[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 23, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 7402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-2043]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-01-001]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District has approved a 
temporary deviation to the regulations governing the opening of the 
Meridian drawbridge, mile 135.5, over the Sacramento River at Meridian, 
CA. The approval specifies that the drawbridge need not open for vessel 
traffic from January 15 through March 14, 2001. The drawbridge can 
operate on 24 hours advance notice in the event of an emergency. The 
purpose of this deviation is to allow the California Department of 
Transportation to perform essential maintenance on the bridge.

DATES: Effective period of the deviation is 12 a.m. January 15, 2001, 
through 12 p.m. March 14, 2001.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, Building 50-6, Coast Guard 
Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, phone (510) 437-3516.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Meridian drawbridge, mile 135.5, over 
the Sacramento River at Meridian, CA provides 10.3 feet vertical 
clearance above High Water when closed. Vessels that can pass under the 
bridge without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation has 
been coordinated with navigation on the waterway. The drawbridge has 
not been requested to open for navigation for approximately five years. 
No objections were received. The normal drawbridge regulation requires 
the bridge to open on signal if at least 12 hours advance notice is 
given.
    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 normal operating regulations 
in 33 CFR 117.189(b) is authorized in accordance with the provisions of 
33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 12, 2001.
Ernest R. Riutta,
Vice Admiral, Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 01-2043 Filed 1-22-01; 8:45 am]
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