[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 79 (Monday, April 25, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-09524]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2016-0196]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Red River, Alexandria, LA
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the US 165 (Jackson Street) Drawbridge
across the Red River, mile 88.6, at Alexandria, Louisiana. The
deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner time to install new
pinion bearings essential to the continued safe operation of the
drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position for approximately 6 days spanning a 2-week
period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from May 31, 2016 through June 9,
2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, (USCG-2016-0196) 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.
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,
email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development requested a temporary deviation for the US 165 (Jackson
Street) Drawbridge, across the Red River, mile 88.6, at Alexandria,
Louisiana. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position from 8 a.m. on May 31, 2016 to 8 p.m. on June 2,
2016 and from 8 a.m. on June 7, 2016 to 8 p.m. on June 9, 2016. This
deviation is necessary for the bridge owner to install new pinion
bearings.
The US 165 (Jackson Street) Drawbridge currently operates in
accordance with 33 CFR 117.491(b).
The US 165 (Jackson Street) Drawbridge provides a vertical
clearance of 40.0 feet above normal pool in the closed-to-navigation
position. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial
tows and recreational watercraft and will not be significantly
impacted. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway
users. No objections were received.
The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there are
no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section of the Red
River. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterways
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so the vessel operators can arrange
their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary
deviation.
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: April 20, 2016.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2016-09524 Filed 4-22-16; 8:45 am]
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