[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 65232]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26674]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2010-0954]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois River, Pekin, IL
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
Pekin Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois Waterway, mile 151.2,
Pekin, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of
lift cables and associated mechanisms on the lift span and allows the
bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during the
deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective for five days starting at 6 a.m. on
November 9, 2010 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on November 13, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0954 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0954 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard;
telephone 314-269-2378, 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 Union Pacific Railroad requested a
temporary deviation for the Pekin Railroad Drawbridge, across the
Illinois Waterway, mile 151.2, at Pekin, Illinois to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position for a five day period while lift cables
and associated mechanisms are replaced on the lift span. The Pekin
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.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Illinois Waterway.
The Pekin Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of 34.3 feet above normal pool.
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and
recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated
with waterway users.
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: October 12, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-26674 Filed 10-21-10; 8:45 am]
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