[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 89 (Monday, May 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25765-25766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-10947]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0311]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Mermentau, 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
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad swing span bridge across the
Mermentau River, mile 68.0, at Mermentau, Acadia and Jefferson Davis
Parishes, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace the top
flanges on four floor beams. This deviation allows the bridge to remain
closed to navigation for ten days.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. on May 18, 2010
through 5 p.m. on May 27, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0311 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0311 in the
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are 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 Kay Wade, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard;
telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail [email protected]. If you have
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager,
Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
Company has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule
of the swing span bridge across the Mermentau River at mile 68.0 in
Mermentau, Acadia and Jefferson Parishes, Louisiana. The closure is
necessary in order to remove and replace the top flanges on four floor
beams on the bridge. This maintenance is essential for the continued
operation of the bridge.
Presently, the bridge opens on signal for the passage of vessels,
as required by 33 CFR 117.5. This deviation will allow the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May
18 through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010.
The vertical clearance of the swing span bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 10.0 feet above Mean High Water. There are no
alternate waterway routes available. Navigation on the waterway
consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. The
bridge opens for the passage of navigation an average of 5 times per
month. With sufficient notice, the bridge can be opened for
emergencies. Due to prior experience and
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coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that these
closures will not have a significant effect on navigation.
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: April 26, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-10947 Filed 5-7-10; 8:45 am]
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