
[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 76 (Friday, April 19, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23489]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09287]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0087]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; 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 
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the community to participate in the Capital City 
Classic Run. 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 10 a.m. on April 
21, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0087], 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. 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 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on April 21, 2013 to allow the community to 
participate in the Capital City Classic Run. 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: April 8, 2013.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-09287 Filed 4-18-13; 8:45 am]
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