[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 76279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30744]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2010-1058]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River,
Burlington, IA
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 Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile
403.1, at Burlington, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow the
bridge owner time to replace the swing span with a lift span and to
construct the right descending tower. This deviation allows the bridge
to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for sixty-two
days.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m., December 15, 2010 to 6
a.m. February 15, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1058 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1058 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, Western Rivers,
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 BNSF Railway Company requested a
temporary deviation for the Burlington Railroad Drawbridge, across the
Upper Mississippi River, mile 403.1, at Burlington, Iowa to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position for 62 days from 6 a.m., December 15,
2010 to 6 a.m., February 15, 2011 to allow the bridge owner time to
complete the Truman-Hobbs alteration. The new lift span will be set in
place and the right descending tower will be completed. The Burlington
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 Upper Mississippi River.
The Burlington Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, will provide a vertical clearance of 19.3 feet above normal
pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows
and recreational watercraft. The drawbridge will not be able to open
for emergencies during the construction period. 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: November 26, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-30744 Filed 12-7-10; 8:45 am]
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