[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 141 (Tuesday, July 24, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-14203]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-07-012]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; China Basin, San Francisco, 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 
Third Street Drawbridge across China Basin, mile 0.0, at San Francisco, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the public to cross the bridge 
to participate in the scheduled San Francisco Marathon, a community 
event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position during the marathon.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. on 
July 29, 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. The telephone number is (510) 437-3516. The Eleventh Coast 
Guard District 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: The City of San Francisco requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge, mile 
0.0, over China Basin, at San Francisco, CA. The Third Street 
Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw 
opens on signal if at least one hour notice is given as required by 33 
CFR 117.149. Navigation on the waterway is recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 7 
a.m. through 12:30 p.m. on July 29, 2007 to allow participants in the 
San Francisco Marathon to cross the bridge during the event. This 
temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No 
objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised.
    Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-
navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.
    In the event of an emergency the draw can be opened with 30 minutes 
advance notice.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 13, 2007.
C.E. Bone,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E7-14203 Filed 7-23-07; 8:45 am]
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