
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 183 (Friday, September 22, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44317-44318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-20273]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0865]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Napa River, Vallejo, 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 Mare Island Drawbridge across the 
Napa River, mile 2.8 at Vallejo, CA. The deviation is necessary to 
allow the community to participate in the Waterfront Weekend Triathlon. 
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. through 11:30 a.m. on 
October 8, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0865, 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 City of Vallejo has requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Mare Island Drawbridge, mile 
2.8, over Napa River, at Vallejo, CA. The drawbridge navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 13 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates as required by 33 CFR 
117.169(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. on October 8, 2017 to allow the 
community to participate in the Waterfront Weekend Triathlon. 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 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

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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 19, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-20273 Filed 9-21-17; 8:45 am]
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