Rules and Regulations. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations
Citation: FR Doc. 2011-1805 · Docket No. USCG-2011-0009 · 33 CFR 117

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. The deviation is necessary to facilitate a public event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position.

Dates

This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. on May 21, 2011.

Supplementary Information

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 at all times as required by 33 CFR 117.593. The Chelsea Green Space and Recreation Committee, requested a temporary deviation to facilitate a public event, the Chelsea River Revel and 5K Road Race. The waterway is predominantly a commercial waterway with one upstream marina. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 21, 2011. Vessels able to pass under the closed draw 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: January 11, 2011. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2011-1805 Filed 1-26-11; 8:45 am]