Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, CA, 23221 [2018-10650]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 97 / Friday, May 18, 2018 / Rules and Regulations The docket for this deviation, USCG–2017–0390, 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. ADDRESSES: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Jeffrey Stieb; Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District, telephone 617– 223–8364, email Jeffrey.D.Stieb@ uscg.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 9110–04–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:59 May 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0432] Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: owner, Vermont Agency of Transportation, requested a temporary deviation from the normal operating schedule of the US2 Bridge, mile 91.8, across Lake Champlain at North Hero Island, Vermont. The drawbridge navigation span has a vertical clearance of 18 feet at ordinary low water in the closed position. The existing bridge operating regulations are found at 33 CFR 117.993(b). Under this temporary deviation, the US2 Bridge shall open daily on signal only on the hour from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15, 2018 through October 15, 2018. The waterway is transited by seasonal recreational vessels of various sizes. Several marina facilities are in the area of the bridge. Vessels that are able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies, and for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position there is an alternate route to the north under the Alburg Passage US2 fixed bridge. The Alburg Passage US2 Bridge has a vertical clearance of 25 feet at ordinary low water. The Coast Guard will inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. 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 deviation. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. [FR Doc. 2018–10594 Filed 5–17–18; 8:45 am] Coast Guard Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, CA The bridge Dated: May 7, 2018. Christopher J. Bisignano, Supervisory Bridge Management Specialist, First Coast Guard District. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Walnut Grove Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 26.7, at Walnut Grove, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0432, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510–437– 3516, email Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sacramento County has requested a temporary change to the operation of the Walnut Grove Drawbridge, mile 26.7, over the Sacramento River, at Walnut Grove, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 21 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates 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 from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 17, 2018, to allow the participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will be able to SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 23221 open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation. 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: May 15, 2018. C.T. Hausner, District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 2018–10650 Filed 5–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 117 [Docket No. USCG–2018–0431] Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Freeport, CA Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation. AGENCY: ACTION: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the operating schedule that governs the Sacramento County highway bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 46.0, at Freeport, CA. The deviation is necessary to allow participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-tonavigation position during the deviation period. DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG–2018–0431, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510–437– 3516, email Carl.T.Hausner@uscg.mil. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18MYR1.SGM 18MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 97 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 23221]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-10650]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0432]


Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Sacramento River, Walnut Grove, 
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 that governs the Walnut Grove Drawbridge across the 
Sacramento River, mile 26.7, at Walnut Grove, CA. The deviation is 
necessary to allow participants in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle 
race to cross the drawspan safely and without interruption. This 
deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation 
position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 
17, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0432, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this 
temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone 510-437-3516, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Sacramento County has requested a temporary 
change to the operation of the Walnut Grove Drawbridge, mile 26.7, over 
the Sacramento River, at Walnut Grove, CA. The drawbridge navigation 
span provides a vertical clearance of 21 feet above Mean High Water in 
the closed-to-navigation position. The draw operates 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 
from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. on May 17, 2018, to allow the participants 
in the AMGEN Tour of California bicycle race to cross the drawspan 
safely and without interruption. This temporary deviation has been 
coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed 
temporary deviation were raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may 
do so at any time. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies and 
there is no immediate alternate route for vessels to pass. The Coast 
Guard will also inform the users of the waterway through our Local and 
Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in operating schedule for 
the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange their transits to 
minimize any impact caused by the temporary deviation.
    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: May 15, 2018.
C.T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-10650 Filed 5-17-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 9110-04-P
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