
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 22, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10371-10372]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-4016]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2012-0081]


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 the bridge owner to conduct 
maintenance of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain 
in the closed-to-navigation position during the maintenance period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on March 5, 2012 through 
7 p.m. on March 16, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in 
the docket are part of docket USCG-2012-0081 and are available online 
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2012-0081 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.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The California Department of Transportation 
(Caltrans) 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 7 a.m. on March 5, 2012 through 7 p.m. on March 9, 2012 and from 7 
a.m. on March 12, 2012 through 7 p.m. on March 16, 2012 to allow 
Caltrans to replace the lifting cables on the drawspan. 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 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: February 6, 2012.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2012-4016 Filed 2-21-12; 8:45 am]
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