
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 198 (Monday, October 16, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47974-47975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22293]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-0966]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Cerritos Channel, Long Beach, 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 Henry Ford Avenue railroad bridge 
across the Cerritos Channel, mile 4.8, at Long Beach, CA. The deviation 
is necessary to allow the bridge owner to install necessary electrical 
equipment inside the bridge machinery room and operator house. 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 noon on October 
20, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0966, 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 Port of Los Angeles has requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Henry Ford Avenue railroad 
bridge, mile 4.8, over the 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

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rescue, law enforcement, and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. through noon on October 20, 2017, to allow the bridge owner 
to install necessary electrical equipment inside the bridge machinery 
room and operator house. 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. 
Los Angeles Harbor 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 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: October 10, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-22293 Filed 10-13-17; 8:45 am]
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