Coast Guard proposes changing how a railroad drawbridge is operated in Texas
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The Coast Guard is considering a change to the rules governing the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) drawbridge that crosses the Old Brazos River near Brazoria, Texas.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative update to allow a railroad company to control a bridge remotely rather than through its current method.
Who it affects
- Union Pacific Railroad
This is a proposed rule from the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard); readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document