[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 160 (Thursday, August 17, 2000)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50135-50136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-20948]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-00-017]


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Bayou Boeuf, 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 governing the 
operation of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, swing span 
bridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, near Amelia, Louisiana. This 
deviation allows the Burlington Northern Railroad to close the bridge 
to navigation from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. 
from August 21, 2000 through August 23, 2000. Presently, the draw is 
required to open on signal. This temporary deviation is issued to allow 
for replacement of the bevel gear and shaft, which are part of the 
locking wedge drive mechanism.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 
2000 through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23, 2000.

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), 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3396. The 
Bridge Administration Branch maintains the public docket for this 
temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bayou Boeuf swing span bridge across 
Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, near Amelia, St. Mary and Assumption Parishes, 
Louisiana, has a vertical clearance of 6 feet above

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high water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance 
in the open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists 
of small tugs with tows, fishing vessels, and recreational craft. The 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company requested a temporary 
deviation from the normal operation of the drawbridge in order to 
accommodate the maintenance work, involving removal and replacement of 
the bevel gear and shaft, components of the locking wedge drive 
mechanism. This maintenance is necessary for the continued operation of 
the bridge.
    This deviation allows the draw of the Bayou Boeuf swing span 
drawbridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, to remain closed to 
navigation from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. from 
August 21, 2000 through August 23, 2000.

    Dated: August 7, 2000.
Paul J. Pluta,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 00-20948 Filed 8-16-00; 8:45 am]
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