[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 24 (Friday, February 6, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6228-6229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-2492]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-1263]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Lacarpe, Mile 7.5, at 
Houma, Lafourche Parish, LA

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 
SR 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, 
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace all 
the wire ropes used to lift the movable span of the bridge. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed during daytime hours and 
requires an advance notice for openings during the nighttime.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on January 31, 2009 
through 5 p.m. on February 14, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-1263 and are available online 
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or 
copying at two locations: 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, and the Eighth 
Coast Guard District, Bridge Administration Branch, Hale Boggs Federal 
Building, Room 1313, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-
3310 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bart Marcules, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 671-2128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and 
Development has requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
schedule of the State Route 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou 
Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The vertical 
clearance in the closed position is 3 feet, thus most vessels will not 
be able to pass underneath this bridge in the closed-to-navigation 
position. There may be times, during the closure period, when the draw 
will not

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be able to open for emergencies. The bridge normally operates in 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.460 on signal with at least a four hour 
advance notice except that it need not open on weekdays except holidays 
from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This deviation will 
allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 9 
a.m. to 6 p.m. and will open on signal if at least 24 hour notice is 
given from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. starting January 31, 2009 through February 
14, 2009. During the closure periods the wire ropes used for lifting 
the movable span will all be changed. Navigation on the waterway 
consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. Due 
to prior experience, as well as coordination with waterway users, and 
an alternate route, it has been determined that this closure will not 
have a significant effect on these vessels.
    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: January 12, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-2492 Filed 2-5-09; 8:45 am]
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