[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 30, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 69028]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-30918]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-1059]


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 paint portions of 
the drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge owner to operate the 
double leaf bascule bridge in single leaf mode during the deviation 
period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on December 30, 2009 to 
7 a.m. on February 6, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-1059 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-2009-1059 
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 
draw opens on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given as required 
by 33 CFR 117.189(b). This deviation allows the bridge owner to operate 
the double leaf bascule bridge in single leaf mode while securing one 
leaf of the drawspan in the closed-to-navigation position from 7 a.m. 
on December 11, 2009 to 7 a.m. on February 6, 2010.
    The Knights Landing Drawbridge provides 3 feet vertical clearance 
above the 100 year floodplain when closed and unlimited vertical 
clearance in the open-to-navigation position. The drawbridge provides 
199 feet horizontal clearance between bridge piers. The horizontal 
clearance provided by the drawbridge during single leaf operation is 
reduced by approximately 100 feet between the tip of the closed bascule 
and the opposite pier face. The vertical clearance will be unaffected.
    No alternative routes are available for navigation. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with all known waterway users. No 
objections were received concerning the temporary deviation.
    Vessels that can safely 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: December 14, 2009.
J.R. Castillo,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E9-30918 Filed 12-29-09; 8:45 am]
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