[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 131 (Friday, July 8, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17111]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2011-0594]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Near Morris,
IL
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois
Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois. The deviation is necessary
to allow removal of the existing lift span and installation of the
replacement lift span. This deviation allows the bridge to be
maintained in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours.
DATES: This deviation is effective starting 7 a.m. on July 9, 2011
through 7 p.m. on July 12, 2011.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0594 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0594 in the
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or e-mail Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers,
Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269-2378, e-mail [email protected].
If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian National Railroad requested a
temporary deviation for Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge,
across the Illinois Waterway, mile 270.6, near Morris, Illinois to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for eighty-four hours while
the existing lift span is removed and the replacement lift span is
installed. The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad 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.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Illinois Waterway.
The Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-
to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 26.3 feet
above flat pool. Due to construction activities, vessels will be unable
to pass the bridge site during this 84-hour period. 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.
Dated: June 22, 2011.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2011-17111 Filed 7-7-11; 8:45 am]
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