[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72737-72738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29444]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1014]


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 64 counterweight 
cables that facilitate movement of the lift span. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed position while the counterweight 
cables are replaced.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on February 11, 2013, 
through 11:59 p.m. on March 2, 2013. If due to weather or other 
conditions, replacement cable work has not begun by 7 a.m. on February 
11, 2013, the normal operating schedule in 33 CFR 117.687 will be 
maintained until this replacement work has started.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-1014 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-1014 in the 
``Search'' 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 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 while 64 counterweight cables that 
facilitate movement of the lift span are replaced. The closure period 
will start at 7 a.m. on February 11, 2013, and continue through 11 p.m. 
on March 2, 2013.
    Once the counterweight cables are removed, the lift span will not 
be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement of the 
counterweight cables are installed.
    The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in

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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 effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: November 16, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-29444 Filed 12-5-12; 8:45 am]
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