[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 235 (Wednesday, December 8, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 76279]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-30744]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1058]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, 
Burlington, 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 operation of the 
Burlington Railroad Drawbridge across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 
403.1, at Burlington, Iowa. The deviation is necessary to allow the 
bridge owner time to replace the swing span with a lift span and to 
construct the right descending tower. This deviation allows the bridge 
to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for sixty-two 
days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m., December 15, 2010 to 6 
a.m. February 15, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1058 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1058 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, Western Rivers, 
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 BNSF Railway Company requested a 
temporary deviation for the Burlington Railroad Drawbridge, across the 
Upper Mississippi River, mile 403.1, at Burlington, Iowa to remain in 
the closed-to-navigation position for 62 days from 6 a.m., December 15, 
2010 to 6 a.m., February 15, 2011 to allow the bridge owner time to 
complete the Truman-Hobbs alteration. The new lift span will be set in 
place and the right descending tower will be completed. The Burlington 
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 Upper Mississippi River.
    The Burlington Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, will provide a vertical clearance of 19.3 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 construction period. 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: November 26, 2010.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-30744 Filed 12-7-10; 8:45 am]
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