[Federal Register: April 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 71)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 19325-19326]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-04-014]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway--
Bayou Boeuf, Amelia, 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 
BNSF RR Swing Bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary 
Parish, LA. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation for six hours. The deviation is necessary to repair and 
replace damaged portions of the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on 
Thursday, April 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 BNSF RR has requested a temporary 
deviation in order to remove and replace damaged portions of the Bayou 
Boeuf Swing Bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, at Amelia, St. Mary 
Parish, LA. The repairs are necessary to ensure the safety of the 
bridge. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, 
April 29, 2004.
    As the bridge has no vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation 
position, vessels will not be able to transit through the bridge site 
when the bridge is closed. Navigation at the site of the bridge 
consists mainly of tows with barges and some 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. An alternate route is available by 
using the GIWW, Morgan City to Port Allen Alternate Route.
    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.


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    Dated: April 6, 2004.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-8318 Filed 4-12-04; 8:45 am]

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