
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 13, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 15879]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-05713]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0038]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 
CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating regulation that governs the Tower Drawbridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the community to participate in the First Annual 
``Biggest Loser'' 5K walk and run event. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the event.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 
16, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0038], is 
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the 
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the 
line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 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 Barbara Hairston, 
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, over 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. As 
required by 33 CFR 117.189(a), 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. Navigation on the 
waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on March 16, 2013, to allow the community 
to participate in the First Annual ``Biggest Loser'' 5K walk and run 
event. 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 
without delay.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 25, 2013.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-05713 Filed 3-12-13; 8:45 am]
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