[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 88 (Friday, May 6, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26181-26182]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11058]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0317]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; 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 Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. 
The deviation is necessary to allow the community to participate in the 
Hope Foundation walk event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
in the closed-to-navigation position during the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 29, 
2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of the docket USCG-2011-0317 and are available 
online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0317 
in the ``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search''. They are 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: The California Department of Transportation 
has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower 
Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The 
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 from May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. 
and from November 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours 
notice is given, as required by 33 CFR 117.189(a). Navigation on the 
waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. through 11 a.m. on May 29, 2011 to allow the community to 
participate in the Hope Foundation walk event. 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 case of 
emergencies the draw can open with 15 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: Apr 22, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-11058 Filed 5-5-11; 8:45 am]
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