[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17111]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0594]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Near Morris, 
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 
Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois 
Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois. The deviation is necessary 
to allow removal of the existing lift span and installation of the 
replacement lift span. This deviation allows the bridge to be 
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective starting 7 a.m. on July 9, 2011 
through 7 p.m. on July 12, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0594 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0594 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 Canadian National Railroad requested a 
temporary deviation for Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, 
across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours while 
the existing lift span is removed and the replacement lift span is 
installed. The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern 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 Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-
to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 26.3 feet 
above flat pool. Due to construction activities, vessels will be unable 
to pass the bridge site during this 84-hour period. Navigation on the 
waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational 
watercraft. 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: June 22, 2011.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2011-17111 Filed 7-7-11; 8:45 am]
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