[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 163 (Tuesday, August 24, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 51942-51943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-20925]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0778]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Atchafalaya River, Melville, 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 
Union Pacific Railroad vertical lift bridge across the Atchafalaya 
River, mile 107.4, at Melville, St. Landry and Point Coupee Parishes, 
Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to perform asbestos abatement 
work to the draw tender's house. This deviation allows the bridge to 
open on signal if at least a three hour advance notice is given from 
September 9, 2010 through October 9, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Thursday, September 
9, 2010 through 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0778 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0687 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 David 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 Union Pacific Railroad has requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the vertical lift 
span bridge across the Atchafalaya River, mile 107.4, at Melville, St. 
Landry and Point Coupee Parishes, Louisiana. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 4 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and 54 feet above mean high water in the open-to-navigation 
position.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the vertical 
lift span of the bridge to open on signal if at least a three hour 
advanced notice is given from 6 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2010 
through 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
    The closure is necessary in order to conduct asbestos abatement 
work on the draw tender's house. This maintenance is essential for the 
continued operation of the bridge. Notices will be published in the 
Eighth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and will be 
broadcast

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via the Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to Mariners System.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of commercial tugs with tows. 
There is an alternate waterway route available via the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway (Morgan City to Port Allen Alternate Route). 
Based on experience and coordination with waterway users, it has been 
determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on 
vessels that use the waterway.
    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 11, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-20925 Filed 8-23-10; 8:45 am]
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