[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 5 (Monday, January 8, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1262]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-436]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-00-029]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Mississippi River, Iowa and 
Illinois

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Temporary deviation.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has authorized a 
deviation from the regulation governing the Burlington Railroad 
Drawbridge, Mile 403.1, Upper Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa. 
This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation for 
60 days from 12:01 a.m., December 31, 2000, until 12:01 a.m., March 1, 
2001. The drawbridge will open on signal if at least six (6) hours 
advance notice is given.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., December 
31, 2000, until 12:01 a.m., March 1, 2001.

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard District, 1222 
Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, (314) 539-3900, extension 378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Railroad Drawbridge provides 
a vertical clearance of 21.5 feet above normal pool in the closed to 
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This deviation has been 
coordinated with waterway users who do not object.
    This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation 
from 12:01 a.m., December 31, 2000, to 12:01 a.m., March 1, 2001, with 
openings provided upon receipt of six (6) hours advance notice. Advance 
notice may be given by calling Mr. Al Poole, (309) 345-6103 during work 
hours and Mr. Larry Moll, (309) 752-5244, after hours. The drawbridge 
normally opens on signal.

    Dated: December 28, 2000
K.J. Eldridge,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eighth Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 01-436 Filed 1-5-01; 8:45 am]
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