[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 2, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 5685-5686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2223]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0036]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Tigre, Vermillion 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 
Bayou Tigre (LA 330) bridge across Bayou Tigre, mile 2.3, near 
Delcambre, Vermillion 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 to 
vessel traffic.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 2011 
through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0036 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0036 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 504-671-2128 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 Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development requests a temporary deviation from the published 
regulation for the Bayou Tigre (LA 330) bridge (5 feet vertical 
clearance when closed at mean high water) across Bayou Tigre 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 117.507, the draw of the 
Bayou Tigre (LA 330) bridge 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 March 1, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. on April 1, 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 rehabilitation 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 five 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 any time 
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: January 21, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-2223 Filed 2-1-11; 8:45 am]
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