[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 75 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 19113-19114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9412]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-02-008]


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 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., from 4 p.m. until 10 
p.m. and from midnight until 6 a.m. daily from June 3, 2002 through 
June 10, 2002. Presently, the draw is required to open on signal. This 
temporary deviation will allow for the replacement of the pinion gear 
and segment rack.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2002 
until 10 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 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 pinion 
gear, removing the segment rack, resurfacing the segment area and 
anchoring a new

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segment rack to the 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 8 a.m. 
until 2 p.m., from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. and from midnight until 6 a.m. 
daily from June 3, 2002 through June 10, 2002.

    Dated: April 5, 2002.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-9412 Filed 4-17-02; 8:45 am]
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