[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 57825]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26463]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-1069]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Middle River, Between Bacon 
Island and Lower Jones Tract, 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 San Joaquin County (Bacon Island 
Road) highway Drawbridge across the Middle River, mile 8.6, between 
Bacon Island and Lower Jones Tract, CA. The deviation is necessary to 
allow the bridge owner to make emergency structural repairs. 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 December 18, 2017 
through 6 p.m. on December 22, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-1069, 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 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: San Joaquin County Department of Public 
Works has requested a temporary change to the operation of the San 
Joaquin County (Bacon Island Road) highway Drawbridge over the Middle 
River, mile 8.6, between Bacon Island and Lower Jones Tract, CA. The 
drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 8 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw 
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.171(a). Navigation on the waterway 
is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 6 a.m. on December 18, 2017 through 6 p.m. on December 22, 2017, 
to allow the bridge owner to make emergency structural repairs. 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. In the event of an emergency the draw can open if at 
least 12 hours advance notice is given to the bridge operator. Old 
River 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 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: December 4, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-26463 Filed 12-7-17; 8:45 am]
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