

[Federal Register: October 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 198)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 58250-58251]
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

[CGD08-07-025]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Charenton Drainage and 
Navigation Canal, Baldwin, 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 
BNSF Railway Company Swing Bridge across the Charenton Drainage and 
Navigational Canal, mile 0.4, at Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, LA. This 
deviation provides for the bridge to remain closed to navigation for 5 
days with three hour openings each day to conduct maintenance repairs 
to the drawbridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on October 22, 2007 
through 8 p.m. on October 26, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at 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. The 
telephone number is (504) 671-2128. The Bridge Administration Branch 
maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a 
temporary deviation in order to replace or repair a bent shaft, 
bearings, and housing that are integral to the safe operation of the 
swing bridge across the Charenton Drainage and Navigational Canal, mile 
0.4, at Baldwin, St. Mary Parish, LA. This bridge opens on signal

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in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, but this temporary deviation will 
allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 
a.m. on October 22, 2007 through 8 p.m. on October 26, 2007. BNSF will 
provide an opening from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. every day starting October 
23, 2007. An alternate route is available through the Berwick Locks. 
The bridge provides 10 feet of vertical clearance in the closed-to-
navigation position. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with 
tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft including sailboats and 
powerboats. Due to prior experience, as well as coordination with 
waterway users, and an alternate route through Berwick Locks 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: October 2, 2007.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E7-20207 Filed 10-12-07; 8:45 am]

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