Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charles River, Boston, MA, 34415 [2014-14160]
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Kevin C. Kiefer,
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Port Baltimore.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2014–0468]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Charles River, Boston, MA
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the operation of
the Craigie Bridge across the Charles
River, mile 1.0, at Boston,
Massachusetts. The deviation is
necessary to allow the bridge to remain
in the closed position for two hours to
facilitate a public event; the Boston
Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
SUMMARY:
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This deviation is effective
between 11 p.m. on July 4, 2014 through
1 a.m. on July 5, 2014.
DATES:
The docket for this
deviation, [USCG–2014–0468] is
available at https://www.regulations.gov.
Type the docket number in the
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may
also visit the Docket Management
Facility in Room W12–140, on the
ground floor of the Department of
Transportation West Building, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
ADDRESSES:
If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Mr. John
McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast
Guard District, john.w.mcdonald@
uscg.mil, or (617) 223–8364. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202–366–
9826.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The
Craigie Bridge has a vertical clearance of
15 feet at normal pool elevation above
the Charles River Dam. The existing
drawbridge operating regulations are
found at 33 CFR 117.591(e).
The Massachusetts Department of
Transportation, requested a bridge
closure to facilitate a public event, the
July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks
Spectacular.
Under this temporary deviation, the
Craigie Bridge may remain in the closed
position from 11 p.m. on July 4, 2014
through 1 a.m. on July 5, 2014. Vessels
that can pass under the bridge in the
closed position may do so at all times.
The Charles River supports seasonal
recreational vessel traffic. There are no
alternate routes. The bridge can be
opened in the event of an emergency.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
the drawbridge must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: June 6, 2014.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist,
First Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0468]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charles River, Boston, MA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the operation of the Craigie Bridge
across the Charles River, mile 1.0, at Boston, Massachusetts. The
deviation is necessary to allow the bridge to remain in the closed
position for two hours to facilitate a public event; the Boston Pops
Fireworks Spectacular.
DATES: This deviation is effective between 11 p.m. on July 4, 2014
through 1 a.m. on July 5, 2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0468] is available
at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140, on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 deviation, call or email Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer,
First Coast Guard District, john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil, or (617) 223-
8364. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Cheryl Collins,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Craigie Bridge has a vertical clearance
of 15 feet at normal pool elevation above the Charles River Dam. The
existing drawbridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR
117.591(e).
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, requested a bridge
closure to facilitate a public event, the July 4th Boston Pops
Fireworks Spectacular.
Under this temporary deviation, the Craigie Bridge may remain in
the closed position from 11 p.m. on July 4, 2014 through 1 a.m. on July
5, 2014. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed position
may do so at all times.
The Charles River supports seasonal recreational vessel traffic.
There are no alternate routes. The bridge can be opened in the event of
an emergency.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 6, 2014.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-14160 Filed 6-16-14; 8:45 am]
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