83 FR 26593 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charles River, Boston, MA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 111 (June 8, 2018)

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Craigie) Bridge across Charles River, mile 1.0, at Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to facilitate the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2018, and allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for two hours.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 111 (Friday, June 8, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26593]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-12310]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0516]


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 Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation (Craigie) Bridge across Charles River, mile 1.0, at 
Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to facilitate the 
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2018, and allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed position for two hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 p.m. on July 4, 2018 through 
1 a.m. on July 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0516 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Jeffrey Stieb, Bridge Management 
Specialist, First District Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 
617-223-8364, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Massachusetts Department of 
Transportation (Craigie) Bridge across Charles River, mile 1.0, at 
Boston, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance of 12 feet at normal 
pool in the closed position. The existing drawbridge operating 
regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.591(e).
    The Massachusetts Department of Transportation requested a 
temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule. This temporary 
deviation will allow the bridge to remain closed from 11 p.m. on July 
4, 2018 through 1 a.m. on July 5, 2018 to allow pedestrian traffic to 
exit the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The waterway is used 
extensively by recreational traffic during the fireworks display. A 
State Police Unit will be on-scene to direct vessel traffic. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any 
time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies. There is no 
alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will inform users 
of the waterway of the change in operating schedule through our Local 
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners so that vessel operators 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 4, 2018.
C.J. Bisignano,
Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-12310 Filed 6-7-18; 8:45 am]
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