[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 28, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9635]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[USCG-2009-0283]
Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway,
Galveston, TX
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
Galveston Causeway Railroad Bascule Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal
Waterway, mile 357.2 west of Harvey Locks, at Galveston, Galveston
County, Texas. This deviation provides for the bridge to remain closed
to navigation for five hours a day for 14 non-consecutive days in order
to perform scheduled maintenance.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2009
until noon on Wednesday, June 3, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0283 and are available online
at www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket Search Option on
the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0283 in the Docket ID
box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in the Docket ID
column. This material is also available for inspection or copying at
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone 504-671-2128.
If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Railway Company has
requested a temporary deviation in order to perform necessary
maintenance on the rail joints of the Galveston Causeway Railroad
Bascule Bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 357.2 west
of Harvey Locks, at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. The maintenance
is essential for the continued safe operation of the railroad bridge.
This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position from 7 a.m. until noon, Monday through Thursday
from Monday, May 11, 2009 until Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The bridge
will operate normally for the passage of vessels on Memorial Day,
Monday, May 27, 2009. During the closure the draw will be able to open
for emergencies after securing the ties on the bridge. Currently, the
draw opens on signal for the passage of vessels.
The bridge has a vertical clearance of 10 feet above mean high
water in the closed-to-navigation position. Navigation at the site of
the bridge consists mainly of tows with barges and some recreational
pleasure craft. 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. No alternate routes are
available. This closure is considered necessary for repair of the
bridge.
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: April 13, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-9635 Filed 4-27-09; 8:45 am]
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