Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA, 1706 [2010-436]

Download as PDF 1706 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 8 / Wednesday, January 13, 2010 / Rules and Regulations one-hour notice is given to the Maryland Transportation Authority in Baltimore, as required by 33 CFR 117.557. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed position to vessels to facilitate repairs to trunnion bearings on two separate closure periods. The first period will begin at 8 a.m. on January 9, 2010, until and including 8 p.m. on February 6, 2010; and the second period will start again at 8 a.m. on March 1, 2010, until and including 8 p.m. on March 28, 2010. Vessels may pass underneath the bridge while the bridge is in the closed position. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of Curtis Creek and the bridge will not be able to open in the event of an emergency. Coast Guard vessels bound for the Coast Guard Yard at Curtis Bay, as well as a significant amount of commercial vessel traffic, must pass beneath the I695 Bridge. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with the Yard and the commercial users of the waterway. Additionally, the Coast Guard will inform unexpected users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the closure periods for the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. 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: December 24, 2009. Waverly W. Gregory, Jr., Chief, Bridge Administration Branch, Fifth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–437 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket Number USCG–2009–1097] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Dubuque, IA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with RULES AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:41 Jan 12, 2010 Jkt 220001 Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 579.9, Dubuque, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2009– 1097 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2009–1097 in the ‘‘Keyword’’ 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 Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269–2378, e-mail Roger.K.Wiebusch@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366–9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railway Company requested a temporary deviation for the Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi, mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed bridge maintenance and repairs. The Dubuque 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. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River. The Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool. Navigation on the PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. These interests will not be significantly impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received. 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: 22 December 2009. Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2010–436 Filed 1–12–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2009–1058] RIN 1625–AA11 Regulated Navigation Area; U.S. Navy Submarines, Hood Canal, WA Coast Guard, DHS. Interim rule with request for comments. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a regulated navigation area (RNA) covering the Hood Canal in Washington that will be in effect whenever any U.S. Navy submarine is operating in the Hood Canal and being escorted by the Coast Guard. The RNA is necessary to help ensure the safety and security of the submarines, their Coast Guard security escorts, and the maritime public in general. The RNA will do so by requiring all persons and vessels located within the RNA to follow all lawful orders and/or directions given to them by Coast Guard security escort personnel. DATES: This rule is effective January 13, 2010. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before April 13, 2010. Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on or before February 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG– 2009–1058 using any one of the following methods: (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. (2) Fax: 202–493–2251. (3) Mail: Docket Management Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of E:\FR\FM\13JAR1.SGM 13JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1706]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-436]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket Number USCG-2009-1097]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, 
Dubuque, 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 operations of the 
Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 
579.9, Dubuque, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for 
performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice 
is given from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 
until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-1097 and are available online 
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-1097 in the 
``Keyword'' 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 Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard; 
telephone (314) 269-2378, e-mail Roger.K.Wiebusch@uscg.mil. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, 
Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railway Company 
requested a temporary deviation for the Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, 
across the Upper Mississippi, mile 579.9, at Dubuque, Iowa to open on 
signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to 
facilitate needed bridge maintenance and repairs. The Dubuque 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. In order to facilitate the needed bridge 
work, the drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. 
This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours 
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. January 15, 2010 until 9 a.m., 
March 15, 2010.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Dubuque Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool. 
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and 
recreational watercraft. These interests will not be significantly 
impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were 
received.
    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: 22 December 2009.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-436 Filed 1-12-10; 8:45 am]
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