[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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