[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 204 (Friday, October 22, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 65232]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-26674]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0954]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois River, Pekin, IL

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 
Pekin Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois Waterway, mile 151.2, 
Pekin, Illinois. The deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of 
lift cables and associated mechanisms on the lift span and allows the 
bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position during the 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective for five days starting at 6 a.m. on 
November 9, 2010 and ending at 11:59 p.m. on November 13, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0954 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0954 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 Eric A. Washburn, 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 requested a 
temporary deviation for the Pekin Railroad Drawbridge, across the 
Illinois Waterway, mile 151.2, at Pekin, Illinois to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position for a five day period while lift cables 
and associated mechanisms are replaced on the lift span. The Pekin 
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.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Illinois Waterway.
    The Pekin Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 34.3 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.
    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 12, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-26674 Filed 10-21-10; 8:45 am]
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