[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 46 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10487-10488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-5090]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0102]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Boudreaux Canal, Mile 0.1, Near 
Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, 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 
SR 56 Swing Bridge across Boudreaux Canal, mile 0.1, near Chauvin, 
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace all 
the mechanical machinery used to operate the movable span of the 
bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position except for the previously approved scheduled 
opening times to allow for the passage of vessels.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on March 9, 2009 through 
5 p.m. on May 31, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0102 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 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 671-2128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and 
Development has requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
schedule of the State Route 56 Swing Bridge across Boudreaux Canal, 
mile 0.1, near Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The closure is 
necessary to allow for repairs to the bridge. The contractor plans to 
work 24 hours a day, seven days a week until the work is completed. To 
facilitate the movement of vessels during the maintenance work, the 
bridge will open for the passage of vessels daily from 6 a.m. until 7 
a.m.; from noon until 1 p.m.; and from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. 
Additionally, the bridge will open for the passage of vessels at 10 
p.m. and 2 a.m. daily for any vessels standing by at the bridge.
    The vertical clearance of the swing bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 5.2 feet and unlimited in the open-to-navigation 
position. If for any reason, the contractor is not working during this 
period, the bridge will be returned to normal operation and must open 
on signal. If the maintenance work is completed prior to May 31, 2009, 
the bridge will be returned to normal operation. The bridge owner will 
keep the Coast Guard informed as to any change in the schedule so that 
proper notices to mariners may be issued informing the public of 
changes to the operation of the bridge.
    Presently, the bridge opens on signal in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.5. This deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 7 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2009 through 5 p.m. 
on Saturday, May 9, 2009; however, the bridge must open on signal for 
the passage of vessels from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m.; from noon until 1 p.m. 
and from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. daily. Additionally, the bridge must open 
on signal for any vessels standing by at 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. daily. 
During the closure periods all the mechanical machinery used for 
operating the movable span will be changed. Navigation on the waterway 
consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Due 
to prior experience and coordination with waterway users it has been 
determined

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that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
    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: February 20, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-5090 Filed 3-10-09; 8:45 am]
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