[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 225 (Wednesday, November 21, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 69761]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-28284]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2012-0995]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River,
Clinton, IA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge across
the Upper Mississippi River, mile 518.0, at Clinton, Iowa. The
deviation is necessary to allow time for performing needed maintenance
and repairs to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to open on
signal if at least 24 hours advance notice is given.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2012,
until 9 a.m., March 15, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0995 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0995 in the
``Search'' 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
temporary deviation, call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone (314) 269-2378 or
[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 Union Pacific Railroad Company requested a temporary deviation
for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, mile 518.0, at Clinton, Iowa,
across the Upper Mississippi to open on signal if at least 24 hours
advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed bridge
maintenance and repairs. The Clinton 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. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the
drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This
deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2012, until 9
a.m., March 15, 2013.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Upper Mississippi River.
The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation
position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 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 effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: November 8, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-28284 Filed 11-20-12; 8:45 am]
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