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Pt. 117 33 CFR Ch. I (7–1–12 Edition)

(c) Any Order of Apportionment 117.47 Clearance gages. made or issued under section 6 of the 117.49 Process of violations. Truman-Hobbs Act, 33 U.S.C. 516, may be reviewed by the Court of Appeals for Subpart B—Specific Requirements any judicial circuit in which the 117.51 General in question is wholly or partly located, 117.55 Posting of requirements. if a petition for review is filed within 90 117.59 Special requirements due to hazards. days after the date of issuance of the ALABAMA order. The review is described in sec- tion 10 of the Truman-Hobbs Act, 33 117.101 Alabama River. U.S.C. 520. The review proceedings do 117.103 Bayou La Batre. 117.105 Bayou Sara. not operate as a stay of any order 117.107 Chattahoochee River. issued under the Truman-Hobbs Act, 117.109 Coosa River. other than an order of apportionment, 117.113 Tensaw River. nor relieve any bridge owner of any li- 117.115 Three Mile Creek. ability or penalty under other provi- sions of that act. ARKANSAS 117.121 Arkansas River. [CGD 91–063, 60 FR 20902, Apr. 28, 1995, as 117.123 Arkansas Waterway-Automated amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33663, June 28, Railroad . 1996; CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33363, June 19, 1997; 117.125 Black River. USCG–2008–0179, 73 FR 35013, June 19, 2008; 117.127 Current River. USCG–2010–0351, 75 FR 36283, June 25, 2010] 117.129 Little Red River. 117.131 Little River. PART 117— 117.133 Ouachita River. OPERATION REGULATIONS 117.135 Red River. 117.137 St. Francis River. 117.139 White River. Subpart A—General Requirements CALIFORNIA Sec. 117.1 Purpose. 117.140 General. 117.4 Definitions. 117.141 American River. 117.5 When the drawbridge must open. 117.143 Bishop Cut. 117.7 General requirements of drawbridge 117.147 Cerritos Channel. owners. 117.149 China Basin, Mission Creek. 117.8 Permanent changes to drawbridge op- 117.150 Connection Slough. eration. 117.151 Cordelia Slough (A tributary of 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw. ). 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the draw. 117.153 Corte Madera Creek. 117.15 Signals. 117.155 Eureka Slough. 117.17 Signalling for contiguous draw- 117.157 . bridges. 117.159 Grant Line . 117.19 Signalling when two or more vessels 117.161 Honker Cut. are approaching a drawbridge. 117.163 Islais Creek (Channel). 117.21 Signalling for an opened drawbridge. 117.165 Lindsey Slough. 117.23 Installation of radiotelephones. 117.167 Little Potato Slough. 117.24 Radiotelephone installation identi- 117.169 Strait and the Napa fication. River. 117.31 Drawbridge operations for emergency 117.171 Middle River. vehicles and emergency vessels. 117.173 Miner Slough. 117.33 Closure of draw for natural disasters 117.175 Mokelumne River. or civil disorders. 117.177 Mud Slough. 117.35 Temporary change to a drawbridge 117.179 Newark Slough. operating schedule. 117.181 Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal. 117.36 Closure of drawbridge for emergency 117.183 Old River. repair. 117.185 Pacheco Creek. 117.39 Authorized closure of drawbridge due 117.187 . to infrequent requests for openings. 117.189 . 117.40 Advance notice for drawbridge open- 117.191 . ing. 117.193 . 117.41 Maintaining in the fully 117.195 Snodgrass Slough. open position. 117.197 . 117.42 Remotely operated and automated 117.199 Steamboat Slough. drawbridges. 117.201 Sutter Slough.

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CONNECTICUT 117.329 St. Marys River. 117.331 Snake Creek. 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. 117.333 Suwannee River. 117.205 . 117.335 Taylor Creek. 117.207 Housatonic River. 117.337 Trout River. 117.209 Mianus River. 117.211 Mystic River. 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. 117.213 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and GEORGIA Mill Rivers. 117.215 Niantic River. 117.351 Altamaha River. 117.217 Norwalk River. 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Sa- 117.219 Pequonnock River. vannah River to St. Marys River. 117.221 Saugatuck River. 117.359 Chattahoochee River. 117.223 Shaw Cove. 117.361 Flint River. 117.224 Thames River. 117.363 Ocmulgee River. 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel. 117.365 Oconee River. 117.367 Ogeechee River. DELAWARE 117.369 Satilla River. 117.231 Brandywine Creek. 117.371 Savannah River. 117.233 Broad Creek. 117.373 St. Marys River. 117.234 Cedar Creek. IDAHO 117.235 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. 117.237 Christina River. 117.381 Clearwater River. 117.239 Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. 117.383 Pend Oreille River. 117.241 Mispillion River. 117.385 Snake River. 117.243 Nanticoke River. 117.245 Smyrna River. ILLINOIS 117.389 Calumet River. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 117.391 . 117.253 Anacostia River. 117.393 Illinois Waterway. 117.255 Potomac River. 117.397 Wabash River.

FLORIDA INDIANA 117.258 Apalachicola River. 117.401 Trail Creek. 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 117.403 Wabash River. from St. Marys River to Key Largo. 117.263 . IOWA 117.267 Big Carlos Pass. 117.407 Missouri River. 117.268 Billy’s Creek. 117.269 Biscayne Bay. KANSAS 117.271 Blackwater River. 117.411 Missouri River. 117.272 Boot Key Harbor. 117.273 Canaveral Barge Canal. KENTUCKY 117.279 Coffeepot Bayou. 117.283 Dunns Creek. 117.415 Green River. 117.285 Grand Canal. 117.417 Ohio River. 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. LOUISIANA 117.289 Hillsboro Inlet. 117.291 Hillsborough River. 117.422 Amite River. 117.295 Kissimmee River. 117.423 Atchafalaya River. 117.297 Little Manatee River. 117.424 Belle River. 117.299 Loxahatchee River. 117.425 Black Bayou. 117.300 Manatee River. 117.427 Black River. 117.301 Massalina Bayou. 117.429 Boeuf Bayou. 117.303 Matlacha Pass. 117.433 Bonfouca Bayou. 117.305 Miami River. 117.434 Caddo Lake. 117.307 Miami River, North Fork. 117.435 Carlin Bayou. 117.309 Nassau Sound. 117.436 Chef Menteur Pass. 117.311 New Pass. 117.437 Colyell Bayou. 117.313 New River. 117.438 Company Canal. 117.315 New River, South Fork. 117.439 Des Allemands Bayou. 117.317 Okeechobee Waterway. 117.441 D’Inde Bayou. 117.319 Oklawaha River. 117.443 Du Large Bayou. 117.323 Outer Clam Bay. 117.444 Falgout Canal. 117.324 Rice Creek. 117.445 Franklin Canal. 117.325 St. Johns River. 117.447 Grand Cabahanosse Bayou. 117.327 St. Marks River. 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou.

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117.451 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.566 Patapsco River—Middle Branch. 117.453 Houma Canal. 117.567 Patuxent River. 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. 117.569 Pocomoke River. 117.457 Houston River. 117.570 Sassafras River. 117.458 Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New 117.571 Spa Creek. Orleans. 117.573 Stoney Creek. 117.459 Kelso Bayou. 117.575 Susquehanna River. 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. 117.577 Weems Creek. 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. 117.579 Wicomico River (North Prong). 117.463 Lacombe Bayou. 117.465 Lafourche Bayou. 117.467 Lake Pontchartrain. 117.585 Acushnet River. 117.469 Liberty Bayou. 117.586 Annisquaim River and Blynman 117.471 Little Black Bayou. Canal. 117.473 Little River. 117.587 Apponagansett River. 117.475 Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou. 117.588 Bass River. 117.477 Lower Atchafalaya River. 117.589 . 117.478 Lower Grand River. 117.591 and its tributaries. 117.479 Macon Bayou. 117.480 Mermentau River. 117.593 Chelsea River. 117.481 Milhomme Bayou. 117.595 Danvers River. 117.482 Nezpique Bayou. 117.597 Dorchester Bay. 117.483 Ouachita River. 117.598 Eel Pond Channel. 117.484 Pass Manchac. 117.599 Fort Point Channel. 117.485 Patout Bayou. 117.600 Lagoon Pond. 117.486 Pearl River. 117.601 Malden River. 117.487 Pierre Pass. 117.603 Manchester Harbor. 117.488 Plaquemine Bayou. 117.605 . 117.489 Plaquemine Brule Bayou. 117.607 Mitchell River. 117.491 Red River. 117.609 Mystic River. 117.493 Sabine River. 117.611 Neponset River. 117.494 Schooner Bayou Canal. 117.613 North River. 117.495 Superior Oil Canal. 117.615 Plum Island River. 117.497 Stumpy Bayou. 117.618 Saugus River. 117.499 Tante Phine Pass. 117.619 Taunton River. 117.500 Tchefuncta River. 117.620 Westport River—East Branch. 117.501 Teche Bayou. 117.621 Fore River. 117.503 Tensas River. 117.622 West Bay. 117.505 Terrebonne Bayou. MICHIGAN 117.507 Tigre Bayou. 117.509 Vermilion River. 117.624 Black River (South Haven). 117.511 West Pearl River. 117.625 Black River. 117.627 Cheboygan River. MAINE 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Channel). 117.521 Back Cove. 117.633 Grand River. 117.523 Back River. 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. 117.525 Kennebec River. 117.637 Manistee River. 117.527 Kennebunk River. 117.639 Ontonagon River. 117.529 Narraguagus River. 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). 117.531 Piscataqua River. 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). 117.533 Sheepscot River. 117.647 Saginaw River. 117.535 Taunton River. 117.651 St. Joseph River. 117.537 Townsend Gut. 117.653 St. Mary’s Fall Canal. 117.655 Thunder Bay River. MARYLAND MINNESOTA 117.543 Bear Creek. 117.547 Bush River. 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. Harbor). 117.551 Chester River. 117.663 Minnesota River. 117.553 Choptank River. 117.664 Rainy River, Rainy Lake and their 117.555 College Creek. tributaries. 117.557 Curtis Creek. 117.665 Red River of the North. 117.559 Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay. 117.667 St. Croix River. 117.561 Narrows. 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth-Superior 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. Harbor). 117.565 Miles River. 117.671 Upper Mississippi River.

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MISSISSIPPI NEW YORK 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. 117.769 Black Rock Canal. 117.677 Big Sunflower River. 117.771 Bronx River. 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. 117.773 Buffalo River. 117.683 Pearl River. 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). 117.684 Bayou Portage. 117.781 East River. 117.685 Tchoutacabouffa River. 117.785 Genessee River. 117.686 Yazoo River. 117.787 Gowanus Canal. 117.789 Harlem River. MISSOURI 117.791 Hudson River. 117.687 Missouri River. 117.793 Hutchinson River (Eastchester 117.689 Osage River. Creek). 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting Water- NEBRASKA ways. 117.797 Lake Champlain. 117.691 Missouri River. 117.799 , New York Island Water- way from East Rockaway Inlet to NEW HAMPSHIRE Shinnecock Canal. 117.697 Hampton River. 117.800 Mill Neck Creek. 117.699 Little Harbor. 117.801 Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, 117.700 Piscataqua River. English Kills and their tributaries. 117.802 New Rochelle Harbor. NEW JERSEY 117.803 Niagara River. 117.701 Alloway Creek. 117.805 Peekskill (Annsville) Creek. 117.702 Arthur Kill. 117.809 Tonawanda Creek. 117.703 Bass River. 117.811 Tonawanda Harbor. 117.705 Beaver Dam Creek. 117.813 Wappinger Creek. 117.709 Cheesequake Creek. 117.815 Westchester Creek. 117.711 Cohansey River. NORTH CAROLINA 117.713 Cooper River. 117.714 Corson Inlet. 117.820 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Al- 117.716 Delaware River. ternate Route), Great Dismal Swamp 117.718 Elizabeth River. Canal. 117.719 Glimmer Glass (Debbie’s Creek). 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Al- 117.720 Great Channel. bemarle Sound to Sunset Beach. 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. 117.822 Cape Fear River. 117.722 Great Egg Harbor Bay. 117.823 Gallants Channel. 117.723 Hackensack River. 117.824 Neuse River. 117.725 Manantico Creek. 117.825 Newport River. 117.729 Mantua Creek. 117.829 Northeast Cape Fear River. 117.730 Maurice River. 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. 117.731 Mullica River. 117.833 Pasquotank River. 117.732 Nacote Creek. 117.835 Perquimans River. 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. 117.837 Roanoke River. 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming River). 117.841 Smith Creek. 117.735 Newark Bay. 117.843 Trent River. 117.736 Oceanport Creek. OHIO 117.737 Oldmans Creek. 117.738 Overpeck Creek. 117.847 Ashtabula River. 117.739 Passaic River. 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville 117.741 Raccoon Creek. Canal). 117.743 Rahway River. 117.850 Black River. 117.745 Rancocas Creek. 117.851 Portage River. 117.747 Raritan River. 117.853 Sandusky Bay. 117.749 Salem River. 117.855 Maumee River. 117.750 Schellenger Creek. 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). OREGON 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg Harbor 117.861 Blind Slough. Bay. 117.865 Clatskanie River. 117.755 Shrewsbury River. 117.869 Columbia River. 117.756 South River. 117.871 Coos Bay. 117.757 Townsend Inlet. 117.873 Coos River. 117.758 Tuckahoe River. 117.875 Coquille River. 117.759 Wading River. 117.879 Isthmus Slough. 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. 117.881 John Day River.

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117.887 Oregon Slough (North Portland Har- VIRGINIA bor). 117.889 Siuslaw River. 117.995 Appomattox River. 117.892 South Slough. 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 117.893 Umpqua River. South Branch of the Elizabeth River to 117.895 Wallooskee River. the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. 117.897 Willamette River. 117.999 Blackwater River. 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. River. 117.1003 Chickahominy River. 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. PENNSYLVANIA 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern Branch. 117.901 Chester Creek. 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. 117.903 Darby Creek. 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. 117.904 Delaware River. 117.1015 Mattaponi River. 117.905 Schuylkill River. 117.1021 North Landing River. 117.1023 Pamunkey River. RHODE ISLAND [RESERVED] 117.1025 York River. SOUTH CAROLINA WASHINGTON 117.911 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Little River to Savannah River. 117.1031 Chehalis River. 117.913 Ashepoo River. 117.1035 Columbia River. 117.915 Ashley River. 117.1037 Cowlitz River. 117.917 Battery Creek. 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. 117.921 Broad River. 117.1045 Hood Canal. 117.923 Congaree River. 117.1047 Hoquiam River. 117.925 Cooper River. 117.1049 Lake Washington. 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale Branch). 117.1051 Lake Washington Ship Canal. 117.929 Durham Creek. 117.1053 Lewis River. 117.933 Pee Dee River. 117.1055 Skagit River. 117.935 Rantowles Creek. 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. 117.936 Savannah River. 117.938 Waccamaw River. 117.1058 Snake River. 117.939 Wando River. 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steamboat Sough, and Ebey Slough. SOUTH DAKOTA 117.1061 Tacoma Harbor. 117.941 Missouri River. 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. 117.1065 Wishkah River. TENNESSEE WISCONSIN 117.943 Cumberland River. 117.945 Hatchie River. 117.1081 Black River. 117.947 Obion River. 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. Louis 117.949 Tennessee River. River). 117.1085 East River. TEXAS 117.1087 Fox River. 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. 117.1089 Manitowoc River. 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion Channel). 117.1091 Menomonee River. 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, and 117.957 Cedar Bayou. Kinnickinnic Rivers and South 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. Menomonee and Burnham . 117.963 Colorado River. 117.1095 Root River. 117.965 Cow Bayou. 117.1097 Sheboygan River. 117.966 Galveston Channel. 117.1099 St. Croix River. 117.967 Greens Bayou. 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. 117.969 Lavaca River. 117.1105 Wisconsin River. 117.971 Neches River. 117.1107 Wolf River 117.975 Old Brazos River. 117.979 Sabine Lake. AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and 117.981 Sabine River. Department of Homeland Security Delega- 117.984 San Bernard River. tion No. 0170.1. 117.987 Taylor Bayou. 117.989 Trinity River. SOURCE: CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, unless otherwise noted. VERMONT EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to 117.993 Lake Champlain. part 117 appear at 63 FR 35529, June 30, 1998.

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Subpart A—General Requirements Lowerable means a non-structural vessel appurtenance that is or can be § 117.1 Purpose. made flexible, hinged, collapsible, or telescopic so that it can be mechani- (a) This part prescribes the general cally or manually lowered. and special drawbridge operating regu- Nonstructural means that the item is lations that apply to the drawbridges not rigidly fixed to the vessel and can across the navigable waters of the be relocated or altered. United States and its territories. The authority to regulate drawbridges Not essential to navigation means that across the navigable waters of the a nonstructural vessel appurtenance, United States is vested in the Sec- when in the lowered position, would retary of Homeland Security. not adversely affect the vessel’s pilot- ing, propulsion, control, or collision- (b) Subpart A contains the general avoidance capabilities. operation requirements that apply to all drawbridges. Public vessel means a vessel that is owned and operated by the United (c) Subpart B contains specific re- States Government and is not engaged quirements for operation of individual in commercial service, as defined in 46 drawbridges. These requirements are in U.S.C. 2101. addition to or vary from the general re- quirements in Subpart A. Specific sec- Remotely operated drawbridge means a tions in subpart B that vary from a drawbridge that is operated by remote general requirement in Subpart A su- control from a location away from the persede the general requirement. All drawbridge. other general requirements in Subpart Removable span bridge means a bridge A, that are not at variance, apply to that requires the complete removal of the drawbridges and removable span a span by means other than machinery bridges listed in Subpart B. installed on the bridge to open the bridge to navigation. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70307, Dec. 4, 2006] Untended means that there is no drawtender at the drawbridge. § 117.4 Definitions. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70307, Dec. 4, 2006] The following definitions apply to this part: § 117.5 When the drawbridge must Appurtenance means an attachment open. or accessory extending beyond the hull Except as otherwise authorized or re- or superstructure that is not an inte- quired by this part, drawbridges must gral part of the vessel and is not need- open promptly and fully for the pas- ed for a vessel’s piloting, propelling, sage of vessels when a request or signal controlling, or collision avoidance ca- to open is given in accordance with pabilities. this subpart. Automated drawbridge means a draw- bridge that is operated by an auto- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] mated mechanism, not a drawtender. An automated drawbridge is normally § 117.7 General requirements of draw- kept in the open to navigation position bridge owners. and closes when the mechanism is acti- Except for drawbridges that have vated. been authorized, before January 3, 2007, Deviation means a District Com- to remain closed to navigation or as mander’s action authorizing a draw- otherwise specified in subpart B, draw- bridge owner to temporarily not com- bridge owners must: ply with the drawbridge opening re- (a) Provide the necessary quirements in this part. drawtender(s) for the safe and prompt Drawbridge means a bridge with an opening of the drawbridge. operational span that is intended to be (b) Maintain the working machinery opened for the passage of waterway of the drawbridge in good operating traffic. condition. Drawspan means the operational span (c) Cycle the drawspan(s) periodically of a drawbridge. to ensure operation of the drawbridge.

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(d) Ensure that the drawbridge oper- been lowered, to safely pass under the ates in accordance with the require- drawbridge in the closed position; or ments of this part. (b) Signal a drawbridge to open for (e) Any drawbridge allowed to remain any purpose other than to pass through closed to navigation prior to January the drawbridge opening. 3, 2007, when necessary, must be re- [CGD 91–059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994] turned to operable condition within the designated time set forth by the Dis- § 117.15 Signals. trict Commander and will become sub- (a) General. (1) The operator of each ject to the requirements of this part. vessel requesting a drawbridge to open [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] shall signal the drawtender and the drawtender shall acknowledge that sig- § 117.8 Permanent changes to draw- nal. The signal shall be repeated until bridge operation. acknowledged in some manner by the (a) Anyone may submit a written re- drawtender before proceeding. quest to the District Commander for a (2) The signals used to request the permanent change to a drawbridge op- opening of the draw and to acknowl- erating requirement. The request must edge that request shall be sound sig- include documentation supporting or nals, visual signals, or radiotelephone justifying the requested change. communications described in this sub- (b) If after evaluating the request, part. the District Commander determines (3) Any of the means of signaling de- that the requested change is not need- scribed in this subpart sufficient to ed, he or she will respond to the re- alert the party being signaled may be quest in writing and provide the rea- used. sons for denial of the requested change. (b) Sound signals. (1) Sound signals (c) If the District Commander decides shall be made by whistle, horn, mega- that a change may be needed, he or she phone, hailer, or other device capable will begin a rulemaking to implement of producing the described signals loud the change. enough to be heard by the drawtender. (2) As used in this section, ‘‘pro- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] longed blast’’ means a blast of four to six seconds duration and ‘‘short blast’’ § 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw. means a blast of approximately one No person shall unreasonably delay second duration. the opening of a draw after the signals (3) The sound signal to request the required by § 117.15 have been given. opening of a draw is one prolonged blast followed by one short blast NOTE: Trains are usually controlled by the block method. That is, the track is divided sounded not more than three seconds into blocks or segments of a mile or more in after the prolonged blast. For vessels length. When a train is in a block with a required to be passed through a draw drawbridge, the draw may not be able to during a scheduled closure period, the open until the train has passed out of the sound signal to request the opening of block and the yardmaster or other manager the draw during that period is five has ‘‘unlocked’’ the drawbridge controls. The short blasts sounded in rapid succes- maximum time permitted for delay is de- fined in Subpart B for each affected bridge. sion. Land and water traffic should pass over or (4) When the draw can be opened im- through the draw as soon as possible in order mediately, the sound signal to ac- to prevent unnecessary delays in the opening knowledge a request to open the draw and closure of the draw. is one prolonged blast followed by one short blast sounded not more than 30 § 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the seconds after the requesting signal. draw. (5) When the draw cannot be opened No vessel owner or operator shall— immediately, or is open and shall be (a) Signal a drawbridge to open if the closed promptly, the sound signal to vertical clearance is sufficient to allow acknowledge a request to open the the vessel, after all lowerable non- draw is five short blasts sounded in structural vessel appurtenances that rapid succession not more than 30 sec- are not essential to navigation have onds after the vessel’s opening signal.

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The signal shall be repeated until ac- § 117.17 Signalling for contiguous knowledged in some manner by the re- drawbridges. questing vessel. When a vessel must past two or more (c) Visual signals. (1) The visual signal drawbridges close together, the open- to request the opening of a draw is— ing signal is given for the first bridge. (i) A white flag raised and lowered After acknowledgment from the first vertically; or bridge that it will promptly open, the (ii) A white, amber, or green light opening signal is given for the second raised and lowered vertically. bridge, and so on until all bridges that (2) When the draw can be opened im- the vessel must pass have been given mediately, the visual signal to ac- the opening signal and have acknowl- knowledge a request to open the draw, edged that they will open promptly. given not more than 30 seconds after § 117.19 Signalling when two or more the vessel’s opening signal, is— vessels are approaching a draw- (i) A white flag raised and lowered bridge. vertically; When two or more vessels are ap- (ii) A white, amber, or green light proaching the same drawbridge at the raised and lowered vertically; or same time, or nearly the same, time, (iii) A fixed or flashing white, amber, whether from the same or opposite di- or green light or lights. rections, each vessel shall signal inde- (3) When the draw cannot be opened pendently for the opening of the draw immediately, or is open and must be and the drawtender shall reply in turn closed promptly, the visual signal to to the signal of each vessel. The acknowledge a request to open the drawtender need not reply to signals by draw is— vessels accumulated at the bridge for (i) A red flag or red light swung back passage during a scheduled open period. and forth horizontally in full sight of § 117.21 Signalling for an opened the vessel given not more than 30 sec- drawbridge. onds after the vessel’s opening signal; When a vessel approaches a draw- or bridge with the draw in the open posi- (ii) A fixed or flashing red light or tion, the vessel shall give the opening lights given not more than 30 seconds signal. If no acknowledgment is re- after the vessel’s opening signal. ceived within 30 seconds, the vessel (4) The acknowledging signal when may proceed, with caution, through the draw cannot open immediately or the open draw. is open and must be closed promptly shall be repeated until acknowledged § 117.23 Installation of radio- in some manner by the requesting ves- telephones. sel. (a) When the District Commander (d) Radio telephone communications. (1) deems it necessary for reasons of safety Radiotelephones may be used to com- of navigation, the District Commander municate the same information pro- may require the installation and oper- vided by sound and visual signals. ation or a radiotelephone on or near a (2) The vessel and the drawtender drawbridge. (b) The District Commander gives shall monitor the frequency used until written notice of the proposed require- the vessel has cleared the draw. ment to the bridge owner. (3) When radiotelephone contact can- (c) All comments the owner wishes to not be initiated or maintained, sound submit shall be submitted to the Dis- or visual signals under this section trict Commander within 30 days of re- shall be used. ceipt of the notice under paragraph (b) [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as of this section. amended by CGD 82–025, 50 FR 11366, Mar. 21, (d) If, upon consideration of the com- 1985; CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986; ments received, the District Com- CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996; USCG– mander determines that a radio- 2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] telephone is necessary, the District Commander notifies the bridge owner

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that a radiotelephone shall be installed opening does not conflict with local and gives a reasonable time, not to ex- emergency management procedures ceed six months, to install the radio- which have been approved by the cog- telephone and commence operation. nizant Coast Guard Captain of the Port: § 117.24 Radiotelephone installation (1) Federal, State, and local govern- identification. ment vessels used for public safety; (a) The Coast Guard authorizes, and (2) Vessels in distress where a delay the District Commander may require would endanger life or property; the installation of a sign on draw- (3) Commercial vessels engaged in bridges, on the upstream and down- rescue or emergency salvage oper- stream sides, indicating that the bridge ations; and is equipped with and operates a VHF (4) Vessels seeking shelter from se- radiotelephone in accordance with vere weather. § 117.23. [CGD 91–016, 58 FR 20, Jan. 4, 1993, as amend- (b) The sign shall give notice of the ed at 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] radiotelephone and its calling and working channels— § 117.33 Closure of draw for natural (1) In plain language; or disasters or civil disorders. (2) By a sign consisting of the outline Drawbridges need not open for the of a telephone handset with the long passage of vessels during periods of axis placed horizontally and a vertical natural disasters or civil disorders de- three-legged lightning slash super- clared by the appropriate authorities imposed over the handset. The slash unless otherwise provided for in Sub- shall be as long vertically as the part B or directed to do so by the Dis- handset is wide horizontally and nor- trict Commander. mally not less than 27 inches and no more than 36 inches long. The preferred § 117.35 Temporary change to a draw- calling channel should be shown in the bridge operating schedule. lower left quadrant and the preferred (a) For any temporary change to the working channel should be shown in operating schedule of a drawbridge, the lower right quadrant. lasting less than or equal to 180 days, the District Commander may issue a NOTE: It is recommended that the radio- telephone sign be similar in design to the deviation approval letter to the bridge Service Signs established by the Federal owner and publish a ‘‘Notice of devi- Highway Administration (FHWA) in U.S. ation from drawbridge regulation’’ in Road Symbol Signs using Reflective Blue the FEDERAL REGISTER. and Reflective White colors. Color and de- (b) If the time period for a temporary sign information is available from the Dis- change to the operating schedule of a trict Commander of the Coast Guard District drawbridge will be greater then 180 in which the bridge is located. days, the District Commander will fol- [CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986] low appropriate rulemaking procedures and publish a temporary rule in the § 117.31 Drawbridge operations for FEDERAL REGISTER prior to the start of emergency vehicles and emergency the action. vessels. (c) Request for change. (1) To tempo- (a) Upon receiving notification that rarily change the drawbridge-operating an emergency vehicle is responding to requirements the bridge owner must an emergency situation, a drawtender submit a written request to the Dis- must make all reasonable efforts to trict Commander for approval of the have the drawspan closed at the time change. the emergency vehicle arrives. (2) The request must describe the rea- (b) When a drawtender receives no- son for the closure and the dates and tice, or a proper signal as provided in times scheduled for the start and end § 117.15 of this part, the drawtender of the change. shall take all reasonable measures to (3) Requests should be submitted as have the draw opened, regardless of the early as possible, preferably 90 days be- operating schedule of the draw, for pas- fore the start of the action. District sage of the following, provided this Commanders have discretion to accept

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requests submitted less than 90 days in writing that the District Com- before a needed change if those re- mander authorize the drawbridge to re- quests can be processed before the date main closed to navigation and to be of the needed change. untended. (d) Determination. The District Com- (b) The District Commander may: mander’s determination to allow the (1) Authorize the closure of the draw- schedule change is normally forwarded bridge; to the bridge owner within ten working (2) Set out any conditions in addition days after receipt of the request. If the to the requirement in paragraph (d): request is denied, the reasons for the and denial will be set out in the District (3) Revoke an authorization and Commander’s decision letter. order the drawbridge returned to oper- (e) The drawbridge must return to its ation when necessary. regular operating schedule imme- (c) All drawbridges authorized to re- diately at the end of the designated main closed to navigation, under this time period. section, must be maintained in oper- (f) If the authorized closure period for able condition. an event is broken into separate time (d) Authorization under this section periods on the same day or on consecu- does not: tive days, the drawbridge must provide (1) Authorize physical changes to the openings for navigation between the drawbridge structure, or authorized closures. (2) Authorize removal of the oper- (g) The District Commander will also ating machinery. announce the change to the operating schedule in the Local Notice to Mari- (e) Drawbridges authorized under this ners and other appropriate local media. section to remain closed to navigation and to be untended are identified in [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] subpart B of this part. § 117.36 Closure of drawbridge for [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] emergency repair. § 117.40 Advance notice for draw- (a) When a drawbridge unexpectedly bridge opening. becomes inoperable, or should be im- mediately rendered inoperable because (a) Upon written request by the of mechanical failure or structural de- owner of a drawbridge, the District fect, the drawbridge owner must notify Commander may authorize a draw- the District Commander of the closure bridge to operate under an advance no- without delay and give the reason for tice for opening. The drawbridge ten- the emergency closure of the draw- der, after receiving the advance notice, bridge and an estimated time when the must open the drawbridge at the re- drawbridge will be returned to oper- quested time and allow for a reasonable ating condition. delay in arrival of the vessel giving the (b) The District Commander will no- advance notice. tify mariners about the drawbridge sta- (b) If the request is approved, a de- tus through Broadcast Notices to Mari- scription of the advanced notice for the ners, Local Notice to Mariners and any drawbridge will be added to subpart B other appropriate local media. of this part. (c) Repair work under this section [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] must be performed with all due speed in order to return the drawbridge to § 117.41 Maintaining drawbridges in operation as soon as possible. the fully open position. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] (a) Drawbridges permanently main- tained in the fully open to navigation § 117.39 Authorized closure of draw- position may discontinue drawtender bridge due to infrequent requests service as long as the drawbridge re- for openings. mains fully open to navigation. The (a) When there have been no requests drawbridge must remain in the fully for drawbridge openings for at least open position until drawtender service two years, a bridge owner may request is restored.

