Rules and Regulations. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation

Agency: Coast Guard, DHS
Action: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation
Citation: FR Doc. 2015-16809 · Docket No. USCG-2015-0578 · 33 CFR 117

Summary

The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Saugus RR Bridge, across the Saugus River, mile 2.1, at Saugus, Massachusetts. This deviation is necessary to facilitate essential maintenance repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed position during the maintenance repairs.

Dates

This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 12 to 11:59 p.m. on September 13, 2015.

Supplementary Information

The Saugus RR Bridge, mile 2.1, across Saugus River has a vertical clearance in the closed position of 7 feet at mean high water and 17 feet at mean low water. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.5. Saugus River is transited by commercial lobstermen and recreational vessel traffic. Keolis Commuter Railroad requested this temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule to facilitate essential maintenance repairs. Under this temporary deviation, the Saugus RR Bridge may remain in the closed position from 12:01 a.m. on September 12, 2015 to 11:59 p.m. on September 13, 2015. There is no alternate route for vessel traffic; however, vessels that can pass under the closed draws during this closure may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: June 25, 2015. C.J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2015-16809 Filed 7-8-15; 8:45 am]