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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
USC ID: [USCG-2008-0036]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge Operation Regulations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL, Quad Cities Heart Walk
DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., May 17, 2008.
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, across the Upper Mississippi River, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois. The deviation is necessary as the drawbridge is part of the annual route for the Quad Cities Heart Walk. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closedto navigation position during that event.
SUMMARY: Upper Mississippi River, Rock Island, IL, Quad Cities Heart Walk,
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 to remain in the closedtonavigation position as the drawbridge is part of the Annual Quad Cities Heart Walk. The Rock Island Railroad and Highway 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 annual event, the drawbridge must be kept in the closedtonavigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closedtonavigation position for two and one half hours from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., May 17, 2008.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 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.
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Dated: March 20, 2008.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E87381 Filed 4708; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, (314) 2692378.
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