[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 31625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15422]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD 08-98-022]


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Atchafalaya River, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

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 in 33 CFR 117.5 governing the 
operation of the Union Pacific Railroad swing span bridge across the 
Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz Springs, Louisiana. This 
deviation allows the Union Pacific Railroad to close the bridge to 
navigation from 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 through 6 p.m. on 
Monday, August 3, 1998. This temporary deviation is issued to allow for 
the replacement of the electric motors, gears and associated machinery 
of the swing span operating mechanism

DATES: This deviation is effective 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 
through 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Phil Johnson, Bridge Administration Branch, Commander (ob), Eighth 
Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 
70130-3396, telephone number 504-589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad swing span bridge 
across the Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz Springs, Louisiana has 
a vertical clearance of 6 feet above mean high water, elevation 38.5 
feet Mean Sea Level, in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited 
clearance in the open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the 
waterway consists primarily of tugs with tows and occasional 
recreational craft. Presently, the draw opens on signal.
    The Union Pacific Railroad requested a temporary deviation from the 
normal operation of the bridge in order to accomplish the maintenance 
work. The work consists of replacing the electric motors, gears and 
other components of the operating machinery. This work is essential for 
the continued operation of the swing span. Alternate navigation routes 
are available. Mariners may transit the Atchafalaya River to the site 
of the bridge from both upstream via the Red River and Mississippi 
River and from downstream via Atchafalaya Bay.
    The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the 
regulations in 33 CFR 117.5 authorizing the Union Pacific Railroad 
swing span bridge across the Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz 
Springs, Louisiana to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 
7 a.m. on July 27, 1998 through 6 p.m. on August 3, 1998.

    Dated: June 1, 1998.
A.L. Gerfin, Jr.,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist., Acting.
[FR Doc. 98-15422 Filed 6-9-98; 8:45 am]
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