[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 6073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-2981]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD05-97-091]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cambridge Harbor
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District has issued a
temporary deviation of 33 CFR 117.549, the regulations governing the
operation of the MD 342 (currently known as MD 795) drawbridge across
Cambridge Harbor, mile 0.1, Cambridge, Maryland. Beginning February 16,
1998, through March 9, 1998, this deviation allows the bridge to remain
in the closed position. This closure is necessary to allow the Maryland
Department of Transportation (MDOT) to remove and fabricate new
bearings for the lift equipment and to replace the decking.
DATES: This deviation is effective from February 16, 1998 through March
9, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ann B. Deaton, Bridge Administrator, Fifth Coast Guard District, at
(757) 398-6222.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 18, 1996, MDOT sent a letter to the
Coast Guard requesting a temporary deviation from the normal operation
of the bridge in order to accommodate maintenance work. The maintenance
involves removing the existing bearings and fabricating new ones, and
the installation of new decking. The bridge must remain in the closed
position to perform the maintenance. On November 20, 1997, MDOT
confirmed the work and time schedule for the proposed maintenance
project.
Cambridge Harbor proceeds inland approximately 100 years beyond the
bridge; however, closure of the drawbridge over Cambridge Harbor will
not significantly disrupt vessel traffic, as confirmed by a meeting
held on October 30, 1997 between MDOT and local mariners. Presently,
the draw is required to open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. From 8
p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw remains closed to navigation. From noon to 1
p.m., Monday through Friday, the draw need not open for the passage of
vessels.
From February 16, 1998, to March 9, 1998, this deviation allows the
closure of the Cambridge Harbor Bridge.
Dated: January 16, 1998.
J. Carmichael,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Fifth Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. 98-2981 Filed 2-5-98; 8:45 am]
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