[Federal Register: February 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 34)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9190]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[USCG-2008-0046]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Taunton River, Fall River and
Somerset, MA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
old Brightman Street bascule bridge across the Taunton River at mile
1.8, between Fall River and Somerset, Massachusetts. Under this
temporary deviation, in effect from 6 a.m. on February 16, 2008 through
5 p.m. on March 2, 2008, the bridge shall open on signal after a one-
hour advance notice is given by calling (508) 672-5111, or VHF channel
13 and 16. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge
maintenance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on February 16, 2008
through 5 p.m. on March 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at the First Coast Guard District, Bridge Branch
Office, 408 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02110, between 7
a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District
Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary
deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The old Brightman Street bascule bridge,
across the Taunton River at mile 1.8, between Fall River and Somerset,
Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 27
feet at mean high water and 31 feet at mean low water. The existing
drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 1117.619.
The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Highway Department (MHD),
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate scheduled bridge
maintenance and structural repairs to the sidewalks at the old
Brightman Street bascule bridge.
Under this temporary deviation, in effect from 6 a.m. on February
16, 2008 through 5 p.m. on March 2, 2008, the old Brightman Street
bascule bridge shall open on signal after at least a one-hour advance
notice is given by calling (508) 672-5111 or VHF channel 13 and 16.
This work was scheduled during the time of year when the bridge
seldom opens. The recreational boat marinas were contacted and have no
objection to the one-hour advance notice.
An 18' x 43' construction work barge may be located in the channel
during the prosecution of this bridge maintenance. The work barge will
move upon request by calling the bridge tender either on the land line
(508) 672-5111 or on VHF channel 13 and 16.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the bridge must return to its
regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal
operating schedule. Notice of the above action shall be provided to the
public in the Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where
practicable.
Dated: February 12, 2008.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 08-781 Filed 2-15-08; 11:47 am]
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