[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 130 (Thursday, July 8, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41196]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15561]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-04-022]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; White River, Clarendon, AR

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 
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Drawbridge, across the White River, 
mile 98.9 at Clarendon, Arkansas. This deviation allows the drawbridge 
to remain closed to navigation for 8 days from 6 a.m., August 15, 2004, 
until 6 p.m., August 22, 2004, Central Standard Time. The deviation is 
necessary to facilitate maintenance work on the bridge that is 
essential to the continued safe operation of the drawbridge.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 6 a.m., August 15, 
2004, through 6 p.m., August 22, 2004.

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, 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 Union Pacific Railroad requested a 
temporary deviation on May 14, 2004, to allow time to conduct 
preventative maintenance to the St. Louis Southwestern Railroad 
Drawbridge, across the White River, mile 98.9 at Clarendon, Arkansas. 
The St. Louis Southwestern Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.139 which requires the drawbridge to open on 
signal for passage of vessel traffic if at least eight hours notice is 
given. In order to repair machinery, the bridge must be kept in the 
closed to navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation for 8 days from 6 a.m., August 15, 2004 
until 6 p.m., August 22, 2004. There are no alternate routes for 
vessels transiting through mile 98.9 on the White River. The drawbridge 
will be incapable of opening for emergencies during the 8-day repair 
period.
    The St. Louis Southwestern Drawbridge provides a vertical clearance 
of 35 feet above pool stage in the closed to navigation position. 
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and 
recreational watercraft. 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: June 30, 2004.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-15561 Filed 7-7-04; 8:45 am]
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