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(b) If a drawbridge is normally main- Guard District in which the drawbridge tained in the fully open to navigation is located. position, but closes to navigation for (b) Penalties for violations under this the passage of pedestrian, vehicular, part are assessed and collected under rail, or other traffic, the drawbridge Subpart 1.07 of Part 1 of this chapter. must be tended unless: (1) Special operating requirements Subpart B—Specific Requirements are established in subpart B of this part for that drawbridge; or § 117.51 General. (2) The drawbridge is remotely oper- ated or automated. The drawbridges in this subpart are listed by the state in which they are lo- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] cated and by the waterway they cross. Waterways are arranged alphabetically § 117.42 Remotely operated and auto- by state. The drawbridges listed under mated drawbridges. a waterway are generally arranged in (a) Upon written request by the order from the mouth of the waterway owner of a drawbridge, the District moving upstream. The drawbridges on Commander may authorize a draw- the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway bridge to operate under an automated are listed from north to south and on system or from a remote location. the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from (b) If the request is approved, a de- east to west. scription of the full operation of the re- motely operated or automated draw- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] bridge will be added to subpart B of this part. § 117.55 Posting of requirements. (a) The owner of each drawbridge [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] under this subpart, other than remov- § 117.47 Clearance gauges. able span bridges, must ensure that a sign summarizing the requirements in (a) Clearance gauges are required for this subpart applicable to the draw- drawbridges across navigable waters of bridge is posted both upstream and the United States discharging into the downstream of the drawbridge. The re- Atlantic Ocean south of Delaware Bay quirements to be posted need not in- (including the Lewes and Rehoboth clude those in Subpart A or §§ 117.51 Canal, DE) or into the Gulf of Mexico (including coastal waterways contig- through 117.59 of this part. uous thereto and tributaries to such (b) The signs shall be of sufficient waterways and the Lower Atchafalaya size and so located as to be easily read River, LA), except the Mississippi at any time from an approaching ves- River and its tributaries and outlets, sel. (b) Except for provisions in this part (c) If advance notice is required to which specify otherwise for particular open the draw, the signs shall also drawbridges, clearance gauges shall be state the name, address, and telephone designed, installed, and maintained ac- number of the person to be notified. cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as this chapter. amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, NOTE: Clearance gauge requirements, if Dec. 4, 2006] any, for drawbridges other than those re- ferred to in this section are listed in Subpart § 117.59 Special requirements due to B under the appropriate bridge. hazards. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as For the duration of occurrences haz- amended by CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, ardous to safety or navigation, such as 1986; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996] floods, freshets, and damage to the bridge or fender system, the District § 117.49 Process of violations. Commander may require the owner of (a) Complaints of alleged violations an operational drawbridge listed in this under this part are submitted to the subpart to have the bridge attended District Commander of the Coast full time and open on signal.

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ALABAMA § 117.109 Coosa River. The draw of the CSX Transportation § 117.101 Alabama River. Railroad bridge, mile 175.0 at Gadsden, (a) The Alabama & Gulf Coast Rail- shall open on signal if at least six way Drawbridge, mile 105.3, at Coy, hours notice is given. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.113 Tensaw River. (b) The draw of the Canadian Na- The draw of the CSX Transportation tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, Railroad bridge, mile 15.0 at Hurricane, mile 277 near Montgomery, shall open shall open on signal; except that, from on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw shall open on given. signal if at least eight hours notice is (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- given. During periods of severe storms tation Railroad bridge, mile 293.3 near or hurricanes, from the time the Na- Montgomery, shall open on signal if at tional Weather Service sounds an least 24 hours notice is given. ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as on signal. amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000; CGD08–03–018, 68 FR 34303, June [CGD8–85–09, 50 FR 37356, Sept. 13, 1985] 9, 2003; CGD08–04–001, 69 FR 5465, Feb. 5, 2004] § 117.115 Three Mile Creek. § 117.103 Bayou La Batre. (a) The draw of the US43 bridge, mile The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, 1.0 at Mobile, need not be opened from at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to every hour on the hour daily between 4 6:30 p.m. daily. At all other times, the a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Sun- draw shall open on signal if at least 12 day. The bridge need not open for the hours notice is given. passage of vessels on the hours of 7 (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Mobile, through Friday. Monday through Fri- shall open on signal if at least five days day the draw will open on signal for notice is given. the passage of vessels at 3:30 p.m. The bridge will remain closed to marine ARKANSAS traffic from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily ex- § 117.121 Arkansas River cept for emergencies. The draw of the Missouri Pacific [CGD08–05–001, 70 FR 37675, June 30, 2005] Railroad bridge, mile 23.1 near Yancopin, shall open on signal if at § 117.105 Bayou Sara. least 96 hours notice is given. The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 0.1 near Saraland, § 117.123 Arkansas Waterway. shall open on signal; except that, from (a) Across the Arkansas Waterway, 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draw shall open on the draw of the Rob Roy Drawbridge, signal if at least eight hours notice is mile 67.4, at Pine Bluff, Arkansas is given. During periods of severe storms maintained in the closed to navigation or hurricanes, from the time the Na- position and is remotely operated. Any tional Weather Service sounds an vessel which requires an opening of the ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all draw of this bridge shall establish con- clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open tact by radiotelephone with the remote on signal. drawbridge operator on VHF–FM Chan- nel 12 in Omaha, Nebraska. To estab- [CGD8–85–12, 50 FR 41685, Oct. 15, 1985] lish contact, the vessel shall key the VHF–FM radio microphone four times § 117.107 Chattahoochee River. in five seconds and listen for an ac- The draws of the CSX Transportation knowledgement tone. The remote Railroad bridge, mile 117.1 near Omaha, drawbridge operator will then establish GA, shall open on signal if at least six normal verbal radio communication on hours notice is given. VHF–FM Channel 12 and advise the

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vessel whether the requested span can bridge operator as described in para- be immediately opened and will main- graph (b)(1) of this section either before tain constant radio contact with the departing Murray Lock and Dam or be- vessel until the requested span has fore departing the mooring cells at opened and vessel passage has been mile 121.5 to ensure that the drawspan completed. The bridge is equipped with is opened well in advance of arrival at a Photoelectric Boat Detection System the bridge. The remote drawbridge op- to prevent the span from lowering if erator shall immediately respond to there is an obstruction under the span. the vessel’s contact, ensure the If the drawbridge cannot be opened im- drawspan is open for passage, and en- mediately, the remote drawbridge op- sure that it remains in the open to erator will notify the calling vessel and navigation position until the provide an estimated time for a downbound vessel has safely passed drawspan opening. through. If it cannot be opened imme- (b) Across the Arkansas Waterway, diately for unimpeded passage in ac- the draw of the Baring Cross Railroad cordance with § 165.817, the remote Drawbridge, mile 119.6 at Little Rock, drawbridge operator will notify the Arkansas, is maintained in the closed downbound vessel and provide an esti- position and is remotely operated. Use mated time for a drawspan opening. the following procedures to request an Upbound vessels shall request openings opening of this bridge when necessary in accordance with the normal flow for transit: procedures as set forth in paragraph (1) Normal flow procedures. Any vessel (b)(1) of this section. The remote draw- which requires an opening of the draw bridge operator shall keep these ap- of this bridge shall establish contact by proaching vessels informed of the posi- radiotelephone with the remote draw- tion of the drawspan at all times until bridge operator on VHF–FM Channel 13 safe passage is completed. in Omaha, Nebraska. To establish con- (c) Across the Arkansas Waterway, tact, the vessel shall key the VHF–FM the draw of the Van Buren Railroad radio microphone four times in five Drawbridge, mile 300.8 at Van Buren, seconds and listen for an acknowledge- Arkansas, is maintained in the open ment tone. The remote drawbridge op- position except as follows: erator will then establish normal (1) When a train approaches the verbal radio communication on VHF– bridge, amber lights attached to the FM Channel 13 and advise the vessel bridge begin to flash and an audible whether the requested span can be im- signal on the bridge sounds. At the end mediately opened and will maintain of 10 minutes, the amber light con- constant radio contact with the vessel tinues to flash; however, the audible until the requested span has opened signal stops and the draw lowers and and vessel passage has been completed. locks if the photoelectric boat detec- The bridge is equipped with a Photo- tion system detects no obstruction electric Boat Detection System to pre- under the span. If there is an obstruc- vent the span from lowering if there is tion, the draw opens to its full height an obstruction under the span. If the until the obstruction is cleared. drawbridge cannot be opened imme- (2) After the train clears the bridge, diately, the remote drawbridge oper- the draw opens to its full height, the ator will notify the calling vessel and amber flashing light stops, and the mid provide an estimated time for a channel lights change from red to drawspan opening. green, indicating the navigation chan- (2) High velocity flow procedures. The nel is open for the passage of vessels. area from mile 118.2 to mile 125.4 is a [CGD08–06–005, 71 FR 70879, Dec. 7, 2006, as regulated navigation area as described amended by USCG–2007–0043, 73 FR 24868, in § 165.817. During periods of high ve- May 6, 2008; USCG–2010–0441, 75 FR 65232, Oct. locity flow rate of 70,000 cubic feet per 22, 2010; USCG–2010–0228, 75 FR 66308, Oct. 28, second or greater at the Murray Lock 2010] and Dam, mile 125.4, downbound vessels which require that the draw of this § 117.125 Black River. bridge be opened for unimpeded pas- The following draws need not be sage shall contact the remote draw- opened for the passage of vessels:

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(a) Union Pacific railroad bridge, § 117.139 White River. mile 3.4 at Paroquet. (a) The draws of the St. Louis South- (b) Burlington Northern railroad western railroad bridge, mile 98.9 at bridge, mile 68.4 at Black Rock. Clarendon, the US70 highway bridge, (c) Arkansas State Highway Depart- mile 121.7 at DeValls Bluff, the Chi- ment bridge, mile 90.1 at Pocahontas. cago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (d) Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 122.0 at DeValls Bluff, the bridge, mile 90.4 at Pocahontas. Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile (e) Union Pacific railroad bridge, 196.3 at Augusta, and the Missouri Pa- mile 144.4 at Corning. cific railroad bridge, mile 254.8 at New- (f) Arkansas State Highway Depart- port, shall open on signal if at least ment bridge, mile 152.2 at Corning. eight hours notice is given. The draws § 117.127 Current River. of any of these bridges need not be opened for a vessel that arrives later The draws of the Arkansas highway than two hours after the time specified bridge, mile 10.2, and the Burlington in the notice, unless a second notice of Northern railroad bridge, mile 12.2, at least eight hours is given. both at Biggers, need not be opened for (b) The draws of the Arkansas high- the passage of vessels. way bridge, mile 300.1 at Batesville, and the Missouri Pacific railroad § 117.129 Little Red River. bridge, mile 401.9 at Cotter, need not be The draws of the Burlington North- opened for the passage of vessels. ern railroad bridge, mile 25.0, and Ar- kansas highway bridge, mile 25.2, both [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as at Judsonia, and the Arkansas highway amended by CGD08–06–005, 72 FR 70879, Dec. 7, 2006] bridge, mile 30.5 at Searcy, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. CALIFORNIA

§ 117.131 Little River. § 117.140 General. The draws of the Burlington North- In California, when fog prevails by ern railroad bridge, mile 7.1 near Ful- day or night, the drawtender, after ton, need not be opened for the passage sounding the opening signal, shall toll of vessels. a bell continuously during the ap- proach and passage of a vessel. § 117.133 Ouachita River. The draw of the St. Louis South- § 117.141 American River. western Railroad Bridge, Mile 338.8 The draw of the Jiboom Street near Camden, need not be open for the bridge, mile 0.1 at Sacramento, need passage of vessels. not be opened for the passage of ves- [CGD2 89–03, 55 FR 12820, Apr. 6, 1990, as sels. amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR June 30, 1998] 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

§ 117.135 Red River. § 117.143 Bishop Cut. The draws of the bridges above mile The draw of the San Joaquin County 276.0 at the Arkansas Louisiana border, highway bridge, mile 1.0 between King need not be opened for the passage of Island and Bishop Tract, shall open on vessels. signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County De- § 117.137 St. Francis River. partment of Public Works at Stockton. The draws of the Chicago, Rock Is- land and Pacific railroad bridge, mile § 117.147 Cerritos Channel. 59.7 at Madison, and all drawbridges (a) The draw of the Commodore above that point, need not be opened Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile for the passage of vessels. 4.9 at Long Beach, shall open on signal; [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. amended by CGD02 86–33, 51 FR 32318, Sept. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through 11, 1986] Friday except Federal holidays, the

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draws need not be opened for the pas- p.m., and at (209) 993–8878 all other sage of vessels. The opening signal for times. the Commodore Schuyler Heim bridge [USCG–2008–1141, 74 FR 30227, June 25, 2009] is three prolonged blasts. The acknowl- edging signal is two prolonged blasts § 117.151 Cordelia Slough (a tributary followed by one short blast when the of Suisun Bay). draw will open immediately and five short blasts when the draw will not The draws of the Union Pacific rail- open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 road bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall MHZ) or other assigned frequencies open on signal if at least 24 hours no- may be used. tice is given. (b) The draw of the Henry Ford Ave- § 117.153 Corte Madera Creek. nue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long Beach, shall be maintained in the fully The draw of the Bridge, open position, except when a train is Highway and Transportation District crossing or for maintenance. If the bridge, mile 0.5 near Greenbrae, shall draw is in the closed position, the be maintained in the fully open posi- opening signal is two short blasts fol- tion, except for the crossing of trains lowed by one prolonged blast. The ac- or for maintenance. knowledging signal is two prolonged [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as blasts followed by one short blast when amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, the draw will open immediately and June 30, 1998] five short blasts when the draw will not open immediately. Channel 13 § 117.155 Eureka Slough. (156.65 MHZ) or other assigned fre- The drawspan for the Northwestern quencies may be used. Pacific Railroad Authority Draw- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR bridge, mile 0.3 at Eureka, need not be 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD11–90– opened for the passage of vessels. The 03, 61 FR 59026, Nov. 20, 1996; 62 FR 31724, owner or agency controlling the draw- June 11, 1997; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, bridge must restore the drawspan to June 29, 1999] full operation within six months of no- tification from the District Com- § 117.149 China Basin, Mission Creek. mander. The draws of the 3rd Street bridge, mile 0.0, and the 4th Street bridge, mile [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] 0.2, both at San Francisco, shall open § 117.157 Georgiana Slough. on signal if at least one hour notice is given. The draws of the Sacramento County highway bridges, mile 4.5 near Isleton, § 117.150 Connection Slough. and mile 12.4 near Walnut Grove, shall The draw of the Reclamation District open on signal from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No. 2027 bridge between Mandeville and from May 1 through October 31. The Bacon Islands, mile 2.5 near Stockton, draws shall open on signal from No- from May 15 through September 15, vember 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. shall open on signal between the hours to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draws of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and it shall open of these bridges shall open on signal if upon 12 hours advance notice between at least four hours notice is given to the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m.; and from the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge September 16 through May 14 the draw across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. shall open upon 12 hours advance no- tice between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 § 117.159 Grant Line Canal. p.m., and it shall open upon 24 hours The draw of the San Joaquin County advance notice between the hours of 5 highway bridge, mile 5.5 at Tracy, shall p.m. and 9 a.m. Advance notice shall be open on signal if at least 12 hours no- given to the drawbridge operator by tice is given to the San Joaquin Coun- telephone at (209) 464–2959 or (209) 464– ty Department of Public Works at 7928 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 Stockton.

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§ 117.161 Honker Cut. phone number to schedule drawspan operation. The draw of the San Joaquin County (b) The draw of the Northwestern Pa- (Eightmile Road) bridge, mile 0.3 be- cific railroad bridge, mile 10.6 at Braz- tween and at os, shall be maintained in the fully Stockton, shall open on signal if at open position, except for the crossing least 12 hours notice is given to the of trains or for maintenance. When the San Joaquin County Department of draw is closed and visibility at the Public Works at Stockton. drawtender’s station is less than one mile, up or down the channel, the § 117.163 Islais Creek (Channel). drawtender shall sound two prolonged (a) The draw of the Illinois Street blasts every minute. When the draw is drawbridge, mile 0.3 at San Francisco, opened, the drawtender shall sound shall open on signal if at least 72 hours three short blasts. advance notice is given to the Port of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as San Francisco. amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May (b) The draw of the 3rd Street draw- 20, 1985; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, bridge, mile 0.4 at San Francisco, shall 1999; CGD11–03–006, 69 FR 21958, Apr. 23, 2004; open on signal if at least 72 hours ad- CGD 11–05–025, 70 FR 20467, Apr. 20, 2005] vance notice is given to the San Fran- cisco Department of Public Works. § 117.171 Middle River. (a) The draw of the San Joaquin [USCG–2008–0648, 73 FR 74019, Dec. 5, 2008] County ( Road) highway § 117.165 Lindsey Slough. bridge, mile 8.6 between Bacon Island and Lower , shall open on The center drawspan of the Hastings signal from May 15 through September Farms Highway Bridge, mile 2.0 be- 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Sep- tween Egbert and Lower Hastings tember 16 through May 14, the draw Tracts, must be removed for the pas- shall open on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 sage of vessels if at least 72 hours no- p.m. from Thursday through Monday. tice is given to the Hastings Island At all other times, the draw shall open Land Company office at Rio Vista. on signal if at least 12 hours notice is [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] given to the San Joaquin County De- partment of Public Works at Stockton. § 117.167 Little Potato Slough. (b) The draw of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, The draw of the California Depart- mile 9.8 near Middle River Station, ment of Transportation highway shall open on signal if at least 12 hours bridge, mile 0.1, at Terminus, shall notice is given to the Burlington open on signal if at least 4 hours notice Northern Santa Fe Railway Manager of is given to the drawtender at the Rio Structures at San Bernadino. Vista bridge across the Sacramento (c) The California Route 4 Bridge, River, mile 12.8. mile 15.1, between Victoria Island and [CGD11–95–02, 61 FR 17248, Apr. 19, 1996] Drexler Tract need not open for the passage of vessels. § 117.169 and the . [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12– (a) The draw of the Mare Island 85–01, 50 FR 26559, June 27, 1985; USCG–2000– Drawbridge, mile 2.8, at Vallejo shall 7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] open on signal between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, and upon two § 117.173 Miner Slough. hours advance notice all other times. The draw of the California Depart- When the drawbridge operator is ment of Transportation highway present, mariners may contact the bridge, mile 5.5 between the northerly drawbridge via marine radio or tele- end of and , phone at (707) 648–4313 for drawspan op- shall open on signal if at least 12 hours eration. When the drawbridge operator notice is given to the drawtender at is not present, mariners may contact the Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- the City of Vallejo via the same tele- ramento River, mile 12.8.

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§ 117.175 Mokelumne River. § 117.177 Mud Slough. (a) The draw of the California De- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- partment of Transportation highway road bridge, mile 0.7 near Alviso, shall bridge, the Mokelumne River Bridge, open on signal if at least 24 hours no- mile 3.0, at East Isleton shall open tice is given. upon signal as follows: (1) From November 1 through April 30 § 117.179 Newark Slough. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The draw of the San Mateo County (2) From May 1 through October 31 Transportation Department railroad from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except that dur- bridge, mile 0.5 near Newark, shall ing the following periods the draw need open on signal if at least 24 hours no- only open for recreational vessels on tice is given to the San Mateo Trans- the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and portation Department, at San Carlos. 40 minutes past the hour: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. June 30, 1998] Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Memorial Day; 4th of July; and Labor Day 11 § 117.181 Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal a.m. until 6 p.m. Canal. (3) At all other times the draw shall The draws of the County open on signal if at least 4 hours notice highway drawbridges at Park Street, is given to the drawtender at Rio Vista mile 5.2; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6; bridge over the Sacramento River, mile and High Street, mile 6.0; and the U.S. 12.8. Army Corps of Engineers railroad (4) Emergency vessels of the United drawbridge, mile 5.6 at Fruitvale Ave- States, state or commercial vessels en- nue, shall open on signal; except that, gaged in rescue or emergency salvage from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to operations, and vessels in distress shall 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday ex- be passed as soon as possible but no cept Federal holidays, the draws need later than one hour after notice is not be opened for the passage of ves- given. sels. However, the draws shall open during the above closed periods for ves- (b) The draw of the Sacramento and sels which must, for reasons of safety, San Joaquin Counties (Millers ) move on a tide or slack water, if at highway bridge, mile 12.1 over the least two hours notice is given. North Fork of the Mokelumne River near Walnut Grove, shall open on sig- [CGD 11–11–99–013, 66 FR 18725, Apr. 11, 2001, nal from May 1 through October 31 as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if § 117.183 Old River. at least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County Department of The draw of the California Depart- Public Works at Stockton. ment of Transportation (Route 4) high- way bridge, mile 14.8 between Victoria (c) The removable span of the San Island and Byron Tract, shall open on Joaquin County highway bridge over signal from May 1 through October 31 the South Fork of the Mokelumne from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from Novem- River, mile 18.0 at New Hope Landing, ber 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 shall be removed as soon as possible p.m. At all other times, the draw shall upon notification by the District Com- open on signal if at least four hours no- mander that an emergency exists tice is given to the drawtender at the which requires the removal. Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- (d) The draws of the bridges above ramento River, mile 12.8. New Hope Landing need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.185 Pacheco Creek. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as The draw of the Contra Costa County amended by CGD 11–92–10, 58 FR 33339, June highway bridge, mile 1.0, and Union Pa- 17, 1993] cific Railroad bridge, mile 1.1, both

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near Martinez, shall open on signal if § 117.191 San Joaquin River. at least 24 hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the Port of Stockton [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as railroad bridge, mile 39.7 at Stockton, amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 20, 1985] notice is given to the Port Director. (b) The draws of the U.S. Navy Draw- § 117.187 Petaluma River. bridge, mile 39.8, Burlington Northern (a) The draws of the Northwestern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 40.6, and Pacific railroad bridges, mile 0.8 at California Highway 4 bridge (Garwood Blackpoint and mile 12.4 at Haystack Bridge), mile 41.6, need not be opened Landing, shall be maintained in the for the passage of vessels. The owners fully open position, except for the or agencies controlling the bridges crossing of trains or for maintenance. shall restore the draws to full oper- When the draw is closed and visibility ation within six months of notification from the drawtender’s station is less to take such action from the District than one mile up or down the channel, Commander. the drawtender shall sound two long (c) Drawbridges above the Old River blasts every minute. When the draw is junction need not open for the passage reopened, the drawtender shall sound of vessels. three short blasts. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (b) The draw of the Petaluma high- amended by CGD 12–85–06, 50 FR 31177, Aug. 1, way bridge at ‘‘D’’ Street, mile 13.7 at 1985; CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25120, July 1, 1988; Petaluma, shall open on signal if at USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999] least four hours notice is given for openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if at § 117.193 San Leandro Bay. least 24 hours notice is given for open- The drawspans of the California De- ings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. partment of Transportation Highway and Bicycle drawbridges, mile 0.0 and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as mile 0.1, between Alameda and Bay amended by CGD 11–88–10, 53 FR 51099, Dec. 20, 1988; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, Farm Island, must open on signal; ex- 2006] cept that, from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the drawspans must § 117.189 Sacramento River. open on signal if at least 12 hours no- tice is given. Notice must be given to (a) The draws of each bridge from the drawtender of the Bay Farm Island Isleton to American River junction drawbridges from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and shall open on signal from May 1 to the drawtender of the Park Street through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 Drawbridge at Alameda at all other p.m. and from November 1 through times. The drawspans need not be April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all opened for the passage of vessels from other times, the draws shall open on 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. signal if at least four hours notice is given to the drawtender at the Rio [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] Vista bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. § 117.195 Snodgrass Slough. (b) The draws of the California De- The draw of the Sacramento County partment of Transportation bridges, bridge, mile 4.4 at Walnut Grove, shall mile 90.1 at Knights Landing, and mile open on signal if at least 72 hours no- 135.5 at Meridian, shall open on signal tice is given to Sacramento County if at least 12 hours notice is given to Transportation Operations and Mainte- the California Department of Transpor- nance office at Sacramento. tation at Marysville. [CGD11–93–02, 59 FR 13248, Mar. 21, 1994, as (c) The draws of the bridges above amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Meridian need not be opened for the Dec. 4, 2006] passage of vessels. § 117.197 Sonoma Creek. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12–86–01, 51 FR 20483, June The draw of the Northwestern Pacific 5, 1986] railroad bridge, mile 5.4 at Wingo, shall

