[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 2, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13938]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-99-029]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracostal Waterway, 
Harvey Canal, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of 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 
Lapalco Boulevard bascule span drawbridge across the Harvey Canal, 
Intracoastal Waterway, mile 2.8 at New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, 
Louisiana. This deviation allows the draw of the Lapalco Boulevard 
bascule span drawbridge to remain closed to navigation continuously 
from 6 p.m. on July 9, 1999 until 6 a.m. on July 26, 1999 and from 6 
a.m. until 6 p.m. on August 7, 1999. This temporary deviation will 
allow for replacement of worn components in the electrical an 
mechanical operating mechanisms.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on July 9, 1999 through 
6 p.m. on August 7, 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, Hale Boggs 
Federal Building, room 1313, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, 
Louisiana 70130-3396 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. 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, at the address given above, telephone (504) 589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Lapalco Boulevard bascule span 
drawbridge across the Intracoastal Waterway, Harvey Canal, mile 2.8, in 
New Orleans, Louisiana has a vertical clearance of 45 feet above mean 
high water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited in the 
open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of 
tugs with tows, small ships, fishing vessels, sailing vessels and other 
recreational craft. The Jefferson Parish Public Works Department 
requested a temporary deviation for the operation of the drawbridge to 
accommodate maintenance work, involving removing and replacing numerous 
components of the electrical and mechanical operating mechanisms. This 
work is essential for continued efficient operation of the bridge.
    The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the 
regulations in 33 CFR 117.451(a), authorizing the draw of the Lapalco 
Boulevard bascule span drawbridge to remain closed to navigation 
continuously from 6 p.m. on July 9, 1999 until 6 a.m. on July 26, 1999 
and from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. on August 7, 1999.
    Presently, the draw opens on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 
8:30 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday except 
holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels. In 
the event of an approaching tropical storm or hurricane, the draw will 
return to normal operation within 12 hours notice from the Coast Guard.

    Dated: May 20, 1999.
Paul J. Pluta,
Rear Admiral, Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-13938 Filed 6-1-99; 8:45 am]
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