[Federal Register: November 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 214)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD11-06-042]
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Cerritos Channel, Los Angeles,
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
Henry Ford Drawbridge across the Cerritos Channel, mile 4.8 at Los
Angeles, CA. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closed-
to-navigation position during the deviation period. The deviation is
necessary for the bridge owner, the Port of Los Angeles, to perform
critical repairs which involve modifications to allow for the
inspection of the bridge's counterweight wire ropes.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on November 6, 2006 to 4
p.m. on December 8, 2006.
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) 437-3515. The Bridge Section
office 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: On October 5, 2006, The Port of Los Angeles
requested a temporary change to the operation of the Henry Ford
Drawbridge, mile 4.8, Cerritos Channel, at Los Angeles, CA. The Henry
Ford Drawbridge navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 7 feet
above Mean High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. Presently,
the drawspan is maintained in the fully open position, except when a
train is crossing or for maintenance. When the drawspan is in the
closed position, it opens on signal as required by 33 CFR 117.147(b).
Navigation on the waterway is mainly commercial traffic, servicing
ships entering and leaving the port. The Port of Los Angeles requested
the drawbridge be allowed to remain closed to navigation, Monday
through Friday, from 8 a.m. on November 6, 2006 to 4 p.m. on December
8, 2006. During this time, critical repairs will be made which involves
modifications to allow for the inspection of the bridge's counterweight
wire ropes. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway
users. No objections to the proposed temporary rule were raised. While
the bridge is in the closed-to-navigation position, vessels can transit
around Terminal Island to reach the other side of the bridge.
In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(c), this work will be performed
with all due speed in order to return the bridge to normal operation as
soon as possible. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.
Dated: October 24, 2006.
J.A. Breckenridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. E6-18602 Filed 11-3-06; 8:45 am]
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