[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 19 (Friday, January 29, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 4693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1801]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-1129]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, 
New Orleans, LA

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 
Senator Ted Hickey (Leon C. Simon) Bascule Bridge across the Inner 
Harbor Navigational Canal, mile 4.6, at New Orleans, LA. The deviation 
is necessary to ensure the safety of pedestrians as they bike across 
the bridge for the Ochsner Ironman 70.3 New Orleans event. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed during the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 18, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-1129 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-1129 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; 
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 bridge owner approved the request for 
the closure of the Senator Ted Hickey (Leon C. Simon) Bascule Bridge on 
Seabrook Highway crossing the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, mile 
4.6, in New Orleans, LA. In the closed-to-navigation position, the 
vertical clearance of the bridge is 45 feet above mean sea level. 
Currently, according to 33 CFR 117.458 (c), The draw of the Leon C. 
Simon Blvd. (Seabrook) bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on signal; except 
that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through 
Friday, the draw need not be opened. This deviation allows the draw 
span of the bridge to remain closed to navigation between 5 a.m. and 2 
p.m. on April 18, 2010 while the Ironman contenders travel across the 
bridge as part of the 56 mile bike course. Navigation on the waterway 
consists mainly of tugs with tows. As a result of coordination between 
the Coast Guard and the waterway users, it has been determined that 
this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. The 
Coast Guard will inform users through the Local and Broadcast Notice to 
Mariners of the closure period. There are alternate routes available to 
vessel traffic. Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed-
to-navigation position can do so at any time. The bridge will not be 
able to 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: January 19, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-1801 Filed 1-28-10; 8:45 am]
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