Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Des Allemands Bayou, LA, 63714 [2010-26100]

Download as PDF 63714 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 200 / Monday, October 18, 2010 / Rules and Regulations If you have questions on this rule, call or e-mail Mr. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Management Specialist, District 8 Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2132 e-mail james.r.wetherington@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY The I–110 (HWY 15) bridge across the Back Bay of Biloxi, mile 3.0, between Biloxi and D’Iberville, Harrison County, Mississippi, has a vertical clearance of 60 feet above mean high water in the closed position. Presently, the draw opens on signal if at least six hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.675(a). The Mississippi Department of Transportation requests a deviation to allow the bridge to remain closed to marine traffic except for Mondays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. but only with a 72 hour advanced request to open. The request should be made by telephone to 877–486–8044. This deviation will allow the rehabilitation of the bridge to be completed in a timely fashion. This rehab is necessary to extend the bridge life, optimize traffic and boat operations, and improve overall traffic, boat and pedestrian safety. Any vessel that does not require an opening of the drawspan may pass at any time. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.261(a), Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tow must be passed through the drawspan at any time. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.31(b)(2), the drawspan shall be opened for vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or property. 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. This deviation may be terminated/cancelled at anytime via Broadcast Notice to Mariners. ACTION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES Dated: October 5, 2010. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2010–26098 Filed 10–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:06 Oct 15, 2010 Jkt 223001 Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–0866] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Des Allemands Bayou, LA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway swing bridge across Des Allemands Bayou, mile 14.0, in St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to perform extensive rehabilitation to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation completely from January 18, 2011 through February 22, 2011. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of docket USCG–2010– 866 and are available online by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG–2010–0866 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504–671–2128, e-mail David.M.Frank@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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway swing span drawbridge across Bayou Des Allemands, mile 14.0 has a vertical clearance of three feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited in the open-tonavigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway requested a temporary deviation for the operation of the drawbridge to accommodate maintenance work, involving replacement of the steel truss members, stringers, floor beams and railroad ties and rails, an extensive but necessary maintenance operation. Presently, the draw opens on signal Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. At all other times the draw opens on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given. This work is essential for continued safe operation of the bridge. The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the regulations in 33 CFR 117.439(b) authorizing the draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad swing span drawbridge to remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. 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 6, 2010. David M. Frank, Bridge Administrator. [FR Doc. 2010–26100 Filed 10–15–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [USCG–2010–0864] RIN 1625–AA87 Security Zone: Passenger Vessels, Sector Southeastern New England Captain of the Port Zone Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary fixed and moving security zones around passenger vessels in the Sector Southeastern New England Captain of the Port Zone. A fixed security zone will be in effect within a maximum 100-yard radius of any passenger vessel anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring and a moving security zone up to 200 yards for any passenger vessel underway being escorted by Coast Guard or forces under Coast Guard control (such as assisting law enforcement agencies). These zones are needed to protect SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18OCR1.SGM 18OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 200 (Monday, October 18, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63714]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26100]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0866]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Des Allemands Bayou, LA

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 Northern Santa Fe Railway swing bridge across Des Allemands 
Bayou, mile 14.0, in St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. The 
deviation is necessary to perform extensive rehabilitation to the 
bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation 
completely from January 18, 2011 through February 22, 2011.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 
2011 through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-866 and are available online by 
going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0866 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; 
telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail David.M.Frank@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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 
swing span drawbridge across Bayou Des Allemands, mile 14.0 has a 
vertical clearance of three feet above mean high water in the closed-
to-navigation position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation 
position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, 
fishing vessels and recreational craft. The Burlington Northern Santa 
Fe Railway requested a temporary deviation for the operation of the 
drawbridge to accommodate maintenance work, involving replacement of 
the steel truss members, stringers, floor beams and railroad ties and 
rails, an extensive but necessary maintenance operation. Presently, the 
draw opens on signal Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. At 
all other times the draw opens on signal if at least 4 hours notice is 
given. This work is essential for continued safe operation of the 
bridge.
    The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the 
regulations in 33 CFR 117.439(b) authorizing the draw of the Burlington 
Northern Santa Fe Railroad swing span drawbridge to remain closed to 
navigation from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 through 5 p.m. on 
Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
    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 6, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-26100 Filed 10-15-10; 8:45 am]
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