[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 28, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 31840]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-12542]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0370]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cumberland River, Nashville, TN

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 Louisville and Nashville Railroad 
Drawbridge across the Cumberland River, mile 190.4, at Nashville, 
Tennessee. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner time to 
perform preventive maintenance that is essential to the continued safe 
operation of the drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
in the closed-to-navigation position while a worn gear and shaft 
assembly are replaced.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m., May 28, 2013 to 6 p.m., 
May 29, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0370] 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge 
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378, 
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 CSX Transportation, Inc. requested a 
temporary deviation for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad 
Drawbridge, across the Cumberland River, mile 190.4, at Nashville, 
Tennessee to remain in the closed-to-navigation position while a worn 
gear and shaft assembly are replaced. The closure period will start at 
8 a.m., May 28, 2013 to 6 p.m., May 29, 2013.
    Once the worn gear and shaft assembly are removed, the swing span 
will not be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement 
of the gear and shaft assembly is installed.
    The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge currently operates 
in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement 
that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for the passage of 
vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with the subpart. 
In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the drawbridge must be 
kept in the closed-to-navigation position.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Cumberland River.
    The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 47 feet above 
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation 
has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections were 
received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 8, 2013.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2013-12542 Filed 5-24-13; 8:45 am]
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