[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 133 (Wednesday, July 11, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 36163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-17379]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD 08-01-016]


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 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the Rock Island 
Railroad & Highway Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River at 
Mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois. This deviation allows for the 
drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation for 8 hours from 6 a.m. to 2 
p.m. on August 4, 2001. This action is required to allow the bridge 
owner time to perform structural repairs for concrete placement of the 
swing span.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., 
August 4, 2001.

FOR FURTHER 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 Rock Island Railroad & Highway 
Drawbridge provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 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 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 4, 2001. The drawbridge normally opens on 
signal.

    Dated: June 28, 2001.
Roy J. Casto, RADM, USCG,
Commander, 8th CG District.
[FR Doc. 01-17379 Filed 7-10-01; 8:45 am]
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