[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 42 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 12064]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04737]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2014-0071]
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 schedule that governs the San Joaquin County highway bridge
across Bishop Cut, mile 1.0 near Stockton, CA. The deviation is
necessary to allow PG&E Company to temporarily interrupt electric
service to the area while installing new overhead equipment. 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. to 4 p.m. on March 14,
2014.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0071], 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
temporary deviation, 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 Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The County of San Joaquin Public Works
Department 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 approximately 6
feet vertical clearance 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 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 14, 2014 to allow PG&E Company to
install new overhead equipment in the vicinity. 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 not be able to open for emergencies,
and Disappointment Slough can be used as an alternate route for vessels
unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. The Coast
Guard will also inform the users of the waterways through our Local and
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for
the bridge so that vessels 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: February 21, 2014.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-04737 Filed 3-3-14; 8:45 am]
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