[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 11, 2001)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47077-47078]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-22780]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-01-014]
RIN 2115--AE47


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Napa 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 
Mare Island Causeway drawbridge at mile 2.8 over the Napa River, Solano 
County, California. The drawbridge need not open for vessel traffic 
between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., September 10 through September 
14, 2001. This deviation is to allow the U.S. Navy to perform essential 
mechanical repairs on the bridge.

DATES: The temporary deviation is effective from 6 a.m., September 10, 
2001, through 6 p.m., September 14, 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 Mare Island Causeway drawbridge, mile 
2.8, over the Napa River, Solano County, California provides 6 feet 
vertical clearance above Mean High Water when closed. On August 6, 
2001, the Coast Guard received a request from the U.S. Navy 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.

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Vessels that can pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at 
all times. 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 29, 2001.
E.R. Riutta,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 01-22780 Filed 9-10-01; 8:45 am]
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