
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 12064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04737]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0071]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bishop Cut, Near Stockton, 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 schedule that governs the San Joaquin County highway bridge 
across Bishop Cut, mile 1.0 near Stockton, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow PG&E Company to temporarily interrupt electric 
service to the area while installing new overhead equipment. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0071], 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 
temporary deviation, 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 Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The County of San Joaquin Public Works 
Department has requested a temporary change to the operation of the San 
Joaquin County highway bridge, mile 1.0, over Bishop Cut, near 
Stockton, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides approximately 6 
feet vertical clearance above Mean High Water in the closed-to-
navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.143, the draw opens 
on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin 
County Department of Public Works at Stockton. Navigation on the 
waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, 2014 to allow PG&E Company to 
install new overhead equipment in the vicinity. This temporary 
deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections 
to the proposed temporary deviation were raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies, 
and Disappointment Slough can be used as an alternate route for vessels 
unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. The Coast 
Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and 
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for 
the bridge so that vessels can arrange their transits to minimize any 
impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    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 21, 2014.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-04737 Filed 3-3-14; 8:45 am]
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