[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 35758]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-14122]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2013-0412]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bishop Cut, Near Stockton, 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 regulation that governs the San Joaquin County Highway Bridge
across Bishop Cut, mile 1.0, near Stockton, CA. The deviation is to
allow San Joaquin County Public Works Department to perform structural
maintenance work to the bridge. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the repairs.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 30,
2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2013.
ADDRESES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0412], 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. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast
Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, email [email protected]
If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston,
Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: San Joaquin County Department of Public
Works has requested a temporary change to the operation of the San
Joaquin County Highway Bridge, mile 1.0, over Bishop Cut, near
Stockton, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical
clearance of approximately 6 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-
to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.143, the draw
opens on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin
County Department of Public Works at Stockton. Navigation on the
waterway is commercial and recreational.
The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 12:01 a.m. on September 30, 2013 to 11:59 p.m. on October 31,
2013, due to structural maintenance work in replacing the approach deck
slabs. The work will require loss of power to the bridge electrical
systems.
This temporary deviation has been coordinated with commercial
operators and various marinas. No objections to the proposed temporary
deviation were raised. Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in
the closed-to-navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: May 24, 2013.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-14122 Filed 6-13-13; 8:45 am]
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