
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70348-70349]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29241]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0986]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Doullut Canal, Mile 0.2, 
Plaquemines Parish, Empire, 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 11 Bridge over Doullut Canal, mile 0.2, Plaquemines Parish, Empire, 
LA. This deviation will allow the draw to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position for the duration of the 2011 Orange King Festival 
Bicycle Race.

DATES: This deviation is effective on December 3, 2011 from 8 a.m. 
until noon.

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ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0986 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0986 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 email Jim Wetherington; Bridge Administration Branch, Eighth 
Coast Guard District, telephone (504) 671-2128, email 
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 subject bridge is the SR 11 Swing Bridge 
across Doullut Canal at mile 0.2, in Empire, Plaquemines Parish, LA. 
The vertical clearance is 3.3 feet above mean high water. Presently, 
under 33 CFR 117.5, the draw of the SR 11 Swing Bridge across Doullut 
Canal at mile 0.2, in Empire, shall open on signal.
    The owner requests the bridge be allowed to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position for the purpose of the running of the 2011 
Orange King Festival Bike Race. This deviation is effective December 3, 
2011 from 8 a.m. until noon. Coordination will be through Public Notice 
and Local Notice to Mariners upon date of publication in the Federal 
Register. This bridge will 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 18, 2011.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2011-29241 Filed 11-10-11; 8:45 am]
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