
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17541-17542]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7416]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0163]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Mermentau River, Grand Chenier, 
LA

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 
SR 82 swing span bridge across the Mermentau River, mile 7.1, at Grand 
Chenier, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. This deviation is necessary for 
physical and mechanical repairs pertaining to the bridge's main span 
and components.

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This deviation allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation for 
approximately 5 consecutive days, sometime within a nineteen day 
period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on April 25, 2011 
through 5 p.m. on May 13, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2010-0203 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2010-0203 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 Jim Wetherington, Bridge Administration Branch, Coast 
Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, 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 Louisiana Department of Transportation 
and Development has requested a temporary deviation from the operating 
schedule of the swing span bridge across the Mermentau River at mile 
7.1 in Grand Chenier, Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The closure is 
necessary in order to perform physical and mechanical repairs 
pertaining to the bridge's main span and components. This maintenance 
is essential for the continued operation of the bridge.
    The operating schedule for the bridge is in 33 CFR 117.480 and 
states the bridge opens on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. 
the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given, for 
the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
closed to navigation for approximately 5 consecutive days, occurring 
sometime between April 25, 2011 and May 13, 2011. Exact times and dates 
for the closures will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners and 
broadcast via the Coast Guard Broad Notice to Mariners system.
    The vertical clearance of the swing span bridge in the closed-to-
navigation position is 13.15 feet above Mean High Water, elevation 3.1 
feet Mean Sea Level. Vessels are able to transit under the bridge 
during operations. There is an alternate navigation route via Grand 
Lake for vessels unable to pass under the bridge. Navigation on the 
waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational 
craft. Due to prior experience and coordination with waterway users, it 
has been determined that the closure will not have a significant effect 
on navigation.
    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 15, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-7416 Filed 3-29-11; 8:45 am]
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