[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 200 (Monday, October 19, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 53409-53410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25021]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2009-0916]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Blackwater River, Milton, FL
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
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temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
CSX Transportation Railroad swing bridge across the Blackwater River,
mile 2.80, at Milton, Florida. The deviation is necessary to replace
the center pivot bearing of the swing span and will allow the bridge to
remain closed to navigation for two consecutive days.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 5, 2009
through 5 p.m. on November 6, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0916 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0916 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 proposed
rule, call or e-mail Lindsey Middleton, Bridge Administration Branch;
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: CSX Transportation has requested a temporary
deviation for their railroad swing span bridge across the Blackwater
River, mile 2.80, in Milton, Florida. The vertical clearance of the
bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is 5.5 feet above mean sea
level and 7.0 feet above mean low water. Currently, according to 33 CFR
117.271, the draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 2.8
at Milton, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.,
the draw shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given.
The deviation period will be in effect from 7 a.m. on November 5, 2009
until 5 p.m. on November 6, 2009. During this time the swing span
bridge will be closed to navigation for the center pivot bearing of the
swing span to be replaced. This work is essential for the continued
operation of the draw span. Primary users of this waterway are
recreational boaters. The Coast Guard will inform these users through
the Local Notice to Mariners. There are no alternate routes available
and this bridge cannot be open for emergencies.
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: October 6, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-25021 Filed 10-16-09; 8:45 am]
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