Alteration of Unreasonable Obstructive Bridges

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

ALTERATION OF UNREASONABLY OBSTRUCTIVE BRIDGES

OMB No. 1625-0073 Exp: mm/dd/yyyy

Who must comply?	Owners of permitted bridges over navigable waters of the US
What is this collection about?	If a permitted bridge that crosses a navigable water of the US is determined to be unreasonable obstruction to navigation, then the bridge owner is required to prepare and submit general plans, specifications, and mapping location for the alteration of the unreasonably obstructive bridge.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	33 U.S.C. 494, 502, 511, 513, 514, 515 516, 517, 521, 522, 523 and 524
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	Since the Federal Government will pay for the majority cost of the bridge; the required information must be provided once Congress has appropriated enough funding to start the project.
How is the information submitted?	By mail, phone, fax or when electronically possible submitted via: 1. Josef.C.Jaufmann@uscg.mil 2. Phone/Fax: 202-372-1512 / 202-372-1914 3. Commandant (CG-551) Attn: Bridge Program US Coast Guard 2100 2nd St. SW Stop 7683 Washington D.C. 20593-7683
What happens when complete information is received?	The information (general plans, specifications, and mapping location) is necessary to determine both the scope of the alteration project and the apportionment of cost. The information is reviewed to determine how to proceed with the alteration and to determine what part of the cost of alteration is betterment and what part is necessary to meet the needs of navigation.
For additional information, contact--	Commandant (CG-551) Attn: Bridge Program US Coast Guard 2100 2nd St. SW Stop 7683 Washington D.C. 20593-7683 e-mail: Josef.C.Jaufmann@uscg.mil

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The Coast Guard estimates that the average burden for this report is about 15 minutes. You may submit any comments concerning the accuracy of this burden estimate or any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Commandant (CG-543), U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2^nd St., SW, Stop 7581, Washington D.C. 20593-7581 or Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1625-0002), Washington, DC 20503.