

[Federal Register: October 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 58759]
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

[CGD08-07-026]
RIN 1625-AA09

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, 
Clinton, IA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operations of the 
Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, Mile 518.0, Clinton, Iowa across the Upper 
Mississippi River. This deviation allows the bridge to open on signal 
if at least 24 hours advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 
15, 2007 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2008. The deviation is necessary to 
allow time for performing needed maintenance and repairs to the bridge.

DATES: This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. December 
15, 2007 until 9 a.m., March 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Room 2.107F in the Robert A. Young Federal 
Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63103-2832, between 8 a.m. 
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Bridge 
Administration Branch maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge 
Administrator, (314) 269-2378.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company requested 
a temporary deviation for the Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, mile 518.0, 
at Clinton, Iowa across the Upper Mississippi to open on signal if at 
least 24 hours advance notice is given in order to facilitate needed 
bridge maintenance and repairs. The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge 
currently operates in accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, which states the 
general requirement that drawbridges shall open promptly and fully for 
the passage of vessels when a request to open is given in accordance 
with the subpart. In order to facilitate the needed bridge work, the 
drawbridge must be kept in the closed-to-navigation position. This 
deviation allows the bridge to open on signal if at least 24 hours 
advance notice is given from 12:01 a.m. December 15, 2007 until 9 a.m., 
March 15, 2008.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Clinton Railroad Drawbridge, in the closed-to-navigation 
position, provides a vertical clearance of 18.7 feet above normal pool. 
Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of commercial tows and 
recreational watercraft. These interests will not be significantly 
impacted due to the reduced navigation in winter months. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections were 
received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge shall 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 5, 2007.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
 [FR Doc. E7-20494 Filed 10-16-07; 8:45 am]

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