Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, at Paintersville, CA, 9855 [E7-3809]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 43 / Tuesday, March 6, 2007 / Rules and Regulations This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on April 21, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2007. DATES: Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Building 50–2, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501–5100, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. ADDRESSES: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD11–07–004] RIN 1625-AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, at Paintersville, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: AGENCY: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437–3516. ACTION: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the operation of the Isleton Drawbridge, mile 18.7, Sacramento River, at Isleton, CA. The Isleton Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 13 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. from May 1 through October 31, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from November 1 through April 30. At all other times, it opens on signal if at least four hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.189. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans requested a change to the 12-hour notice for openings from 12:01 a.m. on April 21, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2007. During this time the control house will be replaced, motors refurbished, and operating machinery will be upgraded, resulting in manual control of the drawspan. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were raised. Vessels that can transit the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position may continue to do so at any time. 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. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 23, 2007. J.A. Breckenridge, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–3802 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 21:54 Mar 05, 2007 Jkt 211001 SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Paintersville Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 33.4, at Paintersville, CA. This deviation allows for a 12-hour notice for openings. The deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to coordinate vessel traffic with their scheduled critical maintenance and operating upgrades. This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 9, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2007. ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Building 50–2, 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: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the operation of the Paintersville Drawbridge, mile 33.4, Sacramento River, at Paintersville, CA. The Paintersville Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 24 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. from May 1 through October 31, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from November 1 through April 30. At all other times, it opens on signal if at least four hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.189. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans requested a change to the 12-hour notice for openings from 12:01 a.m. on March 9, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on April 11, DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 9855 2007. During this time the control house will be replaced, motors refurbished, and operating machinery will be upgraded. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were raised. Vessels that can transit the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position may continue to do so at any time. 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: February 23, 2007. J.A. Breckenridge, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–3809 Filed 3–5–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 393 [Docket No. FMCSA–2005–21323] RIN–2126–AA91 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Surge Brake Requirements Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: FMCSA amends the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to allow the use of automatic hydraulic inertia brake systems (surge brakes) on trailers when the ratios of gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) for the towingvehicle and trailer are within certain limits. A surge brake is a self-contained permanently closed hydraulic brake system activated in response to the braking action of the towing vehicle. The amount of braking force developed by the trailer surge-brake system is proportional to the ratio of the towing vehicle to trailer weight and deceleration rate of the towing vehicle. This action is in response to a petition for rulemaking from the Surge Brake Coalition (Coalition). DATES: Effective Date: April 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// dms.dot.gov at any time, or go to Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif E:\FR\FM\06MRR1.SGM 06MRR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 6, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 9855]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-3809]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-07-004]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, at 
Paintersville, 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 
Paintersville Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 33.4, at 
Paintersville, CA. This deviation allows for a 12-hour notice for 
openings. The deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, the 
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to coordinate 
vessel traffic with their scheduled critical maintenance and operating 
upgrades.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 9, 2007 
through 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Building 50-2, 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: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the 
operation of the Paintersville Drawbridge, mile 33.4, Sacramento River, 
at Paintersville, CA. The Paintersville Drawbridge navigation span 
provides a vertical clearance of 24 feet above Mean High Water in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal between 6 a.m. 
and 10 p.m. from May 1 through October 31, and between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m. from November 1 through April 30. At all other times, it opens on 
signal if at least four hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 
117.189. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue 
and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans 
requested a change to the 12-hour notice for openings from 12:01 a.m. 
on March 9, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. on April 11, 2007. During this time 
the control house will be replaced, motors refurbished, and operating 
machinery will be upgraded. This temporary deviation has been 
coordinated with waterway users. No objections to the proposed 
temporary rule were raised. Vessels that can transit the bridge while 
in the closed-to-navigation position may continue to do so at any time.
    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: February 23, 2007.
J.A. Breckenridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E7-3809 Filed 3-5-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-15-P
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