99-3943. Drawbridge Operations Regulations; Columbia River, Oregon , Washington

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8000-8001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-3943]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD13-99-001]


Drawbridge Operations Regulations; Columbia River, Oregon , 
Washington

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the 
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge across the Columbia River, 
mile 105.6, between Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. This 
deviation allows the owner to close the swing span from 6 a.m. February 
28, to 6 a.m. March 4, 1999. The closure will accommodate major repair 
to the center bearing and other mechanical components. The approved 
temporary deviation is contingent upon coincidence with Columbia River 
navigation lock maintenance closure.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. February 28, 1999, to 6 
a.m. March 4, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
John E. Mikesell, Chief, Plans and Programs Section, Aids to Navigation 
and Waterways Management Branch, Telephone [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad 
Bridge has a deteriorating center bearing which eventually could cause 
failure of alignment and operation of the swing span. This closure will 
enable the owner to repair this essential component as well as some 
others of lesser importance. While the Columbia River bears substantial 
commercial navigation in this reach, the Coast Guard anticipates that 
the impact will be less during the upstream lock maintenance closure 
currently scheduled for the same period. Recreational boating traffic 
is minimal at this season.
    The bridge normally opens on signal at all times for the passage of 
vessels. This temporary deviation would permit

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the swing span to remain closed from 6 a.m. February 28 to 6 a.m. March 
4, 1999.

    Dated: February 3, 1999.
Paul M. Blayney,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, 13th Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 99-3943 Filed 2-17-99; 8:45 am]
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