[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 105 (Thursday, June 2, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 32235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-10942]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-030]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; White River, Augusta, AR

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 
Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge, Mile 196.3, Augusta, Arkansas across 
the White River. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position for 7 days from 7 a.m., June 20, 2005, 
until 7 p.m., June 26, 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 7 a.m., June 20, 
2005, until 7 p.m., June 26, 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 FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, (314) 539-3900, extension 2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad requested a 
temporary deviation to allow time to conduct repairs to the Missouri 
Pacific Railroad Bridge, mile 196.3, at Augusta, Arkansas across the 
White River. The Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge currently operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.139(b), which requires the drawbridge to 
open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. 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 in the closed-to-navigation position for 7 days from 7 a.m., 
June 20, 2005, until 7 p.m., June 26, 2005. There are no alternate 
routes for vessels transiting this section of the White River.
    The Missouri Pacific Railroad Bridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of approximately 32 feet above 
mean low water. Navigation on the waterway consists of some commercial 
tows during the navigation season and mostly 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 24, 2005.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-10942 Filed 6-1-05; 8:45 am]
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