[Federal Register: January 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 6)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 117
[CGD11-06-047]
RIN 1625-AA09
Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Steamboat Slough, Near
Paintersville, 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
Steamboat Slough Drawbridge across Steamboat Slough, mile 11.2, near
Paintersville, 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 California Department
of Transportation (Caltrans), to refurbish and replace aging operating
machinery.
DATES: This deviation is effective from 7 a.m. on January 16, 2007 to 5
p.m. on January 25, 2007.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District, telephone (510) 437-3516.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Caltrans requested a temporary change to the
operation of the Steamboat Slough Drawbridge, mile 11.2, over Steamboat
Slough, near Paintersville, CA. The Steamboat Slough Drawbridge's
navigation span provides a vertical clearance of 20 feet above Mean
High Water in the closed-to-navigation position. The draw opens on
signal if at least 4 hours notice is given as required by 33 CFR
117.199. Navigation on the waterway is recreational, search and rescue,
and commercial traffic hauling materials for levee repair. Caltrans
requested to secure the drawspan in the closed to navigation position
from 7 a.m. on January 16, 2007 to 5 p.m. on January 25, 2007. During
this time the drawspan motors will be refurbished and the control house
replaced to ensure the continuing operation of the drawspan. This
temporary deviation has been coordinated with waterway users. Caltrans
has reduced the period of time the bridge will be closed to navigation
to reduce the impact to levee repair in the area. Vessels that can
transit the bridge while in the closed-to-navigation position 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 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: December 29, 2006.
R.C. Lorigan,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard
District.
[FR Doc. E7-152 Filed 1-9-07; 8:45 am]
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