Drawbridge operations: Massachusetts,

[Federal Register: December 14, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 239)]

[Rules and Regulations]

[Page 68685-68686]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD01-98-168]

RIN 2115-AE47

Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Fort Point Channel, MA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

SUMMARY: The District Commander, First Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations listed under 33 CFR 117.599, governing the operation of the Northern Avenue Bridge, mile 0.0, across the Fort Point Channel in Boston. This deviation is being granted to allow repairs to the bridge fender system to commence continually without interruption. This deviation will allow the bridge owner, the City of Boston, to require a 24 hour advance notice for bridge openings, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily, by calling (617) 635-7555. From 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., daily, the draw need not open for the passage of vessels. Vessels which can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may do so at any time.

DATES: This deviation is effective from November 8, 1998 through January 6, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gary Kassof, Chief, Bridge Branch at (212) 668-7165.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The City of Boston requested a temporary deviation from the operating regulations for the Northern Avenue Bridge mile 0.0, in order to conduct repairs to the bridge fender system. This work is essential for public safety. The existing bridge fender has deteriorated and must be replaced as soon as

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possible. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all times.

This deviation to the operating regulations will allow the City of Boston to open the bridge after a 24 hour advance notice is provided by calling (617) 635-7555. From 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., daily, the draw need not open for the passage of vessels. This deviation from the normal operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

Dated: November 17, 1998. R.M. Larrabee, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District.

[FR Doc. 98-33076Filed12-11-98; 8:45 am]

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