[Federal Register: June 22, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 118)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29422]
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-2009-0449]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Mile 68.0, at
Mermentau, Acadia and Jefferson Davis Parishes, 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 Swing Bridge across the Mermentau River, mile 68.0, in Mermentau,
Acadia and Jefferson Davis Parishes, Louisiana. The deviation is
necessary to repair the pinion gear that turns the center pivot pier of
the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed for 34
hours to accomplish the work.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. on June 29, 2009 until 5
p.m. on June 30, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0449 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: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a
temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the BNSF Swing
Bridge across the Mermentau River, mile 68.0, in Mermentau, Acadia and
Jefferson Davis Parishes, Louisiana. The closure is necessary to allow
for repairs to the bridge.
Presently, the bridge opens on signal for the passage of vessels.
This deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2009 until 5 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 30, 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 10.0 feet and unlimited in the open-to-
navigation position. No alternate routes are available. 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 28, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-14550 Filed 6-19-09; 8:45 am]
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