[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 22, 2004)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34570-34571]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-14068]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD 11-04-005]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Turner Cut, Stockton, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Zuckerman Brothers Drawbridge, mile 2.3, Turner Cut, near Stockton, CA. 
This deviation allows the drawbridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position during essential operating machinery repair, to 
prevent unexpected failure of the drawspan.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on June 23, 2004 to 5 
p.m. on June 24, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Documents referred to in this temporary rule are available 
for inspection and copying at Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Building 50-3, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, 
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Delta Farms Reclamation District 2030 
has requested to secure the Zuckerman Brothers Drawbridge, mile 2.3, 
Turner Cut, near Stockton, CA, in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 7 a.m. on June 23, 2004 to 5 p.m. on June 24, 2004, during 
essential operating machinery repair, to prevent unexpected failure of 
the drawspan. The drawbridge provides unlimited vertical clearance in 
the full open-to-navigation position, and 16 ft. vertical clearance 
above Mean High Water when closed. The drawbridge opens on signal from 
approaching vessels, as required by 33 CFR 117.5.
    The proposed work was coordinated with waterway users. It was 
determined that potential navigational impacts will be reduced if the 
repairs are performed during midweek, resulting in Coast Guard approval 
of the proposed work from 7 a.m. on June 23, 2004 to 5 p.m. on June 24, 
2004.
    During these times, the drawspan may be secured in the closed-to-
navigation position and need not open for vessels.

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The drawspan shall resume normal operation at the conclusion of the 
essential repair work. Mariners should contact the Zuckerman Brothers 
Drawbridge, via VHF-FM Ch. 9, or by telephone at (209) 464-1253, in 
advance to determine conditions at the bridge.
    The drawspan will be unable to open during the repair. Vessels that 
can safely pass through the closed drawbridge may continue to do so at 
any time. An alternative route is available for vessels that can safely 
navigate around McDonald Island, via Columbia Cut. In accordance with 
33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed to 
return the drawbridge to normal operation as soon as possible.
    This deviation from the operating regulations is approved under the 
provisions of 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: June 9, 2004.
Kevin J. Eldridge,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 04-14068 Filed 6-21-04; 8:45 am]
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