[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 110 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 33719]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-11429]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-036]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Port Allen Canal, Morley, LA

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 
Union Pacific Railroad Bridge across the Port Allen Canal, mile 8.7 
(Gulf Intracoastal Canal, Morgan City to Port Allen (Alternate Route), 
mile 56.0), near Morley, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation for eight 
hours on three consecutive days. The deviation is necessary to repair 
and replace the rail joints of the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 
2005, until 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 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 Union Pacific Railroad Company has 
requested a temporary deviation in order to repair and replace the rail 
joints of the Union Pacific Railroad Vertical Lift Span Bridge across 
the Port Allen Canal, mile 8.7 (Gulf Intracoastal Canal, Morgan City to 
Port Allen (Alternate Route), mile 56.0), near Morley, West Baton Rouge 
Parish, Louisiana. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from 
Tuesday, June 21, 2005, until Thursday, June 23, 2005. The bridge has a 
vertical clearance of 7 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-
navigation position and 73 feet above mean high water in the open-to-
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists mainly of tugs 
with tows. Alternate routes are not readily available. The bridge owner 
can open the bridge in case of an emergency. The repairs are necessary 
for continued safe operation of the draw span.
    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: June 2, 2005.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-11429 Filed 6-8-05; 8:45 am]
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