Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, LaCrosse, WI, 55100 [2018-23937]
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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 effective time period. This
deviation from the operating regulations
is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 24, 2018.
Douglas A. Blakemore,
Bridge Administrator, U.S. Coast Guard
Eighth District.
[FR Doc. 2018–24048 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0995]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
Upper Mississippi River, LaCrosse, WI
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of deviation from
drawbridge regulation.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
temporary deviation from the operating
schedule that governs the LaCrosse
Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper
Mississippi River, mile 699.8, at
LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The deviation is
necessary to facilitate repairs essential
for the safe operation of the drawbridge.
This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation
position for approximately four (4)
hours weekdays.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
5 a.m. November 5, 2018 through 9 a.m.
December 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0995 is available
at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the
docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box
and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated
with this deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Mr. Eric A.
Washburn, Bridge Administrator,
Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone
314–269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@
uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Central
Pacific Railway, the owner and operator
of the LaCrosse Railroad Drawbridge,
across the Upper Mississippi River, mile
699.8, at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, requested
a temporary deviation from the current
operating schedule to make repairs
essential for the safe operation of the
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drawbridge. The bridge has a vertical
clearance of 21.9 feet above normal pool
in the closed-to-navigation position.
This drawbridge currently operates
under 33 CFR 117.5. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position weekdays
from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. commencing on
November 5, 2018 through December
14, 2018. 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. The Coast
Guard has carefully considered the
restrictions with waterway users in
publishing this temporary deviation.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge
in the closed position may do so at any
time. The bridge will not be able to open
for emergencies and there are no
alternate routes for vessels transiting
this section of the Upper Mississippi
River. The Coast Guard will inform
users of the waterways through our
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners
of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so the vessel operators can
arrange their transits to minimize any
impact caused by this 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 effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 29, 2018.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2018–23937 Filed 11–1–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2018–0996]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; St.
Croix River, Stillwater, MN
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from drawbridge regulations.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Coast Guard has issued a
deviation from the operating schedule
that governs the Stillwater Highway
Bridge across the St. Croix River, mile
23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota to
facilitate required repair work while
minimizing potential navigation
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impacts. This deviation allows the
bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position during the winter
season.
This deviation is effective from
12:01 a.m. November 1, 2018, through
11:59 p.m. April 27, 2019.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this
deviation, USCG–2018–0996, is
available at https://www.regulations.gov.
Type the docket number in the
‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’
Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
you have questions on this temporary
deviation, call or email Mr. Eric A.
Washburn, Bridge Administrator,
Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone
314–269–2378, email Eric.Washburn@
uscg.mil.
DATES:
The
Minnesota Department of
Transportation requested a temporary
deviation for the Stillwater Highway
Drawbridge, across the St. Croix River,
mile 23.4, at Stillwater, Minnesota to
remain in the closed-to-navigation
position during the winter season,
starting 12:01 a.m. on November 1, 2018
and ending 11:59 p.m. on April 27, 2018
in order to complete needed repairs.
The Stillwater Highway Bridge
currently operates in accordance with
33 CFR 117.667(b). The Stillwater
Highway Bridge provides a vertical
clearance of 10.9 feet above normal pool
in the closed-to-navigation position.
Navigation on the waterway consists
primarily of commercial sightseeing/
dinner cruise boats and recreational
watercraft. Vessels able to pass under
the bridge in the closed position may do
so at any time. The bridge will not be
able to open for emergencies and there
is no immediate alternate route for
vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will
also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast
Notices to Mariners of the change in the
operating schedule for the bridge so that
vessel operators 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 effective period of this
temporary deviation. This deviation
from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: October 29, 2018.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0995]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River,
LaCrosse, WI
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the LaCrosse Railroad Drawbridge across
the Upper Mississippi River, mile 699.8, at LaCrosse, Wisconsin. The
deviation is necessary to facilitate repairs essential for the safe
operation of the drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain
in the closed-to-navigation position for approximately four (4) hours
weekdays.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. November 5, 2018 through
9 a.m. December 14, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0995 is available
at https://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Eric A. Washburn, Bridge
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378,
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Central Pacific Railway, the owner and
operator of the LaCrosse Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper
Mississippi River, mile 699.8, at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, requested a
temporary deviation from the current operating schedule to make repairs
essential for the safe operation of the drawbridge. The bridge has a
vertical clearance of 21.9 feet above normal pool in the closed-to-
navigation position. This drawbridge currently operates under 33 CFR
117.5. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position weekdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. commencing on
November 5, 2018 through December 14, 2018. 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. The Coast Guard has carefully considered the
restrictions with waterway users in publishing this temporary
deviation.
Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do
so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and
there are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of
the Upper Mississippi River. The Coast Guard will inform users of the
waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the
change in operating schedule for the bridge so the vessel operators can
arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by this 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 effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 29, 2018.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2018-23937 Filed 11-1-18; 8:45 am]
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