[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 228 (Wednesday, November 26, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29592]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-03-047]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Amite River, Clio, LA

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 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
SR 22 Swing Span Bridge across the Amite River, mile 6.0, at Clio, 
Livingston Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation from December 15, 2003, through December 
19, 2003. The deviation is necessary to allow for replacement of a 
hydraulic cylinder on the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on December 15, 2003, 
through 6 p.m. on December 19, 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 Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is (504) 589-2965. The Bridge Administration Branch of 
the Eighth Coast Guard 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 State of Louisiana, Department of 
Transportation and Development (LDOTD), has requested a temporary 
deviation from the requirements of 33 CFR 117.422(a) in order to 
replace a hydraulic cylinder on the swing span bridge across the Amite 
River, mile 6.0, at Clio, Livingston Parish, Louisiana. This 
maintenance is essential for the continued safe operation of the 
bridge. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2003, 
until 6 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2003. The bridge will open for 
emergencies during this time with delays for the mobilization of 
equipment to swing the bridge. No alternate routes are available. The 
vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position 
is approximately 4 feet above mean high water.
    Presently, the draw of the S22 bridge opens on signal if at least 
four hours advanced notice is given. Records indicate that requests for 
the bridge to open are infrequent with only two vessels requesting 
openings last December. Waterway users consist mainly of small 
recreational vessel. It has been determined that this closure will not 
have a significant effect on these 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: November 18, 2003.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-29592 Filed 11-25-03; 8:45 am]
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