[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26293-26294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12782]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0414]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Houma Navigation Canal, Mile 
36.0, at Houma, Terrebonne Parish, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

[[Page 26294]]

SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
SR 661 Swing Bridge across the Houma Navigation Canal, mile 36.0, in 
Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to 
replace the center pivot pier bearings of the bridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain closed for 24 hours to accomplish the work.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on July 22, 2009 until 6 
a.m. on July 23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0414 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket 
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0414 
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 or e-mail David M. Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast 
Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail [email protected]. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and 
Development (LDOTD) has requested a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule of the State Route 661 Swing Bridge across the Houma 
Navigation Canal, mile 36.0, in Houma, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 
The closure is necessary to allow for repairs to the bridge.
    Presently, the bridge operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.455 
which requires the draw of the bridge across the Houma Navigation Canal 
at S661, mile 36.0 at Houma, to open on signal, except that the draw 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels Monday through Friday 
except holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 
p.m., from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This 
deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position from 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 until 6 a.m. on 
Thursday, July 23, 2009. 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 
that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
    The vertical clearance of the swing bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 1.0 feet and unlimited in the open-to-navigation 
position. An alternate route is available through La Carpe Bayou. 
During the deviation period, LDOTD will provide drawtenders for the 
State Route 661 bridge across La Carpe Bayou, mile 7.5 to open the 
bridge on signal; except that, the draw need not be opened for the 
passage of vessels from 7 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. until 
6 p.m. At the end of the deviation period the La Carpe Bayou bridge 
will return to its operating schedule in accordance with 33 CFR 
117.461. As this work is proposed during hurricane season, if any 
storms are in the Gulf of Mexico, the work may be postponed and 
rescheduled.
    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 18, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-12782 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P