Drawbridge operations: Dulac Bayou, LA,
[Federal Register: April 6, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 65)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 08-99-012]
Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Dulac Bayou, LA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the SR 47 swing span drawbridge across Dulac Bayou, mile 0.6, at Dulac, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. This deviation allows the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to close the bridge continuously from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 through 3 p.m. on April 30, 1999. This temporary deviation is issued to allow for the replacement of the link pins of the hydraulic pistons, as extensive but necessary maintenance operation. Presently, the draw opens on signal at all times.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 through 3 p.m. on April 30, 1999.
ADDRESSES: Unless otherwise indicated, documents referred to in this notice are available for inspection or copying at the office of the Eighth Coast Guard District, Bridge Administration Branch, Commander (ob), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130-3396. The Bridge Administration Branch of the Eighth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Johnson, Bridge Administration Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The SR 57 swing span drawbridge across Dulac Bayou, mile 0.6, in Dulac, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, has a vertical clearance of 7 feet 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, fishing vessels, sailing vessels, and other recreational craft. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development requested a temporary deviation from the normal operation of the drawbridge in order to accommodate the maintenance work, involving removal and replacement of the link pins of the hydraulic pistons. This work is essential for the continued operation of the draw span.
The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the regulations in 33 CFR 117.5 authorizing the draw of the SR 57 swing span bridge across Dulac Bayou, mile 0.6, at Dulac, Louisiana to remain in the closed to navigation position from 8 a.m. on April 26, 1999 through 3 p.m. on April 30, 1999.
Dated: March 29, 1999. Paul J. Pluta, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-8474Filed4-5-99; 8:45 am]
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