Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA
Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Number 92 (Thursday, May 12, 2016)
Rules and Regulations
Page 29496
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2016-11266
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
Docket No. USCG-2016-0348
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 Capital City Classic Run. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position during the deviation period.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 15, 2016.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2016-0348 is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
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 David.H.Sulouff@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Department of Transportation has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, over Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The vertical lift bridge 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 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on May 15, 2016, to allow the community to participate in the Capital City Classic Run. 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 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 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: May 3, 2016.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
FR Doc. 2016-11266 Filed 5-11-16; 8:45 am
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