Drawbridge Operation Regulations; California Route 12 Drawbridge, Near Isleton, CA, 30483 [E7-10572]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 105 / Friday, June 1, 2007 / Rules and Regulations and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive 5100.1, which guide 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 because this rule affects a carriage requirement. Under figure 2–1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an ‘‘Environmental Analysis Check List’’ and a ‘‘Categorical Exclusion Determination’’ are not required for this rule. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117 Bridges. For the reasons discussed 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 Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1; section 117.255 also issued under authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 Stat. 5039. § 117.145 I [Removed] 2. Remove § 117.145. Dated: May 23, 2007. J.A. Breckenridge, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–10564 Filed 5–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [CGD11–07–011] RIN 1625–AA09 Drawbridge Operation Regulations; California Route 12 Drawbridge, Near Isleton, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of temporary deviation from regulations. AGENCY: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with RULES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the California Route 12 Drawbridge across the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:51 May 31, 2007 Jkt 211001 Mokelumne River, mile 3.0, near Isleton, CA. The deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to perform scheduled roadway maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturdays 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Sundays 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on June 4, 2007 through 6 a.m. on September 15, 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. The telephone number is (510) 437–3516. The Eleventh Coast Guard District maintains the public docket for this temporary deviation. 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 California Route 12 Drawbridge, mile 3.0, Mokelumne River, near Isleton, CA. The California Route 12 Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., except that during the following periods the draw need only open for recreational vessels on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 minutes past the hour; Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. At all other times, it opens on signal if at least four hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.175. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on June 4, 2007 through 6 a.m. on September 15, 2007. Caltrans requested the drawspan be secured in the closedto-navigation position Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturdays 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Sundays 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The drawspan will resume normal operations, for holidays, July 2, 2007 through July 7, 2007 and September 2, 2007 through September 5, 2007. During the temporary deviation period, the bridge roadway surface will be rehabilitated. This work can only be conducted during periods of moderate temperatures and low humidity. This PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 30483 temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. No party has indicated this work would have a significant impact on their operations. Alternate routes are available for vessels while the drawspan is secured in the closed-to-navigation position. 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(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. Dated: May 22, 2007. J.A. Breckenridge, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. E7–10572 Filed 5–31–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [CGD09–07–025] RIN 1625–AA00 Safety Zone; Thunder on the Niagara, Niagara River, North Tonawanda, NY Coast Guard, DHS. Temporary final rule. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone encompassing the navigable waters of the upper Niagara River by Gratwick Riverside Park in North Tonawanda, NY. This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from the hazards associated with a powerboat race. This safety zone restricts vessel traffic from a portion of the Niagara River at Gratwick Riverside Park, North Tonawanda, NY. DATES: This rule is in effect from 11 a.m. on June 2 to 6 p.m. on June 3, 2007. ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in the docket are part of the docket CGD09– 07–025, and are available for inspection or copying at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, 1 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, New York 14203 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Tracy Wirth, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo, at (716) 843–9573. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\01JNR1.SGM 01JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 105 (Friday, June 1, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 30483]
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[FR Doc No: E7-10572]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-07-011]
RIN 1625-AA09


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; California Route 12 Drawbridge, 
Near Isleton, 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 
California Route 12 Drawbridge across the Mokelumne River, mile 3.0, 
near Isleton, CA. The deviation is necessary for the bridge owner, the 
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to perform 
scheduled roadway maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to 
remain in the closed-to-navigation position Monday through Thursday, 7 
p.m. to 6 a.m., Saturdays 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Sundays 10 p.m. to 
6 a.m.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on June 4, 2007 through 
6 a.m. on September 15, 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. The telephone number is (510) 437-3516. The Eleventh Coast 
Guard District maintains the public docket for this temporary 
deviation.

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 California Route 12 Drawbridge, mile 3.0, Mokelumne 
River, near Isleton, CA. The California Route 12 Drawbridge navigation 
span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet above Mean High Water in 
the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on signal between 6 
a.m. and 10 p.m., except that during the following periods the draw 
need only open for recreational vessels on the hour, 20 minutes past 
the hour, and 40 minutes past the hour; Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; 
Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day, 
11 a.m. until 6 p.m. At all other times, it opens on signal if at least 
four hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR 117.175. Navigation on 
the waterway is recreational, search and rescue and commercial traffic 
hauling materials for levee repair.
    This deviation is effective from 7 p.m. on June 4, 2007 through 6 
a.m. on September 15, 2007. Caltrans requested the drawspan be secured 
in the closed-to-navigation position Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 
6 a.m., Saturdays 12:01 a.m. to 6 a.m., and Sundays 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 
The drawspan will resume normal operations, for holidays, July 2, 2007 
through July 7, 2007 and September 2, 2007 through September 5, 2007. 
During the temporary deviation period, the bridge roadway surface will 
be rehabilitated. This work can only be conducted during periods of 
moderate temperatures and low humidity. This temporary deviation has 
been coordinated with waterway users. No party has indicated this work 
would have a significant impact on their operations. Alternate routes 
are available for vessels while the drawspan is secured in the closed-
to-navigation position. 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(e), the drawbridge must return to 
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated 
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is 
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: May 22, 2007.
J.A. Breckenridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. E7-10572 Filed 5-31-07; 8:45 am]
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