[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 223 (Wednesday, November 19, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 65174-65175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28815]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-03-045]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; St. Croix River, Prescott, WI

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a

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temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Burlington Northern Railroad Drawbridge, across the St. Croix River, 
mile 0.2, at Prescott, Wisconsin. This deviation allows the drawbridge 
to remain closed to navigation except upon 24 hours notice to open for 
28 days from 8 a.m., November 17, 2003, until 11:59 p.m., December 14, 
2003, central standard time. The deviation will facilitate maintenance 
work on the bridge that is essential to the continued safe operation of 
the drawbridge.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 8 a.m., November 17, 
2003, until 11:59 p.m., December 14, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this notice are available for 
inspection or copying at the office of the Eighth Coast Guard District, 
Bridge Administration Branch, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard 
District, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, between 8 a.m. 
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Bridge 
Administration Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, Commander (obr), Eighth Coast Guard District, 1222 
Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, (314) 539-3900, extension 
2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
requested a temporary deviation on October 17, 2003 for the operation 
of the drawbridge to allow the bridge owner time for preventative 
maintenance. Presently, the draw opens on signal for passage of river 
traffic; except that from December 15 through March 31, the draw must 
open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation except upon 24 hours 
notice to open for 28 days from 8 a.m., November 17, 2003, until 11:59 
p.m., December 14, 2003, Central Standard Time. Vessels not exceeding 
the vertical clearance of the drawbridge may pass under the drawbridge 
during repairs. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting 
through mile 0.2, St. Croix River.
    The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Drawbridge provides a 
vertical clearance of 20.4 feet above normal pool in the closed to 
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
recreational watercraft. In order to repair the bridge console and 
associated electrical system, the bridge must be kept inoperative and 
in the closed to navigation position. This deviation has been 
coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
    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: November 6, 2003.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-28815 Filed 11-18-03; 8:45 am]
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