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open on signal if at least 24 hours no- from the time the opening was re- tice is given. quested. (c) The draw of the Route 82 Bridge, § 117.199 Steamboat Slough. mile 16.8, at East Haddam, shall open The draw of the California Depart- on signal except that, from 15 May to ment of Transportation highway 31 October, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., bridge, mile 11.2 at the head of Grand the draw need open for recreational Island, shall open on signal from May 1 vessels on the hour and half-hour only. through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 The draw shall open on signal for com- p.m. At all other times, the draw shall mercial vessels at all times. open on signal if at least four hours no- tice is given to the drawtender at the [CGD01–95–009, 63 FR 10140, Mar. 2, 1998] Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- ramento River, mile 12.8. § 117.207 Housatonic River. (a) The draw of the US 1 Bridge, mile § 117.201 Sutter Slough. 3.5, at Stratford, shall open on signal; The draw of the Sacramento County except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mon- highway bridge, mile 6.4 near day through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 5:45 Courtland, need not be opened for the p.m. daily, the draw need not open for passage of vessels. However, the draw the passage of vessels. From December shall be returned to operable condition 1 through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 within six months after notification by a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at the District Commander to do so. least six-hours notice is given by call- ing the number posted at the bridge. CONNECTICUT (b) The draw of the Metro-North § 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. (Devon) bridge, mile 3.9 at Stratford, The draw of the footbridge, mile 0.1 shall operate as follows: at Saybrook, shall open within 15 min- (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- utes of a mariner’s request by tele- cept as follows: phone. To enable mariners to request (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 bridge openings, the owner shall main- p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Fri- tain and monitor a telephone at the day except Federal holidays or an bridge and provide a means for mari- emergency, the draw need not be ners to secure their boats upstream opened for the passage of vessels. and downstream of the bridge in order (ii) From 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from to use this telephone. 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. except Saturdays, [CGD3 86–33, 52 FR 5536, Feb. 25, 1987] Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened more than § 117.205 Connecticut River. once in any 60 minute period. (a) The owners of the Old (iii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4 shall open on signal if notice is given the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, and the to the chief dispatcher of the railroad CONRAIL Middletown-Portland Bridge, before 4 p.m. on the day of the intended mile 32.0, shall provide, and keep in passage. good legible condition, clearance (2) A delay in opening the draw shall gauges with figures not less than not exceed 20 minutes for the passage twelve (12) inches which designed, in- of approaching trains from the time of stalled and maintained according to the request. the provisions of § 118.160 of this chap- ter. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as (b) The draws of the AMTRAK Old amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4, 1985; CGD01–99–085, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999] and the CONRAIL Middletown-Port- § 117.209 Mianus River. land Bridge, mile 32.0, shall be opened as soon as practicable for all non-com- The draw of the Metro-North bridge, mercial vessels that cannot pass under mile 1.0 at Greenwich, shall operate as the closed draws, but in no case shall follows: the delay be more than 20 minutes (a) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.—

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(1) The draw shall open on signal im- tice is given by calling the number mediately for the passage of commer- posted at the bridge. cial vessels and as soon as practicable [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as but no later than 20 minutes after the amended by CGD3 84–31, 50 FR 26710, June 28, signal to open for the passage of all 1985; CGD01–99–079, 64 FR 60675, Nov. 8, 1999; other vessels. CGD01–03–115, 69 FR 31008, June 2, 2004] (2) When a train scheduled to cross the bridge without stopping has passed § 117.213 New Haven Harbor, the Greenwich or Riverside stations Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers. and is in motion toward the bridge, the The draws of the Tomlinson bridge, draw shall open as soon as the train mile 0.0, the Ferry Street bridge, mile has crossed the bridge. 0.7, and the Grand Avenue bridge, mile (b) The draw shall open on signal 1.3, across Quinnipiac River, and the from April 1 through October 31, from 9 Chapel Street bridge, mile 0.4 across p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a four- Mill River, shall operate as follows: hour advance notice is given and from (a) The draws shall open on signal; November 1 through March 30, from 9 except as follows: p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a twenty- (1) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., noon four-hour advance notice is given by to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., and calling the number posted at the 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draws need bridge. not be opened. (2) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Octo- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as ber 1 through April 30, the draw of the amended by GCD01–00–228, 69 FR 32447, June 10, 2004; CGD01–00–228, 70 FR 75939, Dec. 22, Ferry Street bridge, Quinnipiac River, 2005] shall open on signal, unless the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue or § 117.211 Mystic River. Chapel Street bridges. In this event, a delay of up to one hour may be ex- (a) The draw of the Amtrak railroad pected. bridge, mile 2.4 at Mystic, shall operate (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw of as follows: the Grand Avenue bridge, Quinnipiac (1) From April 1 to October 31, the River, shall open on signal if at least draw shall open on signal. one hour notice is given to the (2) From November 1 to March 31, the drawtender at the Ferry Street bridge. draw shall open on signal from 5 a.m. In the event that the drawtender is at to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the the Chapel Street bridge, a delay of up draw shall open on signal if at least to an additional hour may be expected. eight hours notice is given. (4) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw of (3) Commercial vessels shall be the Chapel Street bridge, Mill River, passed immediately at any time; how- shall open on signal if at least one hour ever, the opening may be delayed up to notice is given to the drawtender at eight minutes to allow trains, which Ferry Street bridge. In the event that have entered the drawbridge block and the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue are scheduled to cross the bridge with- bridge, a delay of up to an additional out stopping, to clear the block. hour may be expected. (4) All other vessels shall be passed as (b) Public vessels of the United soon as practicable but no later than 20 States, state or local vessels used for minutes after the signal to open is public safety, commercial vessels and given. vessels in distress, shall notify the op- (b) The draw of the U.S. 1 Bridge, erator of the Tomlinson and the Ferry mile 2.8, at Mystic, shall open on signal Street bridges and shall be passed except: through each of the bridges listed in (1) From May 1 through October 31, this section as soon as possible at any- from 7:40 a.m. to 6:40 p.m., the draw time. need only open hourly at twenty min- (c) The sound signals for requesting utes before the hour. the opening of each bridge are as fol- (2) From November 1 through April lows: 30, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall (1) The Tomlinson bridge, two short open on signal if at least six-hours no- blasts of a whistle or horn.

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(2) The Ferry Street bridge, one short in opening the draw may occur until blast of a whistle or horn. the train has cleared the block. (3) The Grand Avenue bridge, one (b) The draw of the S156 Bridge, mile prolonged blast of a whistle or horn. 0.1, at Niantic, shall open on signal; ex- (4) The Chapel Street bridge, three cept that, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 4 short blasts of a whistle or horn. p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (d) The drawtender shall acknowl- except holidays, the draw shall open edge sound signals in the following only for the passage of commercial ves- manner: sels. From December 1 through March (1) When the draw can be opened im- 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall mediately, the same signal as the re- open on signal if at least six hours no- questing signal. tice is given by calling the number (2) When the draw cannot be opened posted at the bridge. immediately, or is open and must close, the drawtender shall sound four [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR short blasts of a whistle or horn, to be 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; CGD01–99–087, 64 FR 61519, Nov. 12, 1999] repeated until acknowledged by the vessel by the same signal. § 117.217 Norwalk River. (3) When the draw can be reopened, the drawtender shall sound the opening (a) The draw of the Washington signal and open the draw if any vessels Street S136 Bridge, mile 0.0, at Nor- are waiting to pass. walk, shall operate as follows: (e) The following visual signal may (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- be used in addition to sound signals for cept that, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 11:45 requesting the opening of each bridge a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., when sound signals may not be heard. Monday through Friday, except holi- A white flag by day or a white light by days, the draw need not be opened for night shall be swung in full circle at the passage of vessels that draw less arm’s length in full sight of the bridge than 14 feet of water. and facing the draw. (2) The draw need not open for the (f) The drawtender shall acknowledge passage of vessel traffic, from 10 a.m. visual signals in the following manner: to 12 p.m., on the first Saturday in De- (1) When the draw can be opened im- cember, to facilitate the running of the mediately, a white flag by day or a annual Norwalk River Fun Run. Should green light by night swung up and inclement weather force the postpone- down vertically a number of times in ment of the race the above bridge clo- full sight of the vessel. sure shall be implemented the next (2) When the draw cannot be opened day, the first Sunday after the first immediately, or is open and must Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to close, a red flag by day or a red light 12 p.m. by night, swung back and forth hori- (3) The bridge opening signal is three zontally in full sight of the vessel, to short blasts. Vessels drawing 14 feet of be repeated until acknowledged by the water or more shall add one prolonged vessel by the same signal. blast after the three short blasts. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984, as (b) The draw of the Metro-North amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, ‘‘WALK’’ bridge, mile 0.1 at Norwalk, 1985] shall open on signal as follows: (1) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, § 117.215 Niantic River. from Monday through Friday excluding (a) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, holidays, the draw need not be opened mile 0.0 at Niantic, shall open on sig- from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 nal; except that, from April 1 through p.m., unless an emergency exists. October 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and (2) Only once in any 60-minute period from November 1 through March 31 from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall 7:45 p.m. open on signal if at least one hour no- (3) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least tice is given. When a train scheduled to four hours notice is given. cross the bridge without stopping has (4) A delay of up to 20 minutes may entered the drawbridge block, a delay be expected if a train is approaching so

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closely that it may not be safely (b) The draw of the Metro-North stopped. ‘‘SAGA’’ Bridge, mile 1.1 at Saugatuck shall operate as follows: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, (1) Year-round need not open: 1985; CGD01–07–019, 72 FR 51180, Sept. 6, 2007] (i) Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. except on Fed- § 117.219 Pequonnock River. eral holidays; (a) The draw of the Stratford Avenue (ii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (2) From October 1–May 31, open on Bridge at mile 0.1, at Bridgeport, shall signal: open on signal; except that, from 6:45 (i) Weekdays from 8:10 a.m.–4 p.m.; a.m. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., (ii) Weekends and Federal holidays 7 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to a.m.–4 p.m.; 6:10 p.m., the draw need not open for (iii) If at least eight hours notice is the passage of vessel traffic. From De- given: daily, from 5 a.m.–7 a.m., 4 p.m.– cember 1 through March 31, from 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m., and week- to 4 a.m., the draw shall open on signal ends and Federal holidays from 5:30 if at least a six-hour notice is given by p.m.–7 p.m. calling the number posted at the (3) From June 1–September 30, open bridge. on signal 5 a.m.–9 p.m., except as pro- (b) The draw of the Metro-North vided in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this sec- Peck Bridge at mile 0.3, at Bridgeport, tion. shall open on signal or after three (4) A delay in opening the draw not blasts as follows: to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a (1) From 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. except: train scheduled to cross the bridge (i) From Monday through Friday, ex- without stopping has entered the draw- cluding holidays or emergencies, the bridge block. draw need not be opened from 6:45 a.m. (c) The draw of the Route 136 Bridge, to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and mile 1.3 at Saugatuck shall operate as 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. follows: (ii) From Monday through Friday, (1) Year-round, need not open week- excluding holidays or emergencies, the days, except Federal holidays, from 7 draw need not be opened more than a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 once during the periods from 5:45 a.m. p.m. to 6:45 a.m., 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., 8:15 (2) From April 15–October 31, open on a.m. to 9 a.m., and 6:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. signal if at least two hours notice is (2) From 9 p.m. to 5:45 a.m., the draw given, except as provided in paragraph shall open on signal if at least an (c)(1) of this section. eight-hour notice is given by calling (3) From November 1–April 14, open the number posted at the bridge. on signal: (3) The draw need not open on signal (i) From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. if at least if a train is approaching so closely that eight hours notice is given; it may not be safely stopped; however, (ii) From 3 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., if at any delay in opening the draw shall not least 24 hours notice is given, except as exceed seven minutes from the time provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this sec- the request to open is received. tion. (c) The draw of the East Washington Street Bridge at mile 0.6, shall open on [CGD 82–087, 50 FR 13319, Apr. 4, 1985, as signal or after one prolonged blast fol- amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] lowed by two short blasts, if at least a twenty four hour notice is given by § 117.223 Shaw Cove. calling the number posted at the The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile bridge. 0.0 at New London, shall open on signal [ USCG–2010–0787, 75 FR 55477, Sept. 13, 2010] from December 1 through March 31 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through § 117.221 Saugatuck River. Friday. From December 1 through (a) Public vessels of the United March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and on States must be passed through as soon Saturdays and Sundays, the draw shall as possible. open on signal if at least eight hours

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notice is given. From April 1 through § 117.233 Broad Creek. November 30 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., the (a) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, draw shall open on signal; and, from 10 mile 8.0 at Laurel, shall open on signal p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on if at least four hours notice is given. signal if at least one hour notice is (b) The draws of the Poplar Street given. A delay of up to 10 minutes may Bridge, mile 8.2, and the U.S. 13A be expected if a train is approaching so Bridge, mile 8.2, all at Laurel, shall closely that it may not be safety open on signal if at least 48 hours no- stopped. When a vessel is in an emer- tice is given. gency that may endanger life or prop- erty, the draw shall open as soon as [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] possible. § 117.234 Cedar Creek. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR The SR 36 Bridge, mile 0.5 in Cedar 43459, Oct. 29, 1984] Beach, shall open on signal. From April § 117.224 Thames River. 1 through November 30 from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m.; and from December 1 through The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile March 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., the 3.0 in New London, shall open— draw shall open on signal if at least (a) Immediately on signal for public four hours notice is given. vessels of the United States and com- mercial vessels; except, when a train [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] scheduled to cross the drawbridge, § 117.235 Chesapeake and Delaware without stopping, has passed the Mid- Canal. way, Groton, or New London stations and is in motion toward the draw- The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile bridge, the drawspan must not be 7.7, shall open on signal. The following opened for the passage of any vessel light signals, located in the center of until the train has crossed the draw- the drawspan on both sides of the bridge; and bridge, shall be used: (a) When the draw is to be opened im- (b) As soon as practicable for all mediately, one fixed amber light. other vessels but no later than 20 min- (b) When the draw is not ready to be utes after the signal to open is given. opened, one flashing red light. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, § 117.237 Christina River. Dec. 4, 2006] (a) The owners of the bridges on this waterway: § 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel. (1) Shall provide and keep in good The drawspan of the Stratford Ave- legible condition two board gages nue Bridge, mile 0.3 at Bridgeport, painted white with black figures not must open on signal if at least 24-hours less than six inches high to indicate notice is given. Public vessels of the the vertical clearance under the closed United States must pass through as draw at all stages of the tide. The soon as possible. gages shall be so placed on the bridges that they are plainly visible to the op- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] erator of each vessel approaching the bridge either up or downstream. DELAWARE (2) Shall open on signal except that § 117.231 Brandywine Creek. the draw of a railroad bridge need not be opened when a train is in the bridge The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile block, approaching the bridge, or with- 1.1, the Church Street bridge, mile 1.3, in 5 minutes of the passage of a pas- and the Sixteenth Street bridge, mile senger train; but in no event shall the 1.7, all at Wilmington, need not be opening of the draw be delayed more opened for the passage of vessels. than 10 minutes. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, Railroad Bridge, mile 1.4 at Wil- 1985] mington, shall operate as follows:

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(1) The draw shall remain in the open road Bridge over Christina River at position for navigation. The draw shall mile 1.4 is open for river traffic.’’ Ves- only be closed for train crossings or sels shall stay clear of both channels as periodic maintenance authorized in ac- to not interfere with infrared detec- cordance with subpart A of this part. tors, until green lights are displayed on (2) The bridge shall be operated by the swing span. the controller at the Harrisburg, PA (c) The draw of the Third Street Dispatcher’s Office. The controller Bridge, mile 2.3 and Walnut Street shall monitor vessel traffic with closed bridge, mile 2.8, both at Wilmington circuit cameras and infrared sensors shall open on signal. The draw of the covering the swing radius. Operational Market Street Bridge, mile 3.0 at Wil- information will be provided 24 hours a mington shall open on signal if at least day on marine channel 13 and via tele- eight hours notice in given. From 7 phone (717) 541–2140. a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., (3) The bridge shall not be operated Monday through Saturday except holi- from the remote location in the fol- days, the draws of these three bridges lowing events: Failure or obstruction need not be opened for the passage of of the infrared sensors, closed-circuit vessels. Any vessel which has passed cameras or marine-radio communica- through one or more of these bridges tions, or anytime controller’s visibility immediately prior to a closed period is inhibited. In these situations, a and which requires passage through the bridge tender with Norfolk Southern other bridge or bridges in order to con- must be called and on-site within 30 tinue to its destination shall be passed minutes. through the draw or draws of the (4) Before the bridge closes for any bridge or bridges without delay. The reason, the remote operator will mon- draws of these bridges shall open at all itor waterway traffic in the area. The times as soon as possible for passage of bridge shall only be closed if the off- a public vessel of the United States. site remote operator’s visual inspec- (d) The draws of the Norfolk South- tion shows that the channel is clear ern Railroad bridges, at miles 4.1 and and there are no vessels transiting in 4.2, both at Wilmington, shall open on the area. While the bridge is moving, signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. if at least the operator shall maintain constant 24 hours notice is given. From 8 p.m. to surveillance of the navigation channel. 6 a.m., the draws need not be opened (5) Before closing the draw, the chan- for the passage of vessels. nel traffic lights would change from (e) The draw of the SH141 bridge, flashing green to flashing red, the horn mile 7.5 at Wilmington, shall open on will sound five short blasts, and an signal if at least 24 hours notice is audio voice warning stating, ‘‘Atten- given. tion, Attention. Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge over Christina River at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 84–06, 49 FR 33448, Aug. 23, milepost 1.4 will be closing to river 1984, CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985; traffic.’’ Five short blasts of the horn CGD 87–035, 52 FR 33812, Sept. 8, 1987; CGD05– will continue until the bridge is seated 04–168, 70 FR 4016, Jan. 28, 2005] and locked down to vessels. The chan- nel traffic lights will continue to flash § 117.239 Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. red. (a) The draw of the Savannah Road/ (6) When the rail traffic has cleared, SR 18 Bridge, at mile 1.7, in Lewes the horn will sound one prolonged blast shall open on signal if at least four followed by one short blast to indicate hours notice is given. the draw is opening to vessel traffic. (b) The draw of the SR 14A Bridge, at During the opening swing movement, mile 6.7, in Rehoboth shall open on sig- the channel traffic lights would flash nal if at least 24 hours notice is given. red until the bridge returns to the fully open position. In the full open position [CGD05–06–089, 72 FR 5619, Feb. 7, 2007] to vessels, the bridge channel lights will flash green followed by an an- § 117.241 Mispillion River. nouncement stating, ‘‘Security, secu- The draw of the Route 1/Rehoboth rity, security. Norfolk Southern Rail- Blvd. Bridge, at mile 11.0, at Milford

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shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (i) At all times for public vessels of notice is given. the United States, state and local gov- ernment vessels, commercial vessels [CGD05–06–089, 72 FR 5619, Feb. 7, 2007, as amended by USCG–2011–0257, 76 FR 31837, and any vessels in an emergency in- June 2, 2011] volving danger to life or property. (ii) Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and § 117.243 Nanticoke River. between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. from May 15 (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern through September 30. Railway Bridge, mile 39.4 in Seaford, (iii) Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. from will operate as follows: May 15 through September 30 if notice (1) From March 15 through November is given to the controller at the 15, the draw will open on signal for all Benning Yard office not later than 6 vessels except that from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the day for which the opening is requested. a.m. at least 21⁄2 hours notice will be re- quired. (iv) At all other times, if at least 48 (2) At all times, from November 16 hours of notice is given to the con- through March 14, the draw will open troller at the Benning Yard Office. (2) The CSX Railroad Bridge shall not on signal if at least 21⁄2 hours notice is given. be operated by the controller at the Benning Yard office in the event of (3) When notice is required, the failure or obstruction of the motion owner operator of the vessel must pro- sensors, laser scanners, video cameras vide the train dispatcher with an esti- or marine-radio communications, In mated time of passage by calling (717) these situations, a bridge tender must 215–0379 or (609) 412–4338. be called to operate the bridge on-site. (b) The draw of the SR 13 Bridge, (3) Except as provided in § 117.31(b), mile 39.6 in Seaford, shall open on sig- opening of the draw shall not exceed nal, except from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., from ten minutes after clearance of rail traf- April 1 through October 31; from No- fic. vember 1 through March 31, Monday to (4) A horn will sound one prolonged Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday blast followed by one short blast to in- from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., if at least dicate that the CSX Railroad Bridge is four hours notice is given. moving to the full open position for [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] vessel traffic. During open span move- ment, the channel traffic lights will § 117.245 Smyrna River. flash red until the bridge is in the full The draw of the Delaware highway open position to vessels. In the full bridge, mile 4.0 at Flemings Landing, open position to vessels, the bridge shall open on signal if at least 24 hours channel traffic lights will flash green. notice is given. (5) A horn will sound five short blasts, the channel traffic lights will DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA flash red, and an audio voice-warning device will announce bridge movement § 117.253 Anacostia River. during closing span movement. Five (a) The draw of the Frederick Doug- short blasts of the horn will continue lass Memorial (South Capitol Street) until the bridge is seated in and locked bridge, mile 1.2, shall open on signal if down. When the bridge is seated and in at least 24 hours notice is given. The locked down position to vessels, the draw is closed to the passage of vessels channel traffic lights will continue to on each Presidential Inauguration Day flash red. and may occasionally be closed with- (6) The owners of the bridge shall out advance notice to permit uninter- provide and keep in good legible condi- rupted transit of dignitaries across the tion two board gauges painted white bridge. with black figures not less than six (b) The CSX Railroad Bridge, mile inches high to indicate the vertical 3.4. clearance under the closed draw at all (1) The draw of the bridge to be oper- stages of the tide. The gauges shall be ated by the controller at the Benning placed on the bridge so that they are Yard office shall open on signal: plainly visible to the operator of any

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vessel approaching the bridge from ei- that passage at least 12 hours in ad- ther upstream or downstream. vance at (703) 836–2396; and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (ii) the owner or operator of the ves- 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–88– sel notifies the bridge tender at least 4 004, 53 FR 9627, Mar. 23, 1988; CGD05–95–081, 61 hours in advance of the requested time FR 57586, Nov. 7, 1996; CGD05–04–028, 69 FR for that passage. 47773, Aug. 6, 2004; USCG–2011–0591, 77 FR (6) A recreational vessel may pass 14970, Mar. 14, 2012] through the drawspan at any time it is open for the passage of a commercial § 117.255 Potomac River. vessel. (a) The draw of the Woodrow Wilson (b) The draws of all other bridges Memorial (I–95) bridge, mile 103.8, be- need not be opened for the passage of tween Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon vessels. Hill, Maryland— (c) This section is also issued under (1) Shall open on signal at any time the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 only for a vessel in distress, notwith- Stat. 5039. standing the provisions of § 117.31. (2) Shall open for the passage of a [CGD 90–064, 57 FR 54178, Nov. 17, 1992; as commercial vessel at any time except: amended byCGD05–06–083, 71 FR 51480, Aug. 30, 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, (i) From Monday through Friday (ex- 2006; 72 FR 50876, Sept. 5, 2007; USCG–2008– cept Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1216, 74 FR 31182, June 30, 2009] (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal holidays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. FLORIDA (3) Need not open for the passage of a commercial vessel under paragraph § 117.258 Apalachicola River. (a)(2) of this section unless— The draw of the CSX Railroad bridge, (i) The owner or operator of the ves- mile 105.9, at River Junction shall open sel provides the bridge tender with an on signal Monday through Friday from estimate of the approximate time of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. At all other times that passage at least 12 hours in ad- the bridge will open on signal if at vance at (703) 836–2396; and least 4 hours notice is given. (ii) the owner or operator of the ves- sel notifies the bridge tender at least 4 [CGD08–03–007, 68 FR 43306, July 22, 2003] hours in advance of the requested time for that passage. § 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- (4) Shall open for the passage of a way from St. Marys River to Key Largo. recreational vessel at any time except: (i) Monday through Friday (except (a) General. Public vessels of the Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 12 mid- United States and tugs with tows must night; be passed through the drawspan of each (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal drawbridge listed in this section at holidays, 7 a.m. to 12 midnight, except anytime. as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(iii) of (b) McCormick Bridge, mile 747.5 at this section; Jacksonville Beach. The draw shall open (iii) Notwithstanding paragraph on signal; except that during April, (a)(4)(ii) of this section, the bridge may May, October and November from 7 open beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, or a Federal holiday for the Monday through Friday except Federal passage of a recreational vessel if the holidays, the draw need open only on owner or operator of the vessel notifies the hour and half hour. During April, the Bridge Tender of the time of that May, October and November from 12 passage by not later than 12 hours be- noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and fore that time. Federal holidays, the draw need open (5) Need not open for the passage of a only on the hour and half hour. recreational vessel under paragraph (c) [Reserved] (a)(4) of this section unless— (d) (SR A1A) bridge, (i) The owner or operator of the ves- mile 777.9 at St. Augustine. The draw sel provides the bridge tender with an shall open on signal; except that, from estimate of the approximate time of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open

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only on the hour and half-hour; how- (m)–(n) [Reserved] ever, the draw need not open at 8 a.m., (o) Jensen Beach (SR 707a) bridge, mile 12 noon, and 5 p.m. Monday through 981.4 at Stuart. The draw shall open on Friday except Federal holidays. From 7 signal; except that from December 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays through May 1, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Federal holidays the draw need Monday through Friday, except federal only open on the hour and half-hour. holidays, the draw need open only on (e)–(f) [Reserved] the hour and half-hour. (g) Memorial bridge, mile 830.6 at Day- (p) [Reserved] tona Beach. The draw shall open on sig- (q) Indiantown Road bridge, mile 1006.2. nal; except that, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 The draw shall open on the hour and a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday half-hour. through Saturday except Federal holi- (r) Donald Ross bridge, mile 1009.3, at days, the draw need open only at 8:15 North Palm Beach. The draw shall open a.m. and 5:15 p.m. on the hour and half-hour. (h) Coronado Beach bridge (SR 44), mile (s) PGA Boulevard bridge, mile 1012.6, 845 at New Smyrna Beach. The Coronado at North Palm Beach. The draw shall Beach bridge (SR 44), mile 845, shall open on the hour and half-hour. open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. (t) Parker (US–1) bridge, mile 1013.7, at until 7 p.m., each day of the week, the Riviera Beach. The draw shall open on draw need only open on the hour, twen- the quarter and three-quarter hour. ty minutes past the hour and forty (u) Flagler Memorial (SR A1A) bridge, minutes past the hour. mile 1020.8, at Palm Beach. The draw (i) [Reserved] shall open on the quarter and three- (j) NASA Railroad bridge, mile 876.6 quarter hour. at . (v) Royal Park (SR 704) bridge, mile (1) The draw is not constantly tend- 1022.6, at Palm Beach. The draw shall ed. open on the hour and half-hour. (2) The draw is normally in the fully (w) Southern Boulevard (SR 700/80) open position displaying flashing green bridge, mile 1024.7 at Palm Beach. The lights to indicate that vessels may draw shall open on the quarter and pass. three-quarter hour. (3) When a train approaches the (x) Ocean Avenue bridge, mile 1031.0, at bridge, it stops and the operator initi- Lantana. The draw shall open on the ates a command to lower the bridge. hour and half-hour. The lights go to flashing red and the (y) Ocean Avenue bridge, mile 1035.0, at draw lowers and locks, providing scan- Boynton Beach. The draw shall open on ning equipment reveals nothing under the hour and half-hour. the draw. The draw remains down until (z) [Reserved] a manual raise command is initiated, (z–1) Atlantic Avenue (SR 806) bridge, or will raise automatically 5 minutes mile 1039.6, at Delray Beach. The draw after the intermediate track circuit is shall open on the quarter and three- no longer occupied by a rail car. quarter-hour. (4) After the train has cleared, the (z–2) Linton Boulevard bridge, mile draw opens and the lights return to 1041.1, at Delray Beach. The draw shall flashing green. open on the hour and half-hour. (k) State Road 402, Max Brewer bridge, (z–3) Spanish River bridge, mile 1044.9, mile 878.9 at Titusville. The draw shall at Boca Raton. The draw shall open on open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. the hour and half-hour. to 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., (aa) Palmetto Park bridge, mile 1047.5, Monday through Friday, except federal at Boca Raton. The draw shall open on holidays, the draw need not open. the hour and half-hour. (l) John F. Kennedy Space Center (aa–1) Boca Club, Camino Real bridge, bridge, mile 885 at Addison Point. The mile 1048.2, at Boca Raton. The draw draw shall open on signal; except that, shall open on the hour, twenty minutes from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to past the hour and forty minutes past 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except the hour. Federal holidays, the draw need not (bb) Broward County. (1) Hillsboro open. Boulevard bridge (SR 810), mile 1050.0

