[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 158 (Thursday, August 17, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 39019]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17400]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-0770]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, 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, at Martinez, CA. The deviation
is necessary to allow the bridge owner to conduct emergency repairs.
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. to 4 p.m. on August 23,
2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-0770, 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 the Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, at 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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23, 2017, to allow the bridge owner to
conduct emergency repairs. 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 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: August 11, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-17400 Filed 8-16-17; 8:45 am]
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