[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18481]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-07084]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0157]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, 
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 US 90 (Danzinger) vertical 
lift span drawbridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, mile 
3.10 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is 
necessary to install monitoring devices on the gearbox that operates 
the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to 
navigation for 24 hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on, April 6, 2013, until 
6 a.m. on, April 7, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0157] 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 Kay Wade, Bridge Branch Office, 
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 Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development has requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
schedule for the Vertical Lift Span Bridge across the Inner Harbor 
Navigation Canal, mile 3.10 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. 
The bridge has a vertical clearance of 50 feet above mean high water, 
elevation 5.0 feet Mean Sea Level in the closed-to-navigation position. 
Vessels requiring a clearance of less than 50 feet may transit beneath 
the bridge during operations.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.458(b), the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels; except that, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. 
the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given, 
and the draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 5 
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain closed to navigation from 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 
2013, until 6 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2013. At all other times, the 
bridge will open on signal for the passage of vessels in accordance 
with 33 CFR 117.458(b).
    The closure is necessary in order to install strain gauges and 
monitoring devices on the bridge's gearbox and associated shafting to 
get readings. This work 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 of small tugs with and without 
tows, commercial vessels, and recreational craft, including sailboats. 
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 Rigolets or Chef Menteur Pass.
    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 14, 2013.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-07084 Filed 3-26-13; 8:45 am]
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