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at Deerfield Beach. The draw shall 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through open on the hour and half-hour. Friday except Federal holidays, and (2) NE 14th Street bridge, mile 1055.0 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, at Pompano. The draw shall open on Sundays, and Federal holidays, the the quarter-hour and three-quarter draw need open only on the quarter- hour. hour and three-quarter hour. (3) Atlantic Boulevard (SR 814) (mm) Broad Causeway bridge, mile bridge, mile 1056.0 at Pompano. The 1081.4 at Bay Harbor Islands. The draw draw shall open on the hour and half- shall open on signal; except that, from hour. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open (4) Commercial Boulevard (SR 870) only on the quarter-hour and three- bridge, mile 1059.0, at Lauderdale-by- quarter hour. the-Sea. The draw shall open on the (nn) The Bridge hour and half-hour. (West), mile 1088.6, shall open on sig- (5) Oakland Park Boulevard bridge, nal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., mile 1060.5 at Fort Lauderdale. The Monday through Friday, except Fed- draw shall open on the quarter-hour eral holidays, the bridge need only and three-quarter hour. open on the hour and half-hour. (6) East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) (oo) through (pp) [Reserved] bridge, mile 1062.6, at Fort Lauderdale. (qq) Jewfish Creek, mile 1134, Key The draw shall open on the hour and Largo. The draw shall open on signal; half-hour. On the first weekend in May, except that from 10 a.m. to sunset, the draw need not open from 4 p.m. to Thursday through Sunday and federal 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and, on holidays, the draw need open only on the first Saturday in May, the draw the hour and half hour. need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 (rr)–(ss) [Reserved] p.m. [CGD7–84–29, 50 FR 51248, Dec. 16, 1985] (7) East Las Olas bridge, mile 1064 at Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall open EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- on the quarter-hour and three-quarter tations affecting § 117.261, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the hour. On the first weekend in May, the Finding Aids section of the printed volume draw need not open from 4 p.m. to 6 and at www.fdsys.gov. p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and, on the first Saturday in May, the draw § 117.263 Banana River. need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 (a) The draw of the Mathers (SR A–1– p.m. A) Bridge, mile 0.5 at Indian Harbor (8) SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) Beach, shall open on signal; except bridge, mile 1065.9 at Fort Lauderdale. that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday The draw shall open on the hour and through Friday except Federal holi- half-hour. days, the draw shall open on signal if (9) Dania Beach Boulevard bridge, at least two hours notice is given. mile 1069.4 at Dania Beach. The draw (b) The draw of the NASA Causeway shall open on the hour and half-hour. bridge, mile 27.6 at , (10) Sheridan Street bridge, mile shall open on signal if at least four 1070.5, at Fort Lauderdale. The draw hours notice is given to the NASA Se- shall open on the quarter-hour and curity Office by telephone or in person. three-quarter hour. (11) Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 26721, June 29, 1984] 820) bridge, mile 1072.2 at Hollywood. The draw shall open on the hour and § 117.267 Big Carlos Pass. half-hour. The draw of the SR865 bridge, mile (12) Hallandale Beach Boulevard (SR 0.0 between Estero Island and Black Is- 824) bridge, mile 1074.0 at Hallandale. land, shall open on signal; except that, The draw shall open on the quarter- the draw need not be opened from 7 hour and three-quarter hour. p.m. to 8 a.m. (cc)–(kk) [Reserved] (ll) N.E. 163rd Street (SR826) bridge, § 117.268 Billy’s Creek. mile 1078.0 at Sunny Isles. The draw The draw of the State Road 80 bridge shall open on signal; except that, from at Fort Myers need not be opened for

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the passage of vessels; however, the nal if at least 3 hours notice is given to draw shall be restored to operable con- the drawtender. The drawspan must dition within 6 months after notifica- open as soon as possible for the passage tion by the District Commander to do of public vessels of the United States so. and tugs with tows. (b) The drawspan of the SR401 Draw- [CGD 07–98–009, 63 FR 67402, Dec. 7, 1998] bridge, mile 5.5 at Port Canaveral, § 117.269 Biscayne Bay. must open on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 The Venetian Causeway Bridge (East) p.m. Monday through Friday except shall open on signal, except that from Federal holidays, the drawspan need 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- not be opened for the passage of ves- day, except Federal holidays, the sels. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge need only open on the hour and drawspan must open on signal if at half-hour. least three hours notice is given. The [CGD07–06–050, 72 FR 18886, Apr. 16, 2007] drawspan must open as soon as possible for the passage of pubic vessels of the § 117.271 Blackwater River. United States and tugs with tows. The draw of the CSX Transportation [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] Railroad bridge, mile 2.8 at Milton, shall open on signal; except that, from § 117.279 Coffeepot Bayou. 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall open on The draw of the Snell Isle Boulevard signal if at least eight hours notice is bridge, mile 0.4 at St. Petersburg, need given. not be opened for the passage of ves- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as sels. amended by CGD8–86–06, 51 FR 29101, Aug. 14, 1986; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, § 117.283 Dunns Creek. 2006] The draw of the US17 bridge, mile 0.9 near Satsuma, shall open on signal if § 117.272 Boot Key Harbor. at least three hours notice is given. The draw of the Boot Key Harbor drawbridge, mile 0.13, between Mara- § 117.285 Grand Canal. thon and Boot Key, will open as nec- (a) The draw of the Lansing Island essary on the hour between the hours bridge, mile 0.7, shall open on signal, of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At all other times, except that during the evening hours the bridge will open following a one from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday hour notification to the bridge tender evening until Friday morning, except by calling the posted cell phone num- on evenings preceeding a Federal holi- ber. The draw shall open on demand day, the draw shall open on signal if at and as soon as practicable for the pas- least 2 hours notice is given. sage of tugs with tows, public vessels of (b) The draw of the Tortoise Island the United States and vessels whereby bridge, mile 2.6, shall open on signal; a delay would endanger life or prop- except that from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from erty. Sunday evening through Friday morn- [CGD07–05–063, 71 FR 14806, Mar. 24, 2006] ing, the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hours advance notice is given. § 117.273 Canaveral Barge Canal. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and (a) The drawspan of the Christa Saturday and on evenings immediately McAuliffe Drawbridge, SR 3, mile 1.0, preceding Federal holidays, the draw across the Canaveral Barge Canal need shall open on signal if at least 30 min- only open daily for vessel traffic on the utes advance notice is given. hour and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 10 [CGD7–92–113, 58 FR 31474, June 3, 1993, as p.m.; except that from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 amended by CGD07–98–048, 64 FR 30391, June a.m. and from 3:10 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., 8, 1999] Monday through Friday, except Fed- eral holidays, the drawspan need not § 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. open. From 10:01 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., ev- (a) Public vessels of the United eryday, the drawspan must open on sig- States and tugs with tows must be

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passed through the drawspan of each cept that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the drawbridge listed in this section at draw need only open on the hour, 20 anytime. minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes (a–1) The draw of the Boca Grande after the hour. From January 15 to Swingbridge, mile 34.3, shall open on May 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 need only open on the hour and half p.m., Monday through Friday, except hour. Federal holidays, the draw need open (2) Anna Maria (SR 64) (Manatee Ave- only on the hour and half hour. On Sat- nue West) Bridge, mile 89.2. The draw urday, Sunday and Federal holidays, shall open on signal, except that from from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need only open only on the hour, quarter hour, open on the hour, 20 minutes after the half hour and three quarter hour. hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. (a–2) The draw of the Venice Avenue From January 15 to May 15, from 6 a.m. bridge, mile 56.6 at Venice, shall open to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to the hour and half hour. 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday ex- (3) [Reserved] cept Federal holidays, the draw need (4) Structure ‘‘E’’ open only at 10 minutes after the hour, (SR 679) bridge, mile 113.0 at St. Peters- 30 minutes after the hour and 50 min- burg Beach. The draw shall open on utes after the hour and except between signal, except that from 9 a.m. to 7 4:35 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. when the draw p.m. the draw need open only on the need not open. hour and 30 minutes past the hour. (b) The draw of the Hatchett Creek (US–41) bridge, mile 56.9 at Venice, (e) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, shall open on signal, except that, from Structure ‘‘C’’ bridge, mile 114, at St. 7 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Petersburg Beach shall open on signal; Friday except Federal holidays, the except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, 20 draw need open only on the hour, twen- minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes ty minutes past the hour, and forty after the hour and except between 4:25 minutes past the hour. p.m. and 5:25 p.m. when the draw need (f) The draw of the Corey Causeway not open. On Saturdays, Sundays, and (SR693) bridge, mile 117.7 at South Federal holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 Pasadena, shall open on signal; except p.m. the draw need open only on the that, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. three quarter-hour. Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holi- (b–1) Stickney Point (SR 72) bridge, days, the draw need be opened only on mile 68.6, at Sarasota. The draw shall the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, open on signal, except that the draw and 40 minutes after the hour. need open only on the hour, twenty (g) The draw of the Treasure Island minutes past the hour, and forty min- Causeway bridge, mile 119.0, shall open utes past the hour, from 6 a.m. to 10 on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except p.m. the draw need open only on the Federal holidays. hour, quarter hour, half hour and three (c) The draw of the Siesta Drive quarter hour. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Bridge, mile 71.6 at Sarasota, Florida the draw shall open on signal if at least shall open on signal, except that from 10 minutes advance notice is given. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Fri- (h) The draw of the Welch Causeway day, except Federal holidays, the draw (SR699) bridge, mile 122.8 at Madiera need open only on the hour, twenty Beach, shall open on signal; except minutes past the hour and forty min- that, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Satur- utes past the hour. On weekends and days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, Federal holidays, from 11 a.m. to 6 the draw need be opened only on the p.m., the draw need open only on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 hour, twenty minutes past the hour minutes after the hour. and forty minutes past the hour. (i) The draw of the Belleair Beach (d)(1) Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile Drawbridge, mile 131.8, Clearwater, FL 87.4. The draw shall open on signal, ex- shall open on signal, except that from

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7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the bridge shall open § 117.295 Kissimmee River. on the hour and half-hour. The draw of the DSX Railroad bridge, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] mile 37.0, near Fort Basinger, shall open if at least 96 hours notice is given. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- tations affecting § 117.287, see the List of CFR [CGD07–93–091, 59 FR 21932, Apr. 28, 1994] Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume § 117.297 Little Manatee River. and at www.fdsys.gov. The draw of the Seaboard System § 117.289 Hillsboro Inlet. Railroad bridge, mile 2.4 at Ruskin, shall open on signal if at least three The drawspans of the SR A–1–A hours notice is given. Drawbridge, mile 0.3 at Hillsboro Beach, must open on signal; except § 117.299 Loxahatchee River. that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the The draw of the Florida East Coast drawspans need be opened only on the Railway bridge across the Loxahatchee hour, quarter hour, half hour, and River, mile 1.2 at Jupiter, operates as three quarter hour. Public vessels of follows: the United States and tugs with tows must be passed at anytime. (a) The bridge is not constantly tend- ed. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] (b) The draw is normally in the fully open position, displaying flashing § 117.291 Hillsborough River. green lights to indicate that vessels (a) The drawspans for the draw- may pass. bridges at Platt Street, mile 0.0, (c) When a train approaches, the Brorein Street, mile 0.16, Kennedy Bou- lights go to flashing red and a horn levard, mile 0.4, Cass Street, mile 0.7, starts four blasts, pauses, and then Laurel Street, mile 1.0, West Columbus continues four blasts. After an eight Drive, mile 2.3, and West Hillsborough minute delay, the draw lowers and Avenue, mile 4.8, must open on signal if locks, providing the scanning equip- at least two hours notice is given; ex- ment reveals nothing under the draw. cept that, the drawspan must open on The draw remains down for a period of signal as soon as possible for public eight minutes or while the approach vessels of the United States. track circuit is occupied. (b) The draw of the CSX Railroad (d) After the train has cleared, the Bridge across the Hillsborough River, draw opens and the lights return to mile 0.7, at Tampa, operates as follows: flashing green. (1) The bridge is not tended. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (2) The draw is normally in the fully 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; Redesignated by CGD07– open position, displaying green lights 04–015, 69 FR 42874, July 19, 2004] to indicate that vessels may pass. (3) As a train approaches, provided § 117.300 Manatee River. the marine traffic detection laser scan- The draw of the CSX Railroad Bridge ners do not detect a vessel under the across the Manatee River, mile 4.5 Bra- draw, the lights change to flashing red denton, operates as follows: and a horn continuously sounds while (a) The bridge is not tended. the draw closes. The draw remains (b) The draw is normally in the fully closed until the train passes. open position, displaying green lights (4) After the train clears the bridge, to indicate that vessels may pass. the lights continue to flash red and the (c) As a train approaches, provided horn again continuously sounds while the scanners do not detect a vessel the draw opens, until the draw is fully under the draw, the lights change to open and the lights return to green. flashing red and a horn continuously sounds while the draw closes. The draw [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD7–92– remains closed until the train passes. 56, 58 FR 15420, Mar. 23, 1993; CGD07–04–148, 70 (d) After the train clears the bridge, FR 43766, July 29, 2005; USCG–2001–10881, 71 the lights continue to flash red and the FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] horn again continuously sounds while

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the draw opens, until the draw is fully only on the hour and half-hour. From open and the lights return to green. 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday [CGD07–04–015, 69 FR 42874, July 19, 2004] through Friday except Federal holi- § 117.301 Massalina Bayou. days, the draw need not open for the passage of vessels. The draw of the Tarpon Dock bascule span bridge, Massalina Bayou, mile 0.0 [CGD07–03–118, 69 FR 7688, Feb. 19, 2004] at Panama City, shall open on signal; except that from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on § 117.307 Miami River, North Fork. July 4, each year, the draw need not The draw of the FDOT Railroad open for the passage of vessels. The Bridge, mile 5.3 at Miami, shall open on draw will open at any time for a vessel signal if at least 48-hour notice is given in distress. to CSX System Operating Head- [66 FR 36467, July 12, 2001] quarters (800) 232–0144. [CGD07–03–088, 69 FR 9549, Mar. 1, 2004] § 117.303 Matlacha Pass. The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 6.0 § 117.309 Nassau Sound. at Fort Myers, shall open on signal The draw of the Fernandina Port Au- from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. thority (SR A–1–A) bridge, mile 0.4 be- to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On tween Amelia Island and Talbot Island, Sundays the draw shall open on signal shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. p.m. if at least six hours notice is to 7 p.m. At all other times, the draw given. The draw need not be opened need not be opened for the passage of from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. vessels. [CGD7–92–74, 57 FR 58711, Dec. 11, 1992] § 117.311 New Pass. The drawspan for the State Road 789 § 117.305 Miami River. Drawbridge, mile 0.05, at Sarasota, (a) General. Public vessels of the need only open on the hour, twenty United States, tugs, tugs with tows, minutes past the hour, and forty min- and vessels in a situation where a delay utes past the hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. would endanger life or property shall, From 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., the drawspan upon proper signal, be passed through must open on signal if at least 3 hours the draw of each bridge listed in this notice is given to the drawtender. Pub- section at any time. lic vessels of the United States and (b) The draws of the S.W. First Street tugs with tows must be passed at any- Bridge, mile 0.9, up to and including time. the N.W. 27th Avenue Bridge, mile 3.7 at Miami, shall open on signal; except [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] that, from 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. and 4:45 § 117.313 New River. p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday through Fri- day, except Federal holidays, the draws (a) The draw of the SE. Third Avenue need not open for the passage of ves- bridge, mile 1.4 at Fort Lauderdale sels. shall open on signal; except that, from (c) The draws of the Miami Avenue 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 Bridge, mile 0.3, and the S.W. Second p.m., Monday through Friday, except Avenue Bridge, mile 0.5, at Miami, Federal holidays, the draw need not shall open on signal; except that, from open. Public vessels of the United 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 States, tugs with tows, and vessels in p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday distress shall be passed at any time. through Friday, except Federal holi- (b) The draw of the Andrews Avenue days, the draws need not open for the bridge, mile 2.3 at Fort Lauderdale, passage of vessels. shall open on signal; except that, from (d) The draw of the Brickell Avenue 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 Bridge, mile 0.1, at Miami, shall open p.m., Monday through Friday, except on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 7 Federal holidays, the draw need not p.m., Monday through Friday except open. The draw need not open for in- Federal holidays, the draw need open bound vessels when the draw of the

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Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, (c) Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at Fort Lauderdale is in the mile 7.4 at Stuart. The draw shall oper- closed position for the passage of a ate as follows: train. Public vessels of the United (1) The bridge is not constantly tend- States, tugs with tows, and vessels in ed. distress shall be passed at any time. (2) The draw is normally in the fully (c) The draw of the Marshal (Seventh open position, displaying flashing Avenue) bridge, mile 2.7 at Fort Lau- green lights to indicate that vessels derdale shall open on signal; except may pass. that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 (3) When a train approaches the p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, bridge, the navigation lights go to except Federal holidays, the draw need flashing red and a horn sounds four not open. Public vessels of the United blasts, pauses, and then repeats four States, tugs with tows, and vessels in blasts. After an eight minute delay, the distress shall be passed at any time. draw lowers and locks, providing the scanning equipment reveals nothing [CGD07–06–019, 71 FR 65413, Nov. 8, 2006, as under the draw. The draw remains amended by USCG–2001–10881, 72 FR 7351, down for a period of eight minutes or Feb. 15, 2007] while the approach track circuit is oc- cupied. § 117.315 New River, South Fork. (4) After the train has cleared, the (a) The draw of the Davie Boulevard draw opens and the lights return to (SW. Twelfth Street) bridge, mile 0.9 at flashing green. Fort Lauderdale shall open on signal; (d) Roosevelt (US1) bridge, mile 7.4 at except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Stuart. The draw shall open on signal; and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through except Monday through Friday, except Friday, except Federal holidays, the Federal holidays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. draw need not open. Public vessels of the draw need open only on the hour the United States, tugs with tows, and and half hour. However, the draw need vessels in distress shall be passed at not open between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. any time. and 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. except at 8:15 (b) The drawspan for the SR84 Draw- a.m. and 4:45 p.m. On Saturdays, Sun- bridge, mile 4.4 at Fort Lauderdale, days, and federal holidays from 8 a.m. must open on signal if at least 24 hours to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on notice is given. Public vessels of the the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, United States and tugs with tows must and 40 minutes after the hour. When be passed through the draw as soon as the adjacent railway bridge is in the possible. closed position at the time of a sched- uled opening the draw need not open, [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006; 72 but it must then open immediately FR 7351, Feb. 15, 2007] upon opening of the railroad bridge to pass all accumulated vessels. Exempt § 117.317 Okeechobee Waterway. vessels shall be passed at any time. (a) Exempt vessels. This term means (e) bridge, public vessels of the United States and mile 28.2 at Indiantown. The draw shall tugs with tows. open on signal; except that, from 10 (b) Evans Crary (SR A1A) bridge, mile p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw shall open on 3.4 at Stuart. The draw shall open on signal if at least three hours notice is signal; except that from December 1 given. through May 1, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., (f) Florida East Coast Railroad Monday through Friday, except federal bridge, mile 38.0, at Port Mayaca. holidays, the draw need open only on (1) The bridge is not constantly tend- the hour and half-hour. On Saturdays, ed. Sundays, and federal holidays, Decem- (2) The draw is normally in the fully ber 1 through May 1, from 8 a.m. to 6 open position displaying flashing green p.m., the draw need open only on the lights to indicate that vessels may hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 pass. minutes after the hour. Exempt vessels (3) When a train approaches the shall be passed at any time. bridge it will stop and a crewmember

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will observe the waterway for ap- Sections Affected, which appears in the proaching vessels, which will be al- Finding Aids section of the printed volume lowed to pass. Upon manual signal, the and at www.fdsys.gov. bridge lights will go to flashing red, and the horn will sound four blasts, § 117.319 Oklawaha River. pause, then repeat four blasts, then the (a) The draw of the Sharpes Ferry draw will lower and lock, providing (SR 40) bridge, mile 55.1 shall open on scanning equipment reveals nothing signal if at least three hours notice is under the span. given. (4) After the train has cleared, the (b) The draw of the Moss Bluff (SR draw will open, and the lights will re- 464) bridge, mile 66.0, need not open for turn to flashing green. the passage of vessels. (g) Belle Glade Dike (SR 71) bridge, mile (c) The draw of the Muclan Farms 60.7 between Torry Island and Lake bridge, mile 63.9, need not open for the Shore. The draw shall open on signal passage of vessels. from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. [CGD7–85–15, 50 FR 29672, July 22, 1985, as Friday through Sunday. At all other amended by CGD7–87–49, 52 FR 42649, Nov. 6, 1987; CGD07–02–008, 67 FR 50351, Aug. 2, 2002] times, the draw need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.323 Outer Clam Bay (h) Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 78.3 at Moore Haven. The draw shall The drawspan of the Outer Clam Bay open on signal; except that, from 10 Boardwalk Drawbridge shall open on p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need not be signal if at least 30 minutes advance opened for the passage of vessels. notice is given. (i) Highway bridges at Moore Haven [CGD07–06–237, 72 FR 11777, Mar. 14, 2007] (mile 78.4) La Belle (mile 103.0), Denaud (mile 108.2), Alva (mile 116.0), and Olga § 117.324 Rice Creek. (mile 126.3). The draws shall open on The CSX Railroad Swingbridge, mile signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if 0.8, in Putnam County, shall open on at least three hours notice is given. signal from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. (j) bridge, mile 151 From 4:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m., daily, the at Punta Rassa. The draw shall open on bridge shall open with a 24-hour ad- signal, except that from 7 a.m. until 6 vance notice to CSX at 1–800–232–0142. p.m. Monday through Friday, except [CGD07–03–094, 69 FR 1919, Jan. 13, 2004] Federal holidays, the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. On Sat- § 117.325 St. Johns River. urday, Sunday, and Federal holidays (a) The drawspan for the Main Street the draw shall open on signal, except (1/SR 90) drawbridge, mile 24.7, at Jack- that from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., the draw sonville, must open on signal except need only open on the hour, quarter that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from hour, half hour and three-quarter hour. 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through From 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, the Saturday except Federal holidays, the draw shall open on signal if at least drawspan need not be opened for the five minutes advance notice is given to passage of vessels. the bridge tender. (b) The draw of the Florida East (k) Caloosahatchee River Bridge (SR Coast automated railroad bridge, mile 29), Mile 103, Labelle, Florida. The 24.9, shall operate as follows: Caloosahatchee River bridge (SR 29), mile 103, shall open on signal, except (1) The bridge shall be constantly that from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 tended and have a mechanical override p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, capability for the automated oper- except Federal holidays, the bridge ation. A radiotelephone shall be main- need not open. Exempt vessels shall be tained at the bridge for the safety of passed at any time. navigation. (2) The draw is normally in the fully [CGD7 85–50, 51 FR 12319, Apr. 10, 1986] open position, displaying flashing EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- green lights to indicate that vessels tations affecting § 117.317, see the List of CFR may pass.

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(3) When a train approaches, large § 117.337 Trout River. signs on both the upstream and down- The draw of the CSX Railroad Bridge stream sides of the bridge flash ‘‘Bridge across the Trout River, mile 0.9 at Coming Down,’’ the lights go to flash- Jacksonville, operates as follows: ing red, and siren signals sound. After (a) The bridge is not tended. an eight minute delay, the draw lowers (b) The draw is normally in the fully and locks if there are no vessels under open position, displaying green lights the draw. The draw remains down for a to indicate that vessels may pass. period of eight minutes or while the ap- (c) As a train approaches, provided proach track circuit is occupied. the scanners do not detect a vessel (4) After the train has cleared, the under the draw, the lights change to draw opens and the lights return to flashing red and a horn continuously flashing green. sounds while the draw closes. The draw [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as remains closed until the train passes. amended by CGD7–90–76, 55 FR 47753, Nov. 15, (d) After the train clears the bridge, 1990; CGD07–96–069, 62 FR 15843, Apr. 3, 1997; the lights continue to flash red and the CGD07–05–009, 70 FR 18991, Apr. 12, 2005; horn again continuously sounds while USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006; the draw opens, until the draw is fully USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37314, June 21, 2012] open and the lights return to green. § 117.327 St. Marks River. [USCG–2009–0249, 75 FR 24402, May 5, 2010] The draw of the U.S. 98–SR30 bridge, § 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. mile 9.0 at Newport, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida shall [CGD8–88–13, 54 FR 13064, Mar. 30, 1989] open on signal if at least two hours no- tice is given. § 117.329 St. Marys River. The draws of US17 bridge, mile 23.0, [CGD7–87–60, 53 FR 3206, Feb. 4, 1988] and the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 23.1, both at Kingsland, GEORGIA shall open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given. § 117.351 Altamaha River. (a) The draws of all bridges, except § 117.331 Snake Creek. the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, The draw of the Snake Creek bridge, mile 59.4 at Doctortown, shall open on at Islamorada, Florida, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is signal, except that from 8 a.m. to 4 given. p.m., the draw need open only on the (b) The draw of the Seaboard System hour and half-hour. Railroad bridge, mile 59.4 at Doctortown, shall open on signal if at [66 FR 57385, Nov. 15, 2001] least seven days notice is given.

§ 117.333 Suwannee River. § 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- The draw of Suwannee River bridge, way, Savannah River to St. Marys mile 35 at Old Town need not be opened River. for the passage of vessels, however, the (a) General. Public vessels of the draw shall be restored to operable con- United States and tugs with tows must, dition within 6 months after notifica- upon proper signal, be passed through tion by the District Commander to do the drawspan of each drawbridge in so. this section at anytime. (b) Causton Bluff, SR 26, mile 579.9 near [CGD07–98–054, 64 FR 55419, Oct. 13, 1999] Causton Bluff. The draw shall open on § 117.335 Taylor Creek. signal, except that from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday The draw of US441 bridge, mile 0.3 at through Friday, except Federal holi- Okeechobee, shall open on signal if at days the draw need open only at 7 a.m., least two hours notice is given. 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (c) Skidaway Bridge, SR 204, mile 592.9 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] near Savannah. The draw will open as

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necessary on the hour from 7 a.m. to 9 open on signal if at least three hours a.m. (7, 8, and 9 a.m.) and on the half- advance notice is given to the Georgia hour between 4:30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (4:30, Department of Transportation Area 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.), daily; Monday Engineer in Savannah. through Friday except Federal holi- (b) The draw of the Seaboard System days. The draw shall open at any time Railroad bridge, mile 27.4 near for Public vessels of the United States, Hardeeville, South Carolina shall open tugs with tows, and vessels in distress. on a signal if at least three hours ad- At all other times, the draw will open vance notice is given. VHF radio- on signal. telephone communications will be [CGD7 84–29, 50 FR 51249, Dec. 16, 1985, as maintained at the railroad’s chief dis- amended by CGD7–87–12, 52 FR 42647, Nov. 6, patcher’s office in Savannah. 1987; CGD7–87–76, 53 FR 2035, Jan. 26, 1988; (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- CGD07–04–124, 70 FR 50974, Aug. 29, 2005; tation railroad bridge, mile 60.9, near CGD07–04–124, 71 FR 16491, Apr. 3, 2006; Clyo, Georgia, shall open on signal if at USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] least 48 hours advance notice is given. Openings can be arranged by con- § 117.359 Chattahoochee River. tacting CSX Transportation on Chan- See § 117.107, Chattahoochee River, nel 16 VHF or by telephone at 1 800 232– listed under Alabama. 0146. VHF radiotelephone communica- [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] tions will be maintained at the dis- patcher’s office in Savannah, Georgia. § 117.361 Flint River. (d) The draw of the Seaboard System The draws of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 195.4 near Au- Railroad bridges, miles 28.0 and 28.7, gusta, shall open on signal if at least both at Bainbridge, shall open on sig- three hours notice is given. nal if at least 15 days notice is given. [CGD7–84–21, 49 FR 43955, Nov. 1, 1984, as amended by CGD7–84–01, 50 FR 25073, June 17, § 117.363 Ocmulgee River. 1985; CGD7–87–45, 53 FR 4394, Feb. 16, 1988; The draws of each bridge shall open CGD7–90–08, 56 FR 16008, Apr. 19, 1991] on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.373 St. Marys River. See § 117.329, St. Marys River, listed § 117.365 Oconee River. under Florida. The draw of the SR46 bridge, mile 44.3 near Soperton, shall open on signal [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] if at least 24 hours notice is given. IDAHO § 117.367 Ogeechee River. § 117.381 Clearwater River. (a) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 30.7 at Richmond The draws of the Camas Prairie rail- Hill, shall open on signal if at least 15 road bridge, mile 0.6 at Lewiston, shall days notice is given. open on signal if at least three hours (b) The draw of the highway bridge, notice is given to the Camas Prairie mile 37.8 near Richmond Hill, need not Railroad in Lewiston. be opened for the passage of vessels. [CGD 82––025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] June 29, 2000]

§ 117.369 Satilla River. § 117.383 Pend Oreille River. The draw of the Seaboard System The draw of the Burlington Northern Railroad bridge, mile 25.7 at Woodbine, Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 111.3 shall open on signal if at least 24 hours near Sand-point, need not be opened for notice is given. the passage of vessels.

