[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 31 (Thursday, February 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 10524]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-03351]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0062]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Charenton Canal, Baldwin, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) 
Railway Company swing span bridge across Charenton Canal, mile 0.4, at 
Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to 
complete scheduled repairs for the continued safe operation of the 
bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position for sixteen consecutive hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. on 
Thursday, March 28, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this notice, USCG-2013-0062, is available 
online at www.regulations.gov by typing in the docket number in the 
``SEARCH'' box and clicking ``SEARCH.'' Next, click on Open Docket 
Folder on the line associated with this notice. You may also visit the 
Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the swing span 
railroad bridge across the Charenton Canal, mile 0.4, at Baldwin, St. 
Mary Parish, Louisiana. The bridge provides 10 feet of vertical 
clearance in the closed-to-navigation position. Due to the type of 
equipment being used and safety concerns, vessels will not be allowed 
to pass under the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position. 
However, the bridge will be able to open in the event of an emergency.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing 
vessels, and recreational craft including sailboats and powerboats. An 
alternate route is available for mariners through the Berwick Locks. 
The alternate waterway route takes about 45 minutes to transit. Due to 
prior experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, and the 
alternate route through Berwick Locks, it has been determined that this 
closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the swing span 
of the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 6 
a.m. through 10 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013.
    The closure is necessary in order to change out the segment gear on 
the turn span 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.
    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: February 4, 2013.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-03351 Filed 2-13-13; 8:45 am]
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