[Federal Register: February 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 35)]
[Rules and Regulations]               
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-05-009]

 
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, 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 
I Street Drawbridge across the Sacramento River, mile 59.4, at 
Sacramento, CA. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position. The deviation is necessary to repair the 
operating machinery to prevent unexpected drawspan failure.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. March 10, 2005, through 
5 p.m. on March 17, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Materials referred to in this document are available for 
inspection or copying at Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard 
District, Building 50-3, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Sulouff, Bridge Section, (510) 
437-3516.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad Company requested 
to secure the I Street Drawbridge, mile 59.4, Sacramento River, at 
Sacramento, CA, in the closed-to-navigation position from 8 a.m. March 
10, 2005, through 5 p.m. on March 17, 2005, during essential operating 
machinery repair, to prevent unexpected failure of the draw span. The 
drawbridge provides 109 ft. vertical clearance in the full open-to-
navigation position, and 30 ft. vertical clearance above Mean High 
Water when closed. The drawbridge normally opens on signal from 
approaching vessels, as required by 33 CFR 117.189.
    The proposed work was coordinated with waterway users. It was 
determined that potential navigational impacts will be reduced if the 
repairs are performed during March 2005, resulting in Coast Guard 
approval of the proposed work from 8 a.m. March 10, 2005, through 5 
p.m. March 17, 2005.
    During these times, the drawspan may be secured in the closed-to-
navigation position and need not open for vessels.
    The drawspan will resume normal operation at the conclusion of the 
essential repair work. Mariners may contact the I Street Drawbridge by 
telephone at (916) 444-8999, in advance, to determine conditions at the 
bridge.
    The drawspan will be unable to open during the repair. Vessels that 
can safely pass through the closed drawbridge 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 to return the drawbridge to normal operation as soon 
as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is approved 
under the provisions of 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 14, 2005.
Kevin J. Eldridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 05-3414 Filed 2-22-05; 8:45 am]

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