[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 15743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07622]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0148]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Between 
Benicia and 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, between Benicia and 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 April 26, 2018 
through 6 p.m. on May 13, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0148, 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: The Union Pacific Railroad Company has 
requested a temporary change to the operation of the Union Pacific 
Railroad Drawbridge over Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia 
and 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 6 p.m., April 26 through April 29, 2018, and May 12 
through May 13, 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.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridges in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The drawspan 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 the 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: April 9, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-07622 Filed 4-11-18; 8:45 am]
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