[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 163 (Friday, August 22, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 49683-49684]
[FR Doc No: 2014-19992]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0736]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bishop Cut, Between King Island
and Bishop Tract, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the San Joaquin County highway bridge
across Bishop Cut, mile 1.0 between King Island and Bishop Tract, CA.
The deviation is necessary to allow the bridge owner to make necessary
bridge repairs. This deviation allows the bridge to remain in the
closed-to-navigation position during the deviation period.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from August
22, 2014 through 5 p.m. on October 23, 2014. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 7 a.m. on August 18, 2014,
until August 22, 2014.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, [USCG-2014-0736], is
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the
line associated with this deviation. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email David H. Sulouff, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The County of San Joaquin has requested a
temporary change to the operation of the San Joaquin County highway
bridge, mile 1.0, over Bishop Cut, between King Island and Bishop
Tract, CA. The drawbridge navigation span provides approximately 6 feet
vertical clearance above Mean High Water in the closed-

to-navigation position. In accordance with 33 CFR 117.143, the draw
opens on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin
County Department of Public Works at Stockton. Navigation on the
waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 7 a.m. on August 18, 2014 to 5 p.m. on October 23, 2014 to allow
the bridge owner to make necessary structural maintenance repairs and
to replace approach deck slabs. This temporary deviation has been
coordinated with the waterway users. No objections to the proposed
temporary deviation were raised.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies,
and Disappointment Slough can be used as an alternate route for vessels
unable to pass through the bridge in closed position. The Coast Guard
will inform waterway users of this temporary deviation via our Local
and Broadcast Notices to Mariners, to minimize resulting navigational
impacts.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: August 6, 2014.
D.H. Sulouff,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2014-19992 Filed 8-21-14; 8:45 am]
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