[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 78 (Monday, April 23, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24147]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9732]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0297]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 359.4, Missouri River, 
Kansas City, MO

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge 
across the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri. The 
deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of eight wire rope 
lifting cables that operate the lift span. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed position while the lift cables are 
replaced.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 
2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about 
May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0297 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0297 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers, 
Coast Guard, telephone 314-269-2378, 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 Canadian Pacific Railway requested a 
temporary deviation for the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, across 
the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri to remain in 
the closed-to-navigation position for two 60-hour individual closures 
while the eight wire rope lifting cables that operate the lift span are 
replaced. The closure period will start at 10 p.m. on or about May 15, 
2012 through 10 a.m. on May 18, 2012 and again from 10 p.m. on or about 
May 22, 2012 through 10 a.m. on May 25, 2012.
    Once the wire rope lifting cables are removed, the lift span will 
not be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement wire 
rope lifting cables are installed.
    The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.687, which states the draws of the bridges 
across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the 
winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the 
commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of 
Engineers, the draws need not open unless at least 24 hours advance 
notice is given.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Missouri River. The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, in the 
closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 51.3 
feet above zero on W. B. gage at Kansas City, Missouri. Navigation on 
the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational 
watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the 
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: April 9, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-9732 Filed 4-20-12; 8:45 am]
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