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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
CGD ID: [CGD08-07-001]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge operations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Berwick Bay (Atchafalaya River), Morgan City, LA
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the BNSF Railway Company Vertical Lift Span Bridge across Berwick Bay, mile 0.4 (Atchafalaya River, mile 17.5), at Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. This deviation provides for the bridge to remain closed to navigation for 12 consecutive hours to conduct scheduled maintenance to the drawbridge.
SUMMARY: Louisiana,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The BNSF Railway Company has requested a temporary deviation in order to replace the railroad signal circuits of the BNSF Railway Railroad Vertical Lift Span Bridge across Berwick Bay, mile 0.4 (Atchafalaya River, mile 17.5) at Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Replacement of the signal circuits is necessary to turn the lining of signals across the bridge into a fully automatic operation so that the bridge will be in full compliance with requirements of the Federal Railroad Administration. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain in the closedtonavigation position from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. The proposed work was previously scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2006, but had to be postponed due to parts being unavailable. The required parts have been received and BNSF is now ready to accomplish the repairs. There may be times, during the closure period, when the draw will not be able to open for emergencies.The bridge provides 4 feet of vertical clearance in the closedto navigation position. Thus, most vessels will not be able to transit through the bridge site when the bridge is closed. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft including sailboats and powerboats. Due to prior experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
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: January 16, 2007.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E7994 Filed 12307; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Frank, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone (504) 6712128.
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