[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 75 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19113]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9411]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-02-007]


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 railroad swing 
span drawbridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, near Amelia, Louisiana. 
This deviation allows the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway to close 
the bridge to navigation from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. daily from April 29, 
2002 through May 31, 2002. During this period, the bridge will be 
opened in intervals of up to four-hours to pass any vessels that may be 
waiting for an opening. Presently, the draw is required to open on 
signal. This temporary deviation will allow for the replacement of the 
balance rail on the pivot pier.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 
2002 until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2002.

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 
(obc), 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 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 
railroad swing span drawbridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, near 
Amelia, Louisiana, has a vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation 
position of 6 feet above high water and unlimited clearance in the 
open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of 
small tugs with tows, fishing vessels, and recreational craft. 
Presently, the draw opens on signal.
    The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway requested a temporary 
deviation for the operation of the drawbridge to accommodate 
maintenance work. The work involves removing and replacing the balance 
rail on the pivot pier. This work is essential for continued operation 
of the draw span of the bridge.
    This deviation allows the draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe 
Railway railroad swing span drawbridge across Bayou Boeuf, mile 10.2, 
near Amelia, Louisiana, to remain closed to navigation from 6 a.m. 
until 7 p.m. daily from April 29, 2002 through May 31, 2002. During 
this period, the bridge will be opened in intervals of up to four-hours 
to pass any vessels that may be waiting for an opening.

    Dated: April 5, 2002.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-9411 Filed 4-17-02; 8:45 am]
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