying this rule to wait for a notice and comment period to run would be impracticable and would inhibit the Coast Guard’s ability to protect the public from the hazards associated with maritime fireworks displays. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for making this rule effective less than 30 E:\FR\FM\02MYR1.SGM 02MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 2, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25890]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-10600]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0344]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Manchester Harbor, Manchester, 
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 
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Bridge across Manchester Harbor, mile 
1.0, at Manchester, Massachusetts. The deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed position to facilitate timber replacement.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 1 a.m. on April 28, 2012 
through 4 a.m. on May 7, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0344 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0344 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 email Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, telephone (617) 223-8364, email 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 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Bridge, 
across Manchester Harbor, mile 1.0, at Manchester, Massachusetts, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet at mean high water 
and 15 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.603.
    The operator of the bridge, Massachusetts Bay Transportation 
Authority, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to 
facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance, timber replacement at the 
bridge.
    The timber replacement is vital necessary work that must be 
performed when no rail service is operating during weekend hours.
    The waterway users are recreational vessels many of which can pass 
under the bridge in the closed position.
    The bridge is normally crewed on a limited basis from 9 a.m. to 1 
p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 1 through Memorial Day due to 
infrequent requests to open the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Massachusetts Bay Transportation 
Authority Bridge may remain in the closed position from 1 a.m. on 
Saturday, April 28, 2012 through 4 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2012 and 
from 1 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2012 through 4 a.m. on Monday, May 7, 
2012. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position 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 periods. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: April 24, 2012.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-10600 Filed 5-1-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P

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