§ 117.371 Savannah River. § 117.385 Snake River. (a) The draw of the Houlihan bridge The drawspan of the U.S. 12 bridge, (US 17) mile 21.6 at Savannah shall mile 140.0, between Lewiston, Idaho,

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and Clarkston, Washington, operates as § 117.391 Chicago River. follows: The draws of the bridges operated by (a) The draw need not open for the the City of Chicago over the Main passage of vessels except at these Branch of Chicago River, the bridges hours: on the North Branch of Chicago River (1) From March 15 through November from the Main Branch to North Halsted 15 at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and Street, mile 2.65, and bridges on the 9 p.m. South Branch of Chicago River from (2) From November 16 through March the Main Branch to South Ashland Av- 14 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. enue, mile 4.47, shall operate as fol- (b) Requests for openings shall be lows: given to the Washington State Depart- (a) For commercial vessels, all ment of Transportation. bridges shall open on signal if at least (1) Monday through Thursday of 12-hours advance notice is provided to every week, except holidays, the draw the Chicago City Bridge Desk prior to shall open if at least two hours notice the intended time of passage; except is given. that, from Monday through Friday be- (2) Friday through Sunday of every tween the hours of 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., week, except holidays, the draw shall and between the hours of 4 p.m. and open if notice is given by 5 p.m. of the 6:30 p.m., except for Federal holidays, preceding Wednesday. the draws need not open for the pas- (3) The draw shall open on holidays if sage of vessels. notice is given by 5 p.m. two workdays, (b) For recreational vessels: excluding Friday, preceding the holi- (1) From April 1 through November day. 30— (4) The draw shall open at any time (i) The draws shall be scheduled to for the passage of vessels engaged in an open, before 1 p.m., twice on Saturdays emergency. and twice on Sundays if requests for passage have been received at least 20 [CGD13–92–01, 57 FR 38608, Aug. 26, 1992] hours in advance. If the bridges have been authorized to remain closed for ILLINOIS portions of a Saturday or Sunday to § 117.389 Calumet River. accommodate special events, openings shall be scheduled after 1 p.m. as nec- The draws of the Norfolk Southern essary to provide two openings per day. railroad bridges, miles 1.32 and 1.36 at (ii) The draws shall open on Monday Chicago, operate as follows: and Friday, after 6:30 p.m. Each open- (a) The draws shall open on signal; ing requires notice that has been given except that, if either one of the bridges at least 6 hours in advance of a vessel’s is inoperable because of equipment requested time of passage. breakdown, the other bridge need not (iii) The draws shall open on Wednes- be opened. days at 10 a.m., or as soon thereafter as (b) In addition to the signals pre- practical, if a request for passage has scribed in § 117.15, the following special been given at least 20 hours in advance. visual signals shall be used on the (iv) The draws shall open at times in bridges: addition to those listed in paragraphs (1) When the draw cannot be opened (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) of this sec- immediately, or is open and must be tion, after notice has been given at closed promptly, two red lights are least 20 hours in advance requesting flashed alternately. passage for a flotilla of at least five (2) When the draw can be opened im- vessels. However, the bridges need not mediately, two amber lights are open Monday through Friday from 7 flashed alternately. a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6:30 (3) When the draw is open for pas- p.m., except for Federal holidays. sage, two green lights are flashed alter- (2) From December 1 through March nately. 31, the draws shall open on signal if at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as least 48 hours notice is given. However, amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, the bridges need not open Monday June 23, 2005] through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,

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and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except for Fed- broadcast, or electronic detector, the eral holidays. flashing red lights shall be changed to (c) The following bridges need not be flashing amber and the operator shall opened for the passage of vessels: The keep the draw in the fully open posi- draws of South Damen Avenue, mile tion until the vessel or vessels have 6.14, over South Branch of Chicago cleared the bridge. If no vessel is ap- River; all highway drawbridges be- proaching the bridge or is beneath the tween South Western Avenue, mile 6.7, draw, the draw may be lowered and and Willow Springs Road, mile 19.4, locked in place. over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; (5) After the train has cleared the North Halsted Street, mile 2.85, and Di- bridge, the draw shall be raised to its vision Street, mile 2.99, over North full height and locked in place, the red Branch Canal of Chicago River; and Di- flashing lights stopped, and the draw vision Street, mile 3.30, North Avenue, lights changed from red to green. mile 3.81, Cortland Avenue, mile 4.48, (b) The draw of the Chessie Railroad Webster Avenue, mile 4.85, North Ash- Bridge, mile 254.1, at Seneca, Illinois, land Avenue, mile 4.90, and Union Pa- operates as follows: cific Railroad, mile 5.01, over North Branch of Chicago River. (1) The draw is normally maintained in the fully open position, displaying [CGD09–95–023, 60 FR 52311, Oct. 6, 1995, as green mid-channel lights to indicate amended by CGD09–01–148, 67 FR 31729, May the span is fully open. 10, 2002] (2) When a train approaches the § 117.393 Illinois Waterway. bridge and the draw is in the open posi- tion, the train will stop, train operator (a) The draw of the automated Bur- shall walk out on the bridge and scan lington Northern Santa Fe railroad the river for approaching vessels. bridge, mile 88.8 at Beardstown, Illi- nois, operates as follows: (3) If a vessel is approaching the (1) The draw is normally maintained bridge, the draw will remain open. The in the fully open position, displaying a vessel shall contact the train operator green light to indicate that vessels on VHF–FM channel 16 and the train may pass. operator shall keep the draw in the (2) When a vessel is approaching and fully open position until the vessel has the draw is in the open position, con- cleared the bridge. tact shall be established by radio- (4) If no vessels are observed, the telephone with the remote operator to train operator initiates a five minute assure that the draw remains open warning period on VHF–FM radio chan- until passage is complete. nel 16 before closing the bridge. The (3) When a vessel is approaching and train operator will broadcast the fol- the draw is in the closed position, con- lowing message: ‘‘The Chessie Railroad tact shall be established by radio- Bridge at Mile 254.1, Illinois River, will telephone with the remote operator. If close to navigation in five minutes.’’ the draw cannot be opened imme- The announcement is repeated every diately, alternate flashing red lights minute counting down the time re- are displayed. If the draw can be maining until closure. opened immediately, flashing amber (5) At the end of the five minute lights are displayed. warning period, and if no vessels are (4) When a train approaches the approaching the bridge, the train oper- bridge and the draw is in the open posi- ator shall sound the siren for 10 sec- tion, the operator shall activate alter- onds, activate the alternate flashing nate flashing red lights on top of the red lights on top of the draw, then draw, sound four short blasts, and scan lower and lock the draw in place. Red the river on radar to determine wheth- lights shall continue to flash to indi- er any vessel is approaching the bridge. cate the draw is closed to navigation. The remote operator shall also broad- (6) After the train has cleared the cast that the draw is closing. If a vessel bridge, the draw shall be raised to its or vessels are approaching the bridge full height and locked in place, the red within one mile, as determined by flashing lights stopped, and the draw radar scanning, response to radio lights changed from red to green.

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(c) The draws of the McDonough anyone on or under the bridge that the Street Bridge, mile 287.3; Jefferson drawspan will be lowered. Street bridge, mile 287.9; Cass Street (5) If a vessel is approaching the bridge, mile 288.1; Jackson Street bridge upbound or, departing the Lock- bridge, mile 288.4; and Ruby Street port Lock and Dam at mile 291.1, bridge, mile 288.7; all of Joliet, shall downbound, with intentions of passing open on signal, except that they need through the drawspan, they shall re- not open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and spond to the remote bridge operators’ from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday marine radio broadcast, or initiate through Saturday. radio contact, indicating their prox- (d) The drawspan of the Elgin, Joliet imity to the bridge and requesting an and Eastern Railway bridge, mile 290.1 opening of the drawspan or that the at Lockport, Illinois, is operated by re- drawspan remain open until the vessel mote operator located at the Elgin, Jo- passes. If any approaching vessel is de- liet & Eastern offices in East Joliet, Il- tected or if a radiotelephone response linois as follows: is received, the remote operator shall (1) The drawspan is normally main- not close the drawspan until the vessel tained in the fully open to navigation or vessels have cleared the bridge. position displaying green center span (6) At the end of the one minute navigation lights to indicate that the warning period, if no river traffic is ap- drawspan is fully open. proaching or under the drawspan, the (2) The bridge is equipped with the remote bridge operator may begin low- following: ering the drawspan. Navigation lights (i) A radiotelephone link direct to located at the center of the drawspan the remote operator; change from green to red when the drawspan is not in the fully open to (ii) A radar antenna on top of the navigation position. The drawspan drawspan capable of scanning the river, takes approximately 90 seconds to one mile upstream and one mile down- lower. stream; (7) If the presence of a vessel or other (iii) Infrared boat detectors under the obstruction is discovered approaching drawspan, to allow the remote bridge or under the drawspan, during the low- operator to detect vessels under the ering sequence, before the drawspan is drawspan; fully lowered and locked, the drawspan (iv) Electronic motion detectors shall be stopped and raised to the fully under the drawspan to allow the re- open position. When the vessel or ob- mote bridge operator to detect vessel struction has cleared the drawspan, the movement under the drawspan; remote operator shall confirm that the (v) A siren for sound signals; and channel is clear and reinitiate the one (vi) Red and green center span navi- minute warning cycle before lowering gation lights. the drawspan. (3) The remote bridge operator shall (8) If no marine traffic is present the maintain a 24 hour VHF marine radio drawspan may be lowered and seated. watch for mariners to establish contact When the drawspan is lowered and as they approach the bridge to ensure locked in the closed to navigation posi- that the drawspan is open or that it re- tion, the remote bridge operator peri- mains open until passage of river traf- odically broadcasts, via marine radio, fic is complete. that: ‘‘The drawspan of the EJ&E Rail- (4) When rail traffic approaches the road bridge is closed to navigation.’’ bridge, and the drawspan is in the open (9) Failure of the radar system, radio position, the remote bridge operator telephone system, infrared boat detec- initiates a one minute warning period tors or electronic motion sensors shall before closing the drawspan. During prevent lowering the drawspan from this warning period, the remote oper- the remote location. ator shall broadcast at least twice, via (10) when rail traffic has cleared the marine radio, that: ‘‘The drawspan of bridge, the remote bridge operator the EJ&E Railroad bridge will be low- shall raise the drawspan to the fully ered in one minute.’’ A siren on the open to navigation position. When the bridge sounds for 20 seconds, to warn drawspan is raised and in the fully

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open to navigation position, the re- IOWA mote bridge operator broadcasts, at least twice, via marine radio, that: § 117.407 Missouri River. ‘‘The drawspan of the EJ&E Railroad See § 117.691, Missouri River listed bridge is open to navigation.’’ The cen- under Nebraska. ter drawspan navigation lights change from red to green when the drawspan is [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006] fully open to navigation. KANSAS [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD02 93–036, 59 FR 33677, June § 117.411 Missouri River. 30, 1994; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, The draws of the bridges across the 1999; CGD08–99–014, 64 FR 61520, Nov. 12, 1999; Missouri River shall open on signal; ex- CGD08–06–013, 72 FR 19668, Apr. 19, 2007] cept during the winter season between the date of closure and the date of § 117.397 Wabash River. opening of the commercial navigation The draws of the bridges across the season as published by the Army Corps Wabash River need not be opened for of Engineers, the draws need not open the passage of vessels. unless at least 24 hours advance notice [USCG–2008–0100, 73 FR 76219, Dec. 16, 2008] is given.

INDIANA [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006]

§ 117.401 Trail Creek. KENTUCKY (a) The draw of the Franklin Street § 117.415 Green River. bridge, mile 0.5 at Michigan City, shall be operated as follows: (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- (1) From March 16 through November tation railroad bridge, Mile 8.3 at 30, the draw shall open on signal; ex- Spottsville, shall open on signal when cept from 6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., Mon- there is 40 feet or less of vertical clear- day through Sunday, the draw need ance beneath the draw. When vertical open only from three minutes before to clearance is more than 40 feet, at least three minutes after the quarter-hour four hours notice shall be given. The and three-quarter hour. owners of, or agencies controlling, the (2) From December 1 through March bridge shall arrange for ready tele- 15, the draw shall open on signal if at phone communication with the author- least 12-hours advance notice is pro- ized representative at any time from vided prior to intended time of passage. the bridge or its immediate vicinity. (b) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- mile 0.9 at Michigan City, shall open on signal; except, from December 1 tation Railroad bridge, Mile 79.6 at through March 15, the bridge shall open Small-house, is normally maintained on signal if at least 12-hours advance in the fully open position and a vessel notice is provided prior to intended may pass through the draw without time of passage. further signals. When the draw is in (c) Public vessels of the United the closed position, it shall open on States, state or local vessels used for signal when there is 40 feet or less of public safety, vessels in distress, and vertical clearance. When the vertical vessels seeking shelter from severe clearance is more than 40 feet, at least weather shall be passed through the four hours notice shall be given. Dur- draws of each bridge as soon as pos- ing this period, if the drawtender is in- sible. formed at the time the vessel passes [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 27867, May 21, 2001] through the draw that the vessel will return within four hours, the § 117.403 Wabash River. drawtender shall remain on duty until See § 117.397, Wabash River, listed the vessel returns but is not required under Illinois. to remain for longer than four hours. The owners of, or agencies controlling, [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

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the bridge shall arrange for ready tele- the waterway, at Simmesport, shall phone communication with the author- open on signal if at least three hours ized representative at any time from advance notice is given. the bridge or its immediate vicinity. [CGD8–88–05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, 1988] (c) The bascule span of the Paducah and Louisville Railroad Bridge, Mile § 117.424 Belle River. 94.8 at Rockport, is maintained in the closed position and is remotely oper- The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 23.8 ated. Bridge clearance in the closed po- (Landside Route) near Belle River, sition in 41.3 feet at pool stage. Vessels shall open on signal; except that, from requiring more clearance for passage 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open must contact the remote bridge oper- on signal if at least four hours notice is ator by radio telephone to request given. During the advance notice pe- opening. The bridge operator will con- riod, the draw shall open on less than firm by radiotelephone whether the four hours notice for an emergency and bridge can be opened safely and shall open on demand should a tem- promptly. If rail traffic is on or ap- porary surge in waterway traffic occur. proaching the bridge, the bridge oper- [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] ator will advise the vessel that the bridge cannot be opened, and provide § 117.425 Black Bayou. an approximate time when the bridge The draws of the Terrebonne Parish can be opened safely. Continuous radio Police Jury bridges, miles 7.5, 15.0, 18.7 contact between the bridge operator and 22.5, between Gibson and Houma, and the vessel shall be maintained shall open on signal if at least 24 hours until the vessel has transited and notice is given. The draw of the US90 cleared the bridge. bridge, mile 7.0 near Gibson, need not [CGD2 88–01, 53 FR 23621, June 23, 1988, as be opened for the passage of vessels. amended by CGD2–91–04, 56 FR 16009, Apr. 19, 1991; CGD2–91–07, 57 FR 2841, Jan. 24, 1992] [CGD8–87–12, 53 FR 5974, Feb. 29, 1988]

§ 117.417 Ohio River. § 117.427 Black River. The draw of the Southern Railway The draw of the US84 bridge, mile railroad bridge, mile 607.4 at New Al- 41.0 at Jonesville, shall open on signal bany, Indiana, need not be opened for if at least one hour notice is given. the passage of vessels. § 117.429 Boeuf Bayou. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR The draw of the S307 bridge, mile 1.3 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] at Kraemer, shall open on signal; ex- LOUISIANA cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 § 117.422 Amite River. hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the S22 bridge, mile § 117.433 Bonfouca Bayou. 6.0 at Clio, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The draw of the S433 Bridge, mile 7.0, (b) The draws of the S16 bridge, mile at Slidell, shall open on signal, except 21.4 near French Settlement, and the that from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Novem- S42 bridge, mile 32.0 at Port Vincent, ber 1 through February 28 or February shall open on signal if at least 48 hours 29, the draw shall open on signal if at notice is given. least two hours, notice is given. From March 1 through October 30, from 9 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, as amended by CGD p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on 08–84–04, 49 FR 48924, Dec. 17, 1984. Redesig- signal if at least two hours, notice is nated by CGD8–88–05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, 1988] given. On Monday through Friday, ex- cept Federal holidays, throughout the § 117.423 Atchafalaya River. year, the draw need not open for the passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. The draw of the Kansas City South- and from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. ern Railway bridge, mile 133.1 (mile 5.0 on N.O.S. Chart) above the mouth of [USCG–2009–0863, 76 FR 52569, Aug. 23, 2011]

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§ 117.434 Caddo Lake. advance notice period, the draw shall open on less than four hours notice for The draw of the Kansas City South- an emergency and shall open on de- ern railroad bridge, mile 26.4 near mand should a temporary surge in wa- Mooringsport, shall open on signal if at terway traffic occur. least 24 hours notice is given. [CGD 08–84–12, 50 FR 23306, June 3, 1985. Re- [CGD82–025, 49 FR 17452. Redesignated by designated and amended by CGD8–85–10, 50 CGD08–96–053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, 1999] FR 38001, Sept. 19, 1985; USCG–2011–0257, 76 FR 31837, June 2, 2011] § 117.435 Carlin Bayou. The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 6.4 § 117.439 Des Allemands Bayou. at Delcambre, shall open on signal; ex- (a) The draw of the S631 bridge, mile cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the 13.9 at Des Allemands, shall open on draw shall open on signal if at least signal if at least four hours notice is four hours notice is given. The draw given. shall open on less than four hours no- (b) The draw of the Burlington tice for an emergency and shall open Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge, on demand should a temporary surge in mile 14.0, shall open on signal Monday waterway traffic occur. through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. At [CGD8–88–19, 54 FR 16107, Apr. 21, 1989. Redes- all other times the draw shall open on ignated by CGD08–96–053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, signal if at least 4 hours notice is 1999] given.

§ 117.436 Chef Menteur Pass. [CGD08–93–028, 59 FR 14757, Mar. 30, 1994] The draw of the U.S. Highway 90 § 117.441 D’Inde Bayou. bridge, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine, The draw of the Union Pacific rail- shall open on signal; except that, from road bridge, mile 4.3, shall open on sig- 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through nal if at least 72 hours notice is given Friday except Federal holidays, the to the Defense Plant Corporation, Cit- draw need open only on the hour and ies Service Refining Corporation on the half-hour for the passage of ves- Agent. sels. The draw shall open at any time for a vessel in distress. § 117.443 Du Large Bayou. [CGD08–01–005, 66 FR 11110, Feb. 22, 2001] The draw of the Terrebonne Parish bridge, mile 23.2, near Theriot, shall § 117.437 Colyell Bayou. open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. The removable span of the Louisiana to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal highway bridge, mile 1.0 near Port Vin- if at least 12 hours notice is given. cent, shall be removed for the passage [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] of vessels if at least 48 hours notice is given. § 117.444 Falgout Canal. § 117.438 Company Canal. The draw of the LA 315 bridge across Falgout Canal, mile 3.1, shall open on (a) The draw of the LA1 bridge, mile signal; except that from 15 August to 5 0.4 at Lockport, shall open on signal; June, the draw need not be opened except that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to draw shall open on signal if at least 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except four hours notice is given. During the holidays. The draw shall open on signal advance notice period, the draw shall at any time for an emergency aboard a open on less than four hours notice for vessel. an emergency and shall open on de- mand should a temporary surge in wa- [CGD8–91–11, 56 FR 43872, Sept. 5, 1991] terway traffic occur. (b) The draw of the S24 bridge, mile § 117.445 Franklin Canal. 8.1 at Bourg, shall open on signal; ex- The draw of the Chatsworth Bridge, cept that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open on sig- draw shall open on signal if at least nal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least one four hours notice is given. During the hour notice is given. From October 1

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through January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 (e) The draw of the Louisiana high- a.m., the draw shall be opened on sig- way bridge, mile 243.8 west of Harvey nal if at least three hours notice is Canal Locks, shall open on signal when given. From February 1 through Sep- more than 50 feet vertical clearance is tember 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the required, if at least four hours notice is draw shall open on signal if at least 12 given to the Louisiana Department of hours notice is given. Highways, District Maintenance Engi- neer, at Lake Charles. [USCG–2009–0670; 74 FR 66238, Dec. 15, 2009] [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] § 117.447 Grand Cabahanosse Bayou. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 7.6 tations affecting § 117.451, see the List of CFR near Paincourtville, shall open on sig- Sections Affected, which appears in the nal if at least 24 hours notice is given. Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, § 117.453 Houma Canal. June 25, 2001] The draw of the S3197 bridge, mile 1.7 § 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou. at Houma, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 14.7 at Grosse [CGD 08–84–06, 50 FR 1850, Jan. 14, 1985] Tete, need not be opened for the pas- § 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. sage of vessels. (b) The removable span of the S377 The draw of SR 661 (Houma Nav bridge, mile 15.3 near Rosedale, shall be Canal) bridge, mile 36.0, at Houma, removed for the passage of vessels if at shall open on signal; except that, the least 48 hours notice is given. draw need not open for the passage of vessels Monday through Friday except § 117.451 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Federal holidays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 (a) The draw of the Lapalco Boule- a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., from vard Bridge, Harvey Canal Route, mile 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 4:30 2.8 at Harvey, shall open on signal; ex- p.m. to 6 p.m. cept that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. [CGD08–05–004, 70 FR 20469, Apr. 20, 2005] and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays, the § 117.457 Houston River. draw need not be opened for the pas- The draw of the Kansas City South- sage of vessels. ern Railroad bridge, mile 5.2 near Lake (b) The draw of the SR 23 bridge, Al- Charles, shall open on signal if at least giers Alternate Route, mile 3.8 at Belle 24 hours notice is given. Chasse, shall open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from § 117.458 Inner Harbor Navigation 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Canal, New Orleans. Friday, except Federal holidays, the (a) The draws of the SR 46 (St. Claude draw need not be opened for the pas- Avenue) bridge, mile 0.5 (GIWW mile sage of vessels. 6.2 East of Harvey Lock), the SR 39 (c) The draw of the SR 315 (Bayou (Judge Seeber/Claiborne Avenue) Dularge) bridge, mile 59.9 west of Har- bridge, mile 0.9 (GIWW mile 6.7 East of vey Lock, at Houma, shall open on sig- Harvey Lock), and the Florida Avenue nal; except that, the draw need not bridge, mile 1.7 (GIWW mile 7.5 East of open for the passage of vessels Monday Harvey Lock), shall open on signal; ex- through Friday except Federal holi- cept that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. days from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., from 12:45 p.m. through Friday, except federal holi- to 1:15 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. days, the draws need not open for the (d) The draw of the SR 319 (Louisa) passage of vessels. The draws shall bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Wa- open at any time for a vessel in dis- terway, mile 134.0 west of Harvey Lock, tress. near Cypremort, shall open on signal if (b) The draw of the US90 (Danziger) at least 24 hours notice is given. bridge, mile 3.1, shall open on signal;

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except that, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. the § 117.463 Lacombe Bayou. draw shall open on signal if at least The draw of the US190 bridge, mile four hours notice is given, and the 6.8 at Lacombe, shall open on signal if draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to at least 48 hours notice is given. 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. § 117.465 Lafourche Bayou. (c) The draw of the Senator Ted (a) The draws of the following bridges Hickey Bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on shall open on signal; except that, from signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 August 15 through May 31, the draw a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday need not open for the passage of vessels through Friday, the draw need not be Monday through Friday except Federal opened. holidays from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and from 4:30 p.m. to [CGD8–89–05, 54 FR 36305, Sept. 1, 1989, as 5:30 p.m.: amended by CGD08–01–002, 66 FR 27026, May (1) SR 308 (Golden Meadow) Bridge, 16, 2001; GCD08–03–030, 68 FR 69609, Dec. 15, mile 23.9, at Golden Meadow 2003; USCG–2010–0351, 75 FR 49411, Aug. 13, (2) Galliano , mile 2010] 27.8, at Galliano § 117.459 Kelso Bayou. (3) SR 308 (South Lafourche (Tarpon)) Bridge, mile 30.6, at Galliano The draw of the S27 bridge mile 0.7 at (4) Cote Blanche Pontoon Bridge, Hackberry, shall operate as follows: mile 33.9, at Cutoff (a) From May 20, through October 31, (5) Cutoff Vertical Lift Bridge, mile the draw shall open on signal from 7 36.3, at Cutoff a.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., (6) SR 310 (Larose Pontoon) Bridge, the draw shall open on signal if at least mile 39.1, at Larose four hours notice is given. (b) The draw of the Valentine bridge, (b) From November 1 through Decem- mile 44.7 at Valentine, shall open on ber 22, the draw shall open on signal signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 least four hours advance notification is a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at given. During the advance notification least four hours notice is given. period, the draw shall open on less than (c) From December 23 through May four hours notice for an emergency and 19, the draw shall open on signal if at shall open on demand should a tem- least 24 hours notice is given. porary surge in water traffic occur. [CGD 08–94–028, 63 FR 40654, July 30, 1998] (c) The draws of the S3220 bridge, mile 49.2 near Lockport, and the S655 § 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. bridge, mile 50.8 at Lockport, shall open on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. The draw of the S661 bridge, mile 7.5, to 10 a.m. the draws shall open on sig- shall open on signal if at least four nal if at least four hours notice is hours advance notice is given; except given. During the advance notice pe- that, the draw need not be opened for riod, the draws shall open on less than the passage of vessels Monday through four hours notice for an emergency and Friday except holidays from 7 a.m. to shall open on demand should a tem- 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. (d) The draw of the State Route LA [CGD8–90–05, 55 FR 33289, Aug. 15, 1990] 654 bridge, mile 53.2 at Clotilda, shall § 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. open on signal if at least four hours no- tice is given. During the advance no- The draws of the S14 bridge, mile tice period, the draw shall open on less 17.0, and the Southern Pacific railroad than four hours notice for an emer- bridge, mile 20.4, both near Hayes, shall gency and shall open on demand should open on signal if at least 24 hours no- a temporary surge in waterway traffic tice is given. occur. (e) The draws of the S3199 bridge, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] mile 58.2, and the Lafourche Parish bridge, mile 58.7, both at Raceland,

