[Federal Register: October 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58759]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-07-026]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River,
Clinton, IA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the
Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, Mile 518.0, Clinton, Iowa across the Upper
Mississippi River. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal
if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December
15, 2007 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2008. The deviation is necessary to
allow time for performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge.
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. December
15, 2007 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2008.
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) 269-2378.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company requested
a temporary deviation for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, mile 518.0,
at Clinton, Iowa across the Upper Mississippi to open on signal if at
least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed
bridge maintenance and repairs. The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge
currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the
general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for
the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance
with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the
drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This
deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2007 until 9 a.m.,
March 15, 2008.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Upper Mississippi River.
The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 feet above normal pool.
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and
recreational watercraft. These interests will not be significantly
impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. This temporary
deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were
received.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 5, 2007.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E7-20494 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]
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