[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 188 (Friday, September 27, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60865]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24663]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-02-005]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, 
CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District has issued a 
temporary deviation to the regulation governing the opening of the 
Walnut Grove Highway drawbridge, mile 26.7, over the Sacramento River 
at Walnut Grove, CA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to require 1 
hour advance notice before opening, and allows the drawbridge to 
perform single leaf operation of the drawspan for vessel traffic. This 
deviation is necessary to allow Sacramento County to perform essential 
repairs to the bridge operating machinery.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 
until 5 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this rule are available for 
inspection or copying at the Eleventh Coast Guard District, Bridge 
Administration Section, Building 50-6 Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 
94501-5100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except 
Federal holidays. The phone number is (510) 437-3516. The Bridge 
Administration Section maintains the public docket for this rulemaking.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, phone (510) 437-3516.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Walnut Grove Highway drawbridge, mile 
26.7, over the Sacramento River at Walnut Grove, CA, is owned and 
operated by Sacramento County. It is a double leaf bascule drawbridge 
providing 21 feet vertical clearance above mean high water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. Vessels that can pass under the bridge 
without an opening may do so at all times. Presently, as set out in 33 
CFR 117.189, the draw is required to open on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m., November 1 through April 30; and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., May 1 through 
October 31; and all other times if at least 4 hours advance notice is 
given. At the bridge location, the Sacramento River is navigated by 
commercial and recreational vessels requiring several daily openings of 
the drawspan.
    During the repair period, 1 hour advance notice will be required 
before opening and the bridge will perform single leaf operation of the 
drawspan for vessel traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, October 28 
through November 1, 2002. Single leaf openings will be provided for 
emergency operation upon 15 minute advance notice. Sacramento County 
requested a temporary deviation from the normal operation of the 
drawbridge in order to allow for repairs. This deviation has been 
coordinated with waterway users. No objections were received.
    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 117.5 is authorized in accordance with the provisions of 33 
CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 13, 2002.
T.S. Sullivan,
U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 02-24663 Filed 9-26-02; 8:45 am]
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