[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 91 (Thursday, May 10, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 21710-21711]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09938]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0392]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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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 across the 
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow participants from the AMGEN Tour of California to 
cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation 
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during 
the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on May 
19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0392, 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 over the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, 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 10 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. through 2 p.m. on May 
19, 2018, to allow the participants from the AMGEN Tour of California 
to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. 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. In the 
event of an emergency, the draw can open on signal if at least one-hour 
notice is given to the bridge operator. There are no immediate 
alternate routes 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: May 3, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-09938 Filed 5-9-18; 8:45 am]
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