[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 24, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 29622-29623]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10276]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-033]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Pascagoula River, Pascagoula, 
MS

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 
CSX Transportation Railroad Bridge across the Pascagoula River, mile 
1.5, at Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain closed to navigation during the morning and 
afternoon time periods for four consecutive days. During the second day 
of the deviation, the bridge will remain closed to navigation 
continuously for ten hours. The deviation is necessary to repair the 
drive motor and associated hydraulic components of the draw span 
operating mechanism.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday June 13, 2005 
until 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 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 CSX Transportation Company has requested 
a temporary deviation in order to repair the main drive motor and 
associated hydraulic components of the operating mechanism of the CSX 
Transportation Railroad Bascule Span Bridge across the Pascagoula 
River, mile 1.5, at Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. This 
temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on 
Monday, June 13, 2005, Wednesday, June 15, 2005, and Thursday, June 16, 
2005. On Tuesday, June 14, 2005, the bridge will remain closed to 
navigation continuously from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. to facilitate 
installation of a shaft. A temporary deviation was previously approved 
to complete these repairs in March 2005; however, the required 
replacement parts were unavailable. The bridge owner has obtained all 
of the required parts and is now ready to complete the repairs. The 
repairs are necessary for continued safe operation of the draw span.
    As the bridge has no vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation 
position, vessels will not be able to transit through the bridge site 
when the bridge is closed. Navigation on the waterway consists of small 
cargo ships, tugs with tows, fishing vessels and

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recreational craft including sailboats and powerboats. Due to prior 
experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, it has been 
determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on 
these vessels.
    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 17, 2005.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-10276 Filed 5-23-05; 8:45 am]
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