[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 238 (Wednesday, December 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58562-58563]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26768]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2017-1075]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, at 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 Benicia-Martinez Union Pacific 
Railroad Drawbridge across the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, at Martinez, 
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to replace 
drawspan operational components. 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. on December 20, 2017, to 
4 p.m. on January 10, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-1075, 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: Union Pacific Railroad has requested a 
temporary change to the operation of the Benicia-Martinez Railroad 
Drawbridge across 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.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., December 20, 2017 through December 21, 2017, 
December 27, 2017 through December 28, 2017, December 30, 2017, January 
3, 2018 through January 5, 2018, and January 8, 2018 through January 
10, 2018 to allow the bridge owner to replace the down haul wire ropes 
of the drawspan. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the 
waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were 
raised.

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    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 alternative 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: December 7, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-26768 Filed 12-12-17; 8:45 am]
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