[Federal Register: June 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 104)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26293-26294]
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
[Docket No. USCG-2009-0414]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Houma Navigation Canal, Mile
36.0, at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, 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
SR 661 Swing Bridge across the Houma Navigation Canal, mile 36.0, in
Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to
replace the center pivot pier bearings of the bridge. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain closed for 24 hours to accomplish the work.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on July 22, 2009 until 6
a.m. on July 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0414 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0414
in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in
the Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail David M. Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast
Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and
Development (LDOTD) has requested a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule of the State Route 661 Swing Bridge across the Houma
Navigation Canal, mile 36.0, in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
The closure is necessary to allow for repairs to the bridge.
Presently, the bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.455
which requires the draw of the bridge across the Houma Navigation Canal
at S661, mile 36.0 at Houma, to open on signal, except that the draw
need not be opened for the passage of vessels Monday through Friday
except holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15
p.m., from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This
deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation
position from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 until 6 a.m. on
Thursday, July 23, 2009. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs
with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Due to prior
experience and coordination with waterway users it has been determined
that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
The vertical clearance of the swing bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 1.0 feet and unlimited in the open-to-navigation
position. An alternate route is available through La Carpe Bayou.
During the deviation period, LDOTD will provide drawtenders for the
State Route 661 bridge across La Carpe Bayou, mile 7.5 to open the
bridge on signal; except that, the draw need not be opened for the
passage of vessels from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. until
6 p.m. At the end of the deviation period the La Carpe Bayou bridge
will return to its operating schedule in accordance with 33 CFR
117.461. As this work is proposed during hurricane season, if any
storms are in the Gulf of Mexico, the work may be postponed and
rescheduled.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must 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: May 18, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-12782 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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