[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 118 (Thursday, June 19, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-14399]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0403]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; China Basin, San Francisco, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the 3rd 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 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 27, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0403], is 
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the 
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the 
line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 
temporary deviation, call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, email 
[email protected]. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The City of San Francisco Public Works 
Department has requested a temporary change to the operation of the 3rd 
Street Drawbridge, mile 0.0, over China Basin, at San Francisco, CA. 
The drawbridge navigation span provides 7 feet vertical clearance 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 
from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on July 27, 2014 to allow the public to cross 
the bridge to participate in the scheduled San Francisco Marathon. This 
temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No 
objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. The 
drawspan can be operated upon one hour advance notice for emergencies 
requiring the passage of waterway traffic.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies upon 
one hour advance notice and there is no immediate alternate route for 
vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the 
waterways through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the 
change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessels can arrange 
their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary 
deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 30, 2014.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-14399 Filed 6-18-14; 8:45 am]
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