[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: E7-153]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-06-049]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, at Isleton, 
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 
Isleton Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 18.7, at Isleton, 
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 April 12, 2007 to 5 
p.m. on April 20, 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 Isleton Drawbridge, mile 18.7, over the Sacramento 
River, at Isleton, CA. The Isleton Drawbridge's navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 13 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal from 9 a.m. to 
5 p.m., November 1 through April 30, and at all other times if at least 
4 hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.189. 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 April 12, 
2007 to 5 p.m. on April 20, 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. E7-153 Filed 1-9-07; 8:45 am]
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