[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72737-72738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29444]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2012-1014]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mile 359.4, Missouri River,
Kansas City, MO
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 Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge
across the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri. The
deviation is necessary to allow the replacement of 64 counterweight
cables that facilitate movement of the lift span. This deviation allows
the bridge to remain in the closed position while the counterweight
cables are replaced.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on February 11, 2013,
through 11:59 p.m. on March 2, 2013. If due to weather or other
conditions, replacement cable work has not begun by 7 a.m. on February
11, 2013, the normal operating schedule in 33 CFR 117.687 will be
maintained until this replacement work has started.
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-1014 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-1014 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 rule,
call or email Eric A. Washburn, Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers,
Coast Guard 314-269-2378, email [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 Pacific Railway requested a
temporary deviation for the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, across
the Missouri River, mile 359.4, at Kansas City, Missouri to remain in
the closed-to-navigation position while 64 counterweight cables that
facilitate movement of the lift span are replaced. The closure period
will start at 7 a.m. on February 11, 2013, and continue through 11 p.m.
on March 2, 2013.
Once the counterweight cables are removed, the lift span will not
be able to open, even for emergencies, until the replacement of the
counterweight cables are installed.
The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in
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accordance with 33 CFR 117.687, which states the draws of the bridges
across the Missouri River shall open on signal; except during the
winter season between the date of closure and date of opening of the
commercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of
Engineers, the draws need not open unless at least 24 hours advance
notice is given.
There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section
of the Missouri River. The Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge, in the
closed-to-navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 51.3
feet above zero on W. B. gage at Kansas City, Missouri. Navigation on
the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and recreational
watercraft. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the
waterway users.
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 16, 2012.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2012-29444 Filed 12-5-12; 8:45 am]
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