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CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
CGD ID: [CGD08-02-021]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge operations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Ouachita River, LA
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on September 23, 2002 until 5 p.m. on September 26, 2002.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Union Pacific Railroad vertical lift drawbridge across the Ouachita
River, mile 114.3, near Riverton, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. This
deviation allows the draw to remain closed to navigation from 8 a.m. on
Monday, September 23, 2002 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 26,
2002. The deviation is necessary to allow for the installation of new dieselpowered generators and
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some modifications of the gears in the driveline.
SUMMARY: Louisiana,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Union Pacific Railroad vertical lift drawbridge across the Ouachita River, mile 114.3, near Riverton, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana, has a vertical clearance of 7 feet above mean high water, elevation 71.0 feet NGVD, in the closedtonavigation position and 57 feet above mean high water in the opentonavigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows and occasional recreational craft. Presently, the draw opens on signal for the passage of vessels.The Union Pacific Railroad requested a temporary deviation for the operation of the drawbridge to accommodate the replacement of diesel powered generators and to modify the gears in the driveline. This work is essential for continued operation of the draw span of the bridge.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: August 29, 2002.
Roy J. Casto,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 0222828 Filed 9602; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Mr. Philip Johnson, Bridge Administration Branch, at the address given above or telephone (504) 5892965.
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