Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Neches River, Beaumont, TX, 26606 [2011-11269]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0311]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Neches River, Beaumont, TX
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 KCS
vertical lift span bridge across the
Neches River, mile 19.5, at Beaumont,
Texas. The deviation is necessary to
replace four haul cables on the bridge.
This deviation allows the bridge to
remain closed to navigation for 72
consecutive hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
7 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011 to
7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2011–
0311 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2011–0252 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
Kansas City Southern Railroad has
requested a temporary deviation from
the operating schedule of the vertical lift
span bridge across the Neches River at
mile 19.5 in Beaumont, Texas. The
vertical clearance of the bridge in the
closed-to-navigation position is 13 feet
above Mean High Water and 140 feet
above Mean High Water in the open-tonavigation position.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.971,
the vertical lift span of the bridge is
automated and normally not manned
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but will open on signal for the passage
of vessels. This deviation allows the
vertical lift span of the bridge to remain
closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on
Monday, May 23, 2011 through 7 a.m.
on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
The closure is necessary in order to
replace four haul cables on the bridge
that allow the bridge to be raised. This
maintenance is essential for the
continued operation of the bridge.
Notices will be published in the Eighth
Coast Guard District Local Notice to
Mariners and will be broadcast via the
Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to
Mariners System.
Navigation on the waterway consists
of commercial and recreational fishing
vessels, small to medium crew boats,
and small tugs with and without tows.
No alternate routes are available for the
passage of vessels; however, the closure
was coordinated with waterway
interests who have indicated that they
will be able to adjust their operations
around the proposed work schedule.
Small vessels may pass under the bridge
while in the closed-to-navigation
position provided caution is exercised.
Due to prior experience and
coordination with waterway users, it
has been determined that this closure
will not have a significant effect on
vessels that use the waterway.
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: April 26, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2011–0308]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Illinois Waterway, Near Morris, IL
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 Elgin,
Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge
across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6,
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near Morris, Illinois. The deviation is
necessary to allow removal of the
existing lift span and installation of the
replacement lift span. This deviation
allows the bridge to be maintained in
the closed-to-navigation position for
eighty-four hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective
starting 7 a.m. on or about June 2, 2011,
for an eighty-four hour period.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
this preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2011–
0308 and are available online by going
to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting
USCG–2011–0308 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
Canadian National Railroad requested a
temporary deviation for Elgin, Joliet,
and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, across
the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, near
Morris, Illinois to remain in the closedto-navigation position for eighty-four
hours while the existing lift span is
removed and the replacement lift span
is installed. The Elgin, Joliet, and
Eastern 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
Illinois Waterway.
The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad
Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of
26.3 feet above flat 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 must return to its regular
operating schedule immediately at the
end of the designated time period. This
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0311]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Neches River, Beaumont, TX
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
KCS vertical lift span bridge across the Neches River, mile 19.5, at
Beaumont, Texas. The deviation is necessary to replace four haul cables
on the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to
navigation for 72 consecutive hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011
to 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0311 and are available online
by going to https://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0252 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 Kansas City Southern Railroad has
requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the
vertical lift span bridge across the Neches River at mile 19.5 in
Beaumont, Texas. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 13 feet above Mean High Water and 140 feet above
Mean High Water in the open-to-navigation position.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.971, the vertical lift span of the
bridge is automated and normally not manned but will open on signal for
the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical lift span of
the bridge to remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on Monday, May
23, 2011 through 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011.
The closure is necessary in order to replace four haul cables on
the bridge that allow the bridge to be raised. This maintenance is
essential for the continued operation of the bridge. Notices will be
published in the Eighth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners
and will be broadcast via the Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to Mariners
System.
Navigation on the waterway consists of commercial and recreational
fishing vessels, small to medium crew boats, and small tugs with and
without tows. No alternate routes are available for the passage of
vessels; however, the closure was coordinated with waterway interests
who have indicated that they will be able to adjust their operations
around the proposed work schedule. Small vessels may pass under the
bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position provided caution is
exercised.
Due to prior experience and coordination with waterway users, it
has been determined that this closure will not have a significant
effect on vessels that use the waterway.
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: April 26, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-11269 Filed 5-6-11; 8:45 am]
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