[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 93 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 25783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9700]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-028]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cumberland River, Nashville, TN

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 
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, mile 190.4, Nashville, 
Tennessee across the Cumberland River. This deviation allows the bridge 
to remain in the closed- to- navigation position for three consecutive 
days from 7 a.m. June 11, 2005 until 7 a.m. June 14, 2005. 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 7 a.m., June 11, 2005 
until 7 a.m., June 14, 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: CSX Transportation Inc. requested a 
temporary deviation to allow time to conduct critical repairs to the 
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, mile 190.4 at Nashville, 
Tennessee across the Cumberland River. The Louisville and Nashville 
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 Part 
117, Subpart A. In order to facilitate required bridge maintenance the 
bridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. When the 
river is at normal pool elevation commercial traffic can transit the 
bridge without opening the drawspan; therefore, performing the needed 
repair when the river is at normal pool will have minimal impact on 
navigation. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed-to-
navigation for 3 days from 7 a.m., June 11, 2005 until 7 a.m., June 14, 
2005. There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Cumberland River.
    The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 47.0 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 9, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-9700 Filed 5-13-05; 8:45 am]
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