
[Federal Register: October 18, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 200)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 63713-63714]
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-2010-0892]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Back Bay of Biloxi, Harrison 
County, MS

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 
I-110 (HWY 15) bridge across the Back Bay of Biloxi, mile 3.0, between 
Biloxi and D'Iberville, Harrison County, Mississippi. This deviation is 
necessary to allow timely bridge rehabilitation to extend the bridge 
life, optimize traffic and boat operations, and improve overall 
traffic, boat and pedestrian safety. This deviation allows the bridge 
to remain closed with limited exception.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on January 4, 2011, 
through 11:59 p.m. on May 30, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0892 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0892 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail Mr. Jim Wetherington, Bridge Management Specialist, 
District 8 Bridge Branch, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2132 e-
mail james.r.wetherington@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 I-110 (HWY 15) bridge across the Back 
Bay of Biloxi, mile 3.0, between Biloxi and D'Iberville, Harrison 
County, Mississippi, has a vertical clearance of 60 feet above mean 
high water in the closed position. Presently, the draw opens on signal 
if at least six hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.675(a).
    The Mississippi Department of Transportation requests a deviation 
to allow the bridge to remain closed to marine traffic except for 
Mondays and Thursdays at 6 a.m. but only with a 72 hour advanced 
request to open. The request should be made by telephone to 877-486-
8044. This deviation will allow the rehabilitation of the bridge to be 
completed in a timely fashion. This rehab is necessary to extend the 
bridge life, optimize traffic and boat operations, and improve overall 
traffic, boat and pedestrian safety. Any vessel that does not require 
an opening of the drawspan may pass at any time.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.261(a), Public vessels of the United 
States and tugs with tow must be passed through the drawspan at any 
time.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.31(b)(2), the drawspan shall be 
opened for vessels in distress where a delay would endanger life or 
property.
    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. This deviation may be terminated/cancelled at anytime 
via Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: October 5, 2010.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2010-26098 Filed 10-15-10; 8:45 am]
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