Document ID: USCG-2014-1007-0001
Agency: uscg
Document Type: Rule
Title: Drawbridge Operations: Arkansas River, Pine Bluff, AR (Federal Register Publication) (Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.)
Posted Date: 2014-12-11T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 238 (Thursday, December 11, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 73474-73475]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-29116]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-1007]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Arkansas River, Pine Bluff, AR

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 
operating schedule that governs the Rob Roy Railroad Drawbridge across 
the Arkansas River, mile 64.7, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The deviation 
is necessary to allow the bridge owner to install a new generator and 
motor that are essential to the continued safe operation of the 
drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position and not open to vessel traffic.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from December 
11, 2014 through January 21, 2015. For the purposes of enforcement, 
actual notice will be used from November 24, 2014, until December 11, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-1007] 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 Eric A. Washburn, Bridge 
Administrator, Western Rivers, Coast Guard; telephone 314-269-2378, 
email Eric.Washburn@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the 
docket, call Cheryl F. Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, 
telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Canadian Pacific Railroad requested a 
temporary deviation for the Rob Roy Railroad Drawbridge, across the 
Arkansas River, mile 64.7, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during specific dates and times occurring 
between November 24, 2014 and January 21, 2015. The scheduled closures 
during this temporary deviation are as follows:

November 24th, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., one 8-hour closure;
December 15-23, 2014, 2 two-hour closures each day;
December 30, 2014 to January 5, 2015, 2 two-hour closures each day;
From 7 a.m., January 6 to 7 a.m., January 8, 2015; one 48-hour closure;
January 8-12, 2015, 2 two-hour daily closures each day; and
January 13-21, 2015, 2 two-hour closures each day.

    These closures are necessary to install a new generator and motor. 
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 that vessels can arrange their transits to 
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    The Rob Roy Railroad Drawbridge currently operates in accordance 
with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the general requirement that drawbridge 
shall open promptly and fully for the passage of vessels when a request 
to open is given in accordance with the subpart.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Arkansas River.
    The Rob Roy Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 17.6 feet above normal pool. 
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.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the

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end of the effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation 
from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: November 20, 2014.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers.
[FR Doc. 2014-29116 Filed 12-10-14; 8:45 am]
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