[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 236 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 76632-76633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30928]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2010-1080]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River,
Hannibal, MO
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
Hannibal Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile
309.9, at Hannibal, Missouri. The deviation is necessary to allow the
bridge owner time to replace critical control components that are
essential to the continued safe operation of the drawbridge. The work
is scheduled in the winter, when the impact on navigation is minimal,
instead of scheduling the work at other times in the year, when river
traffic is prevalent. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position during work performance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., January 5, 2011 to
12:01 a.m., January 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1080 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1080 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 Norfolk Southern Railroad requested a
temporary deviation for the Hannibal Railroad Drawbridge, across the
Upper Mississippi River, mile 309.9, at Hannibal, Missouri to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position for 21 days from 12:01 a.m., January
5, 2011 to 12:01 a.m., January 26, 2011 to allow the bridge owner time
for preventive maintenance. The Hannibal 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.
Winter conditions on the Upper Mississippi River coupled with the
closure of Army Corps of Engineer's Lock No. 20 (Mile 343.2 UMR), Lock
No. 21 (Mile 324.9 UMR) and Lock No. 22 (Mile 301.2 UMR) from January
3, 2011 to March 4, 2011 will preclude any significant navigation
demands for the drawspan opening.
The Hannibal Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of 21.1 feet above normal pool.
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and
recreational watercraft. The drawbridge will remain in the closed-to-
navigation position for the 21-day period, January 5, 2011 to January
25, 2011. 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.
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Dated: November 30, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-30928 Filed 12-8-10; 8:45 am]
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