[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 10, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 24482-24483]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9302]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-027]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Iowa 
and Illinois

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 operations of the 
Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, 
Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain closed-to-navigation from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., June 
4, 2005. The deviation is necessary to allow time for making repairs to 
mechanical components essential to the continued safe operation of the 
drawbridge.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., 
June 4, 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

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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 Rock Island Arsenal requested a 
temporary deviation to allow time to conduct repairs to the Rock Island 
Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois 
across the Upper Mississippi River. The Rock Island Railroad and 
Highway 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 facilitate required bridge maintenance, the 
bridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This 
deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closed-to-navigation for two 
hours from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m., June 4, 2005. There are no alternate 
routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi 
River.
    The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 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: May 3, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-9302 Filed 5-9-05; 8:45 am]
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