[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 203 (Friday, October 19, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 52976]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22746]



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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0153]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 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 Tower Drawbridge over the 
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the bridge owner to conduct mechanical and 
electrical rehabilitation work on the bridge. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from October 
19, 2018 through 6 a.m. on December 1, 2018. For the purposes of 
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 6 a.m. on October 8, 2018 
until October 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0153, 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 California Department of Transportation 
has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower 
Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over the Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. 
The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 30 feet 
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw 
operates as required by 33 CFR 117.189(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 October 8, 2018 through 6 a.m. on December 1, 2018, to 
allow the bridge owner to replace the bridge's wire rope and traveler 
cable and to conduct chain and trunnion bearing inspection and 
servicing. 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 if 
at least 72-hour notice is given to the bridge operator. 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 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: October 15, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-22746 Filed 10-18-18; 8:45 am]
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