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shall open on signal if at least six § 117.473 Little River. hours notice is given. The draw of the Louisiana and Ar- (f) The draw of the S649 bridge, mile kansas railroad bridge, mile 12.1 at Ar- 66.6, shall open on signal if at least chie, shall open on signal if at least 12 forty-eight hours notice is given. hours notice is given. (g) The draws of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, § 117.475 Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou. mile 69.0 at Lafourche, and all bridges (a) The draws of the S58 bridge, mile upstream of the Burlington Northern 25.7 at Sarah, and the Terrebonne Par- Santa Fe railroad bridge need not be ish (Smithridge) bridge, mile 26.6 near opened for the passage of vessels. Montegut, shall open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draws [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] shall open on signal if at least 12 hours EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- notice is given. tations affecting § 117.465, see the List of CFR (b) The draws of the Terrebonne Par- Sections Affected, which appears in the ish (DuPlantis) bridge, mile 29.9 near Finding Aids section of the printed volume Bourg, and the S24 bridge, mile 33.7 at and at www.fdsys.gov. Presquille, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The § 117.467 Lake Pontchartrain. draws shall open on less than four (a) The south draw of the S11 bridge hours notice for an emergency, and near New Orleans shall open on signal shall open on signal should a tem- if at least 48 hours notice is given. In porary surge in waterway traffic occur. case of emergency, the draw shall open [CGD8–86–02, 51 FR 31113, Sept. 2, 1986] within 12 hours and shall be kept in condition for immediate operation § 117.477 Lower Atchafalaya River. until the emergency is over. The draw of the St. Mary Parish (b) The draw of the Greater New Orle- bridge, mile 26.8 at Patterson, shall ans Expressway Commission Causeway open on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. shall open on signal if at least three From October 1 through January 31 hours notice is given; except that, the from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall draw need not be opened for the pas- open on signal if at least three hours sage of vessels Monday through Friday notice is given. From February 1 except Federal holidays from 5:30 a.m. through September 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at to 9:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. least 12 hours notice is given. The draw will open on signal for any vessel in distress or vessel waiting im- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR mediately following the closures listed 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] above. § 117.478 Lower Grand River. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (a) The draw of the LA 75 bridge, mile amended by CGD8–90–02, 55 FR 13522, Apr. 11, 38.4 (Alternate Route) at Bayou Sorrel, 1990; CGD08–01–022, 66 FR 56208, Nov. 7, 2001] shall open on signal; except that from about August 15 to about June 5 (the § 117.469 Liberty Bayou. school year), the draw need not be The draw of the S433 Bridge, mile 2.0, opened from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from at Slidell, shall open on signal, except 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through that between 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw Friday except holidays. The draw shall shall open on signal if at least two open on signal at any time for an emer- hours notice is given. gency aboard a vessel. (b) The draw of the LA 77 bridge, mile [USCG–2007–0078, 73 FR 12886, Mar. 11, 2008] 47.0 (Alternate Route) at Grosse Tete, shall open on signal; except that, from § 117.471 Little Black Bayou. about August 15 to about June 5 (the The draw of the Southern Pacific school year), the draw need not be railroad bridge, mile 1.3 at Southdown, opened from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from need not be opened for the passage of 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through vessels. Friday except Federal holidays. The

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draw shall open on signal at any time § 117.483 Ouachita River. for an emergency aboard a vessel. The draw of the S8 Bridge, mile 57.5, (c) The draw of the S997 bridge, mile at Harrisonburg, shall open on signal if 41.5 (Landside Route) at Pigeon, shall at least one hour notice is given. open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on [CGD08–07–020, 72 FR 59014, Oct. 18, 2007] signal if at least four hours notice is § 117.484 Pass Manchac. given. During the advanced notice pe- riod, the draw shall open on less than The draw of the Canadian National/ four hours notice for an emergency and Illinois Central Railroad automated shall open on demand should a tem- bridge, mile 6.7, at Manchac, operates as follows: porary surge in waterway traffic occur. (a) The draw is not constantly [CGD8–92–16, 57 FR 57962, Dec. 8, 1992, as manned and the bridge will normally amended by CGD08–93–024, 59 FR 14756, Mar. be maintained in the open position, 30, 1994; CGD08–96–003, 61 FR 49064, Sept. 18, providing 56 feet vertical clearance 1996; USCG–2009–0686, 75 FR 16009, Mar. 31, above mean high tide to the raised tip 2010] of the bascule span for one-half the channel, and unlimited vertical clear- § 117.479 Macon Bayou. ance for the other half. The draw of the S4 bridge, mile 44.8 (b) Railroad track circuits will detect near Winnsboro, shall open on signal if an approaching train and initiate at least 24 hours notice is given. bridge closing warning broadcasts over marine radio and over the Public Ad- § 117.480 Mermentau River. dress (PA) system six (6) minutes in ad- The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 7.1 vance of the train’s arrival. Navigation at Grand Chenier, shall open on signal; channel warning lights will be lit, and except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the photoelectric (infrared) boat detectors will monitor the waterway beneath the draw shall open on signal if at least 4 bridge for the presence of vessels. The hours notice is given. During the ad- waterway approaches to the bridge will vance notice period, the draw will open be monitored by closed circuit TV on less than 4 hours notice for an emer- (CCTV) cameras. gency and will open on demand should (c) Activation of the warning broad- a temporary surge in waterway traffic casts also activates a marine radio occur. monitor in the Mays Yard (New Orle- [CGD8–94–027, 60 FR 14221, Mar. 16, 1995] ans switch yard). The yardmaster will continuously monitor marine radio § 117.481 Milhomme Bayou broadcasts on the normal and emer- gency marine radio channels through- The draw of the Stephensville Bridge, out the warning period and at all times mile 12.2 (Landside Route) at the bridge is closed. The yardmaster Stephensville shall open on signal if at will communicate with waterway users least one hour of advance notice is via the marine radio, if necessary. given. During the advance notice pe- (d) At the end of warning period, if no riod, the draw shall open on less than vessels have been detected by the boat one hour notice for an emergency, and detectors, and no interruptions have shall open on demand should a tem- been performed by the yardmaster porary surge in waterway traffic occur. based on his monitoring of the marine [73 FR 43, Jan. 2, 2008] radio and the CCTV, the bridge low- ering sequence will automatically pro- § 117.482 Nezpique Bayou. ceed. (e) Upon passage of the train, the The draw of the S97 bridge, mile 7.0 bridge will automatically open. Rail- near Jennings, shall open on signal if road track circuits will initiate the at least 48 hours notice is given. automatic bridge opening and closing [CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- sequences. (Estimated duration that ignated by CGD8-86-04, 51 FR 36224, Oct. 9, the bridge will remain closed for pas- 1986] sage of rail traffic is 10 to 12 minutes.)

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The bridge will also be manually oper- § 117.488 Plaquemine Bayou. able from two locked trackside control (a) The draw of the S3066 (Spur) locations (key releases) on the ap- bridge, mile 6.5 at Indian Village, shall proach spans, one on each side of the open on signal if at least four hours no- movable span. tice is given. (f) The yardmaster will be provided (b) The draws of the Union Pacific with a remote EMERGENCY STOP railroad bridge, mile 10.5 at button which, if pressed, will stop the Plaquemine, and the S1 bridge, mile bridge operation, interrupt the low- 10.5 at Plaquemine, need not be opened ering sequence, and immediately re- for the passage of vessels. turn the bridge to the open position. The yardmaster will utilize this con- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as trol feature in the event a vessel oper- amended by CGD 08–84–01; 49 FR 28405, July ator issues an urgent radio call to keep 12, 1984. Redesignated by USCG–2001–10881, 71 the waterway open for immediate pas- FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] sage of the vessel. § 117.489 Plaquemine Brule Bayou. [CGD08–93–023, 59 FR 14755, Mar. 30, 1994; 59 The draw of the S91 bridge, mile 8.0 FR 23158, May 5, 1994, as amended by USCG– at Estherwood, shall open on signal 2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least four hours notice is given. From 9 p.m. to 5 § 117.485 Patout Bayou. a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at The draw of the S83 bridge, mile 0.4 least 12 hours notice is given. near Weeks, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. [USCG–2008–0850, 73 FR 51362, Sept. 3, 2008]

§ 117.486 Pearl River. § 117.491 Red River. (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- (a) The draw of the Union Pacific tation railroad bridge, mile 1.0 near Railroad bridge, mile 90.1, at Alexan- English Lookout, shall open on signal; dria, shall open on signal if at least except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the eight hours notice is given. draw shall open on signal if at least (b) The draw of the US 165 (Jackson four hours notice is given. St.) bridge, mile 88.6, at Alexandria, (b) The draw of the US 90 highway shall open on signal if at least eight bridge, mile 8.8 near Pearlington, shall hours notice is given; except that, from open on signal; except that, from 7 p.m. 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal p.m. the draw need not be opened Mon- if at least four hours notice is given. day through Friday except holidays. (c) The draws of the bridges above [CGD8–92–09, 57 FR 34868, Aug. 7, 1992, as mile 105.8 through mile 234.4 shall open amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, on signal if at least 48 hours notice is June 30, 1998. Redesignated by USCG–2001– given. 10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] (d) The draws of the bridges above § 117.487 Pierre Pass. mile 234.4 to mile 276 need not be opened for passage of vessels. The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 1.0 (e) When a vessel which has given no- at Pierre Part, shall open on signal; ex- tice fails to arrive at the time specified cept that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the in the notice, the drawtender shall re- draw shall open on signal if at least main on duty for up to two additional four hours notice is given. During the hours to open the draw if that vessel advance notice period, the draw shall appears. After that time, a new notice open on less than four hours notice for of the appropriate length of time is re- an emergency and shall open on de- quired. mand should a temporary surge in wa- terway traffic occur. [CGD08–94–026, 60 FR 7123, Feb. 7, 1995, as amended by CGD08–95–024, 61 FR 4886, Feb. 9, [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985. Re- 1996; CGD08–96–025, 61 FR 39873, July 31, 1996; designated by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, CGD8–97–037, 62 FR 52502, Oct. 8, 1997; CGD08– Dec. 4, 2006] 00–020, 65 FR 52022, Aug. 28, 2000]

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§ 117.493 Sabine River. holidays, the draw need only open on (a) The draw of the Union Pacific the hour. railroad bridge, mile 19.3 near Echo [USCG–2007–0079, 73 FR 12888, Mar. 11, 2008] shall open on signal if at least 14 days notice is given. § 117.501 Teche Bayou. (b) The Kansas City Southern rail- (a) The draws of the following bridges road bridge, mile 36.2 near Ruliff and shall open on signal if at least four the draw of the S12 bridge, mile 40.8 at hours notice is given: Starks, need not be opened for passage (1) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 3.9 at of vessels. Calumet. [CGD08–95–017, 61 FR 4887, Feb. 9, 1996, as (2) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 11.8 amended by USCG–2009–0101, 74 FR 41633, at Centerville. Aug. 18, 2009] (3) S3069 bridge, mile 16.3 at Frank- lin. § 117.494 Schooner Bayou Canal. (4) S322 bridge, mile 17.2 at Franklin. The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 4.0 (5) S323 bridge, mile 22.3 at Oaklawn. from White Lake at Little Prairie (6) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 27.0 Ridge, shall open on signal; except at Baldwin. that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw (7) S324 bridge, mile 32.5 at shall open on signal if at least four Charenton. hours notice is given. The draw shall (8) S670 bridge, mile 37.0 at Adeline. open on less than four hours notice for (9) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 38.9 an emergency and shall open on signal at Sorrel. should a temporary surge in waterway (10) S671 bridge, mile 41.8 at traffic occur. Jeanerette. [CGD 8–85–11, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985] (11) S3182 bridge, mile 43.5 at Jeanerette. § 117.495 Superior Oil Canal. (12) LSU Agri bridge, mile 46.5 near The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 6.3, Jeanerette (notice required for opening in Cameron Parish shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through if at least 8 hours notice is given. Pub- Friday except holidays). lic vessels of the United States and ves- (13) S320 bridge, mile 48.7 at Olivier. sels in distress shall be passed as soon (14) S3195 bridge, mile 50.4 at New as possible. Iberia. (15) S87 Spur bridge, mile 52.5 at New [CGD08–94–029, 60 FR 4561, Jan. 24, 1995] Iberia. (16) S86 bridge, mile 53.0 at New Ibe- § 117.497 Stumpy Bayou. ria. The removable span of the Louisiana (17) S3156 bridge, mile 53.3 at New highway bridge, mile 1.0 near Weeks Is- Iberia. land, shall be removed for the passage (18) S44 bridge, mile 56.7 at Morbihan. of vessels if at least six days notice is (19) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 58.0 at given. New Iberia. (20) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 60.7 at § 117.499 Tante Phine Pass. Vida. The draw of the Tidewater Associ- (21) S344 bridge, mile 62.5 at ated Oil Company bridge, mile 7.6 near Loreauville. Venice, shall open on signal if at least (22) S86 bridge, mile 69.0 at Daspit. 24 hours notice is given. (23) S92 bridge, mile 73.3 at St. Martinville. § 117.500 Tchefuncta River. (b) The draws of the S96 bridge, mile The draw of the S22 Bridge, mile 2.5, 75.2 at St. Martinville, and the S350 at Madisonville, shall open on signal, bridge, mile 82.0 at Parks, shall open from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. From 6 a.m. to 7 on signal if at least 24 hours notice is p.m., the draw need only open on the given. hour and half hour, except that, from 6 (c) The draws of the S31 bridge, mile a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 90.5, at Breaux Bridge, and the Union Monday through Friday except Federal Pacific railroad bridge, mile 91.0 at

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Breaux Bridge, shall open on signal if shall open on signal should a tem- at least 48 hours notice is given. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. (d) The draws of the bridges listed in [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as paragraph (a) of this section shall open amended by CGD 08–84–09, 50 FR 7586, Feb. 25, on less than four hours notice for an 1985; CGD8–89–02, 54 FR 27642, June 30, 1989; emergency during the advance notice CGD8–89–02, 54 FR 34769, Aug. 22, 1989; CGD8– period, and shall open on signal should 93–03, 58 FR 29973, May 25, 1993; CGD08–01–003, 66 FR 52687, Oct. 17, 2001; CGD08–04–028, 69 FR a temporary surge in waterway traffic 49813, Aug. 12, 2004] occur. § 117.507 Tigre Bayou. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08–83–04, 49 FR 35936, Sept. The draw of the S330 bridge, mile 2.3 13, 1984; CGD 8–85–16, 50 FR 50164, Dec. 9, 1985; near Delcambre, shall open on signal if CGD8–86–09, 52 FR 3225, Feb. 3, 1987; CGD8–89– at least four hours notice is given. The 12, 54 FR 53056, Dec. 27, 1989; CGD08–93–015, 58 draw shall open on less than four hours FR 43264, Aug. 16, 1993; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR notice for an emergency and shall open 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD08–03–032, 68 FR on signal should a temporary surge in 55006, Sept. 22, 2003] waterway traffic occur. § 117.503 Tensas River. [CGD 8–85–08, 50 FR 52774, Dec. 26, 1985] The draws of the S15 bridge, mile 27.3 § 117.509 Vermilion River. at Clayton, and the S128 bridge, mile (a) The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 61.0 at New Light, shall open on signal 22.4 at Perry, shall open on signal; ex- if at least 48 hours notice is given. cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the [CGD08–04–034, 69 FR 60556, Oct. 12, 2004] draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. § 117.505 Terrebonne Bayou. (b) The draws of the following bridges shall open on signal; except that, from (a) The draw of the S58 bridge, mile 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draws shall open 22.2 at Montegut, and the draw of the on signal if at least four hours notice is S55 bridge, mile 27.3 at Klondyke, shall given: open on signal; except that from 9 p.m. (1) S14 bridge, mile 25.4 at Abbeville. to 5 a.m. the draws shall open on signal (2) S14 Bypass bridge, mile 26.0 at if at least four hours notice is given. Abbeville. (b) The draw of the S3087 bridge, mile (3) Vermilion Parish bridge, mile 34.2 33.9 at Houma, shall open on signal; ex- near Milton. cept that, from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the (4) S92 bridge, mile 37.6 at Milton. draw shall open on signal if at least (c) The draws of the following bridge four hours notice is given. shall open on signal if at least four (c) The draws of the Howard Avenue hours notice is given: (1) S733, mile 41.0 at Eloi Broussard. bridge, mile 35.0, and the Daigleville (2) S3073 bridge, mile 44.9 at New bridge, mile 35.5, at Houma, shall open Flanders. on signal; except that, the draws need (3) S182 bridge, mile 49.0 at Lafayette. not open for the passage of vessels (d) During the advance notice peri- Monday through Friday, except holi- ods, the draws of the bridges listed in days from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 this section shall open on less than p.m. to 6 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., four hours notice for an emergency and the draws shall open on signal if at shall open on signal should a tem- least four hours notice is given. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. (d) During advance notice periods, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as the draws of the bridges listed in this amended by CGD 08–83–05, 49 FR 31868, Aug. 9, section shall open on less than four 1984; CGD 8–85–13, 50 FR 40832, Oct. 7, 1985] hours notice for an emergency and § 117.511 West Pearl River. (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, mile 22.1 at Pearl River Station, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given.

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(b) The draw of the US 90 bridge, mile drawtender is on duty between 9 a.m. 7.9 near Pearlington, shall open on sig- and 5 p.m. From October 1 through nal if at least four hours notice is May 31, the draw shall open on signal given. after at least a twenty-four-hour ad- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as vance notice is given to the Maine De- amended by CGD 08–84–03, 49 FR 47231, Dec. 3, partment of Transportation Division 1984] Office in Rockland, Maine. [CGD1–89–077, 55 FR 11182, Mar. 27, 1990 as MAINE amended by CGD1 92–002, 57 FR 24190, June 8, 1992; CGD01–98–174, 64 FR 61521, Nov. 12, 1999; § 117.521 Back Cove. CGD01–00–193, 66 FR 9202, Feb. 7, 2001] The draw of the Canadian National railroad bridge, mile 0.2 at Portland, § 117.527 Kennebunk River. need not be opened for the passage of The Dock Square drawbridge at mile vessels. The draw shall be returned to 1.0, across the Kennebunk River, be- operable condition within six months tween Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, after notification from the District Maine, need not open for vessel traffic. Commander to do so. The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible condition, two § 117.523 Back River. board gages in accordance with 33 CFR The draw of the Maine Department of 118.160, of this chapter. Transportation highway bridge, mile 4.6 between Hodgdon and Barters Island [CGD01–99–024, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999] at Boothbay, shall open on signal from § 117.529 Narraguagus River. June 1 through October 31; except that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall be The draw of the highway bridge, mile opened on signal if notice was given to 1.8 at Milbridge, shall open on signal if the drawtender from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at least 24 hours notice is given to the From November 1 through May 31 the Maine State Highway Commission, Di- draw shall open on signal if at least 24 vision Office at Ellsworth. hours notice is given to the drawtender [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR or to the Maine Department of Trans- 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] portation at Augusta. § 117.531 Piscataqua River. § 117.525 Kennebec River. (a) The following requirements apply (a) The draw of the Carlton Bridge, to all bridges across the Piscataqua mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich River: shall operate as follows: (1) Public vessels of the United (1) From May 15 through September States, commercial vessels over 100 30 the draw shall open on signal; except gross tons, inbound ferry service ves- that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw sels and inbound commercial fishing shall open on signal if a two-hour no- vessels must be passed through the tice is given by calling the number drawspan of each drawbridge as soon as posted at the bridge. possible. The opening signal from these (2) From October 1 through May 14 vessels is four or more short blasts of a the draw shall open on signal; except whistle, horn or a radio request. that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw (2) The owners of these bridges shall shall open on signal after a twenty-four provide and keep in good legible condi- hours notice is given and from 8 a.m. to tion clearance gauges for each draw 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, after with figures not less than 18 inches an eight-hour notice is given by calling high designed, installed and main- the number posted at the bridge. tained according to the provisions of (b) The draw of the Route-197 bridge, § 118.160 of this chapter. mile 27.1, between Richmond and Dres- (3) Trains and locomotives shall be den shall open on signal from June 1 controlled so that any delay in opening through September 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 the draw shall not exceed five minutes. p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw However, if a train moving toward the shall open on signal after notice is bridge has crossed the home signal for given to the drawtender while the the bridge before the signal requesting

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opening of the bridge is given, that MARYLAND train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks § 117.543 Bear Creek. before stopping. (a) The draw of the Peninsula Park- (4) Except as provided in paragraphs way Bridge, mile 2.1, between Dundalk (b) through (c) of this section the draws and Sparrows Point, shall open on sig- shall open on signal. nal; except that, from April 16 through (b) The draw of the Memorial (US 1) November 15 from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. bridge, mile 3.5, shall open on signal; except Saturdays and Sundays, and except that from 15 May through 31 Oc- Federal and State holidays, at least tober, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw one half hour notice is required. need be opened only on the hour and (b) The draw of the Baltimore County half hour for recreational vessels and highway bridge, mile 3.4 at Wise Ave- commercial vessels less than 100 gross nue between Dundalk and Sparrows tons except as provided in (a)(1). Point, shall open on signal if at least (c) The draw of the Sarah M. Long four hours notice is given. (Route 1 Bypass) bridge, mile 4.0, shall open as follows: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (1) The main ship channel draw shall amended by USCG–2011–0816, 76 FR 65120, Oct. open on signal; except that from 15 20, 2011] May through 31 October, from 7 a.m. to § 117.547 Bush River. 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only at quarter of and quarter after the hour The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile for recreational vessels and commer- 6.8 at Perryman, operates as follows: cial vessels less than 100 gross tons ex- (a) When notice under paragraph (b) cept as provided in (a)(1). of this section is given, the draw shall (2) The secondary recreation draw open twice a day— shall be left in the fully open position (1) From May 1 through September from 15 May through 31 October except 30, on each Saturday, Sunday, and Fed- for the crossing of a train in accord- eral holiday falling on a Friday or a ance with (a)(3) above. Monday; and (2) In October, on the Saturday and [CGD1–89–111, 55 FR 13275, Apr. 10, 1990, as Sunday of one weekend. amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, (b) Notice of the need for an opening Dec. 4, 2006] is given to the Amtrak Assistant § 117.533 Sheepscot River. Transportation Superintendent at 301– 291–4278 by an authorized representa- The draw of the Maine Central Rail- tive of the Bush River Yacht Club by road Bridge, mile 15.0, between noon on the Friday just preceding the Wiscasset and North Edgecombe, day of opening or, if that Friday is a Maine, need not be opened for the pas- Federal holiday, by noon on the pre- sage of vessels. The draw of the Maine ceding Thursday. Central Railroad Bridge shall be re- (c) Amtrak determines the times for turned to operable condition within six openings and shall schedule the times— months after notification by the Dis- (1) During daylight hours; trict Commander to do so. (2) Six to ten hours apart; and [CGD01–97–128, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] (3) One opening before noon and one after noon. § 117.537 Townsend Gut. (d) Amtrak shall notify a representa- The draw of the Southport (SR27) tive of the Yacht Club of the times of Bridge, at mile 0.7, across Townsend all openings for the weekend (or ex- Gut between Boothbay Harbor and tended weekend) in question by 6 p.m. Southport, Maine shall open on signal; on the Friday just preceding the week- except that, from April 29 through Sep- end or, if that Friday is a Federal holi- tember 30, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., day, by 6 p.m. on the preceding Thurs- the draw shall open on signal on the day. hour and half hour only, after an open- (e) Each opening shall be of sufficient ing request is given. duration to pass waiting vessels. [CGD01–06–019, 71 FR 47098, Aug. 16, 2006] [CGD 5–85–01, 50 FR 18480, May 1, 1985]

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§ 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. (a) From October 1 through April 30, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall The draw of the S342 bridge, mile 0.1 open if notice has been given to the at Cambridge, shall open on signal bridge tender before 6 p.m. from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; except that, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Fri- (b) From May 25 through September day, the draw need not be opened. The 15, from 9:25 a.m. to 9:55 p.m., the draw draw need not be opened from 8 p.m. to shall open at 25 minutes after and 55 6 a.m. minutes after the hour for a maximum of five minutes to let accumulated ves- § 117.551 Chester River. sels pass, except that on Saturdays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the draw shall The draw of the S213 Bridge, mile open on the hour for all waiting vessels 26.8, at Chestertown, shall open on sig- and shall remain in the open position nal if at least six hours notice is given. until all waiting vessels pass. [USCG–2009–0796, 75 FR 10174, Mar. 5, 2010] (c) On July 4, the draw need not open from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. to ac- § 117.553 Choptank River. commodate the annual July 4th fire- (a) The draw of the Maryland 331 works show. Should inclement weather bridge, mile 35.3, at Dover, shall open prevent the fireworks event from tak- on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., year- ing place as planned, the draw need not round, and the draw shall remain open from 9:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., year- July 5th to accommodate the annual round, unless 24 hours advance notice July 4th fireworks show. is given by calling (301) 820–8592 or (301) [USCG–2010–0612, 76 FR 23187, Apr. 26, 2011, as 745–2096. amended by USCG–2011–0697, 76 FR 70348, (b) The draw of the Conrail bridge, Nov. 14, 2011] mile 50.9 at Denton, shall open on sig- nal from May 30 through September 30 § 117.561 Kent Island Narrows. from sunrise to sunset and at all other The draw of the U.S. Route 50/301 times if at least four hours notice is bridge, mile 1.0, Kent Island Narrows, given. operates as follows: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (a) From November 1 through April amended by CGD5–90–059, 55 FR 35622, Aug. 30, the draw shall open on signal from 31, 1990] 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but need not be opened from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. § 117.555 College Creek. (b) From May 1 through October 31, The draws of the Naval Academy the draw shall open on signal on the highway bridge, mile 0.3 at Annapolis, hour and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 9 and the Maryland highway bridge, mile p.m., but need not be opened from 9 0.4 at Annapolis, need not be opened for p.m. to 6 a.m. the passage of vessels. (c) The draw shall open on signal for public vessels of the United States, § 117.557 Curtis Creek. state and local government vessels The draw of the I695 bridge, mile 1.0 used for public safety purposes, and at Baltimore, shall open on signal if at vessels in distress. Operational infor- least a one-hour notice is given to the mation will be available 24 hours a day Maryland Transportation Authority in by calling 1–800–543–2515. Baltimore. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–87–055, 53 FR 9888, Mar. 28, amended by USCG–2010–0351, 75 FR 49411, 1988; CGD05–05–019, 70 FR 38595, July 5, 2005] Aug. 13, 2010] § 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. § 117.559 Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 5.8 Bay. at Brookview, need not be opened for The draw of the US 50 Bridge, mile the passage of vessels. The operating 0.5, at Ocean City, shall open on signal, machinery shall be maintained in a except: serviceable condition.

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§ 117.565 Miles River. tion Building at the east end of the bridge before 6 p.m. The draw of the Route S370 bridge, mile 10.0 at Easton, Maryland, shall [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR open on signal; except that from No- 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] vember 1 through March 31, 24 hours a day, and from April 1 through October § 117.569 Pocomoke River. 31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., a six-hour ad- (a) The Conrail railroad bridge, mile vance notice to the drawtender is re- 15.2, at Pocomoke City, shall open on quired for bridge openings. signal, except between November 1 and March 31 the draw must open only if at [CGD05–99–003, 64 FR 61209, Nov. 10, 1999] least five hours advance notice is given. § 117.566 Patapsco River—Middle Branch. (b) The draw of the Route 675 bridge, mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, shall open (a) The draw of the Hanover Street on signal, except between November 1 S2 bridge, mile 12.0 across the Middle and March 31 the draw must open only Branch of the Patapsco River at Balti- if at least five hours advance notice is more, will open on signal from 5 a.m. given. to 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 (c) The draw of the S12 bridge, mile p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The draw need not be 29.9, at Snow Hill, shall open on signal opened from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4 if at least five hours advance notice is p.m. to 6 p.m.; however, fire boats, po- given. lice boats, and other vessels engaged in emergency operations will be passed [CGD5–87–063, 53 FR 16548, May 10, 1988] immediately during this period. When a vessel desires to pass the draw from § 117.570 Sassafras River. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., notice will be given to The draw of the Sassafras River the superintendent of the bridge, either (Route 213) bridge, mile 10.0 at George- at the bridge before 9 p.m. or at the su- town, Maryland, shall open on signal; perintendent’s residence after 9 p.m. If except that from November 1 through the notice is given from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 31, from midnight to 8 a.m., the or if at least one half hour has elapsed draw need only open if at least a six- since the notice was given, the draw hour advance notice is given. will open promptly at the time re- [CGD05–99–006, 64 FR 61207, Nov. 10, 1999] quested. (b) The draw of the Western Mary- § 117.571 Spa Creek. land railroad bridge, mile 12.5 across The S181 bridge, mile 0.4, at Annap- the Middle Branch of the Patapsco olis, Maryland: River at Baltimore, shall open on sig- (a) From May 1 to October 31, Mon- nal from 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to day through Friday, except Federal 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except and State holidays: legal holidays. At all other times, the (1) The draw shall remain closed from draw shall open if at least six hours no- 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. tice is given. Marine firefighting equip- to 7:30 p.m., except the draw shall open ment and pollution control vessels at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for any vessels shall be passed as soon as possible but waiting to pass. in no event more than 15 minutes after (2) The draw shall open on the hour notice is given. and the half-hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- p.m. ignated and amended by USCG–2012–0306, 77 (3) The draw shall open on the hour FR 37314, June 21, 2012] and half hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. § 117.567 Patuxent River. (b) From November 1 to April 30, The draw of S231 bridge, mile 18.5 at Monday through Friday, except Fed- Benedict, shall open on signal; except eral and State holidays: that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw (1) The draw shall remain closed from shall open on signal if notice is given 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to the Toll Captain at the Administra- to 6:00 p.m.

