
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 100 (Thursday, May 25, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 24054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10705]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0383]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Petaluma River, Haystack 
Landing, 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 Northwestern Pacific (Haystack 
Landing) railroad bridge across Petaluma River, mile 12.4 at Haystack 
Landing (Petaluma), CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge 
owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance. This deviation allows 
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on May 31, 2017 to 3 
p.m. on June 1, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2017-0383], 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 Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516; email 
Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit has requested 
a temporary change to the operation of the Northwestern Pacific 
(Haystack Landing) railroad bridge, mile 12.4, over Petaluma River, at 
Haystack Landing (Petaluma), CA. The drawbridge navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 3 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 
117.187(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 May 31, 2017 to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2017, to allow the 
bridge owner to perform necessary bridge maintenance and change the 
gear reducer fluid. 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 not be able to open for emergencies, 
and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. 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: May 18, 2017.
C.T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-10705 Filed 5-24-17; 8:45 am]
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