[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 6 (Monday, January 10, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 1359-1360]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-168]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-1063]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Vermillion River, Lafayette 
Parish, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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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 
Milton (LA 92) bridge across the Vermillion River, mile 37.6, in 
Milton, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to 
allow timely bridge rehabilitation to improve overall traffic, boat and 
pedestrian safety. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on January 10, 2011 
through 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-1063 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-1063 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 Mr. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Management Specialist, 
District 8 Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2132; 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 Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development requests a temporary deviation from the published 
regulation for the Milton (LA 92) bridge (4 feet vertical clearance 
when closed at mean High water) across the Vermillion River as required 
by 33 CFR 117.5: Except as otherwise authorized or required by this 
part, drawbridges must open promptly and fully for the passage of 
vessels when a request or signal to open is given in accordance with 
this subpart. Currently, according to 33 CFR 117.509(b)(4), the draw of 
the Milton (LA 92) bridge shall open on signal; except that from 6 p.m. 
to 10 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice 
is given.
    The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requests 
a deviation to allow the bridge to remain closed to marine traffic from 
12:01 a.m. on January 10, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. on February 18, 2011. 
This time period has been coordinated through the waterway users and 
the responsible Coast Guard Units. There is no alternative route around 
the project.
    This deviation will allow the rehabilitation of the bridge to be 
completed in a timely fashion. This rehab is necessary to extend the 
bridge life and optimize traffic and boat operations. It will also 
improve overall traffic, boat and pedestrian safety.
    The deviation dates and schedule were chosen to minimize 
significant effect on vessel traffic. Any vessel that does not require 
an opening of the drawspan may pass at any time; the vertical clearance 
is four feet mean high water when closed.
    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. This deviation may be terminated/
cancelled at anytime via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: December 21, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-168 Filed 1-7-11; 8:45 am]
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