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(2) The draw shall open on signal § 117.579 Wicomico River (North from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:00 Prong). p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The draws of the Main Street and (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- U.S. 50 bridges, mile 22.4, Salisbury, days year-round, the draw shall open Maryland shall open on signal if at on the hour and half-hour for vessels least four hours notice is given by call- waiting to pass. Except on July 4th of ing the telephone contact number at every year from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., (410) 430–7461. the draw need not open for vessels, and in the event of inclement weather, the [CGD05–07–025, 72 FR 42307, Aug. 2, 2007] alternate date is July 5th. MASSACHUSETTS (d) The drawspan must always open on signal for public vessels of the § 117.585 Acushnet River. United States. (a) The drawspan will be opened [CGD5–90–002, 55 FR 4604, Feb. 9, 1990, as promptly, provided proper signal is amended by CGD05–94–08, 59 FR 44316, Aug. given, on the following schedule: 29, 1994; CGD05–04–052, 69 FR 63066, Oct. 29, (1) On the hour between 6:00 a.m. and 2004; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 10:00 a.m. inclusive; 2006; USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37314, June 21, (2) At a quarter past the hour be- 2012] tween 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. inclusive. § 117.573 Stoney Creek. (3) At all other times on call. (b) The draw will be opened at any The draw of the Stoney Creek (S173) time for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 bridge, mile 0.9, in Riviera shall open feet, for vessels owned or operated by on signal, except: the U.S. Government, the State of Mas- (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from sachusetts, or by local authorities. 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through (c) Each opening of the draw, from Friday except Federal and State holi- the time vehicular traffic flow is days, the draw need be opened only at stopped until the flow resumes, shall 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. if any vessels are not exceed 15 minutes except for ves- waiting to pass. sels whose draft exceeds 15 feet or in (b) From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Satur- extraordinary circumstances. day and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- (d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to day, the draw need be opened only on midnight on December 25 and from 6 the hour and half hour. p.m. on December 31 to midnight on (c) Public vessels of the United January 1, the draw shall open on sig- States must be passed as soon as pos- nal if at least a two-hour notice is sible. given by calling the number posted at the bridge. [CGD5–92–012, 57 FR 14643, Apr. 22, 1992, as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, [CGD 1–84–10R, 49 FR 36841, Sept. 20, 1984, as Dec. 4, 2006] amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June 20, 2000] § 117.575 Susquehanna River. § 117.586 Annisquam River and The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile Blynman Canal. 1.0 at Havre de Grace, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is The draw of the Blynman (SR127) given. Bridge shall open on signal, except that, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- § 117.577 Weems Creek. giving Day, 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25, and from 6 The draw of the S437 bridge, mile 0.7 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on at West Annapolis, shall open on signal January 1, the draw shall open on sig- from sunrise to sunset from May 1 nal if at least a two-hour advance no- through September 30. At all other tice is given by calling the number times, the draw shall open on signal if posted at the bridge. at least five hours notice is given. [CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004]

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§ 117.587 Apponagansett River. trains or for maintenance. No signal is (a) The draw of the Padanaram required if the draw is in the fully open Bridge, mile 1.0, shall open on signal position. from 1 May through 31 October, be- (b) If the draw is not in the fully open tween 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., daily, as fol- position, the opening signal is one pro- lows: longed and one short blast. (1) The bridge shall open on signal, (c) Signals to be sounded from the twice an hour, on the hour and half bridge are— hour between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and be- (1) Immediately preceding the open- tween 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ing of the draw, one prolonged blast; (2) The bridge shall open on signal, (2) Immediately preceding the closing once an hour, on the hour between 9 of the draw, two prolonged blasts; a.m. and 8 p.m. (3) When a vessel has sounded the (b) At all other times the bridge shall opening signal and the draw cannot be open if at least four (4) hours advance opened immediately, five short blasts notice is given. in a rapid succession; and (c) The owners of this bridge shall (4) When the draw is closed and visi- provide and maintain mooring facili- bility is reduced in foggy weather, five ties for vessels to make fast while short blasts in rapid succession every waiting for the bridge to open. two minutes. (d) The owners of this bridge shall provide and keep in good legible condi- § 117.591 Charles River and its tribu- tion, clearance gauges for each draw taries. with figures not less than twelve (12) (a) The following requirements apply inches high designed, installed and to all bridges across the Charles River maintained according to the provisions and it’s tributaries: of section 118.160 of this chapter. (1) Public vessels of the United [CGD01–95–008, 60 FR 29761, June 6, 1995 as States, state or local vessels used for amended at USCG–2011–0335, 76 FR 64010, Oct. public safety, and vessels in distress 17, 2011] shall be passed through the draw of each bridge as soon as possible without § 117.588 Bass River. delay at any time. The opening signal The Hall Whitaker Bridge, mile 0.6 at from these vessels is four or more short Beverly, shall operate as follows: blasts of a whistle or horn, or a radio (a) Public vessels of the United request. States must be passed as soon as pos- (2) The owners of these bridges shall sible. provide and keep in good legible condi- (b) The owners of this bridge shall tion clearance gauges for each draw provide and keep in good legible condi- with figures not less than 12 inches tion clearance gauges for each draw high designed, installed and main- with figures not less than 12 inches tained according to the provisions of high designed, installed and main- § 118.160 of this chapter. tained according to the provisions of (3) Trains and locomotives shall be § 118.160 of this chapter. controlled so that any delay in opening (c) That the drawspan for the Hall the draw span shall not exceed ten Whitaker Drawbridge must open on minutes. However, if a train moving to- signal if at least 24 hours notice is ward the bridge has crossed the home given. signal for the bridge before the signal [CGD1–91–015, 56 FR 41460, Aug. 21, 1991, as requesting opening of the bridge is amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, given, that train may continue across Dec. 4, 2006] the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks before stopping. § 117.589 Cape Cod Canal. (4) Except as provided in paragraph The draw of the Conrail railroad (b) through (f) of this section, the bridge, mile 0.7 at Bourne, shall oper- draws shall open on signal. ate as follows: (b) The draw of the Charlestown (a) The draw is normally in the fully Bridge, mile 0.4 at Boston, need not be open position except for the passage of opened for the passage of vessels.

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(c) The draw of the Massachusetts § 117.595 Danvers River. Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA/ (a) The requirements in this para- Amtrak Bridge, mile 0.8, at Boston, graph apply to all bridges across the shall open on signal; except that from Danvers River: 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to (1) The owners of these bridges shall 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- provide and keep in good legible condi- cept holidays, the draw need not be tion clearance gauges for each draw opened for the passage of vessels, ex- with figures not less than 12 inches cept as stated in paragraph (a)(1) of high, designed, installed, and main- this section. tained according to the provisions of (d) The draw of the Massachusetts § 118.160 of this chapter. Bay Transportation Authority (East (2) Trains and locomotives shall be Cambridge ) railroad Bridge, controlled so that any delay in opening mile 1.0 at Boston, need not be opened the draw span shall not exceed ten for the passage of vessels. However, the minutes. However, if a train moving to- operating machinery of the draw shall ward the bridge has crossed the home be maintained in an operable condi- signal for the bridge before the signal tion. requesting opening of the bridge is (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Dis- given, that train may continue across trict Commission (Craigie) Bridge, mile the bridge and must clear the bridge 1.0 at Boston, shall operate as follows: interlocks before stopping. (1) Open on signal; except that from (b) The draw of the Massachusetts 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)/ 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- AMTRAK Bridge, at mile 0.05, between cept holidays, the draw need not open Salem and Beverly, shall open on sig- for the passage of vessels, except as nal; except that, from midnight to 5 stated in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec- a.m., daily, and on December 25 and tion. January 1, the draw shall open as soon (2) From December 1 to March 31, the as possible, but not more than one hour draw shall open on signal after a 24 after notice is given to the drawtenders hour advance notice is given. either at the bridge during the time the drawtenders are on duty or by call- (3) From midnight to 8 a.m., April, ing the number posted at the bridge. May, October, and November, the draw (c) The Kernwood Bridge, at mile 1.0, shall open on signal after at least an shall operate as follows: eight-hour advance notice is given. (1) From May 1 through September (f) The draws of the bridges across 30, midnight to 5 a.m., and from Octo- Broad Canal, mile 0.0, need not open for ber 1 through April 30, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the passage of vessels. However, the draw shall open on signal after at least draws shall be returned to operable a one-hour advance notice is given by condition within one year after notifi- calling the number posted at the cation by the District Commander to bridge. do so. (2) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- [CGD1 91–141, 57 FR 30405, July 9, 1992, as giving Day and all day on Christmas amended by CGD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. and New Years Day, the draw shall 14, 2003] open on signal after at least a one-hour advance notice is given by calling the § 117.593 Chelsea River. number posted at the bridge. All drawbridges across the Chelsea [CGD01–99–148, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999, as River shall open on signal. The opening amended by CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. signal for each drawbridge is two pro- 16, 2004] longed blasts followed by two short blasts and one prolonged blast. The ac- § 117.597 Dorchester Bay. knowledging signal is three prolonged The draw of the of the William T. blasts when the draw can be opened im- Morrisey Boulevard Bridge, mile 0.0, at mediately and is two prolonged blasts Boston, shall operate as follows: when the draw cannot be opened or is (a) From 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 open and must be closed. p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday,

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except holidays, the draw need not (3) The draw shall open on signal if at open for the passage of vessel traffic. least 8 hours advance notice is given: (b) The draw shall open on signal (i) At all times on Christmas, New from April 16 through May 31, from 8 Years, Easter and all Sundays in Janu- a.m. through midnight, except as pro- ary and February. vided in paragraph (a) of this section. (ii) At all other times not stipulated From midnight through 8 a.m. at least in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this an eight-hour advance notice is re- section. quired for bridge openings. (c) The draw shall open on signal at [CGD1 90–024, 55 FR 20263, May 16, 1990] all times from June 1 through Sep- § 117.599 Fort Point Channel. tember 30, except as provided in para- graph (a) of this section. The draw of the Northern Avenue (d) The draw shall open on signal Bridge, mile 0.1, at Boston, shall oper- from October 1 through October 14, 8 ate as follows: a.m. through midnight, except as pro- (a) From May 1 through October 31, vided in paragraph (a) of this section. the draw shall open on signal from 7 From midnight through 8 a.m. at least a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. an eight-hour advance notice is re- the draw shall open on signal if at least quired for bridge openings. a two-hour advance notice is given by (e) The draw shall open on signal calling the number posted at the from October 15 through April 15, after bridge. at least a 24 hours notice is given, ex- (b) From November 1 through April cept as provided in paragraph (a) of 30, the draw shall open on signal from this section. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. [CGD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003] the draw shall open on signal if at least a twenty-four hours advance notice is § 117.598 Eel Pond Channel. given by calling the number posted at The following requirements apply to the bridge. the draw of Eel Pond (Water Street) [CGD01–00–234, 66 FR 10817, Feb. 20, 2001] drawbridge at mile 0.0 at Falmouth, Massachusetts. § 117.600 Lagoon Pond. (a) The draw shall open at all times The draw of the Lagoon Pond Bridge, as soon as possible for a public vessels mile 0.0 in Tisbury, Massachusetts, of the United States, State or local shall operate as follows: vessels used for public safety, and ves- (a) The draw shall open on signal sels in distress. The opening signal for from May 15 through September 15, these vessels shall be four or more from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., from 10:15 short blast of a whistle, horn, or radio a.m. to 11 a.m., from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m., request. from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and from 7:30 (b) The owners of this bridge shall p.m. to 8 p.m. At all other times the provide and keep in good legible condi- draw will open for the passage of ves- tion clearance gauges for each draw sels if at least four (4) hours advance with figures not less than 12 inches notice is given by calling the number high designed, installed and main- posted at the bridge. tained according to the provisions of (b) The draw shall open on signal section 118.160 of this chapter. from September 16 through May 14 if at (c) The draw shall operate as follows: least a twenty-four (24) hours advance (1) On signal from October 15 through notice is given by calling the number May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except as posted at the bridge. provided in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this (c) The owners of this bridge shall section. provide and keep in good legible condi- (2) Need open on signal only on the tion, clearance gauges for each draw hour and half hour as follows: with figures not less than twelve (12) (i) From May 15 through June 14 and inches high designed, installed and from September 16 through October 14, maintained according to the provisions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. of section 118.160 of this chapter. (ii) From June 15 through September 15, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. [CGD01–95–001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995]

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§ 117.601 Malden River. passed through the drawspans as soon The draw of the S16 bridge, mile 0.3 as possible. between Medford and Everett, need not [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as be opened for the passage of vessels. amended by CGD01–94–094, 60 FR 58518, Nov. 28, 1995; CGD01–99–029, 65 FR 24640, Apr. 27, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 2000; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] 2006]

§ 117.603 Manchester Harbor. § 117.607 Mitchell River. The Massachusetts Bay Transpor- The Chatham Highway Bridge, at tation Authority Bridge at mile 1.0 in mile 0.2, at Chatham, Massachusetts, Manchester, shall operate as follows: shall operate as follows: (a) The draw shall open on signal— (a) From May 1 through October 31, (1) From Memorial Day through Sep- the draw shall open on signal from 8 tember 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least one-hour no- (2) From April 1 to Memorial Day and tice is given and from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. from October 1 to November 1 from 9 the draw shall open on signal if at least a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 12-hours notice is given by calling the (b) At all other times, the draw shall Chatham Harbormasters Department. open on signal with at least four hours (b) From November 1 through April notice. 30, the draw shall open on signal if at (c) The owner of this bridge shall pro- least a 24-hours advance notice is given vide and keep in good legible condition, by calling the Chatham Harbormasters clearance gauges for each draw with Department. figures not less than twelve (12) inches high designed, installed and main- [CGD01–05–006, 70 FR 32235, June 2, 2005] tained in accordance with the provi- sions of section 118.160 of this chapter. § 117.609 Mystic River. (a) The draw of the S99 Alford Street [CGD01–97–022, 62 FR 50509, Sept. 26, 1997] Bridge, mile 1.4, shall open on signal; § 117.605 Merrimack River. except that, Monday through Satur- day, excluding holidays, the draw need (a) The draw of the Newburyport US1 not open for the passage of vessel traf- Bridge, mile 3.4, shall operate as fol- fic from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:10 a.m. to lows: 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., daily. (1) From May 1 through November 15, From November 1 through March 31, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m., at least an open on signal; except that, from Me- eight-hour advance notice is required morial Day through Labor Day, from 6 for bridge openings by calling the num- a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on ber posted at the bridge. signal only on the hour and half hour. (b) The draw of the Wellington (2) At all other times the draw shall Bridge, mile 2.5, need not open for the open on signal after at least a one-hour passage of vessel traffic. advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. [CGD01–02–020, 67 FR 63261, Oct. 11, 2002] (b) The draw of the Boston and Maine railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Newbury- § 117.611 Neponset River. port, is normally maintained in the The Granite Avenue Bridge, mile 2.5, fully open position. When the draw is between Boston and Milton, Massachu- in the closed position, a drawtender setts, shall operate as follows: shall be on duty and the draw shall (a) The draw of the Granite Avenue open on signal. Bridge shall open on signal from May 1 (c) The drawspans for the Massachu- through October 31; 6 a.m. to 12 mid- setts Department of Public Works night. At all other times the draw shall drawbridges, mile 5.8 at Newburyport open on signal if at least one hour ad- and mile 12.6 at Rock Village, and vance notice is given by calling the Groveland Drawbridge, mile 16.5 at number posted at the bridge. Groveland, must open on signal if at (b) The owners of this bridge shall least two hours notice is given. Public provide and keep in good legible condi- vessels of the United States must be tion, clearance gauges for each draw

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with figures not less than twelve (12) minutes. However, if a train moving to- inches high designed, installed and ward the bridge has crossed the home maintained according to the provisions signal for the bridge before the signal of § 118.160 of this chapter. requesting opening of the bridge is [CGD01–94–087, 60 FR 54432, Oct. 24, 1995] given, the train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge § 117.613 North River. interlocks before stopping. The draw of the Plymouth County (b) The draw of the General Edwards (Bridge Street) Bridge, mile 4.0, at SR1A Bridge, mile 1.7, between Revere Norwell, shall open on signal from May and Lynn, shall open on signal; except 1 through October 31 if at least four that, from April 1 through November hours notice is given. From November 30, from midnight through 8 a.m. at 1 through April 30, the draw shall open least an eight-hour advance notice is on signal if at least 24 hours notice is required for bridge openings, and at all given. times from December 1 through March [CGD01–97–126, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] 31, at least an eight-hour advance no- tice is required for bridge openings. § 117.615 Plum Island River. (c) The Fox Hill (SR107) Bridge, at The draw of the Plum Island Turn- mile 2.5, shall operate as follows: pike Bridge, mile 3.3 between Newbury- (1) The draw shall open on signal, ex- port and Plum Island, shall operate as cept that, from October 1 through May follows: 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall (a) From April 1 through November open after at least a one-hour advance 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the draw shall open notice is given by calling the number on signal if at least one hour advance posted at the bridge. notice is given by calling the number (2) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- posted at the bridge. At all other times the draw shall open on signal if at least giving Day, and all day on Christmas, three hours advance notice is given. and New Years Day, the draw shall (b) The owners of this bridge shall open on signal after at least a one-hour provide and keep in good legible condi- advance notice is given by calling the tion, clearance gauges for each draw number posted at the bridge. with figures not less than twelve (12) [CGD1 91–004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991, as inches high, designed, installed and amended by CGD01–94–150, 60 FR 51730, Oct. 3, maintained according to the provisions 1995; GD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003; of § 118.160 of this chapter. CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004] [CGD01–94–057, 60 FR 54431, Oct. 24, 1995] § 117.619 Taunton River. § 117.618 Saugus River. (a) The Brightman Street (Route-6) (a) The following requirements apply Bridge at mile 1.8, between Fall River to all bridges across the Saugus River: and Somerset, shall operate as follows: (1) Public vessels of the United (b) The draw shall open on signal be- States, state or local vessels used for tween 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., daily. From 9 public safety, and vessels in distress p.m. through 5 a.m. the draw shall open shall be passed through the draw of on signal after at least a one-hour ad- each bridge as soon as possible at any vance notice is given by calling the time. The opening signal from these number posted at the bridge. vessels is four or more short blasts of a whistle or horn or a radio request. (c) From June 1 through August 31, (2) The owners of these bridges shall the draw need not open for the passage provide and keep in good legible condi- of pleasure craft from 7 a.m. to 9:30 tion clearance gauges with figures not a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mon- less than 12 inches high designed, in- day through Friday, except holidays. stalled and maintained according to The draw shall open for commercial provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. vessels at all times. (3) Trains and locomotives shall be (d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to controlled so that any delay in opening midnight on December 25, and from 6 the draw span shall not exceed seven p.m. on December 31 to midnight on

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January 1, the draw shall open on sig- notice is given by calling the number nal if at least a two-hour advance no- posted at the bridge. tice is given by calling the number [CGD01–94–159, 60 FR 2688, Jan. 11, 1995, as posted at the bridge. amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June (e) The owner of the bridge shall pro- 20, 2000; CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, vide and keep in good legible condition 2004] clearance gauges located on both up- § 117.622 West Bay stream and downstream sides of the draw with figures not less than twelve The draw of the West Bay Bridge, inches in height, designed, installed mile 1.2, at Osterville, shall operate as and maintained according to the provi- follows: (1) From November 1 through April sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. 30, the draw shall open on signal if at [USCG–2010–0234, 75 FR 51940, Aug. 24, 2010] least a twenty-four hours advance no- tice is given. § 117.620 Westport River—East (2) From May 1 through June 15, the Branch. draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. The Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 to 6 p.m. at Westport, shall operate as follows: (3) From June 16 through September 30, the draw shall open on signal from (a) Public vessels of the United 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. States must be passed as soon as pos- (4) From October 1 through October sible. 31, the draw shall open on signal from (b) The owners of this bridge shall 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. provide and keep in good legible condi- (5) At all other times from May 1 tion clearance gauges for each draw through October 31, the draw shall with figures not less than 12 inches open on signal if at least a four-hours high designed, installed, and main- advance notice is given by calling the tained, according to the provisions of number posted at the bridge. § 118.160 of this chapter. [CGD01–01–038, 66 FR 46525, Sept. 6, 2001] (c) That the drawspan for the West- port Point Drawbridge, mile 1.2 at MICHIGAN Westport, must open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.624 Black River (South Haven). The draw of the Dyckman Avenue [CGD1–91–014, 56 FR 41462, Aug. 21, 1991, as bridge, mile 1.9 at South Haven, shall amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] open as follows: (a) From May 1 through October 14— § 117.621 Fore River. (1) From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week the draw need open only on the The draw of the Quincy Weymouth hour and half-hour; however, Mondays SR3A bridge, mile 3.5 between Quincy through Fridays the draw need not Point and North Weymouth, Massachu- open at 12 noon and 1 p.m. Commercial setts, shall open on signal, except that: vessels shall be passed through the (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from draw of this bridge as soon as possible 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through even though this regulated period is in Friday, except holidays observed in the effect. locality, the draw need not be opened. (2) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., no (b) The draw shall open on signal at bridgetender is required to be in con- all times for self-propelled vessels tinuous attendance at the bridge and greater than 10,000 gross tons. the draw shall open on signal for com- (c) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- mercial vessels and pleasure craft if at giving Day, from 6 p.m. on December 24 least a three hour advance notice is given. to midnight on December 25, and from (b) From October 15 through April 30, 6 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on the draw shall open on signal for the January 1, the draw shall open on sig- passage of commercial vessels and nal after at least a two-hour advance pleasure craft if at least a twelve hour advance notice is given.

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(c) At all times, the draw shall open (2) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 as soon as possible for public vessels of p.m., seven days a week, the draw need the United States, state or local gov- open only from three minutes before to ernment vessels used for public safety three minutes after the quarter-hour and vessels in distress. and three-quarter hour. (c) From December 15 through March [CGD 09 85–21, 51 FR 13219, Apr. 18, 1986] 31, no bridgetender is required to be at § 117.625 Black River. the bridge and the draw need not open unless a request to open the draw is (a) For all drawbridges across the given at least 12-hours in advance of a Black River, notice requesting the vessels intended time of passage opening of a draw may be given to the through the draw. dispatcher of the Port Huron Police (d) At all times, the draw shall open Department. Public vessels of the as soon as possible for the passage of United States, state or local vessels public vessels of the United States, used for public safety, and vessels in State or local vessels used for public distress shall be passed through each safety, commercial vessels, and vessels drawbridge on the river as soon as pos- in distress. sible. (b) The draws of the Military Street [CGD09–91–03, 56 FR 37474, Aug. 7, 1991, as bridge, mile 0.3, and Seventh Street amended by CGD09–01–008, 66 FR 32749, June 18, 2001] bridge, mile 0.5, both at Port Huron, shall open on signal; except that, from § 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Chan- May 1 through October 31 from 9 a.m. nel). to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday (a) The draw of the Grosse Ile Toll except Federal holidays, the draw need bridge (Bridge Road), mile 8.8, at be opened only on the hour and half Grosse Ile, shall operate as follows: hour and, from November 1 through (1) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 November 30 and April 1 through April p.m., seven days a week and holidays, 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall the draw need open only from three open if at least three hours notice is minutes before to three minutes after given. From December 1 through the hour and half-hour for pleasure March 31, the draw shall open if at craft; for commercial vessels, during least 24 hours notice is given. this period of time, the draw shall open (c) The draw of the Tenth Street on signal as soon as possible. bridge, mile 0.9 at Port Huron, shall (2) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and open on signal— 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal (1) From May 1 through October 31 for pleasure craft and commercial ves- from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. sels. to 8 a.m., if at least one hours notice is (b) The draw of the Wayne County given; highway bridge (Grosse Ile Parkway), (2) From April 1 through April 30 and mile 5.6, at Grosse Ile, shall operate as November 1 through November 30, if at follows: least three hours notice is given; and (1) From March 16 through December (3) From December 1 through March 14— 31, if at least 24 hours notice is given. (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week and holidays, § 117.627 Cheboygan River. the draw need open only from three The draw of the US 23 highway minutes before to three minutes after bridge, mile 0.9 at Cheboygan shall op- the quarter and three-quarter hour for erate as follows: pleasure craft, with no opening re- (a) From April 1 through May 15 and quired at 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 4:15 p.m. from September 16 through December and 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, 14, the draw shall open on signal. except holidays; for commercial ves- (b) From May 16 through September sels, during these periods of time, the 15— draw shall open on signal as soon as (1) Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 possible. a.m., seven days a week, the draw shall (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and open on signal. 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal

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for pleasure craft and commercial ves- shall open on signal if at least 24 hours sels. notice is given. (2) From December 15 through March [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] 15, no bridgetenders are required to be on duty at the bridge and the bridge § 117.637 Manistee River. shall open on signal if at least a twelve-hour advance notice is given. (a) The draws of the Maple Street (c) At all times, the bridges listed in bridge, mile 1.1, and US–31 highway this section shall open as soon as pos- bridge, mile 1.4, both at Manistee, shall sible for public vessels of the United operate as follows: States, State or local government ves- (1) From May 1 through October 31, sels used for public safety and vessels between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the bridges in distress. shall open on signal. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the bridges need not open unless [CGD09 87–07, 52 FR 39520, Oct. 22, 1987, as notice is given at least two hours in ad- amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, vance of a vessel’s time of intended June 23, 2005] passage through the draws. § 117.633 Grand River. (2) From November 1 through April 30, the bridges need not open unless no- (a) Public vessels of the United tice is given at least 24 hours in ad- States, state or local vessels used for vance of a vessel’s time of intended public safety, commercial vessels, and passage through the draws. vessels in distress shall be passed (b) The CSX Transportation railroad through the draw of each bridge as bridge, mile 1.5, at Manistee, shall open soon as possible. on signal from May 1 to October 31. (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- tation Corp. railroad bridge, mile 2.8 at From November 1 to April 30, the Grand Haven, shall open on signal; ex- bridge need not open unless notice is cept that, from December 15 through given at least 24 hours in advance of a March 15, the draw shall open on signal vessel’s time of intended passage if at least 12 hours notice is given. through the draw. (c) The draw of the U.S. Route 31 [CGD 09–93–006, 58 FR 52442, Oct. 8, 1993, as bridge, mile 2.9 at Grand Haven, shall amended by CGD09–97–014, 62 FR 43931, Aug. open on signal for pleasure craft- 18, 1997] (1) From March 16 through December 14, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven § 117.639 Ontonagon River. days a week, once an hour, on the half- The draw of the S64 bridge, mile 0.2 hour; except the draw need not open for at Ontonagon, shall open on signal pleasure craft at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., from April 1 through November 15 from and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 7 Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30 a.m., a.m., if at least one hour notice is 12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. given. From November 16 through (2) From December 15 through March March 31, the draw shall open on signal 15, if at least 12 hours notice is given. if at least 24 hours notice is given. (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk Western railroad bridge, mile 0.2 across § 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). the mouth of Spring Lake, shall open (a) The draw of the U.S. 31 bridge, on signal; except that, from December mile 0.3 at Charlevoix, shall be oper- 15 through March 15, the draw shall ated as follows: open on signal if at least 24 hours no- (1) From April 1 through December tice is given. 31, the draw shall open on signal; ex- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as cept from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 to amended by CGD09–97–008, 62 FR 43098, Aug. October 31, the draw need open only 12, 1997] from three minutes before to three minutes after the hour and half-hour § 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. for recreational vessels. Public vessels The draw of the US41 bridge, mile of the United States, state or local ves- 16.0 between Houghton and Hancock, sels used for public safety, commercial shall open on signal; except that, from vessels, vessels in distress, and vessels January 1 through March 15, the draws seeking shelter from severe weather

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shall be passed through the draw as reational vessels only from three min- soon as possible. utes before to three minutes after the (2) From January 1, through March quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. 31, the draw shall open on signal if at (2) From January 1 through March 31, least 12 hours advance notice is pro- the draws of these bridges shall open vided prior to a vessel’s intended time on signal if at least 12 hours advance of passage. notice is provided. (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- vide and keep in good legible condition [USCG–2011–1013, 77 FR 21866, Apr. 12, 2012] two board gauges painted white with black figures not less than six inches § 117.651 St. Joseph River. high to indicate the vertical clearance The draws of the US33 (Blossomland) under the closed draw at all water lev- bridge, mile 0.9, and the BL–94 (Bicen- els. The gages shall be placed on the tennial) bridge, mile 1.3, both at St. Jo- bridge so that they are plainly visible seph, shall be operated as follows: to operators of vessels approaching the (a) From March 1 through May 14, bridge either up or downstream. from October 1 through December 15, [CGD09–00–001, 65 FR 15240, Mar. 22, 2000] and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 15 through September 30, the draws shall § 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). open on signal. The draw of the S29 bridge, mile 0.1 (b) From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15 at St. Clair, shall open on signal from through September 30, the draw of the April 1 through November 30 from 2 Blossomland bridge need be opened a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. only from three minutes before to on the hour and one-half hour. From three minutes after the hour and half December 1 through March 31, the draw hour, and the draw of the Bicentennial shall open on signal if at least 24 hours bridge need be opened only from three notice is given. Public vessels of the minutes before to three minutes after United States, state or local vessels used for public safety, and vessels in the quarter and three-quarter hour. distress shall be passed through the (c) From December 16 through the draw as soon as possible. last day of February, the draw of both bridges shall open on signal if at least § 117.647 Saginaw River. 12 hours notice is given. (a) The draws of the Lake State Rail- (d) Public vessels of the United way Bridge, mile 3.10, and the Canadian States, state and local government ves- National Railway Bridge, mile 4.94, sels used for public safety, commercial both in Bay City, shall open on signal; vessels, and vessels in distress shall be except that from January 1 through passed through the draw of both March 31, the draws shall open on sig- bridges as soon as possible. nal if at least 12 hours advance notice is provided. § 117.653 St. Mary’s Falls Canal. (b) The draws of the Independence The draw of the International Rail- Bridge, mile 3.88, Liberty Street way bridge, mile 1.0 at Sault Ste. Bridge, mile 4.99, Veterans Memorial Marie, shall be maintained in the fully Bridge, mile 5.60, and Lafayette Street open position during the navigation Bridge, mile 6.78, all in Bay City, shall open on signal, except as follows: season, except for the crossings of (1) From April 15 through November trains or for maintenance. Bridge oper- 1, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7 ators shall not give precedence to rail- p.m., Monday through Friday, except way traffic and shall not close the federal holidays, the draws of the Inde- bridge against an upbound vessel after pendence and Veterans Memorial lock gates are open and the vessel is Bridges need open for the passage of proceeding toward the bridge, nor recreational vessels only from three against a downbound vessel, 1,200 feet minutes before to three minutes after or less west of the bridge, unless the the hour and half-hour, and the Liberty vessel is moored at either canal pier Street and Lafayette Street bridges awaiting its turn to take position at need open for the passage of rec- lock approaches.

