Document ID: USCG-2010-0311-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Notice
Title: Drawbridge Operation Regulation: Mermentau River, Mermentau, LA (Federal Register Publication)
Posted Date: 2010-05-10T04:00Z

[Federal Register: May 10, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 89)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 25765-25766]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2010-0311]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Mermentau, 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 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad swing span bridge across the 
Mermentau River, mile 68.0, at Mermentau, Acadia and Jefferson Davis 
Parishes, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace the top 
flanges on four floor beams. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed to navigation for ten days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6:30 a.m. on May 18, 2010 
through 5 p.m. on May 27, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0311 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0311 in the 
``Keyword'' 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 e-mail Kay Wade, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast Guard; 
telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail Kay.B.Wade@uscg.mil. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, 
Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway 
Company has requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule 
of the swing span bridge across the Mermentau River at mile 68.0 in 
Mermentau, Acadia and Jefferson Parishes, Louisiana. The closure is 
necessary in order to remove and replace the top flanges on four floor 
beams on the bridge. This maintenance is essential for the continued 
operation of the bridge.
    Presently, the bridge opens on signal for the passage of vessels, 
as required by 33 CFR 117.5. This deviation will allow the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 
18 through 5 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010.
    The vertical clearance of the swing span bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 10.0 feet above Mean High Water. There are no 
alternate waterway routes available. Navigation on the waterway 
consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft. The 
bridge opens for the passage of navigation an average of 5 times per 
month. With sufficient notice, the bridge can be opened for 
emergencies. Due to prior experience and

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coordination with waterway users, it has been determined that these 
closures will not have a significant effect on navigation.
    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: April 26, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-10947 Filed 5-7-10; 8:45 am]
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