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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

CFR Citation: 33 CFR Part 117

Docket ID: [Docket No. USCG-2008-0810]

NOTICE: RULES

ACTION: Drawbridge Operation Regulation:

DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Petaluma River, Petaluma, CA

DATES: This deviation is effective from 6 a.m. on September 3, 2008 through 7 p.m. on November 14, 2008.

DOCUMENT SUMMARY: The Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the ``D'' Street Drawbridge across the Petaluma River, mile 13.7, at Petaluma, CA. The deviation is necessary to conduct maintenance. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the closedtonavigation position during the deviation period.

SUMMARY: Petaluma River, Petaluma, CA,

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Petaluma requested a temporary change to the operation of the ``D'' Street Drawbridge. The ``D'' Street Drawbridge's navigation span provides 7 feet of vertical clearance, at Mean High Water, in the closedtonavigation position. The drawspan opens on signal if at least 4 hours notice is given for openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if at least 24hours notice is given for openings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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The drawspan will be secured in the closedtonavigation position, from 6 a.m. on September 3, 2008 through 7 p.m. on November 14, 2008, to allow the City of Petaluma to conduct needed maintenance, which includes; trunion pin replacement, deck resurfacing, and painting of the entire structure. To facilitate the maintenance, the contractor will install scaffolding beneath the bridge deck, reducing the vertical clearance provided for by the bridge in the closedtonavigation position, by 5 feet.

From September through November, 20052007, the drawspan averaged 294 openings for vessels. This temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. There will be no impact to commercial waterway users, no dredging is scheduled during this deviation period, and the City of Petaluma Visitors Bureau has been informing recreational waterway users of the maintenance. No objections to the proposed temporary deviation were raised.

Vessels that can transit the bridge, while in the closedto navigation position, may continue to do so at any time.

In the event of an emergency the drawspan can be opened with 24 days advance notice.

In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

Dated: August 19, 2008.
P.F. Zukunft,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. E819991 Filed 82708; 8:45 am]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT If you have questions on this notice, call David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 4373516. If you have questions on viewing the docket, call Renee Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 2023669826.