[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 159 (Wednesday, August 19, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41790-41791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-19823]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0689]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Sargent, 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 
FM 457 pontoon drawbridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 
418.0, west of Harvey Locks, near Sargent,

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Matagorda County, Texas. The deviation is necessary for continued 
maintenance of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed to navigation.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on 
September 2, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0689 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0689 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are 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 Lindsey Middleton, 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 Texas Department of Transportation has 
requested a temporary deviation for the FM 457 pontoon drawbridge 
across the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, mile 418.0, west of Harvey 
Locks, near Sargent, Matagorda County, Texas. They requested the 
temporary deviation for scheduled maintenance on the bridge. Currently, 
according to 33 CFR 117.5, the drawbridge opens on signal for the 
passage of vessels. The temporary deviation would allow the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 
September 2, 2009. The bridge has no vertical clearance in the closed-
to-navigation position and has unlimited clearance in the open-to-
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with 
tows, fishing vessels, sailing vessels, and other recreational craft. 
This work is essential for the continued operation of the draw span. 
This request has been coordinated with waterway user groups and the 
local Coast Guard office.
    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: August 9, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-19823 Filed 8-18-09; 8:45 am]
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