Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Burlington, IA, 76279 [2010-30744]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 235 / Wednesday, December 8, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Dated: September 17, 2010. D.A. Neptun, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2010–30741 Filed 12–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–1058] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Burlington, IA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 sixtytwo 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 https://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 Eric.Washburn@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 BNSF Railway Company requested a temporary deviation for the Burlington jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Dec 07, 2010 Jkt 223001 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] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2010–1073] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; James River, Hopewell, VA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Fifth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the SR 156 Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge, across the James River, mile 65.0, at Hopewell, VA. The deviation is necessary to facilitate mechanical repairs to the vertical lift span. This SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 76279 deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed to navigation position. DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 16, 2010. ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket USCG–2010–1073 and are available online by going to https:// www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG– 2010–1073 in the ‘‘Keywords’’ box, and then clicking ‘‘Search’’. This material is also available for inspection or copying 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 Mr. Bill H. Brazier, Bridge Management Specialist, Fifth Coast Guard District; telephone (757) 398– 6422, e-mail Bill.H.Brazier@uscg.mil. If you have questions on reviewing the docket, call Renne V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, (202) 366– 9826. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Virginia Department of Transportation, who owns and operates this vertical-lift type bridge, has requested a temporary deviation from the current operating regulations set out in 33 CFR 117.5, which requires the bridge to open promptly and fully when a request to open is given. In the closed to navigation position the SR 156 Benjamin Harrison Memorial Bridge across the James River, mile 65.0, at Hopewell, VA has a vertical clearance of 50 feet above mean high water. The purpose of the deviation is to facilitate structural repairs. Under this temporary deviation, the drawbridge will be maintained in the closed to navigation position to facilitate repairs to the skew couplings that keep the vertical lift portion of the bridge balanced. The lift span will be closed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on December 16, 2010. Typical vessel traffic on the James River includes a variety of vessels from freighters, tug and barge traffic, and recreational vessels. Vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may continue to do so at anytime. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the James River and the drawbridge will be unable to open in the event of an emergency. The Coast Guard has carefully coordinated the restrictions with commercial and recreational waterway E:\FR\FM\08DER1.SGM 08DER1

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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 https://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 Eric.Washburn@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 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]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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