[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 6, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 16641]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-8474]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD 08-99-012]


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Dulac Bayou, 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 governing the operation of the 
SR 47 swing span drawbridge across Dulac Bayou, mile 0.6, at Dulac, 
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the Louisiana 
Department of Transportation and Development to close the bridge 
continuously from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 through 3 p.m. on April 30, 
1999. This temporary deviation is issued to allow for the replacement 
of the link pins of the hydraulic pistons, as extensive but necessary 
maintenance operation. Presently, the draw opens on signal at all 
times.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 
through 3 p.m. on April 30, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, documents referred to in this 
notice are available for inspection or copying at the office of the 
Eighth Coast Guard District, Bridge Administration Branch, Commander 
(ob), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 
Louisiana, 70130-3396. The Bridge Administration Branch of the Eighth 
Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Johnson, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SR 57 swing span drawbridge across Dulac 
Bayou, mile 0.6, in Dulac, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, has a vertical 
clearance of 7 feet above high water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and unlimited clearance in the open-to-navigation position. 
Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels, 
sailing vessels, and other recreational craft. The Louisiana Department 
of Transportation and Development requested a temporary deviation from 
the normal operation of the drawbridge in order to accommodate the 
maintenance work, involving removal and replacement of the link pins of 
the hydraulic pistons. This work is essential for the continued 
operation of the draw span.
    The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the 
regulations in 33 CFR 117.5 authorizing the draw of the SR 57 swing 
span bridge across Dulac Bayou, mile 0.6, at Dulac, Louisiana to remain 
in the closed to navigation position from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 
through 3 p.m. on April 30, 1999.

    Dated: March 29, 1999.
Paul J. Pluta,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-8474 Filed 4-5-99; 8:45 am]
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