[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 116 (Tuesday, June 17, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 34415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14160]
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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 http://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, [email protected], 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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