
[Federal Register: April 8, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 68)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 18960]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[USCG-2008-0037]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Upper Mississippi River, Rock 
Island, IL, Quad City Marathon

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 operations of the 
Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge across the Upper 
Mississippi River, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois. The deviation is 
necessary as the drawbridge is part of the annual route for the Quad 
City Marathon. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., 
September 28, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0037 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 Robert A. 
Young Federal Building, Room 2.107F, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 
63103-2832, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested 
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway 
Drawbridge, Mile 482.9, at Rock Island, Illinois, across the Upper 
Mississippi to remain in the closed-to-navigation position as the 
drawbridge is part of the Annual Quad City Marathon route. The Rock 
Island Railroad and Highway 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 annual event, the drawbridge must be kept in 
the closed-to-navigation position. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for four hours from 7:30 
a.m. until 11:30 a.m., September 28, 2008.
    There are no alternate routes for vessels transiting this section 
of the Upper Mississippi River.
    The Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge, in the closed-to-
navigation position, provides a vertical clearance of 23.8 feet above 
normal pool. Navigation on the waterway consists primarily of 
commercial tows and recreational watercraft. 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 end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 20, 2008.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8-7382 Filed 4-7-08; 8:45 am]

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