
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42735]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19254]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0844]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Martinez, 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 Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge 
across the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, at Martinez, CA. The deviation 
is necessary to allow advance notification for openings due to 
mechanical issues at the bridge and to conduct repairs to resolve said 
issues. This deviation requires the bridge to open on signal if at 
least 30 minutes notice is given to the bridge operator from 
approaching vessels and allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-
navigation during operating equipment replacement.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from September 
12, 2017 through 5 p.m. on September 19, 2017. For the purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from September 6, 2017 until 
September 12, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0844 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: The Coast Guard has recommended and the 
Union Pacific Railroad Company has agreed to a temporary change in the 
operation of the Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge, over the Carquinez 
Strait, mile 7.0, at Martinez, CA. The drawbridge navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 70 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 
117.5. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    Due to bridge operating equipment issues, the bridge will open on 
signal if at least 30 minutes notice is given to the bridge operator 
from 12 p.m. on August 25, 2017 through 10 a.m. on September 19, 2017. 
The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position from 
10 a.m. through 5 p.m. on September 19, 2017, to allow the bridge owner 
to replace the defective equipment. 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. From 10 a.m. 
through 5 p.m. on September 19, 2017, 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 that 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: September 6, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-19254 Filed 9-11-17; 8:45 am]
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