[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 59 (Wednesday, March 27, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18480]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06984]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0150]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Chef Menteur Pass, at Lake
Catherine, LA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
regulation governing the operation of the U.S. Highway 90 swing highway
bridge across the Chef Menteur Pass, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine,
Orleans Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to ensure the
safety of pedestrians/bikers as they cross the bridge for the Ochsner
Ironman 70.3 New Orleans event. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position continuously during the
event.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on
Sunday, April 21, 2013.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0150] is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 Donna Gagliano, Bridge
Administration Branch, Coast Guard, telephone (504) 671-2128, email
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The bridge owner approved the request for
the closure of the U.S. Highway 90 swing bridge crossing the Chef
Menteur Pass, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine, Orleans, Parish, Louisiana.
The bridge provides 10 feet vertical clearance in the closed-to-
navigation position at mean high water. Currently, according to 33 CFR
117.436, the draw of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge, mile 2.8, shall open
on signal; except that, from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only for the
passage of vessels. The draw shall open at any time for a vessel in
distress. This deviation allows the draw span of the bridge to remain
closed to navigation from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21,
2013, while the Ironman contenders travel across the bridge as part of
the race course. Navigation on the waterway consists mainly of
commercial fishermen and sportsman fishermen. As a result of
coordination between the Coast Guard and the waterway users, it has
been determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on
these vessels. The Coast Guard will inform users through the Local and
Broadcast Notice to Mariners of the closure period. There is an
alternate route available via The Rigolets Pass to vessel traffic.
Vessels that can pass under the bridge in the closed-to-navigation
position can do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for
emergencies.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.436, 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: March 15, 2013.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2013-06984 Filed 3-26-13; 8:45 am]
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