2019-27176: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Pearl, IL
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The Coast Guard is proposing to modify operations for the Kansas City Southern Railroad Drawbridge across the Illinois Waterway at Mile 43.2 near Pearl, Illinois by designating it as a remotely operated drawbridge. This proposed action is intended to maintain navigational safety while increasing operational efficiency of the Kansas City Southern Railroad Drawbridge. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
The agency’s own summary, as published.
What this changes
Amends 1 part of the Code of Federal Regulations — the standing rules this notice rewrites.
Rulemaking docket
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Proposed Rule December 20, 2019Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Illinois Waterway, Pearl, IL
Public comments
What people are saying
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Barb Miller 2020-02-10
“These bridges need to have a tender there when trains go over the water ways. Who is checking these trains that they are not leaking hazardous materials in our the water? There is not substitution for a live person. Change how the bridge operates but the railway should have to have someone at that location when the trains cross the river. They should also be able to operate the bridge from that location when needed. Once the operator is gone there is no one to hold accountable. Boaters will get the same "not my problem" from the tender on the other side of the world as they do from everythi...”
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Anonymous Anonymous 2020-02-10
“Railways carry toxic commodities in large volumes that have the potential to create catastrophic situations. These bridges should not be considered for remote operations for the safety of the general public and environment. Due to the nature of the hazardous materials transported in large volumes by railways they should not allow bridges to be remotely operated. The Paulsboro NJ bridge operated remotely with a failure message that was not taken seriously contributed to 23,000 gallons of toxic vinyl chloride being release into the Mantia Creek. A bridge tender should have been onsite and in ...”
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