[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 22, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2883-2884]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1287]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-03-001]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Bayou Lafourche, Cutoff, 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 
SR 1 (Galliano Lift) bridge across Bayou Lafourche, mile 30.6, near 
Cutoff, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the bridge 
to remain closed to navigation for two four-hour periods daily from 
February 3, through February 12, 2003. The deviation is necessary to 
allow for the replacement of the grid decking on the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 
2003 until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2003.

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

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Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is 504-589-2965. 
The Bridge Administration Branch, Eighth District, maintains the public 
docket for this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development has requested a temporary deviation in order to replace 
the grid decking of the bridge. These repairs are necessary for the 
continued operation of the bridge. This deviation allows the draw of 
the SR 1 bridge to remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. until 11 
a.m. and from noon until 4 p.m. daily from Monday, February 3, 2003 
through Wednesday, February 12, 2003.
    The vertical lift bridge has a vertical clearance of 3 feet above 
high water in the closed-to-navigation position. The bridge normally 
opens to pass navigation an average of 472 times a month. In accordance 
with 33 CFR 117.465(a), the draw of the bridge opens on signal; except 
that, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not open 
for the passage of vessels. The bridge will not be able to open for 
emergencies during the closure period as the weight disparity during 
the repairs will not allow for the safe operation of the bridge. 
Navigation on the waterway consists mainly of fishing vessels and some 
tugs with tows. An alternate route is available to these vessels by 
entering Bayou Lafourche from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
    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: January 9, 2003.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-1287 Filed 1-21-03; 8:45 am]
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