
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19911]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8517]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0203]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Apponagansett River, Dartmouth, 
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 
Padanaram Bridge at mile 1.0 across the Apponagansett River, at 
Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate 
electrical maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in 
the closed position for five days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from April 18, 2011 through April 
22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0203 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0203 in the 
``Keyword'' and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available for 
inspection or copying at 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. John McDonald, Project Officer, First Coast Guard 
District, john.w.mcdonald@uscg.mil, or telephone (617) 223-8364. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The Padanaram Bridge, across the 
Apponagansett River, mile 1.0, at Dartmouth, Massachusetts, has a 
vertical clearance in the closed position of 9 feet at mean high water 
and 12 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are 
listed at 33 CFR 117.587.
    The owner of the bridge, the Town of Dartmouth, requested a 
temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate electrical 
repairs, motor replacement, at the bridge.
    Under this temporary deviation the Padanaram Bridge may remain in 
the closed position from April 18, 2011 through April 22, 2011. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any 
time.
    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 29, 2011.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-8517 Filed 4-8-11; 8:45 am]
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