[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 246 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 75556]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30845]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-1061]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, 
Louisiana

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 
regulation governing the operation of the Lapalco Boulevard bascule 
span drawbridge across the Harvey Canal Route, Gulf Intracoastal 
Waterway (GIWW), mile 2.8 at New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. 
The deviation is necessary to allow for the removal and replacement of 
the bridge's electrical components. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation for eight consecutive days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 
2013, until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this temporary deviation, USCG-2012-1061, is 
available online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting 
USCG-2012-1061 in the ``Search'' box and then clicking ``Search''. The 
docket is 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 Kay Wade, Bridge Branch Office, Coast Guard; telephone 
504-671-2128, 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: Jefferson Parish has requested a temporary 
deviation from the operating schedule for the Bascule Span Bridge 
across the Harvey Canal Route, Intracoastal Waterway, mile 2.8 at New 
Orleans, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 45 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation position. Vessels 
requiring a clearance of less than 45 feet may transit beneath the 
bridge during maintenance operations.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.451(a), the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 
a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday except 
holidays, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation from 6 a.m. 
on Thursday, January 10, 2013, until 6 a.m. on Friday, January 18, 
2013. At all other times, the bridge will open on signal for the 
passage of vessels in accordance with 33 CFR 117.451(a).
    The closure is necessary in order to remove and replace the 
bridge's electrical system. 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 mainly of tugs with tows with 
some commercial fishing vessels and recreational craft. Coordination 
between the Coast Guard and the waterway users determined that there 
should not be any significant effects on these vessels. The bridge will 
be unable to open during these repairs; however, an alternate route is 
available via the GIWW (Algiers Alternate Route).
    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: December 5, 2012.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-30845 Filed 12-20-12; 8:45 am]
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