[Federal Register: July 8, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 130)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41196]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-04-022]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; White River, Clarendon, AR
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Drawbridge, across the White River,
mile 98.9 at Clarendon, Arkansas. This deviation allows the drawbridge
to remain closed to navigation for 8 days from 6 a.m., August 15, 2004,
until 6 p.m., August 22, 2004, Central Standard Time. The deviation is
necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the bridge that is
essential to the continued safe operation of the drawbridge.
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 6 a.m., August 15,
2004, through 6 p.m., August 22, 2004.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at the office of the Eighth Coast Guard District,
Bridge Administration Branch, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard
District, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Bridge
Administration Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary
deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge
Administrator, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard District, 1222
Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, (314) 539-3900, extension
2378.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad requested a
temporary deviation on May 14, 2004, to allow time to conduct
preventative maintenance to the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad
Drawbridge, across the White River, mile 98.9 at Clarendon, Arkansas.
The St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.139 which requires the drawbridge to open on
signal for passage of vessel traffic if at least eight hours notice is
given. In order to repair machinery, the bridge must be kept in the
closed to navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain closed to navigation for 8 days from 6 a.m., August 15, 2004
until 6 p.m., August 22, 2004. There are no alternate routes for
vessels transiting through mile 98.9 on the White River. The drawbridge
will be incapable of opening for emergencies during the 8-day repair
period.
The St. Louis Southwestern Drawbridge provides a vertical clearance
of 35 feet above pool stage in the closed to navigation position.
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and
recreational watercraft. This deviation has been coordinated with
waterway users. No objections were received.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: June 30, 2004.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-15561 Filed 7-7-04; 8:45 am]
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