
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53294]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-21384]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0793]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Boeuf Bayou, Amelia, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) 
Railway Company swing span bridge across the Boeuf Bayou, mile 10.2, in 
Amelia, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to 
complete scheduled maintenance and repairs for the continued safe 
operation of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in 
the closed-to-navigation position for seven consecutive hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. through 2 p.m. on 
September 18, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0793] is available 
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH'' 
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line 
associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email David Frank, Bridge Administration 
Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
David.M.Frank@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BNSF Railway Company has requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the swing span 
railroad bridge across Boeuf Bayou, mile 10.2, in Amelia, St. Mary 
Parish, Louisiana. The deviation was requested for the purpose of 
removal and reinstallation of the east end reduction gear box, motor 
shaft, and also to perform an alignment.
    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 in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 
a.m. through 2 p.m. on September 18, 2014. At mean high water, the 
bridge provides 6.6' of vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation 
position. However, the bridge will be able to open in the event of an 
emergency.
    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 at the site of the bridge consists mainly of tows with 
barges and some recreational pleasure craft. Due to prior experience, 
as well as coordination with waterway users, it has been determined 
that this closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels. 
An alternate route is available by using the GIWW, Morgan City to Port 
Allen Alternate Route.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: August 27, 2014.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-21384 Filed 9-8-14; 8:45 am]
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