33 C.F.R. § 117.605 Merrimack River.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) The draw of the Newburyport US1 Bridge, mile 3.4, shall operate as follows: (1) From May 1 through November 15, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on signal; except that, from Memorial Day through Labor Day, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on signal only on the hour and half hour. (2) At all other times the draw shall open on signal after at least a one-hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. (b) The draw of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Newburyport, is normally maintained in the fully open position. When the draw is in the closed position, a drawtender shall be on duty and the draw shall open on signal. (c) The draws of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works bridges, mile 5.8 at Newburyport and mile 12.6 at Rock Village, and Groveland bridge, mile 16.5 at Groveland, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United States and state or local vessels used for public safety shall be passed through the draw as soon as possible. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD01–94–094, 60 FR 58518, Nov. 28, 1995; CGD01–99–029, 65 FR 24640, Apr. 27, 2000]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS
Subpart B—Specific Requirements
Massachusetts
§ 117.605 Merrimack River.
