[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58059]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19953]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-05-028]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 
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 
Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, 
CA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to not open for vessel traffic 
and remain in the closed-to-navigation position. The deviation is 
necessary to rehabilitate the bridge deck.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 
through 7 a.m. on October 20, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or 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: California Department of Transportation 
(CalTrans) requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower 
Drawbridge, mile 59.0, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA. The Tower 
Drawbridge navigation span provides vertical clearance of 30 feet above 
Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, the 
draw is required to open on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.189. 
CalTrans requested the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to 
navigation from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 to 7 a.m. on October 20, 
2005.
    During this time, CalTrans will rehabilitate the bridge deck on the 
drawspan and avoid the risks associated with trying to maintain the 
delicate mechanical balance necessary for drawspan operation. 
Navigation on the waterway consists of both commercial and recreational 
watercraft. The drawspan can be operated for emergency purposes with 4 
hours' advance notice. Vessels that can pass through the bridge in the 
closed-to-navigation position may continue to do so at any time. This 
deviation to drawbridge regulating operations has been coordinated with 
the waterway users. No objections to the proposed deviation 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 operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 23, 2005.
Kevin J. Eldridge,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 05-19953 Filed 10-4-05; 8:45 am]
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