[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 10, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1177]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-152]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-06-047]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Steamboat Slough, Near 
Paintersville, 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 
Steamboat Slough Drawbridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 11.2, near 
Paintersville, 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 refurbish and replace aging operating 
machinery.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on January 16, 2007 to 5 
p.m. on January 25, 2007.

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: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the 
operation of the Steamboat Slough Drawbridge, mile 11.2, over Steamboat 
Slough, near Paintersville, CA. The Steamboat Slough Drawbridge's 
navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 20 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 
117.199. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue, 
and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans 
requested to secure the drawspan in the closed to navigation position 
from 7 a.m. on January 16, 2007 to 5 p.m. on January 25, 2007. During 
this time the drawspan motors will be refurbished and the control house 
replaced to ensure the continuing operation of the drawspan. This 
temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. Caltrans 
has reduced the period of time the bridge will be closed to navigation 
to reduce the impact to levee repair in the area. Vessels that can 
transit the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position may 
continue to do so at any time.
    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: December 29, 2006.
R.C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E7-152 Filed 1-9-07; 8:45 am]
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