
[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 28, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 22228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-9801]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket Number USCG-2010-0299]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Upper Mississippi River, Rock 
Island, IL

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 
Rock Island Railroad and Highway Drawbridge across the Upper 
Mississippi River, Mile 482.9, Rock Island, Illinois. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the Quad Cities Marathon to cross the bridge. This 
deviation allows the bridge to be maintained in the closed to 
navigation position for four hours from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on 
September 26, 2010.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on 
September 26, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0299 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0299 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 rule, 
call or e-mail Roger K. Wiebusch, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard; 
telephone (314) 269-2378, e-mail Roger.K.Wiebusch@uscg.mil. If you have 
questions on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, 
Docket Operations, telephone (202) 366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal requested 
a temporary deviation for the Rock Island Railroad and Highway 
Drawbridge, across the Upper Mississippi River, mile 482.9, at Rock 
Island, Illinois to remain closed to navigation position for a four 
hour period while a marathon is held between the cities of Davenport, 
IA and Rock Island, IL. 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.
    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: April 15, 2010.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-9801 Filed 4-27-10; 8:45 am]
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