[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 9 (Thursday, January 13, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 2355]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-735]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-002]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Vermilion River, Flanders, 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 3073 Swing Bridge across the Vermilion River, mile 44.9, at 
Flanders, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the bridge 
to remain closed to navigation from 6 a.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2005 
until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2005. The deviation is necessary 
to repair and replace the decking on the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Sunday, February 13, 
2005 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2005.

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 the decking on the SR 3073 Swing Bridge across the 
Vermilion River, mile 44.9, at Flanders, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. 
The repairs are necessary to maintain the bridge in proper working 
condition. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in 
the closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. on Sunday, February 13, 
2005 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2005.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of 13.28 feet above high water, 
elevation 8.2 feet MSL in the closed-to-navigation position and 
unlimited clearance in the open-to-navigation position. The bridge has 
only opened 15 times in the previous five years. There were no requests 
to open the bridge from any vessels in 2004. During the repairs, the 
bridge will not be able to be opened for navigation because the swing 
span will be out of balance. No alternate routes are available. Based 
upon the information provided by the bridge owner regarding the number 
of bridge openings, it has been determined that this closure will not 
have a significant effect on vessels which use this reach of the 
waterway.
    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 6, 2005.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-735 Filed 1-12-05; 8:45 am]
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