
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
[Page 50706]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
[DOCID:fr01oc09-12]                         


[[Page 50706]]

=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0877]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Commodore Schuyler F. Heim drawbridge across Cerritos Channel, mile 
4.9, at Long Beach, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow film 
industry use of the drawbridge. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain secured at various elevations including the closed-to-navigation 
position during the filming operation.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12 midnight October 1, 2009 
through 5 a.m. on October 5, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0877 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0877 in the 
``Keyword'' box and then clicking ``Search.'' 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 Commodore Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile 4.9 at 
Long Beach, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical 
clearance of 37 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation 
position and 163 feet in the full open to navigation position. Under 
the governing drawbridge regulation, 33 CFR 117.147, the draw of the 
Commodore Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile 4.9 at Long Beach, 
shall open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 
p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the draw 
need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The opening signal for 
the Commodore Schuyler Heim Bridge is three prolonged blasts. The 
acknowledging signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one short 
blast when the draw will open immediately and five short blasts when 
the draw will not open immediately. VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHZ) or 
other assigned frequencies may be used. Navigation on the waterway is 
commercial, recreational, search and rescue, and law enforcement.
    The drawspan will be secured at various elevations including the 
closed-to-navigation position from 7 p.m. on September 18, 2009 through 
5 a.m. on October 5, 2009, to allow film industry use of the 
drawbridge. The alternative path around Terminal Island will be 
available for routine and emergency navigation. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with commercial and recreational 
waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were 
raised.
    Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-
navigation position, should contact the Coast Guard Captain of the Port 
LA/LB, for information on waterway closures.
    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: September 18, 2009.
J.R. Castillo,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E9-23643 Filed 9-30-09; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910-15-P
