Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL, 12553 [E9-6666]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 56 / Wednesday, March 25, 2009 / Rules and Regulations § 117.1047 Hoquiam River. * * * * * (c) The draw of the Simpson Avenue Bridge, mile 0.5, at Hoquiam, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by telephone to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The opening signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast. (d) The draw of the Riverside Avenue Bridge, mile 0.9, at Hoquiam, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by telephone to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The opening signal is two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts. ■ 4. In § 117.1065 revise paragraph (c) to read as follows: § 117.1065 Wishkah River. * * * * * (c) The draws of the Heron Street Bridge, mile 0.2 and the Wishkah Street Bridge, mile 0.4, at Aberdeen, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by telephone to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The opening signal for both bridges is one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. Dated: March 9, 2009. J. P. Currier, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E9–6627 Filed 3–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0156] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed to navigation position from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., September 27, 2009. The deviation is necessary as the drawbridge is part of VerDate Nov<24>2008 00:39 Mar 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 the annual route for the Quad City Marathon. DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., September 27, 2009. Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009–0157 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: 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, and Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103–2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 269–2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper Mississippi to remain in the closed to navigation position as the drawbridge is part of the Annual Quad City Marathon route. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway 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. In order to facilitate the annual event, the drawbridge must be kept in the closedto-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for four hours from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., September 27, 2009. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-tonavigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 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. No objections were received. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 12553 deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: March 10, 2009. Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. E9–6666 Filed 3–24–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2009–0157] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed to navigation position from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., May 16, 2009. The deviation is necessary as the drawbridge is part of the annual route for the Quad Cities Heart Walk. DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., May 16, 2009. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 0157 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying at two locations: 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, and Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103–2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 269–2378. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested a E:\FR\FM\25MRR1.SGM 25MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2009)]
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[FR Doc No: E9-6666]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0156]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock
Island, 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 operations of the
Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, Rock Island,
Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River. This deviation allows the
bridge to remain in the closed to navigation position from 7:30 a.m.
until 11:30 a.m., September 27, 2009. The deviation is necessary as the
drawbridge is part of the annual route for the Quad City Marathon.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30
a.m., September 27, 2009.

Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket
are part of docket USCG-2009-0157 and are available online at https://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or copying
at two locations: 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, and Commander,
Eighth Coast Guard District, Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal
Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge
Administrator, (314) 269-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway
Drawbridge, mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper
Mississippi to remain in the closed to navigation position as the
drawbridge is part of the Annual Quad City Marathon route. The Rock
Island Railroad and Highway 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. In
order to facilitate the annual event, the drawbridge must be kept in
the closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for four hours from 7:30
a.m. until 11:30 a.m., September 27, 2009.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Upper Mississippi River.
The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 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. No objections were received.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall 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: March 10, 2009.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-6666 Filed 3-24-09; 8:45 am]
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