[Federal Register: June 2, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 105)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32235]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-05-030]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; White River, Augusta, 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
Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge, Mile 196.3, Augusta, Arkansas across
the White River. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position for 7 days from 7 a.m., June 20, 2005,
until 7 p.m., June 26, 2005. The deviation is necessary to allow time
for making repairs to mechanical components essential to the continued
safe operation of the drawbridge.
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 7 a.m., June 20,
2005, until 7 p.m., June 26, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for
inspection or copying at Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal
Building, 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 FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge
Administrator, (314) 539-3900, extension 2378.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad requested a
temporary deviation to allow time to conduct repairs to the Missouri
Pacific Railroad Bridge, mile 196.3, at Augusta, Arkansas across the
White River. The Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge currently operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.139(b), which requires the drawbridge to
open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. In order to
facilitate required bridge maintenance, the bridge must be kept in the
closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the drawbridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for 7 days from 7 a.m.,
June 20, 2005, until 7 p.m., June 26, 2005. There are no alternate
routes for vessels transiting this section of the White River.
The Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of approximately 32 feet above
mean low water. Navigation on the waterway consists of some commercial
tows during the navigation season and mostly 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: May 24, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-10942 Filed 6-1-05; 8:45 am]
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