
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 55 (Thursday, March 23, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14820]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-05810]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0100]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Des Allemands Bayou, Des 
Allemands, 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 
Railroad swing span drawbridge across Des Allemands Bayou, mile 14.0, 
at Des Allemands, St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. The 
deviation is necessary to install two open-deck spans for increased 
reliability of bridge operations. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position for two (2) separate, two-
day periods.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on April 20, 2017 
through 12 noon on April 28, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0100] 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Giselle MacDonald, Bridge Management 
Specialist, Coast Guard; telephone 504-671-2128, email 
Giselle.T.MacDonald@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
Company requested a temporary deviation from the operating schedule for 
the swing span drawbridge across Des Allemands Bayou, mile 14.0, at Des 
Allemands, St. Charles and Lafourche Parishes, Louisiana. The deviation 
was requested to install two open-deck spans, one on each side of the 
existing swing span, to increase the reliability of bridge opening and 
closing operations.
    The draw currently operates under 33 CFR 117.440(b). The draw of 
the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge, Mile 14.0, shall open 
on signal Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. At all other 
times the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 hours notice is 
given.
    For purposes of this deviation, the bridge will remain closed to 
navigation for two separate dates, 30 hours each, from 6 a.m. April 20, 
2017 through 12 noon, April 21, 2017 and from 6 a.m., April 27, 2017 
through 12 noon, April 28, 2017. During this deviation, vessels will 
not be allowed to pass through the bridge. The bridge has a vertical 
clearance of 3 feet above mean high water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and unlimited in the open-to-navigation position. Navigation 
on the waterway consists of tugs with tows, fishing vessels and 
recreational craft.
    The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our 
Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating 
schedule for the bridge. The bridge will not be able to open for 
emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to 
pass.
    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: March 17, 2017.
Eric A. Washburn,
Bridge Administrator, Eighth Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-05810 Filed 3-22-17; 8:45 am]
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