[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 203 (Monday, October 21, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 64527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-26551]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-02-028]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Three Mile Creek, Mobile, AL

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 
Alabama State Docks Terminal Railway railroad swing span drawbridge 
across Three Mile Creek, mile 0.7, at Mobile, Alabama. This deviation 
allows the draw of the railroad swing span bridge to remain closed to 
navigation from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. from October 19, 2002 until October 
28, 2002; except that, the bridge will open on signal between noon and 
12:30 p.m. daily if at least two hours advanced notification is given. 
This temporary deviation is necessary to allow for the replacement of 
all rail, railway timbers and bridge joints.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 
2002 until 5 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this notice are available for 
inspection or copying at the office of the Commander (obc), Eighth 
Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 
70130-3396 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday 
except Federal holidays. The Bridge Administration Branch, Eighth 
District (obc), maintains the public docket for this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Alabama State Docks Terminal Railway 
railroad swing span drawbridge across Three Mile Creek, Baldwin County, 
Alabama has a vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation position 
of 4 feet above mean high water. The bridge provides unlimited vertical 
clearance in the open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the 
waterway consists of tugs with tows. Presently, the draw opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels as required by 33 CFR 117.5.
    Alabama State Docks Terminal Railway requested a temporary 
deviation for the operation of the drawbridge to accommodate 
maintenance work. The work involves replacement of all rails, railway 
timbers and bridge joints on the bridge. This work is essential for 
continued safe operation of the draw span of the bridge.
    This deviation allows the draw of the railroad swing span bridge to 
remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. from October 19, 
2002 until October 28, 2002; except that, the bridge will open on 
signal between noon and 12:30 p.m. daily if at least two hours advanced 
notification is given. The draw will open on signal between 5 p.m. and 
7 a.m. The draw will be opened for emergencies but delays of up to one 
hour may occur during repair operations. The telephone number to call 
to request an opening during this repair work is 251-441-7300.
    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: October 9th, 2002.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-26551 Filed 10-18-02; 8:45 am]
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