
[Federal Register: April 25, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 81)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 22277]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0001]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East 
Boston, 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 
P.J. McArdle Bridge across the Chelsea River, mile 0.3, between Chelsea 
and East Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to 
facilitate the annual Chelsea River Revel and 5K Road Race. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position during the 
running of the 5K Road Race. Vessels that can pass under the draw 
without a bridge opening may do so at all times.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on June 
14, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0001 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or 
copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. 
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First 
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The owner of the bridge, the City of Boston, 
requested this temporary deviation. The P.J. McArdle Bridge, across the 
Chelsea River at mile 0.3, between Chelsea and East Boston, 
Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 21 
feet at mean high water and 30 feet at mean low water. The bridge opens 
on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.593. This deviation which allows 
the bridge to remain closed is effective from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on 
June 14, 2008. Vessels able to pass under the closed draw may do so at 
any time. Tankers, and tug and barge units transit Chelsea Creek under 
the McArdle Bridge. Waterway users were advised of the requested bridge 
closure period and offered no objection.
    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.

    Dated: April 17, 2008.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
 [FR Doc. E8-8993 Filed 4-24-08; 8:45 am]

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