[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22779]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-01-015]
RIN 2115-AE47


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Old River, California

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 
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), drawbridge at mile 10.4 
across the Old River, Contra Costa County, California. The drawbridge 
need not open for vessel traffic between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 
p.m., 28 through 30 August, 2001 and 18 through 20 September, 2001. 
This deviation is to allow the bridge owner to perform essential 
mechanical repairs on the bridge.

DATES: The temporary deviation is effective from 9 a.m., August 28, 
2001, through 6 p.m., September 20, 2001.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BNSF drawbridge, mile 10.4, over the Old 
River, Contra Costa County, California provides 11.2 feet vertical 
clearance above Mean High Water when closed. The Coast Guard received a 
request from the bridge owner for the temporary deviation from the 
existing operating regulation in 33 CFR 117.5, which requires 
drawbridges to open promptly and fully when a request to open is given. 
This deviation has been coordinated with commercial operators and 
various marinas on the waterway. No objections were received. Vessels 
that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at all 
times. The BNSF drawbridge across Middle River provides alternative 
access for vessel transits as provided in 33 CFR 117.171(b). In 
accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work shall 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 117.5 is authorized in accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 
117.35.

    Dated: August 27, 2001.
E.R. Riutta,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 01-22779 Filed 9-10-01; 8:45 am]
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