98-23898. Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento and Yolo Counties, CA, Union Pacific ``I'' Street Railroad Bridge

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 172 (Friday, September 4, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47174]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-23898]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[CGD11-98-012]


Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Sacramento River, Sacramento 
and Yolo Counties, CA, Union Pacific ``I'' Street Railroad Bridge

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DOT.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Coast Guard has issued a 
temporary deviation to the regulations governing the opening of the 
Union Pacific ``I'' Street Railroad swing bridge over the Sacramento 
River in Sacramento, CA. The deviation specifies that the bridge need 
not open for vessels from 6 a.m. Monday, September 14 through 10 p.m. 
Wednesday, September 16, 1998. The purpose of this deviation is to 
allow the Union Pacific Railroad and its contractors to perform 
preventative maintenance on the hydraulic system on the bridge.

DATES: Effective period of the deviation is 6 a.m. Monday September 14, 
1998 through 10 p.m. Wednesday September 16, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mr. Jerry Olmes, Bridge Administrator, Eleventh Coast Guard District, 
Building 50-6 Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, telephone 
[phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard anticipates that the 
economic consequences of this deviation will be minimal. The Coast 
Guard has contacted local marine interests to determine dates when the 
3-day closure would have less of an impact to the marine public. The 
Union Pacific Railroad initially wanted to close the bridge in late 
August, but a local cruise company requested the work be delayed until 
after Labor Day, when commercial and recreational activity is less. The 
Railroad agreed that while maintenance was needed, they would delay 
repairs until after Labor Day. With advance notice, vessel operators 
can plan their transits accordingly.
    This deviation from the normal operating regulations in 33 CFR 
117.189 is authorized in accordance with the provisions of 33 CFR 
117.35.

    Dated: August 21, 1998.
Thomas H. Collins,
Vice Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander Eleventh Coast Guard 
District.
[FR Doc. 98-23898 Filed 9-3-98; 8:45 am]
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