[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57147-57148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-22828]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-02-021]


Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Ouachita River, 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 governing the operation of the 
Union Pacific Railroad vertical lift drawbridge across the Ouachita 
River, mile 114.3, near Riverton, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. This 
deviation allows the draw to remain closed to navigation from 8 a.m. on 
Monday, September 23, 2002 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 
2002. The deviation is necessary to allow for the installation of new 
diesel-powered generators and

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some modifications of the gears in the driveline.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on September 23, 2002 
until 5 p.m. on September 26, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this deviation 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. Appointment hours are between 7 a.m. 
and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday except federal holidays. The Bridge 
Administration Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Philip Johnson, Bridge 
Administration Branch, at the address given above or telephone (504) 
589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad vertical lift 
drawbridge across the Ouachita River, mile 114.3, near Riverton, 
Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, has a vertical clearance of 7 feet above 
mean high water, elevation 71.0 feet NGVD, in the closed-to-navigation 
position and 57 feet above mean high water in the open-to-navigation 
position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows and 
occasional recreational craft. Presently, the draw opens on signal for 
the passage of vessels.
    The Union Pacific Railroad requested a temporary deviation for the 
operation of the drawbridge to accommodate the replacement of diesel-
powered generators and to modify the gears in the driveline. This work 
is essential for continued operation of the draw span of the bridge.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: August 29, 2002.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-22828 Filed 9-6-02; 8:45 am]
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