§ 117.45 - Operation during winter season in the Great Lakes area.  


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  • (a) The Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District, may determine that drawbridges located in the Ninth Coast Guard District need not open during the winter season when general navigation is curtailed, unless a request to open the draw is given at least 12 hours before the time of the intended passage.

    (b) Notice of these determinations is disseminated in Local Notices to Mariners and other appropriate media. Notices indicate—

    (1) The name and location of the bridge affected;

    (2) The period of time covered; and

    (3) The telephone number and address of the party to whom requests for openings are given.