[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 104 (Tuesday, June 2, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26293]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12783]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0413]


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 
lveston 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 eight hours with an opening at noon for the passage 
of vessels. The purpose of the closure is to replace parts on the 
bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 
June 9, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0413 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-2009-0413 
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: The Burlington Northern Railway Company has 
requested a temporary deviation in order to perform necessary 
maintenance on the Conley 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 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 
2009. The bridge will open for the passage of vessels at noon for all 
vessels to transit through 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: May 18, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-12783 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]
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