
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 2015)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34315-34316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14660]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0534]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Sara, Near Saraland, 
Mobile County, AL

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the CSX Railway Company swing span 
bridge across Bayou Sara, mile 0.1, near Saraland, Mobile County, 
Alabama. The deviation is necessary to complete scheduled core borings 
behind the fender system of the bridge. This deviation will allow the 
bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position for 24 
consecutive hours.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on June 29, 2015 until 6 
a.m. on June 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket 
[USCG-2015-0534]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being 
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the 
docket number (USCG-2015-0534) in the ``SEARCH'' box and click 
``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line associated with 
this rulemaking. 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.,

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Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Mr. Jim Wetherington, Bridge 
Administration Branch, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
d8dpball@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call 
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Railway Company has requested a 
temporary deviation from the operating schedule of the swing span 
railroad bridge across Bayou Sara, mile 0.1, near Saraland, Mobile 
County, Alabama. The bridge provides three feet of vertical clearance 
in the closed-to-navigation position. Due to the core boring operations 
within the bridge footprint and safety concerns, vessels will not be 
allowed to pass through the bridge while the work is ongoing. The 
bridge will be unable to open in the event of an emergency.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.105, the bridge currently opens on 
signal for the passage of vessels except that between the hours of 6 
p.m. and 10 a.m. daily, it opens on signal if at least eight hours 
notice is given. This deviation allows the swing span of the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 6 a.m. on June 29, 
2015 until 6 a.m. on June 30, 2015.
    Navigation on the waterway consists of fishing vessels and 
recreational craft. An alternate route is not available. Based on prior 
experience of minimal traffic and the current regulation requiring 
eight hours notice between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. each day, it has been 
determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on 
these vessels.
    The closure is necessary for core boring operations within the 
footprint of the bridge. These operations will continue until completed 
and will not allow the normal operation of the bridge. Normal 
operations will commence upon completion of the work. 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.
    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: June 10, 2015.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-14660 Filed 6-15-15; 8:45 am]
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