[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 103 (Monday, June 1, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 26087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-12599]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0218]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Knights 
Landing, 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 
Knights Landing Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 90.1, at 
Knights Landing, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge 
owner, California Department of Transportation, to perform maintenance 
and replace the paint coating system for the drawbridge. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during 
the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on June 1, 2009 to 7 
a.m. on November 26, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0346 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, selecting the Advanced Docket 
Search option on the right side of the screen, inserting USCG-2009-0218 
in the Docket ID box, pressing Enter, and then clicking on the item in 
the Docket ID column. This material is also available for inspection or 
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of 
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule, 
call or e-mail David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast 
Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, e-mail 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Department of Transportation 
requested a temporary change to the operation of the Knights Landing 
Drawbridge, mile 90.1, Sacramento River, at Knights Landing, CA. The 
drawbridge opens on signal if at least 12 hours' notice is given as 
required by 33 CFR 117.189(b). The deviation period would allow the 
drawspan to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. on 
June 1, 2009 to 7 a.m. on November 26, 2009, to perform maintenance and 
replace the paint coating system on the drawbridge.
    The Knights Landing Drawbridge navigation span provides a minimum 
vertical clearance of 3 feet above the 100-year floodplain. During the 
deviation period, the vertical clearance will be reduced by no more 
than 5 feet, due to an under-deck work platform and sealed containment 
the length of the bridge. Navigation on the waterway consists mainly of 
recreational vessels. During the past 7 years, in addition to the 
annual bridge openings for maintenance, the bridge drawspan was open 
one time for a sailboat.
    No alternative routes are available. The bridge drawspan can open 
for an emergency if 72 hours' advance notice is given to the bridge 
owner. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with all affected 
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 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: May 14, 2009.
P.F. Zukunft,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E9-12599 Filed 5-29-09; 8:45 am]
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