[Federal Register: March 29, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 59)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD08-05-017]

 
Drawbridge Operating Regulations; Pascagoula River, Pascagoula, 
MS

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 
CSX Transportation Railroad Bridge across the Pascagoula River, mile 
1.5, at Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. This deviation allows 
the draw of the bascule span bridge to remain closed to navigation for 
nine hours per day Monday through Thursday from April 11 until April 
14, 2005. The deviation is necessary to repair the drive motor and 
associated hydraulic components of the draw span operating mechanism.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 
2005, until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at the office of the Eighth Coast Guard District, 
Bridge Administration Branch, Hale Boggs Federal Building, Room 1313, 
500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130-3310 between 7 a.m. 
and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The 
telephone number is (504) 589-2965. The Bridge Administration Branch 
maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Phil Johnson, Bridge Administration 
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CSX Transportation Company has requested 
a temporary deviation in order to repair the main drive motor and 
associated hydraulic components of the operating mechanism of the CSX 
Transportation Railroad Bascule Span Bridge across the Pascagoula 
River, mile 1.5, at Pascagoula, Jackson County, Mississippi. Recently, 
the main drive motor failed, and the draw span is currently being 
operated with the auxiliary motor. The repairs are necessary for 
continued operation of the draw span. This temporary deviation will 
allow bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. 
until noon and from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday from 
April 11, 2005 until April 14, 2005. There may be times, during the 
closure periods, when the draw will not be able to open for 
emergencies.
    As the bridge has no vertical clearance in the closed-to-navigation 
position, vessels will not be able to transit through the bridge site 
when the bridge is closed. Navigation on the waterway consists of small 
cargo ships, tugs with tows, fishing vessels and recreational craft 
including sailboats and power boats. 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.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 22, 2005.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 05-6148 Filed 3-28-05; 8:45 am]

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