Document ID: USCG-2015-0515-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Drawbridge Operations: Charles River, Boston, MA (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2015-06-26T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 123 (Friday, June 26, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36713]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15760]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0515]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charles River, Boston, 
Massachusetts

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 Craigie Bridge, across the Charles 
River, mile 1.0, at Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary 
to facilitate the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed position during this public 
event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2015 to 1 
a.m. on July 5, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2015-0515] 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, contact Ms. Judy K. Leung-Yee, Project Officer, 
First Coast Guard District, telephone (212) 514-4330, email 
judy.k.leung-yee@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
(202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Craigie Bridge, mile 1.0, across 
Charles River has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 5 feet 
at mean high water and 15 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge 
operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.591(e).
    Charles River is transited by recreational vessel traffic.
    Massachusetts Department of Transportation requested this temporary 
deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate a public 
event, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
    Under this temporary deviation, the Craigie Bridge may remain in 
the closed position from 10:30 p.m. on July 4, 2015 to 1 a.m. on July 
5, 2015.
    There is no alternate route for vessel traffic; however, vessels 
that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at 
any time. The bridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
    The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our 
Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to 
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    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 15, 2015.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-15760 Filed 6-25-15; 8:45 am]
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