[Federal Register: July 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 133)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41944]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-04-025]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Rigolets Pass, New Orleans, LA
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
U.S. 90 Swing Bridge across the Rigolets Pass, mile 6.2 between New
Orleans, Orleans Parish and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation from Monday,
July 26, 2004 until Thursday, July 29, 2004. The deviation is necessary
to repair and replace electrical conduit on the bridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2004
until 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 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, Hale Boggs Federal Building, room 1313,
500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3310 between 7 a.m.
and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The
telephone number is (504) 589-2965. The Bridge Administration Branch of
the Eighth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this
temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development (LDOTD) has requested a temporary deviation in order to
remove and replace electrical conduit on the U.S. 90 Swing Bridge
across the Rigolets Pass, Mile 6.2, between New Orleans, Orleans Parish
and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The repairs are necessary to ensure
the safe operation of the bridge. This temporary deviation will allow
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m.
on Monday, July 26, 2004 until 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2004.
The bridge has a vertical clearance of 14 feet above mean high
water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in
the open-to-navigation position. Navigation at the site of the bridge
consists mainly of commercial and recreational fishing vessels and
recreational pleasure craft. Due to prior experience, as well as
coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this
closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. Alternate
routes are available through the Chef Menteur Pass. The bridge will not
be able to open for emergencies; however, work will be postponed if a
tropical weather system is approaching.
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.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-15846 Filed 7-12-04; 8:45 am]
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