[Federal Register: October 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 208)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 61059-61060]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD01-07-152]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Kennebec River, Bath and
Woolwich, ME
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
Carlton Bridge across the Kennebec River at mile 14.0, between Bath and
Woolwich, Maine. Under this temporary deviation the Carlton Bridge may
remain in the closed position to facilitate bridge painting operations
from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27,
and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, 2007. Vessels that can pass
under the draw without a bridge opening may do so at all times. This
deviation is necessary to facilitate bridge painting.
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DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. on November 5, 2007
through 6:30 p.m. on December 18, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at 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. The
telephone number is (617) 223-8364. The First Coast Guard District
Bridge Branch Office maintains the public docket for this temporary
deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John McDonald, Project Officer, First
Coast Guard District, at (617) 223-8364.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Carlton Bridge, across the Kennebec
River, mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich, Maine, has a vertical
clearance in the closed position of 10 feet at mean high water and 16
feet at mean low water. The existing drawbridge operation regulations
are listed at 33 CFR 117.525.
The owner of the bridge, Maine Department of Transportation,
requested a temporary deviation to facilitate bridge painting
operations at the Carlton Bridge. The bridge rarely opens for vessel
traffic in November and December.
Under this temporary deviation the Carlton Bridge need not open for
the passage of vessel traffic between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the
days of November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, and December 3, 4, 10,
11, 17, and 18, 2007. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a
bridge opening 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.
Should the bridge maintenance authorized by this temporary
deviation be completed before the end of the effective period published
in this notice, the Coast Guard will rescind the remainder of this
temporary deviation, and the bridge shall be returned to its normal
operation schedule.
Notice of the above action shall be provided to the public in the
Local Notice to Mariners and the Federal Register, where practicable.
Dated: October 15, 2007.
Gary Kassof,
Bridge Program Manager, First Coast Guard District. 4 1
[FR Doc. E7-21244 Filed 10-26-07; 8:45 am]
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