

[Federal Register: February 13, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 30)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 8193-8194]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2008-0062 Formerly CGD11-08-002]

 
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 public to cross the bridge 
to participate in the scheduled Tour of California Bicycle Race, a 
community event. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during the race.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 1:45 p.m. through 2:45 p.m. on 
February 19, 2008.

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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: The California Department of Transportation 
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 
1:45 p.m. through 2:45 p.m. on February 19, 2008 to allow participants 
in the Tour of California Bicycle Race to cross the bridge during the 
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 
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 30 
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: January 29, 2008.
C.E. Bone,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E8-2689 Filed 2-12-08; 8:45 am]

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