Rules and Regulations. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations
Citation: FR Doc. 2013-12029 · Docket No. USCG-2013-0356 · 33 CFR 117

Summary

The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Rocks Village Bridge, mile 12.6, across the Merrimack River between Haverhill and West Newbury, Massachusetts. The deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge rehabilitation and repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position for 5 days.

Dates

This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on June 3, 2013 through 4 p.m. on June 7, 2013.

Supplementary Information

The Rocks Village Bridge, across the Merrimack River, mile 12.6, between Haverhill and West Newbury, Massachusetts, has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 17 feet at mean high water and 23 feet at mean low water. The drawbridge operation regulations are listed at 33 CFR 117.605(c). The waterway is predominantly transited by small recreational vessels at the location of the Rocks Village Bridge. The bridge is required to open upon a two hour advance notice as a result of infrequent requests to open the draw. The owner of the bridge, Massachusetts Department of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the regulations to facilitate bridge rehabilitation, replacement of the highway deck on the swing span. Under this temporary deviation the bridge may remain in the closed position from 7 a.m. on June 3, 2013 through 4 p.m. on June 7, 2013. Vessels that can pass under the closed draw may do so at all times. 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: May 9, 2013. Gary Kassof, Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013-12029 Filed 5-20-13; 8:45 am]