[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-27323]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2017-1027]
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 across the
Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is
necessary to allow the community to participate in the New Year's Eve
Sky Spectacular fireworks show. This deviation allows the bridge to
remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation
period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 p.m. through 11 p.m. on
December 31, 2017.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2017-1027, 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 8 p.m. through 11 p.m. on December 31, 2017, to allow the
community to participate in the New Year's Eve Sky Spectacular
fireworks show. 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 anytime. 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: December 14, 2017.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2017-27323 Filed 12-19-17; 8:45 am]
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