Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)
DOCID: fr16fe07-15 FR Doc E7-2795
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
RIN ID: RIN 1625-AA09
CGD ID: [CGD08-07-002]
NOTICE: RULES
DOCID: fr16fe07-15
ACTION: Drawbridge operations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., May 19, 2007.
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River. This deviation allows the bridge to remain closedtonavigation from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., May 19, 2007. The deviation is necessary as the drawbridge is part of the annual route for the Quad Cities Heart Walk.
SUMMARY:
Illinois,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois across the Upper Mississippi River as the drawbridge is along the route of the annual Quad Cities Heart Walk. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5 which requires the drawbridge to open promptly and fully for passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance with 33 CFR 117, Subpart A. In order to facilitate the annual event, the drawbridge must be kept in the closedtonavigation position. This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain closedtonavigation for two and onehalf hours from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., May 19, 2007.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Upper Mississippi River.
The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closedto navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 feet above normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall 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: February 1, 2007.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E72795 Filed 21507; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 2692378.