[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 9, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1095]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-503]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-01-048]


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 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. Central Standard Time (CST) on 
December 31, 2001, until 12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on 
March 1, 2002. The drawbridge shall open on signal if at least six (6) 
hours advance notice is given.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. Central 
Standard Time (CST) on December 31, 2001, until 12:01 a.m. Central 
Standard Time (CST) on March 1, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, documents referred to in this 
notice are available for inspection or copying at room 2.107f in the 
Robert A. Young Federal Building at Eighth Coast Guard District, Bridge 
Branch, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832. The Bridge Branch 
maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard District at (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. No objections were received.
    On November 27, 2001 the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
requested the bridge be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position 
to allow the bridge owner time for preventative maintenance in the 
winter and when there is less impact on navigation; instead of 
scheduling maintenance in the summer, when river traffic increases.
    This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation 
from 12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on December 31, 2001, until 
12:01 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on March 1, 2002. The drawbridge 
will open on signal if at least six (6) hours advance notice is given. 
Advance notice may be given by calling Mr. Louis Welte, (309) 345-6103 
during work hours and Mr. Larry Moll, (309) 752-5244, after work hours.

    Dated: December 28, 2001.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-503 Filed 1-8-02; 8:45 am]
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