
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 79067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-32643]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2011-1130]


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 community celebration of New 
Year's Eve. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position during a portion of the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. on December 
31, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-1130 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-1130 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 California Department of Transportation 
has 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(a). Navigation on the waterway is 
commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 9 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. on December 31, 2011 to allow community 
celebration of New Year's Eve. 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.
    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: December 7, 2011.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard.
[FR Doc. 2011-32643 Filed 12-20-11; 8:45 am]
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