[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 5259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01940]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-1081]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; 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 
operating schedule that governs the L & N Railroad/Almonaster Road 
drawbridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, mile 2.9 at New 
Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary in order 
to conduct repair and replacement of electrical system components of 
the bridge. These repairs are essential for the continued safe 
operation of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
temporarily closed to navigation for three consecutive days with four 
scheduled openings to facilitate the movement of vessel traffic.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 
2014 through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-1081] 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 David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Coastal Bridge Company, on behalf of the 
Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans, requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule on the L & N Railroad/
Almonaster Road drawbridge across the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, 
mile 2.9 at New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
    The bridge has a vertical clearance of one foot above high water in 
the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in the open-
to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs 
with tows, small ships, fishing vessels, sailing vessels, and other 
recreational craft. Presently, in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the 
draw shall open on signal for the passage of vessels.
    This temporary deviation allows the bascule bridge to remain closed 
to navigation from 7 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014 through 11:59 
p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, except that the bridge will open 
to pass all waiting vessels at 6:45 a.m., 12 noon, 4 p.m. and 12 
midnight daily during the closure period. During this time, repairs 
will be performed to the electrical systems of the bridge.
    During the closure period, the bridge will not be able to open for 
the passage of vessels except during the scheduled periods of 
operation. Alternate routes are available via the Chef Menteur Pass and 
the Rigolets.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35, the draw bridge 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: January 13, 2014.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2014-01940 Filed 1-30-14; 8:45 am]
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