
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 222 (Thursday, November 17, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 71260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-29652]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1042]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; China Basin, San Francisco, 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 
Third Street Drawbridge across China Basin, mile 0.0, at San Francisco, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the City of San Francisco to 
inspect the bridge structure as required by the U.S. Department of 
Transportation. This deviation allows the bridge to be secured in the 
closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 
16, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of the docket USCG-2011-1042 and are available 
online by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-1042 
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 email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast 
Guard District; telephone (510) 437-3516, email 
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: The City of San Francisco requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Third Street Drawbridge, mile 
0.0, over China Basin, at San Francisco, CA. The drawbridge navigation 
span provides a vertical clearance of 3 feet above Mean High Water in 
the closed-to-navigation position. As required by 33 CFR 117.149, the 
draw shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given to the 
San Francisco Department of Public Works. Navigation on the waterway is 
commercial and recreational.
    The Third Street Drawbridge will be secured in the closed-to-
navigation position from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 16, 2011, to 
allow the City of San Francisco to inspect the bridge structure as 
required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections 
to the proposed temporary deviation were received.
    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 drawbridge can open upon one hour 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: November 3, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
Bridge Section Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2011-29652 Filed 11-16-11; 8:45 am]
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