[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 40 (Friday, February 28, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9537]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-4757]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-03-005]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Falgout Canal, Terrebonne 
Parish, 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 315 drawbridge across the Falgout Canal, mile 3.1, in Terrebonne 
Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position for fifty-six hours from March 18 to 
March 20, 2003. The deviation is necessary to conduct maintenance to 
the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 
2003, until 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2003.

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 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: David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development has requested a temporary deviation from 33 CFR 117.444 
in order to replace a defective main pivot pier bearing housing. This 
deviation allows the draw of the SR 315 drawbridge to remain closed to 
navigation from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 until 4 p.m. on 
Thursday, March 20, 2003.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of 3.5 feet above mean high 
water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited in the open-
to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.444, the draw is 
required to open on signal; except that, from 15 August to 5 June, the 
draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays. The draw shall open on 
signal at any time for an emergency aboard a vessel.
    During the closure period, the bridge will not be able to open for 
the passage of vessels. No alternate routes are available; however, the 
bridge owner will attempt to contact all waterway users to keep them 
abreast of the repair work. Navigation on the waterway consists of 
small tugs with tows, fishing vessels, and other recreational craft. 
The bridge opens an average of 426 times per month for the passage of 
vessels.
    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: February 19, 2003.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-4757 Filed 2-27-03; 8:45 am]
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