
[Federal Register: October 19, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 53409-53410]
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-2009-0916]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Blackwater River, Milton, FL

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

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temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
CSX Transportation Railroad swing bridge across the Blackwater River, 
mile 2.80, at Milton, Florida. The deviation is necessary to replace 
the center pivot bearing of the swing span and will allow the bridge to 
remain closed to navigation for two consecutive days.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on November 5, 2009 
through 5 p.m. on November 6, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0916 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0916 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 proposed 
rule, call or e-mail Lindsey Middleton, Bridge Administration Branch; 
telephone 504-671-2128, e-mail Lindsey.R.Middleton@uscg.mil. If you 
have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program 
Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CSX Transportation has requested a temporary 
deviation for their railroad swing span bridge across the Blackwater 
River, mile 2.80, in Milton, Florida. The vertical clearance of the 
bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is 5.5 feet above mean sea 
level and 7.0 feet above mean low water. Currently, according to 33 CFR 
117.271, the draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 2.8 
at Milton, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., 
the draw shall open on signal if at least eight hours notice is given. 
The deviation period will be in effect from 7 a.m. on November 5, 2009 
until 5 p.m. on November 6, 2009. During this time the swing span 
bridge will be closed to navigation for the center pivot bearing of the 
swing span to be replaced. This work is essential for the continued 
operation of the draw span. Primary users of this waterway are 
recreational boaters. The Coast Guard will inform these users through 
the Local Notice to Mariners. There are no alternate routes available 
and this bridge cannot be open for emergencies.
    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 6, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-25021 Filed 10-16-09; 8:45 am]

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