[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 133 (Tuesday, July 13, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 41944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15846]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-04-025]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Rigolets Pass, New Orleans, 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 
U.S. 90 Swing Bridge across the Rigolets Pass, mile 6.2 between New 
Orleans, Orleans Parish and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation from Monday, 
July 26, 2004 until Thursday, July 29, 2004. The deviation is necessary 
to repair and replace electrical conduit on the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, July 26, 2004 
until 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 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, Hale Boggs Federal Building, room 1313, 
500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3310 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 Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development (LDOTD) has requested a temporary deviation in order to 
remove and replace electrical conduit on the U.S. 90 Swing Bridge 
across the Rigolets Pass, Mile 6.2, between New Orleans, Orleans Parish 
and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The repairs are necessary to ensure 
the safe operation of the bridge. This temporary deviation will allow 
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. 
on Monday, July 26, 2004 until 4 a.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2004.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of 14 feet above mean high 
water in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in 
the open-to-navigation position. Navigation at the site of the bridge 
consists mainly of commercial and recreational fishing vessels and 
recreational pleasure craft. Due to prior experience, as well as 
coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this 
closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. Alternate 
routes are available through the Chef Menteur Pass. The bridge will not 
be able to open for emergencies; however, work will be postponed if a 
tropical weather system is approaching.
    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.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 04-15846 Filed 7-12-04; 8:45 am]
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