[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 21, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 67301-67302]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-19675]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-06-043]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Little Potato Slough, 
Terminous, 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 
Highway 12 Drawbridge across Little Potato Slough, mile 0.1, at 
Terminous, 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 California Department 
of Transportation (Caltrans), to perform submarine power and control 
cable testing.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 
28, 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.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 25, 2006, Caltrans requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Highway 12 Drawbridge, mile 
0.1, Little Potato Slough, at Terminous, CA. The Highway 12 Drawbridge 
navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 34 feet above Mean 
High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on 
signal if at least 4 hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 
117.167. Navigation on the waterway is mainly recreational with some 
commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans 
requested the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to navigation from 
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 28, 2006. During this time, submarine 
power and control cable testing will be conducted to ensure the 
continuing operation of the drawspan. This temporary deviation has been 
coordinated with waterway users. No objections to the proposed 
temporary rule were raised. Vessels that can transit

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the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position may continue to 
do so at any time. Vessels unable to transit the bridge in the closed-
to-navigation position can take alternate routes to reach either side 
of the closed 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: November 8, 2006.
R.C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E6-19675 Filed 11-20-06; 8:45 am]
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