Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA, 42452 [2013-16958]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES 42452 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 16, 2013 / Rules and Regulations safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR 100.902 will be enforced from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on July 20, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR Nathan A. Podoll, Auxiliary and Boating Safety Branch, Ninth Coast Guard District, 1240 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH at (216) 902–6148. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the annual Bayview Mackinac Race from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on July 20, 2013. The Special Local Regulations apply to all U.S. navigable waters of the Black River, St. Clair River, and lower Lake Huron, bound by a line starting at latitude 042[deg]58′47′′ N, longitude 082[deg]26′0′′ W; then easterly to latitude 042[deg]58′24′′ N, longitude 082[deg]24′47′′ W; then northward along the International Boundary to latitude 043[deg]2′48′′ N, longitude 082[deg]23′47′′ W; then westerly to the shoreline at approximate location latitude 043[deg]2′48′′ N, longitude 082[deg]26′48′′ W; then southward along the U.S. shoreline to latitude 042[deg]58′54′′ N, longitude 082[deg]26′1′′ W; then back to the beginning [DATUM: NAD 83]. In order to ensure the safety of spectators and participating vessels, the special local regulation will be in effect for the duration of the event. The Coast Guard will patrol the race area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the PATCOM and when so directed by that officer. The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign ‘‘Coast Guard Patrol Commander.’’ Vessels, permitted to transit the regulated area, will be operated at no wake speed and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. In the event this special local regulation affects shipping, commercial vessels may request permission from the PATCOM to transit the area of the event by hailing call sign ‘‘Coast Guard Patrol Commander’’ on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ). This notice is issued under the authority of 33 CFR 100.902 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). If the District Commander, Captain of the Port or VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:29 Jul 15, 2013 Jkt 229001 PATCOM determines that the regulated area need not be enforced for the full duration stated in this notice, he or she may use a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to grant general permission to enter the regulated area. Dated: June 21, 2013. Michael N. Parks, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2013–16956 Filed 7–15–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2013–0570] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule governing the ‘‘I’’ Street Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.4 at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to make bridge repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on August 17, 2013 to 4 p.m. on August 18, 2013. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG–2013–0570], is available at https://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. You may also visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12–140 on the ground floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510– 437–3516, email David.H.Sulouff@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–366– 9826. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Union Pacific Railroad Company has requested a temporary change to the operation of the ‘‘I’’ Street Drawbridge, mile 59.4, over Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides 109 feet vertical clearance above Mean High Water in the full open-to-navigation position, and 30 feet vertical clearance above Mean High Water when closed. 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(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational. The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 17 and 18, 2013, to allow the bridge owner in conjunction with the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento to repair the pedestrian sidewalks of the drawbridge. The drawspan cannot be operated for emergency openings. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. No alternative route is available for mariners. 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 effective period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 3, 2013. D.H. Sulouff, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 42452]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16958]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2013-0570]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 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 governing the ``I'' Street Drawbridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 59.4 at Sacramento, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow the bridge owner to make bridge repairs. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on August 17, 2013 to 4 
p.m. on August 18, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2013-0570], is 
available at https://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. You may also visit the Docket 
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the 
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, email 
David.H.Sulouff@uscg.mil. If you have questions on viewing the docket, 
call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 
202-366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Union Pacific Railroad Company has requested 
a temporary change to the operation of the ``I'' Street Drawbridge, 
mile 59.4, over Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA. The drawbridge 
navigation span provides 109 feet vertical clearance above Mean High 
Water in the full open-to-navigation position, and 30 feet vertical 
clearance above Mean High Water when closed. 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(a). Navigation on the waterway is commercial 
and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position 6 
a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 17 and 18, 2013, to allow the bridge owner in 
conjunction with the cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento to repair 
the pedestrian sidewalks of the drawbridge. The drawspan cannot be 
operated for emergency openings. This temporary deviation has been 
coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed 
temporary deviation were raised.
    No alternative route is available for mariners. 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 effective 
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating 
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: July 3, 2013.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2013-16958 Filed 7-15-13; 8:45 am]
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