83 FR 23221 - Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, 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 Walnut Grove Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 26.7, at Walnut Grove, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race 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 23221]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10650]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0432]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, 
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 Walnut Grove Drawbridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 26.7, at Walnut Grove, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle 
race 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 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 
17, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0432, 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: Sacramento County has requested a temporary 
change to the operation of the Walnut Grove Drawbridge, mile 26.7, over 
the Sacramento River, at Walnut Grove, CA. The drawbridge navigation 
span provides a vertical clearance of 21 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 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 17, 2018, to allow the participants 
in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race 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. 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 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. 2018-10650 Filed 5-17-18; 8:45 am]
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