[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 71 (Thursday, April 13, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 19119]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3562]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-06-003]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Benicia and 
Martinez, 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 
Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge across the Carquinez Strait, mile 
7.0, between Benicia and Martinez, CA. This deviation allows the bridge 
to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation 
period. This deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, Union Pacific 
Railroad Company, to perform essential cable replacement and repair 
work at the bridge.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 5 
p.m. on April 21, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), 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. The Bridge Section office maintains the public docket for 
this temporary deviation.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 13, 2006, the Union Pacific 
Railroad Company requested a temporary change to the operation of the 
Benicia-Martinez Railroad Drawbridge, mile 7.0, Carquinez Strait, 
between Benicia and Martinez, CA. The Benicia-Martinez Railroad 
Drawbridge navigation span provides vertical clearance of 70 feet above 
Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, the 
draw opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.5. Navigation on the 
waterway consists of both commercial and recreational watercraft. The 
Union Pacific Railroad Company requested the drawbridge be allowed to 
remain closed to navigation from 7 a.m. on April 17, 2006 to 5 p.m. on 
April 21, 2006. During this time replacement and repair to the bridge 
cables, and associated maintenance on the lift assembly, will occur. 
This temporary drawbridge deviation has been coordinated with the 
waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were 
raised. Vessels can pass underneath the bridge in the closed position. 
The drawbridge can open in an emergency upon five hours advance notice.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the drawbridge to normal 
operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: March 30, 2006.
Robert C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 06-3562 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]
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