[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18479-18480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06983]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0149]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, 
New Orleans, 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 
regulation governing the operation of the Senator Ted Hickey (Leon C. 
Simon) bascule bridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, mile 
4.6, at New Orleans, Louisiana. This deviation is necessary to ensure 
the safety of pedestrians as they run across the bridge for the Ochsner 
Ironman 70.3 New Orleans event. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position continuously during the 
event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. on 
Sunday, April 21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0149] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. 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 Donna Gagliano, 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 bridge owner approved the request for 
the closure of the Senator Ted Hickey (Leon

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C. Simon) Bascule Bridge on Seabrook Highway crossing the Inner Harbor 
Navigation Canal, mile 4.6, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bridge 
provides 45 feet in the closed-to-navigation position above mean sea 
level. Currently, according to 33 CFR 117.458 (c), the draw of the Leon 
C. Simon Blvd. (Seabrook) bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on signal; 
except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday 
through Friday, the draw need not be opened. This deviation allows the 
draw span of the bridge to remain closed to navigation from 8:30 a.m. 
until 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2013, while the Ironman contenders 
travel across the bridge as part of the race course. Navigation on the 
waterway consists mainly of tugs with tows. As a result of coordination 
between the Coast Guard and the waterway users, it has been determined 
that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. 
The Coast Guard will inform users through the Local and Broadcast 
Notice to Mariners of the closure period. There is an alternate route 
available via The Rigolets Pass to vessel traffic. Vessels that can 
pass under the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position can do so at 
any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies.
    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: March 15, 2013.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-06983 Filed 3-26-13; 8:45 am]
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