[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 204 (Friday, October 23, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 54754]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-25598]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket Number USCG-2009-0913]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, 
Clinton, IA

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 operations of the 
Clinton Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 
518.0, Clinton, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow time for 
performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours' advance 
notice is given from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2009 until 9 a.m., March 
15, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m., December 15, 2009 
until 9 a.m., March 15, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0913 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0913 in the 
``Keyword'' 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 Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard; 
telephone (314) 269-2378, 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 Union Pacific Railroad Company requested 
a temporary deviation for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, across the 
Upper Mississippi, mile 518.0, at Clinton, Iowa to open on signal if at 
least 24 hours' advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed 
bridge maintenance and repairs. The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge 
currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the 
general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for 
the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance 
with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the 
drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This 
deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours' 
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2009 until 9 a.m., 
March 15, 2010.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 feet above normal pool. 
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and 
recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated 
with waterway users. No objections were received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall 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.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-25598 Filed 10-22-09; 8:45 am]
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