[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 227 (Monday, November 25, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70550-70551]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-29909]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-02-040]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Three Mile Creek, Mobile, 
Baldwin County, 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 
CSX Transportation Railroad Swing Span Bridge across Three Mile Creek, 
mile 0.3, at Mobile, Baldwin County, AL. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain closed to navigation on December 9, 2002. The 
deviation is necessary to lift the girder off the pivot pedestal in 
order to remove the worn disc and install a new disc that affect the 
operation of the swing span.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. on 
December 9, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the office of the Eighth Coast Guard District, 
Bridge Administration Branch, Hale Boggs Federal Building, room 1313, 
501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3396 between 7 a.m. 
and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Bridge 
Administration Branch of the Eighth Coast Guard District maintains the 
public docket for this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CSX Transportation has requested a temporary 
deviation in order to lift the girder off the pivot pedestal in order 
to remove the worn disc and install a new disc that affect the opening 
and closing of the swing span bridge across Three Mile Creek at mile 
0.3 at Mobile, Baldwin County, Alabama. This maintenance is essential 
for the continued operation of the bridge and is expected to eliminate 
frequent breakdowns resulting in emergency bridge closures. This 
temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 
2002.
    The swing span bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet above 
mean high water and 12 feet above mean low water in the closed-to-
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway is primarily 
commercial, consisting of tugs with tows and fishing vessels. There is 
no recreational boat traffic at the bridge site. The only known 
commercial users of the waterway, D.R. Jordan Pile Driving, Inc. and 
Mobile Ship Yard, were both contacted and have no objection to the 
closure. The bridge normally opens to pass navigation on an average of 
3 times per day. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the draw of the 
bridge opens on signal. The bridge will not be able to open for 
emergencies during the closure period. No alternate routes are 
available.
    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

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regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: November 15, 2002.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 02-29909 Filed 11-22-02; 8:45 am]
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