[Federal Register: March 24, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 56)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 14149]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD08-03-010]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Bayou Lafourche, Golden Meadow,
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
Golden Meadow Vertical Lift Span Highway Bridge across Bayou Lafourche,
mile 23.9, at Golden Meadow, Lafourche Parish, LA. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain closed to navigation on March 25, 2003. The
deviation is necessary to conduct scheduled maintenance to the
drawbridge.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. on March
25, 2003.
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,
501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-3396 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 of
the Eighth Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this
temporary deviation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kay Wade, Bridge Administration
Branch, telephone (504) 589-2965.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Louisiana Department of Transportation
and Development has requested a temporary deviation in order to remove
and replace defective shaft couplings on the main gear box of the
vertical lift span bridge across Bayou Lafourche at mile 23.9 at Golden
Meadow, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. This maintenance is essential for
the continued safe operation of the bridge. This temporary deviation
will allow the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position
from 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2003.
The vertical lift span bridge has a vertical clearance of 2.91 feet
above mean high water, elevation 3.0 feet Mean Sea Level and 5.91 feet
above mean low water, elevation 0.0 Mean Sea Level in the closed-to-
navigation position. Navigation at the site of the bridge consists of
barge tows, construction equipment, dredges, fishing, shrimp and
pleasure craft, much of which is primarily skiffs and push boats. This
eight hour closure will not have a significant effect on these vessels.
The bridge normally opens to pass navigation an average of 20 times per
day during the trawling off-season. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.5,
the draw of the bridge opens on signal. The bridge will not be able to
open for emergencies during the closure period. No practical alternate
routes are available.
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 12, 2003.
Marcus Redford,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-6914 Filed 3-21-03; 8:45 am]
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