[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8817-8818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-2857]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0066 formerly CGD11-08-004]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 
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 
Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the owner, California 
Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to conduct electrical 
maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position during the maintenance period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on February 25, 2008, 
through 5 a.m. on February 29, 2008.

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: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the 
operation of the Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over the Sacramento 
River, at Sacramento, CA. The Tower Drawbridge navigation span provides 
a vertical clearance of 30 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-
navigation position. The draw opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 
117.5. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position, 
from 6 a.m. on February 25, 2008 through 5 a.m. on February 29, 2008, 
to allow Caltrans to relocate the drawspan's

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electrical transformer and switchboard. This temporary deviation has 
been coordinated with waterway users. There are no scheduled river boat 
cruises or anticipated levee maintenance during this deviation period. 
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 drawspan can be opened with 4 
hours 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: January 31, 2008.
C.E. Bone,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E8-2857 Filed 2-14-08; 8:45 am]
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