83 FR 23220 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 97 (May 18, 2018)

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 participants of the Weave Event to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period.

[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 97 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23220]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10640]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0406]


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 participants of the Weave Event to cross the 
drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation allows the 
bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the 
deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:45 p.m. through 1:50 p.m. on 
May 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0406, 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 12:45 p.m. through 1:50 p.m. on May 20, 2018, to allow the 
participants of the Weave Event to cross the drawspan safely and 
without interruption. 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. 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: May 15, 2018.
C.T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-10640 Filed 5-17-18; 8:45 am]
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