Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA, Event-Grand Opening Celebration, 18961 [E8-7380]
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Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 68 / Tuesday, April 8, 2008 / Rules and Regulations
Dated: March 20, 2008.
Roger K. Wiebusch,
Bridge Administrator.
[FR Doc. E8–7381 Filed 4–7–08; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG–2008–0223]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations;
Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA,
Event—Grand Opening Celebration
Coast Guard, DHS.
Notice of temporary deviation
from regulations.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
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. The
deviation is necessary to allow the
bridge owner, the California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans), to celebrate
the completion of the newly refurbished
drawbridge. This deviation allows the
bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position during the event.
DATES: This deviation is effective from
11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on April 12,
2008.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this
preamble as being available in the
docket are part of docket USCG–2008–
0223 and are available online at
www.regulations.gov. They are also
available for inspection or copying at
two locations: the Docket Management
Facility (M–30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground
Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays,
and 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 Tower Drawbridge,
mile 59.0, Sacramento River, at
Sacramento, CA. The Tower Drawbridge
navigation span provides a vertical
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clearance of 30 feet above Mean High
Water in the closed-to-navigation
position. The draw opens on signal from
May 1 through October 31 from 6 a.m.
to 10 p.m. and from November 1
through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At all other times the draw shall open
on signal if at least four hours notice is
given, as required by 33 CFR 117.189.
Navigation on the waterway is
commercial and recreational.
The drawspan will be secured in the
closed-to-navigation position 11 a.m.
through 3 p.m. on April 12, 2008 to
allow the public to participate in the
Grand Opening Celebration of the newly
refurbished drawbridge. This temporary
deviation has been coordinated with
waterway users. There are no scheduled
river boat cruises or anticipated levee
maintenance during this deviation
period. No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were raised.
Vessels that can transit the bridge,
while in the closed-to-navigation
position, may continue to do so at any
time.
In the event of an emergency the
drawspan can be opened with 45
minutes advance notice.
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: 28 March 2008.
J.E. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 165
[Docket No. USCG–2007–0140]
RIN 1625–AA00
Safety Zone; Colorado River, Parker,
AZ
Coast Guard, DHS.
Temporary final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
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the safety of the participants, crew,
spectators, sponsor vessels of the race,
and general users of the waterway.
Persons and vessels are prohibited from
entering into, transiting through, or
anchoring within this safety zone unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port, or
his designation representative.
DATES: This rule is effective from 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on May 2, 2008 through May
4, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material
received from the public, as well as
documents indicated in this preamble as
being available in the docket, are part of
docket USCG–2007–0140 and are
available for inspection or copying at
Coast Guard Sector San Diego, 2710 N.
Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101–
1064 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
MST3 Kristen Beer, Waterways
Management, U.S. Coast Guard Sector
San Diego, CA at (619) 278–7233.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Regulatory Information
On February 7, 2008, we published a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
entitled Safety zone, Colorado River,
Parker, AZ in the Federal Register (73
FR 7231). We received no letters
commenting on the proposed rule. No
public hearing was requested, and none
was held.
Background and Purpose
RPM Racing Enterprises is sponsoring
the Bluewater Resort and Casino APBA
National Tour/Regional Championship,
which is held on the Lake Moolvalya
region on the Colorado River in Parker,
AZ. This temporary safety zone is
necessary to provide for the safety of the
participants, crew, spectators, sponsor
vessels, and other users of the
waterway.
This event involves powerboats racing
along a circular track. The size of the
boats varies from eight to 15 feet.
Approximately 130 to 150 boats will
participate in this event. The sponsor
has provided two water rescue and two
patrol vessels to patrol this event.
Discussion of Comments and Changes
The Coast Guard is
establishing a temporary safety zone
within the Lake Moolvalya region on the
navigable waters of the Colorado River
in Parker, Arizona for the Bluewater
Resort and Casino American Powerboat
Association (APBA) National Tour/
Regional Championship. This temporary
safety zone is necessary to provide for
SUMMARY:
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No changes will be made to the rule,
since no comments were received.
Regulatory Evaluation
This rule is not a ‘‘significant
regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of
Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review, and does not
require an assessment of potential costs
and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[Docket No. USCG-2008-0223]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento,
CA, Event--Grand Opening Celebration
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. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner, the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to celebrate the
completion of the newly refurbished drawbridge. This deviation allows
the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the
event.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on April
12, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2008-0223 and are available online
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or
copying at two locations: the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, and 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 Tower Drawbridge, mile 59.0, Sacramento River, at
Sacramento, CA. The Tower Drawbridge navigation span provides a
vertical clearance of 30 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-
navigation position. The draw opens on signal from May 1 through
October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from November 1 through April 30
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times the draw shall open on signal
if at least four hours notice is given, as required by 33 CFR 117.189.
Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on April 12, 2008 to allow the public to
participate in the Grand Opening Celebration of the newly refurbished
drawbridge. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway
users. There are no scheduled river boat cruises or anticipated levee
maintenance during this deviation period. No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were raised.
Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closed-to-
navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.
In the event of an emergency the drawspan can be opened with 45
minutes advance notice.
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: 28 March 2008.
J.E. Long,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. E8-7380 Filed 4-7-08; 8:45 am]
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