[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 218 (Monday, November 10, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 66543]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26671]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1046]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation: Upper Mississippi River, 
Clinton, Iowa, Activity Identifier; 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 
Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 
518.0, at Clinton, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for 
performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours advance notice 
is given from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2008 until 9 a.m., March 15, 
2009.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., December 
15, 2008 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-1046 and are available online 
at 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 FUTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, 
call Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 269-2378. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company requested 
a temporary deviation for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, across the 
Upper Mississippi, mile 518.0, at Clinton, Iowa to open on signal if at 
least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed 
bridge maintenance and repairs. The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge 
currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the 
general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for 
the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance 
with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the 
drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This 
deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours 
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2008 until 9 
a.m., March 15, 2009.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 feet above normal pool. 
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: October 15, 2008.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-26671 Filed 11-7-08; 8:45 am]
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