[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 214 (Monday, November 6, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 64888]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18602]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-06-042]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cerritos Channel, Los Angeles, 
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 
Henry Ford Drawbridge across the Cerritos Channel, mile 4.8 at Los 
Angeles, CA. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position during the deviation period. The deviation is 
necessary for the bridge owner, the Port of Los Angeles, to perform 
critical repairs which involve modifications to allow for the 
inspection of the bridge's counterweight wire ropes.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on November 6, 2006 to 4 
p.m. on December 8, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Building 50-2, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, 
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The telephone number is (510) 437-3515. 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 October 5, 2006, The Port of Los Angeles 
requested a temporary change to the operation of the Henry Ford 
Drawbridge, mile 4.8, Cerritos Channel, at Los Angeles, CA. The Henry 
Ford Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, 
the drawspan is maintained in the fully open position, except when a 
train is crossing or for maintenance. When the drawspan is in the 
closed position, it opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.147(b). 
Navigation on the waterway is mainly commercial traffic, servicing 
ships entering and leaving the port. The Port of Los Angeles requested 
the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to navigation, Monday 
through Friday, from 8 a.m. on November 6, 2006 to 4 p.m. on December 
8, 2006. During this time, critical repairs will be made which involves 
modifications to allow for the inspection of the bridge's counterweight 
wire ropes. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway 
users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were raised. While 
the bridge is in the closed-to-navigation position, vessels can transit 
around Terminal Island to reach the other side of the bridge.
    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: October 24, 2006.
J.A. Breckenridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
 [FR Doc. E6-18602 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am]
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