[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 17 (Tuesday, January 27, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3835-3836]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-1643]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-03-050]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, 
Louisiana, Missouri

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 
Louisiana Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 
282.1, at Louisiana, Missouri. This deviation allows the drawbridge to 
remain closed to navigation for 46 days from 8 a.m., January 15, 2004, 
until 8 a.m., February 29, 2004, Central Standard Time. The

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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., January 15, 
2004, until 8 a.m., February 29, 2004.

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 Kansas City Southern Railway Company 
requested a temporary deviation on December 15, 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. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation for 46 days from 8 a.m., January 15, 2004, until 8 a.m., 
February 29, 2004, 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 282.1, Upper Mississippi River.
    The Louisiana Railroad Drawbridge provides a vertical clearance of 
15.8 feet above normal pool in the closed to navigation position. 
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and 
recreational watercraft. In order to repair the four large wedge 
cylinders, 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: January 20, 2004.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-1643 Filed 1-26-04; 8:45 am]
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