
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 3608]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1442]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0008]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Boudreaux Canal, Chauvin, 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 
State Route 56 swing bridge across Boudreaux Canal, mile 0.1, near 
Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to 
perform structural repairs on the bridge. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain closed-to-navigation for 30 days during March and 
April 2012.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2012 
through 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0008 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0008 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 Kay Wade, Bridge Branch Office, Coast Guard; telephone 
(504) 671-2128, email Kay.B.Wade@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 for the swing span bridge across Boudreaux Canal, mile 0.1, at 
Chauvin, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. The swing span bridge has a 
vertical clearance of 5 feet above high water, elevation 3 feet Mean 
Sea Level in the closed-to-navigation position and unlimited in the 
open-to-navigation position.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5, the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels. This deviation allows the swing span 
of the bridge to remain closed-to-navigation Monday through Saturday 
during the times and dates as follows: From 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. from 
Monday, March 5, 2012 through Saturday, March 10, 2012; and from 7 a.m. 
through 7 p.m. from Monday, March 12, 2012 through Wednesday, April 4, 
2012. During the deviation period, the swing span of the bridge will 
open for the passage of vessels from 12 noon to 1 p.m. each work day.
    The closures are necessary in order to remove broken and 
deteriorated bottom lateral cross braces and install I-beam stringers 
on the bridge deck, as well as to remove and replace splice plate bolts 
which fasten the two sections of main span girders along the two 
longitudinal sides of the bridge deck. This maintenance is essential 
for the continued operation of the bridge. Notices will be published in 
the Eighth Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners and will be 
broadcast via the Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to Mariners System.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing 
vessels and recreational craft. The bridge will be able to open for 
emergencies, if necessary. There are no alternate waterway routes 
available. Based on experience and coordination with waterway users, it 
has been determined that these closures will not have a significant 
effect on vessels that use the waterway.
    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: January 10, 2012.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012-1442 Filed 1-24-12; 8:45 am]
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