[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 18 (Friday, January 28, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 4013]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-1559]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-009]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Corpus Christi--Port Aransas 
Channel--Tule Lake, Corpus Christi, TX

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 
Tule Lake Vertical Lift Span Highway and Railroad Bridge across the 
Corpus Christi--Port Aransas Channel, mile 14.0, at Corpus Christi, 
Nueces County, TX. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation for four hours on two consecutive days. This temporary 
deviation is necessary for the maintenance of the rope sheaves and for 
the cleaning and lubrication of the haul and counterweight ropes of the 
drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Thursday, February 
10, 2005 through 11 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 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, 
501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3396 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 Port of Corpus Christi Authority has 
requested a temporary deviation in order to perform required 
maintenance on the rope sheaves and for the cleaning and lubrication of 
the haul and counterweight ropes of the Tule Lake vertical lift span 
bridge across Corpus Christi--Port Aransas Channel, mile 14.0 at Corpus 
Christi, Nueces County, Texas. This temporary deviation will allow the 
bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. to 11 
a.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2005 and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on 
Friday, February 11, 2005.
    The vertical lift span bridge has a vertical clearance of 9.0 feet 
above mean high water, elevation 1.0 feet Mean Sea Level and 11.0 feet 
above mean low water, elevation -1.0 Mean Sea Level in the closed-to-
navigation position. Navigation at the site of the bridge consists 
mainly of oil tankers and tows with barges. There is no recreational 
pleasure craft usage at the bridge site. Due to prior experience, as 
well as coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that 
this two-day partial closure will not have a significant effect on 
these vessels. The bridge normally opens to pass navigation an average 
of 850 times per month. The bridge opens on signal as required by 33 
CFR 117.5. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies during 
the closure period. Alternate routes are not available.
    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 18, 2005.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-1559 Filed 1-27-05; 8:45 am]
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