
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 66 (Friday, April 7, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 16918-16919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-06993]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0270]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the 
operating schedule that governs the Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge 
across Cerritos Channel, mile 4.8 at Long Beach, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the bridge owner to replace the operating machinery 
of the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on April 24, 2017 to 
6:30 p.m. on May 27, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0270], 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.

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-

[[Page 16919]]

437-3516; email David.H.Sulouff@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Port of Los Angeles has requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad 
bridge, mile 4.8, over Cerritos Channel, at Long Beach, CA. The 
drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 6 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw 
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.147(b). Navigation on the waterway 
is commercial, search and rescue, law enforcement, and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 6 a.m. on April 24, 2017 to 6:30 p.m. on May 27, 2017, to allow 
the bridge owner to replace the operating machinery. 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 anytime. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies with 
between 4 to 24 hours advance notice. Los Angeles Harbor can be used as 
an alternate route for vessels. The Coast Guard will also inform the 
users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to 
Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so vessel 
operators 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: April 4, 2017.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-06993 Filed 4-6-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 9110-04-P


