[Federal Register: May 16, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 93)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25783]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-05-028]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cumberland River, Nashville, TN
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
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, mile 190.4, Nashville,
Tennessee across the Cumberland River. This deviation allows the bridge
to remain in the closed- to- navigation position for three consecutive
days from 7 a.m. June 11, 2005 until 7 a.m. June 14, 2005. The
deviation is necessary to allow time for making repairs of critical
mechanical components essential to the continued safe operation of the
drawbridge.
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 7 a.m., June 11, 2005
until 7 a.m., June 14, 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 FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge
Administrator, (314) 539-3900, extension 2378.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CSX Transportation Inc. requested a
temporary deviation to allow time to conduct critical repairs to the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, mile 190.4 at Nashville,
Tennessee across the Cumberland River. The Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5
which requires the drawbridge to open promptly and fully for passage of
vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with 33 CFR Part
117, Subpart A. In order to facilitate required bridge maintenance the
bridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. When the
river is at normal pool elevation commercial traffic can transit the
bridge without opening the drawspan; therefore, performing the needed
repair when the river is at normal pool will have minimal impact on
navigation. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed-to-
navigation for 3 days from 7 a.m., June 11, 2005 until 7 a.m., June 14,
2005. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Cumberland River.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed
position, provides a vertical clearance of 47.0 feet above normal pool.
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: May 9, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-9700 Filed 5-13-05; 8:45 am]
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