[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 193 (Thursday, October 5, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58744-58745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16428]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-06-035]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Harvey, 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 
Harvey Canal Railroad Bascule Bridge across the Harvey Canal, mile 0.2 
(Gulf Intracoastal Canal, mile 0.2 west of Harvey Lock, near Gretna, 
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. This deviation provides for the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation for 60 consecutive hours to conduct 
scheduled maintenance to the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 
2006 until 6 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2006.

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) 671-2128. 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) 671-2129.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The New Orleans and Gulf Coast Railway 
Company has requested a temporary deviation in order to perform 
necessary maintenance on the rail line of the Harvey Canal Railroad 
Bascule Bridge across the Harvey Canal, mile 0.2 (Gulf Intracoastal 
Canal, mile 0.2 west of Harvey Lock, near Gretna, Jefferson Parish, 
Louisiana. The maintenance is essential for the continued safe 
operation of the draw span of the railroad bridge. This temporary 
deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position from 6 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2006 until 6 a.m. on 
Monday, October 16, 2006.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of 9 feet above mean high water 
in the

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closed-to-navigation position and 75 feet above mean high water in the 
open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists mainly 
of tugs with tows. Mariners may use the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 
(Algiers Alternate Route) to avoid unnecessary delays.
    The Coast Guard has coordinated the closure with waterway users, 
industry, and other Coast Guard units. It has been determined that this 
closure will not have a significant effect on vessel traffic.
    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: September 15, 2006.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E6-16428 Filed 10-4-06; 8:45 am]
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