Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA, 58059 [05-19953]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ‘‘significant energy action’’ under that order because it is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under Executive Order 13211. Technical Standards The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress, through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; § 117.255 also issued under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 Stat. 5039. 2. Section 117.723 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as follows: I § 117.723 Hackensack River. * * * * * (c) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the Amtrak Portal Bridge, mile 5.0, at Little Snake Hill, need not open for the passage of vessel traffic Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional bridge openings shall be provided for commercial vessels from 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; 9:20 a.m. to 10 a.m.; 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:50 p.m. to 8 p.m., if at least a one-hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. At all other times the draw shall open on signal. * * * * * Dated: September 25, 2005. David P. Pekoske, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–19952 Filed 10–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard Environment We have analyzed this rule under Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have concluded that there are no factors in this case that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2 of the Instruction. Therefore, this rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, from further environmental documentation. It has been determined that this final rule does not significantly impact the environment. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. Regulations For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33 CFR part 117 as follows: I PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows: I VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:00 Oct 04, 2005 Jkt 208001 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD11–05–028] Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: ACTION: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, CA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to not open for vessel traffic and remain in the closed-to-navigation position. The deviation is necessary to rehabilitate the bridge deck. DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 through 7 a.m. on October 20, 2005. ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Building 50–3, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501–5100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 58059 Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437–3516. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA. The Tower Drawbridge navigation span provides vertical clearance of 30 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, the draw is required to open on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.189. CalTrans requested the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to navigation from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 to 7 a.m. on October 20, 2005. During this time, CalTrans will rehabilitate the bridge deck on the drawspan and avoid the risks associated with trying to maintain the delicate mechanical balance necessary for drawspan operation. Navigation on the waterway consists of both commercial and recreational watercraft. The drawspan can be operated for emergency purposes with 4 hours’ advance notice. Vessels that can pass through the bridge in the closed-tonavigation position may continue to do so at any time. This deviation to drawbridge regulating operations has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed deviation were received. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: September 23, 2005. Kevin J. Eldridge, Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 05–19953 Filed 10–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD01–05–020] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Dorchester Bay, MA AGENCY: E:\FR\FM\05OCR1.SGM Coast Guard, DHS. 05OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 58059]
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[FR Doc No: 05-19953]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-05-028]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 
CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a 
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the 
Tower Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.0, at Sacramento, 
CA. This deviation allows the drawbridge to not open for vessel traffic 
and remain in the closed-to-navigation position. The deviation is 
necessary to rehabilitate the bridge deck.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 
through 7 a.m. on October 20, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Building 50-3, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, 
between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437-3516.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: California Department of Transportation 
(CalTrans) requested a temporary change to the operation of the Tower 
Drawbridge, mile 59.0, Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA. The Tower 
Drawbridge navigation span provides vertical clearance of 30 feet above 
Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently, the 
draw is required to open on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.189. 
CalTrans requested the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to 
navigation from 10 p.m. on October 16, 2005 to 7 a.m. on October 20, 
2005.
    During this time, CalTrans will rehabilitate the bridge deck on the 
drawspan and avoid the risks associated with trying to maintain the 
delicate mechanical balance necessary for drawspan operation. 
Navigation on the waterway consists of both commercial and recreational 
watercraft. The drawspan can be operated for emergency purposes with 4 
hours' advance notice. Vessels that can pass through the bridge in the 
closed-to-navigation position may continue to do so at any time. This 
deviation to drawbridge regulating operations has been coordinated with 
the waterway users. No objections to the proposed deviation were 
received.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed 
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as 
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: September 23, 2005.
Kevin J. Eldridge,
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 05-19953 Filed 10-4-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P

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