[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 10, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 68974-68975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-28326]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0998]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock 
Island, 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 
Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge across the Upper 
Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois. The deviation 
is necessary to allow the bridge owner time to perform preventive 
maintenance and critical repairs that are essential to the continued 
safe operation of the drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to 
be maintained in the closed to navigation position for fifty-six days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m., January 4, 2011 to 
7:30 a.m. February 28, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0998 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0998 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 U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested 
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway 
Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock 
Island, Illinois to remain in the closed to navigation position for 56 
days from 7:30 a.m., January 4, 2011 to 7:30 a.m., February 28, 2011 to 
allow the bridge owner time for critical repairs and preventive 
maintenance. In order to perform extensive repairs and required annual 
maintenance, the bridge must be kept inoperative and in the closed to 
navigation position. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway 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 Upper Mississippi River.
    The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 feet above 
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. The drawbridge will not be 
able to open for emergencies during the repair period. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were 
received.
    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 28, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-28326 Filed 11-9-10; 8:45 am]
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