[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 4 (Thursday, January 6, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 1187]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-232]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD 11-04-053]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, 
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 drawbridge to remain in the 
closed-to-navigation position during essential operating machinery 
repair, to prevent unexpected failure of the drawspan.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on January 8, 2005 to 5 
p.m. on January 13, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge 
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437-3516.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Union Pacific Railroad has 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. on 
January 8, 2005 to 5 p.m. January 13, 2005, during essential operating 
machinery repair, to prevent unexpected failure of the drawspan. 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 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 January 2005, resulting in Coast Guard 
approval of the proposed work from 8 a.m. January 8, 2005 to 5 p.m. 
January 13, 2005.
    During these times, the drawspan may be secured in the closed-to-
navigation position and need not open for vessels.
    The drawspan shall resume normal operation at the conclusion of the 
essential repair work. Mariners should 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. In the event 
of an emergency, the bridge owner would require 24-hour advance notice 
to open the bridge. Contact Mr. Steve Strickland at (916) 789-5249 or 
(916) 952-1894. 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: December 23, 2004.
Kevin J. Eldridge,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 05-232 Filed 1-5-05; 8:45 am]
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