[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 71 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 15743]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-07622]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2018-0148]
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Carquinez Strait, Between
Benicia and 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, between Benicia and Martinez,
CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to replace
drawspan operational components. 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. on April 26, 2018
through 6 p.m. on May 13, 2018.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0148, 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 Carquinez Strait, mile 7.0, between Benicia
and 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 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 26 through April 29, 2018, and May 12
through May 13, 2018, to allow the bridge owner to replace the down
haul wire ropes of the drawspan. 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 bridges in the closed position may
do so at any time. The drawspan will not be able to open for
emergencies and there is no alternative 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 the 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: April 9, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-07622 Filed 4-11-18; 8:45 am]
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