
[Federal Register: April 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 69)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 16783]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0219]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chelsea River, Chelsea and East 
Boston, MA, Maintenance

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 
Chelsea Street Bridge across the Chelsea River, mile 1.2, between 
Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed position for nine hours to facilitate 
bridge maintenance. Vessels that can pass under the draw without a 
bridge opening may do so at all times.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 p.m. on April 25, 2009, 
through 5 a.m. on April 26, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0219 and are available online 
at http://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 Massachusetts Highway Department, 
requested this temporary deviation to facilitate a power supply 
relocation project. The Chelsea Street Bridge, across the Chelsea River 
at mile 1.2, between Chelsea and East Boston, Massachusetts, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 9 feet at mean high water 
and 19 feet at mean low water. The bridge opens on signal as required 
by 33 CFR 117.593.
    This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed from 8 p.m. on 
April 25, 2009 through 5 a.m. on April 26, 2009. Vessels able to pass 
under the closed draw may do so at any time.
    The waterway is primarily used by deep draft tankers, tugs and 
barge units. 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: March 30, 2009.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E9-8305 Filed 4-10-09; 8:45 am]

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