[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 10 (Friday, January 14, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 2570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-790]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-005]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, 
Dubuque, IA

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 
Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi 
River, mile 579.9 at Dubuque, Iowa. This deviation allows the 
drawbridge to remain closed to navigation unless at least 12 hours 
advance notice is given for an opening from 6 a.m., January 17, 2005, 
until 6 p.m., February 28, 2005, Central Standard Time. The deviation 
is necessary to allow time for making repairs of critical mechanical 
components essential to the continued safe operation of the drawbridge.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 6 a.m., January 17, 
2005 through 6 p.m., February 28, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal 
Building, 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, (314) 539-3900, extension 2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Chicago, Central and Pacific Railroad 
requested a temporary deviation to allow time to conduct repairs to the 
Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi 
River, mile 579.9 at Dubuque, Iowa. The Illinois Central Railroad 
Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5 which 
requires the drawbridge to open promptly and fully for passage of 
vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with 33 CFR 117, 
subpart A. In order to repair the main stringers over the turntable of 
the swing span, the bridge must be kept in the closed to navigation 
position. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation for 43 days from 6 a.m., January 17, 2005 until 6 p.m., 
February 28, 2005. The drawbridge will open during this time period 
upon 12 hours advance notice. There are no alternate routes for vessels 
transiting through mile 579.9 on the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge provides a vertical 
clearance of 19.9 feet above normal pool. 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: January 7, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-790 Filed 1-13-05; 8:45 am]
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