Drawbridge operations: Louisiana,
[Federal Register: June 10, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 111)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 31625]
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[DOCID:fr10jn98-22]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Coast Guard
[CGD 08-98-022]
Drawbridge Operating Regulation; Atchafalaya River, 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 in 33 CFR 117.5 governing the operation of the Union Pacific Railroad swing span bridge across the Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz Springs, Louisiana. This deviation allows the Union Pacific Railroad to close the bridge to navigation from 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 through 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 1998. This temporary deviation is issued to allow for the replacement of the electric motors, gears and associated machinery of the swing span operating mechanism
DATES: This deviation is effective 7 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 through 6 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 1998.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Phil Johnson, Bridge Administration Branch, Commander (ob), Eighth Coast Guard District, 501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130-3396, telephone number 504-589-2965.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad swing span bridge across the Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz Springs, Louisiana has a vertical clearance of 6 feet above mean high water, elevation 38.5 feet Mean Sea Level, in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited clearance in the open-to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of tugs with tows and occasional recreational craft. Presently, the draw opens on signal.
The Union Pacific Railroad requested a temporary deviation from the normal operation of the bridge in order to accomplish the maintenance work. The work consists of replacing the electric motors, gears and other components of the operating machinery. This work is essential for the continued operation of the swing span. Alternate navigation routes are available. Mariners may transit the Atchafalaya River to the site of the bridge from both upstream via the Red River and Mississippi River and from downstream via Atchafalaya Bay.
The District Commander has, therefore, issued a deviation from the regulations in 33 CFR 117.5 authorizing the Union Pacific Railroad swing span bridge across the Atchafalaya River, mile 95.7 at Krotz Springs, Louisiana to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. on July 27, 1998 through 6 p.m. on August 3, 1998.
Dated: June 1, 1998. A.L. Gerfin, Jr., Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 8th Coast Guard Dist., Acting.
[FR Doc. 98-15422Filed6-9-98; 8:45 am]
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