Federal Register: January 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 4)
DOCID: FR Doc 05-232
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117
CGD ID: [CGD 11-04-053]
NOTICE: RULES
ACTION: Drawbridge operations:
DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento, CA
DATES: This deviation is effective from 8 a.m. on January 8, 2005 to 5 p.m. on January 13, 2005.
DOCUMENT 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 closedtonavigation position during essential operating machinery repair, to prevent unexpected failure of the drawspan.
SUMMARY:
California,
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Union Pacific Railroad has requested to secure the I Street Drawbridge, mile 59.4, Sacramento River, at Sacramento, CA, in the closedtonavigation 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 opento 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 closedto 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) 4448999, 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 24hour advance notice
to open the bridge. Contact Mr. Steve Strickland at (916) 7895249 or
(916) 9521894. 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. 05232 Filed 1505; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 4373516.