[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 79066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32629]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1082]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Escatawpa River, Moss Point, MS

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 
Mississippi Export Railroad Company swing bridge across the Escatawpa 
River, mile 3.0, at Moss Point, Jackson County, Mississippi. This 
deviation is necessary to replace the cracked center housing and other 
repair work needed. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during 3 days in January.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 
2012 through 11 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-1082 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-1082 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 email Donna Gagliano, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast 
Guard; telephone (504) 671-2128 or email [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 Mississippi Export Railroad Company has 
requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for the 
swing span bridge across Escatawpa River, mile 3.0, at Moss Point, 
Jackson County, Mississippi. The swing span bridge has a horizontal 
clearance of 69 feet and a vertical clearance of 6 feet above mean high 
water (based on the National Geodatic Vertical Datum of 1929) in the 
closed-to-navigation position.
    In accordance with 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. This deviation allows the swing span of 
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position beginning at 
6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3 through 11 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2012 
with no openings.
    The closure is necessary to perform the work continuously in 
replacing the cracked center housing and other repair work. This 
maintenance is essential for the continued operation of the bridge. 
Notices will be published in the Eighth Coast Guard District Local 
Notice to Mariners and will be broadcast via the Coast Guard Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners System.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of commercial tugs with tows, 
fishing vessels, and other recreational crafts. There is only one 
company that transits above the bridge. Based on experience and 
coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this 
closures will not have a significant effect on vessels that use the 
waterway. The Coast Guard has coordinated the closure with waterway 
users, industry, and other Coast Guard units. There are no alternate 
routes. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5(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 21, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-32629 Filed 12-20-11; 8:45 am]
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