[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 100 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 29688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-11441]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2008-0339]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Lockport, IL; 
Repair and Maintenance

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 
Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, across the Illinois 
Waterway, Mile 290.1, at Lockport, Illinois. The deviation is necessary 
for the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation unless 1 hour advance 
notice is given. This deviation allows the bridge owner time to perform 
necessary repairs to the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 20, 2008, 
through June 2, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0339 and are available online 
at http://www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection 
or copying at two locations: The Docket Management Facility (M-30), 
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room 
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and 
the Robert A. Young Federal Building, Room 2.107F, 1222 Spruce Street, 
St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, (314) 269-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railway 
requested a temporary deviation for the Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern 
Railroad Drawbridge, mile 290.1, at Lockport, Illinois across the 
Illinois Waterway to perform needed maintenance and repairs. The Elgin, 
Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.393(d), which states the bridge is remotely 
operated and normally maintained in the open-to-navigation position, 
closing only to pass rail traffic and then reopening promptly for 
navigation. In order to facilitate the needed maintenance and repairs, 
the drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This 
deviation allows for the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation unless 1 
hour advance notice is given, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 20, 2008, 
through June 2, 2008.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Illinois Waterway.
    The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-
to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 24.6 feet 
above pool stage. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation 
has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 5, 2008.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-11441 Filed 5-21-08; 8:45 am]
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