
[Federal Register: June 2, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 104)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 26294-26295]
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-2009-0347]

 
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 the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow participants from the 
Metropolitan Car Club to cross the bridge, in a police escorted 
motorcade. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation position during the motorcade.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m. on 
June 26, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0347 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-2009-0347 
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 
David.H.Sulouff@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the 
operation of the Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, 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 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. 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. 
Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m. on June 26, 2009 to allow participants 
from the Metropolitan Car Club to cross the bridge, in a police 
escorted motorcade. 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 the event of an emergency the drawspan can be opened with 10 
minutes advance notice.

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    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. E9-12786 Filed 6-1-09; 8:45 am]

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