[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 69 (Monday, April 13, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16781-16782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8285]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2009-0231]


Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Black Warrior River, Eutaw, AL

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 
Norfolk Southern Railroad vertical lift span bridge across the Black 
Warrior River, mile 267.8, at Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama. This 
deviation provides for the bridge to remain closed to navigation for 
twelve hours in order to perform scheduled maintenance.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, 
May 1, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0231 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 office of 
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: David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 671-2128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Norfolk Southern Corporation has 
requested a temporary deviation in order to perform maintenance on the 
Norfolk Southern Railroad vertical lift span bridge across the Black 
Warrior River, mile 267.8, at Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama. This 
maintenance is necessary to make mechanical repairs to the lift towers 
of the bridge. This temporary deviation will allow the bridge to remain 
closed to navigation from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009. 
During the closure the draw will not be able to open for emergencies. 
Currently, the draw opens on signal for the passage of vessels.
    The Norfolk Southern Railroad vertical lift span drawbridge has a 
vertical clearance of 18.3 feet above BRENC, elevation 99.2 feet, in 
the closed-to-navigation position and 72 feet above BRENC in the open-
to-navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily 
of tugs with tows and occasional recreational craft. The Coast Guard 
has coordinated this closure with the Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway 
Association (WTWA). The WTWA representative indicated that the vessel 
operators will be able to schedule

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transits through the bridge such that operations will not significantly 
be hindered. Thus, it has been determined that this closure will not 
have a significant effect on these vessels. This closure is considered 
necessary for maintenance of the bridge.
    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: March 30, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-8285 Filed 4-10-09; 8:45 am]
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