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§ 117.655 Thunder Bay River. to April 30, the draw shall open on sig- The draw of the Second Avenue nal if at least 12-hours advance notice bridge, mile 0.3 at Alpena, shall open is provided. The commercial phone on signal if at least three hours notice number to provide advance notice shall is given to the Dispatcher, Police De- be posted on the bridge so that it is partment, City of Alpena, Michigan. plainly visible to vessel operators ap- proaching the up or downstream side of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR the bridge. The owners of the bridge 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] shall maintain clearance gauges in ac- cordance with 33 CFR 118.160 of this MINNESOTA chapter. § 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth- [USCG–2010–1055, 76 FR 17544, Mar. 30, 2011] Superior Harbor). The draw of the Duluth Ship Canal § 117.665 Red River of the North. Aerial bridge, mile 0.25 at Duluth, shall The draws of the bridges need not be open on signal; except that, from the opened for the passage of vessels. Friday before Memorial Day through the Tuesday after Labor Day each § 117.667 St. Croix River. year, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 (a) The draws of the Burlington p.m., seven days a week, the draw- Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge, bridge shall open on the hour and half- Mile 0.2, the Prescott Highway Bridge, hour for vessels under 300 gross tons, if Mile 0.3, and the Hudson Railroad needed; and the bridge will open on sig- Bridge, Mile 17.3, shall operate as fol- nal for all vessels from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., lows: seven days a week, and at all times for (1) From April 1 to October 31: Federal, state, and local government (i) 8 a.m. to midnight, the draws shall vessels, vessels in distress, commercial open on signal; vessels engaged in rescue or emergency (ii) Midnight to 8 a.m., the draws salvage operations, commercial-assist shall open on signal if notification is towing vessels engaged in towing or made prior to 11 p.m., port operations, vessels engaged in (2) From November 1 through March pilot duties, vessels seeking shelter 31, the draw shall open on signal if at from severe weather, and all commer- least 24 hours notice is given. cial vessels 300 gross tons or greater. (b) The draw of the Stillwater High- From January 1 through March 15, the way Bridge, Mile 23.4, shall open on sig- draw shall open on signal if at least 12 nal as follows: hours notice is given. The opening sig- (1) From May 15 through October 15, nal is one prolonged blast, one short Monday through Friday, except Fed- blast, one prolonged blast, one short eral holidays, from: blast. If the drawbridge is disabled, the (i) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., every hour on bridge authorities shall give incoming the hour; and outgoing vessels timely and de- (ii) 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every half pendable notice, by tug service if nec- hour; essary, so that the vessels do not at- (iii) 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2:30 p.m., tempt to enter the canal. 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; (iv) 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., every half [USCG–2010–1030, 76 FR 11334, Mar. 2, 2011] hour; and § 117.663 Minnesota River. (v) 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., upon at least two hours notice. The draws of bridges above LeSueur (2) from May 15 through October 15, need not be opened for the passage of Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holi- vessels. days from: [CGD08–97–004, 63 FR 4584, Jan. 30, 1998] (i) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., every half hour; (ii) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every hour on the § 117.664 Rainy River, Rainy Lake and hour; their tributaries. (iii) 8 p.m. to midnight, every half The draw of the Canadian National hour; and Bridge, mile 85.0, at Rainer, shall open (iv) Midnight to 8 a.m., upon at least on signal; except that, from October 16 two hours notice.

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(3) From October 16 through May 14, MISSISSIPPI if at least 24 hours notice is given. (c) The draw of the Soo Line Railroad § 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. Bridge, Mile 40.7, at Otisville, need not (a) The draw of the I–110 bridge, mile be opened for the passage of vessels. 3.0 at Biloxi, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given. [CGD2–91–01, 56 FR 21303, May 8, 1991, as (b) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road amended by 59 FR 63898, Dec. 12, 1994; USCG– bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, shall open on 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD08– signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 02–035, 68 FR 74479, Dec. 24, 2003] a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- day through Friday, except Federal § 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth Supe- rior Harbor). holidays, the draw need not be opened for passage of vessels. The draw shall (a) The draws of the Burlington open at any time for a vessel in dis- Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7, shall tress. open on signal; except that, from Janu- [CGD8–85–05, 50 FR 27583, July 5, 1985, as ary 1 through March 15, the draws shall amended by CGD08–96–049, 64 FR 6221, Feb. 9, open on signal if at least 24 hours no- 1999; CGD08–06–015, 71 FR 26416, May 5, 2006] tice is given. The opening signal for the Minnesota draw is one prolonged blast § 117.677 Big Sunflower River. followed by two short blasts and for The draw of the Columbus and Green- the Wisconsin draw is two prolonged ville railroad bridge, mile 96.1 at Baird, blasts followed by two short blasts. shall open on signal if at least four (b) The draws of the Grassy Point hours notice is given. bridge, mile 8.0, and the Arrow Head bridge, mile 8.7, shall open on signal; § 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. except that, from January 1 through The draw of the bridge, mile 1.6 at March 15, the draw shall open on signal Ocean Springs, shall open on signal; ex- if at least 24 hours notice is given. The cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the opening signal for the Grassy Point draw shall open on signal if at least bridge is two prolonged blasts followed eight hours notice is given to the Old by one short blast and for the Arrow- Fort Bayou drawtender. During periods head bridge is three prolonged blasts. of storm or hurricane warnings issued by the National Weather Service, the (c) The draw of the Duluth Missabe draw shall open on signal at any time. and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile 16.3, need not be opened for the passage [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR of vessels. The owner shall return the 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] draw to operable condition within a § 117.683 Pearl River. reasonable time when notified by the District Commander to do so. See § 117.486, Pearl River, listed under Louisiana. § 117.671 Upper Mississippi River. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] (a) The draws of all bridges between § 117.684 Bayou Portage. Lock and Dam No. 10, mile 615.1, and Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, shall The draw of the Henderson Avenue open on signal; except that, from De- Bridge, mile 2.0, at Pass Christian, MS cember 15 through the last day of Feb- shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given to the Harrison ruary, the draws shall open on signal if County Board of Supervisors. at least 24 hours notice is given. (b) The draws of all bridges between [CGD08–04–010, 69 FR 69531, Nov. 30, 2004] Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, and Lock and Dam No. 1, mile 847.6, shall § 117.685 Tchoutacabouffa River. open on signal; except that, from De- The draw of the Cedar Lake Road cember 15 through the last day of Feb- Bridge over the Tchoutacabouffa River, ruary, the draws shall open on signal if mile 8.0, shall open on signal if at least at least 12 hours notice is given. twenty-four hours notice is given. [CGD08–98–055, 63 FR 49822, Sept. 18, 1998]

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§ 117.686 Yazoo River. mercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the (a) The draws of the Canadian Na- draw need not open unless at least 24 tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, hours advance notice is given. mile 16.7 at Redwood, and the Satartia highway (S433) bridge, mile 53.3 at [CGD08–98–020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001] Satartia, shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. When a NEW HAMPSHIRE vessel has given notice and fails to ar- § 117.697 Hampton River. rive within the two hour period speci- fied, the drawtender shall remain on The SR1A bridge, mile 0.0 at Hamp- duty for two additional hours and open ton, operates as follows: the draw if the requesting vessel ap- (a) The draw shall open on signal pears. After this time, an additional from April 1 through October 31 for the two hour notice is required. passage of vessels during daylight (b) The draws of the bridges upstream hours from three hours before to three from the Satartia highway (S433) hours after each high tide. ‘‘Daylight bridge shall open on signal if at least hours’’ means one-half hour before sun- four hours notice is given. When a ves- rise to one-half hour after sunset. High sel has given notice and fails to arrive tide occurs one-half hour later than the within the four hour period specified, time of high tide for Portland, Maine, the drawtender shall remain on duty as published in the tide tables pub- for two additional hours and open the lished by private entities using data draw if the requesting vessel appears. provided by the National Ocean Serv- After this time, an additional four hour ice. At all other times, the draw shall notice is required. open on signal if at least three hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- (b) The owners of the bridge shall ignated at CGD8–92–03, 57 FR 27696, June 22, provide and keep in good legible condi- 1992, as amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR tion two board gages painted white 40056, June 29, 2000] with black figures not less than six inches high to indicate the vertical MISSOURI clearance under the closed draw at all § 117.687 Missouri River. stages of the tide. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge that they are The draws of the bridges across the plainly visible to operators of vessels Missouri River shall open on signal; ex- approaching the bridge either up or cept during the winter season between downstream. the date of closure and date of opening (c) Vessels which can pass under the of the commercial navigation season as closed draw with a clearance of one published by the Army Corps of Engi- foot or more shall not signal for the neers, the draws need not open unless opening of the draw. In case a vessel at least 24 hours advance notice is gives the prescribed signal and the given. drawtender is uncertain as to whether [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006] the vessel can safely pass, the drawtender shall open the draw. If the § 117.689 Osage River. drawtender finds that there would have The draw of the Missouri Pacific been a clearance of one foot or more Railroad bridge, mile 5.6 at Osage City, had the draw remained closed, the mat- need not be opened for the passage of ter shall be reported immediately to vessels. the District Commander, giving the name of the vessel, the time of opening NEBRASKA the draw, the clearance under the bridge as indicated by the gage at the § 117.691 Missouri River. time of opening the draw, and the ap- The draw of the Illinois Central Gulf proximate vertical clearance required Railroad Bridge, mile 618.3, at Omaha, by the vessel. shall open on signal; except during the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as winter season between the date of clo- amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, sure and date of opening of the com- June 25, 2001]

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§ 117.699 Little Harbor. high tide taken at the Battery, New York. The draw of the SR1B bridge, mile 1.0 (e) The bridge operator shall issue a between New Castle and Rye, shall manual broadcast notice to mariners of open on signal from April 1 through Oc- the intent to close the bridge for a pe- tober 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. if at riod of up to 30 minutes for the passage least four hours notice is given. At all of rail traffic, on VHF–FM channels 13 other times, the draw shall open as and 16 (minimum range of 15 miles) 90 soon as possible only for emergencies. minutes before and again at 75 minutes § 117.700 Piscataqua River. before each bridge closure. (f) Beginning at 60 minutes prior to See § 117.531, Piscataqua River, listed each bridge closure, automated or man- under Maine. ual broadcast notice to mariners must [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] be repeated at 15 minute intervals and again at 10 and 5 minutes prior to each NEW JERSEY bridge closure and once again as the bridge begins to close, at which point § 117.701 Alloway Creek. the appropriate sound signal will be (a) The draws of the Salem County given. bridges, miles 5.1 at Hancocks Bridge, (g) Two 15 minute bridge closures and 6.5 at New Bridge, shall open on may be provided each day for the pas- signal if at least 24 hours notice is sage of multiple rail traffic movements given. across the bridge. Each 15 minute bridge closure shall be separated by at (b) The draw of the S49 bridge, mile least a 30 minute period when the 9.5 at Quinton, need not be opened for bridge is returned to and remains in the passage of vessels. the full open position. Notification of § 117.702 Arthur Kill. the two 15 minute closures shall follow the same procedures outlined in para- (a) The draw of the Arthur Kill (AK) graphs (e) and (f) above. Railroad Bridge shall be maintained in (h) A vessel operator may request up the full open position for navigation at to a 30 minute delay for any bridge clo- all times, except during periods when it sure in order to allow vessel traffic to is closed for the passage of rail traffic. meet tide or current requirements; (b) The bridge owner/operator shall however, the request to delay the maintain a dedicated telephone hot bridge closure must be made within 30 line for vessel operators to call the minutes following the initial broadcast bridge in advance to coordinate antici- for the bridge closure. Requests re- pated bridge closures. The telephone ceived after the initial 30 minute hot line number shall be posted on broadcast will not be granted. signs at the bridge clearly visible from (i) In the event of a bridge oper- both the up and downstream sides of ational failure, the bridge operator the bridge. shall immediately notify the Coast (c) Tide constrained deep draft ves- Guard Captain of the Port New York. sels shall notify the bridge operator, The bridge owner/operator must pro- daily, of their expected times of vessel vide and dispatch a bridge repair crew transits through the bridge, by calling to be on scene at the bridge no later the designated telephone hot line. than 45 minutes after the bridge fails (d) The bridge shall not be closed for to operate. A repair crew must remain the passage of rail traffic during any on scene during the operational failure predicted high tide period if a tide con- until the bridge has been fully restored strained deep draft vessel has provided to normal operations or until the the bridge operator with an advance bridge is raised and locked in the fully notice of their intent to transit open position. through the bridge. For the purposes of (j) When the bridge is not tended lo- this regulation, the predicted high tide cally it must be operated from a re- period shall be considered to be from mote location. A sufficient number of two hours before each predicted high closed circuit TV cameras, approved by tide to a half-hour after each predicted the Coast Guard, shall be operated and

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maintained at the bridge site to enable § 117.709 Cheesequake Creek. the remotely located bridge tender to (a) The draw of the S35 Bridge, at have full view of both river traffic and mile 0.0, at Morgan, South Amboy, New the bridge. Jersey, shall operate as follows: (k) VHF–FM channels 13 and 16 shall (1) From April 1 through November 30 be maintained and monitored to facili- from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need tate communication in both the re- only open on the hour. From 8 p.m. to mote and local control locations. The 11 p.m. the draw shall open on signal. bridge shall also be equipped with di- From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall rectional microphones and horns to re- open after at least a two hour advance ceive and deliver signals to vessels. notice is given by calling the number (l) Whenever the remote control sys- posted at the bridge. tem equipment is disabled or fails to (2) From December 1 through March operate for any reason, the bridge oper- 31, the draw shall open on signal after ator shall immediately notify the Cap- at least a two hour advance notice is tain of the Port New York. The bridge given by calling the number posted at shall be physically tended and operated the bridge. by local control as soon as possible, but (b) The draw of the New Jersey Tran- no more than 45 minutes after malfunc- sit Rail Operations railroad bridge, tion or disability of the remote system. mile 0.2, operates as follows: (m) Mechanical bypass and override (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- capability of the remote operation sys- cept that, at least four hours notice is tem shall be provided and maintained required— at all times. (i) From January 1 through March 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; [USCG–2010–1117, 76 FR 45692, Aug. 1, 2011] (ii) From April 1 through April 30 and November 1 through November 30 from § 117.703 Bass River. 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through The draw of the U.S. 9 bridge, mile Thursday, and midnight Sunday 2.6, at New Gretna, shall operate as fol- through 6 a.m. Monday; and lows: (iii) From December 1 through De- (a) The drawspan must open on signal cember 31 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. if at least six hours notice is given, ex- (2) The owners of the bridge shall cept that public vessels of the United provide and keep in good legible condi- States must be passed as soon as pos- tion two board gages painted white sible. with black figures not less than eight (b) The owners of this bridge shall inches high to indicate the vertical provide and keep in good legible condi- clearance under the closed draw at all tion clearance gauges for the draw span stages of the tide. The gages shall be so with figures not less than 12 inches placed on the bridge that they are high designed, installed and main- plainly visible to operators of vessels tained in accordance with the provi- approaching the bridge either up or sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. downstream. [CGD5–91–031, 57 FR 22175, May 27, 1992, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, amended by CGD01–04–126, 70 FR 20465, Apr. Dec. 4, 2006] 20, 2005; CGD01–05–096, 71 FR 17351, Apr. 6, 2006] § 117.705 Beaver Dam Creek. § 117.711 Cohansey River. The draw of the Ocean County bridge, The draw of the Broad Street bridge, mile 0.5 at Point Pleasant, shall open mile 18.2 at Bridgeton, need not be on signal from June 1 through Sep- opened for the passage of vessels. tember 30 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during April, May, October, and No- § 117.713 Cooper River. vember. At all other times, the draw (a) The drawspans for the State shall open on signal if at least 24 hours Street Drawbridge, mile 0.3 and the notice is given. Conrail Drawbridge at North River Av- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR enue, mile 0.9, must open on signal if at 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] least four hours notice is given.

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(b) The draw of the Admiral Wilson (b) The draws of the South First Boulevard bridge, mile 1.1 at Camden, Street bridge, mile 0.4 at Elizabeth, need not be opened for the passage of shall open on signal if at least three vessels. However, the draw shall be re- hours notice is given. turned to operable condition within six (c) The draws of the New Jersey months after notification by the Dis- Transit Rail Operations railroad trict Commander to do so. bridge, mile 0.7, the Baltic Street bridge, mile 0.9, the Summer Street [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR bridge, mile 1.3, the South Street 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG– 2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] bridge, mile 1.8, and the Bridge Street bridge, mile 2.1, all at Elizabeth, need § 117.714 Corson Inlet. not be opened for the passage of ves- sels. The draw of the Corson Inlet Bridge, mile 0.9, at Strathmere, shall open on [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- signal; except that from October 1 ignated by USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37314, June through May 15 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 21, 2012] and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on December § 117.719 Glimmer Glass (Debbie’s 25 the draw need open only if at least Creek). two hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the Monmouth Coun- [USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008] ty highway bridge, mile 0.4 at Manasquan, shall open on signal, ex- § 117.716 Delaware River. cept as follows: The following requirements apply to (1) From 4:30 p.m. January 1 through all drawbridges across the Delaware 8 a.m. April 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., River: the draw need open only if at least (a) The draws of railroad bridges need four-hours advance notice is given. not be opened when there is a train in (2) From Memorial Day through the bridge block approaching the Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the bridge with the intention of crossing, draw need open only on the hour and or within five minutes of the known half hour if any vessels are waiting to time of the passage of a scheduled pas- pass. senger train. (b) The owners of the bridge shall provide and keep in good legible condi- (b) The opening of a bridge may not tion two board gauges painted white be delayed more than five minutes for with black figures not less than eight a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a inches high to indicate the vertical railroad bridge, after the signal to open clearance under the closed draw at all is given. stages of the tide. The gauges shall be (c) The owners of drawbridges shall so placed on the bridge that they are provide and keep in good legible condi- plainly visible to operators of vessels tion two board gages painted white approaching the bridge either up or with black figures not less than six downstream. inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw at all [CGD05–98–111, 64 FR 59624, Nov. 3, 1999. Re- stages of the tide. The gages shall be so designated and amended by USCG–2012–0306, placed on the bridge that they are 77 FR 37314, June 21, 2012] plainly visible to operators of vessels § 117.720 Great Channel. approaching the bridge either up or downstream. The draw of the County of Cape May bridge, mile 0.7, between Stone Harbor [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43460, Oct. 29, 1984] and Nummy Island, shall open on sig- nal except that: § 117.718 Elizabeth River. (a) From May 15 through October 15 (a) The draw of the South Front from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw need Street bridge, mile 0.0 at Elizabeth, only open if at least four hours advance shall open on signal; except that, from notice is given. 12 midnight to 7 a.m., the draw shall (b) From October 16 through May 14, open on signal if at least three hours the draw need only open if at least 24 notice is given. hours advance notice is given.

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(c) From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the basin at mile 4.0, and 12 inches high for fourth Sunday in March of every year, bridges above mile 4.0. The gauges shall the draw need not open for vessels. If be designed, installed and maintained the fourth Sunday falls on a religious according to the provisions of section holiday, the draw need not open from 118.160 of this chapter. 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Sun- (3) Train and locomotives shall be day of March of every year. controlled so that any delay in opening [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2312, Jan. 15, 1998, as the draw shall not exceed 10 minutes amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) June 30, 1998; CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. of this section. However, if a train 10, 2006] moving toward the bridge has crossed the home signal for the bridge before § 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. the signal requesting the opening of The draw of the Grassy Sound Chan- the bridge is given, the train may con- nel Bridge, mile 1.0 in Middle Town- tinue across the bridge and must clear ship, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. the bridge interlocks before stopping or to 8 p.m. from May 15 through Sep- reversing. tember 30. From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (4) New Jersey Transit Rail Oper- on the fourth Sunday in March of every ations’ (NJTRO) roving crews shall year, the draw need not open for ves- consist of two qualified operators on sels. If the fourth Sunday falls on a re- each shift, each having a vehicle which ligious holiday, the draw need not open is equipped with marine and railroad from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third radios, a cellular telephone, and emer- Sunday of March of every year. Two gency bridge repair and maintenance hours advance notice is required for all tools. This crew shall be split with one other openings by calling (609) 368–4591. drawtender stationed at Upper Hack and the other drawtender at the HX [CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, 2006] drawbridge. Adequate security meas- § 117.722 Great Egg Harbor Bay. ures shall be provided to prevent van- dalism to the bridge operating controls The draw of the U.S. Route 9/ and mechanisms to ensure prompt Beesleys Point Bridge, mile 3.5, shall openings of NJTRO bridges. open if at least two hours’ notice is (5) Except as provided in paragraphs given from October 1 to May 14 from 8 (b) through (h) of this section, the p.m. to 6 a.m., from May 15 to Sep- draws shall open on signal. tember 30 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and (b) Except as provided in paragraph from 8 p.m. on December 24 until and (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the including 6 a.m. on December 26 of NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 at every year; and shall open on signal at Jersey City shall open on signal if at all other times. least one hour advance notice is given [USCG–2009–0453, 75 FR 3858, Jan. 25, 2010] to the drawtender at the Upper Hack bridge, mile 6.9 at Secaucus, New Jer- § 117.723 Hackensack River. sey. In the event the HX drawtender is (a) The following requirements apply at the Newark/Harrison (Morristown to all bridges across the Hackensack Line) Bridge, mile 5.8 on the Passaic River: River, up to an additional half hour (1) Public vessels of the United delay is permitted. States, state or local vessels used for (c) Except as provided in paragraphs public safety, and vessels in distress (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the shall be passed through the draw of Amtrak Portal Bridge, mile 5.0, at Lit- each bridge as soon as possible without tle Snake Hill, need not open for the delay. The opening signal for these ves- passage of vessel traffic Monday sels is four or more short blasts of a through Friday, except Federal holi- whistle or horn, or a radio request. days, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 (2) The owners of each bridge shall p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional bridge open- provide and keep in good legible condi- ings shall be provided for commercial tion clearance gauges for each draw, vessels from 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; 9:20 with figures not less than 18 inches a.m. to 10 a.m.; 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and high for bridges below the turning from 6:50 p.m. to 8 p.m., if at least a

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one-hour advance notice is given by periodic maintenance authorized in ac- calling the number posted at the cordance with subpart A of this part. bridge. At all other times the draw (i) Trains shall be controlled so that shall open on signal. any delay in opening of the draw shall (d) Except as provided in paragraph not exceed ten minutes except as pro- (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the vided in § 117.31(b). NJTRO Upper Hack Bridge, mile 6.9 at (ii) Before the bridge closes for any Secaucus, N.J. shall open on signal un- reason, an on-site train crewmember less the drawtender is at the HX will observe the waterway for ap- bridge, mile 7.7 at Secaucus, N.J. over proaching craft, which will be allowed the Hackensack River; then up to a to pass. An on-site train crewmember half hour delay is permitted. will then operate the bridge by radio- (e) Except as provided in paragraph phone. The bridge shall only be closed (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the if an on-site train crewmember’s visual NJTRO HX bridge, mile 7.7 at inspection shows that the channel is Secaucus, shall open on signal if at clear and there are no vessels least one half hour notice is given to transiting in the area. the drawtender at the Upper Hack (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge. Bridge is moving from the full open to (f) Except as provided in paragraph the full closed position, an on-site (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the train crewmember will maintain con- S46 Bridge, at mile 14.0, in Little stant surveillance of the navigational Ferry, shall open on signal if at least a channel to ensure no conflict with mar- twenty four hour advance notice is itime traffic exists. In the event of fail- given by calling the number posted at ure or obstruction, the on-site train the bridge. crewmember will stop the bridge and (g) The draw of the Harold J. Dillard return the bridge to the open position. Memorial (Court Street) Bridge, mile (iv) During closing of the span, the 16.2, at Hackensack, shall open on sig- channel traffic lights will flash red, the nal if at least four hours notice is horn will sound five short blasts, and given. an audio voice warning device will an- (h) The draw of the New York Sus- nounce bridge movement, and the quehanna and Western Railroad bridge, bridge will close. When the bridge is mile 16.3, and the Midtown bridge, mile seated and locked down to vessels, the 16.5, both at Hackensack, need not be channel traffic lights will continue to opened for the passage of vessels, how- flash red. When the rail traffic has ever, the draws shall be restored to op- cleared the swing span, the horn will erable condition within 12 months after sound one prolonged blast followed by notification by the District Com- one short blast to signal the draw of mander to do so. the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about to return to its full open position to [CCGD01–91–029, 58 FR 39148, July 22, 1993, as vessels. amended by CGD01–98–091, 64 FR 38830, July (v) During open span movement, the 20, 1999; CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, channel traffic lights will flash red, the 1999; CGD01–05–061, 70 FR 58059, Oct. 5, 2005] horn will sound one prolonged blast fol- § 117.725 Manantico Creek. lowed by one short blast, then a pause, and an audio voice warning will an- The draw of the highway bridge, mile nounce bridge movement until the 0.5 at Millville, need not be opened for bridge is in the full open position. In the passage of vessels. the full open position, the channel traf- fic lights will flash green. § 117.729 Mantua Creek. (2) From December to February, the (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- draw may be left in the closed position road Bridge, mile 1.4 at Paulsboro, and opened on signal if at least four shall operate as follows: hours notice is given by telephone at (1) From March through November, (856) 231–2393. the draw shall be left in the open posi- (b) The draw of the S.R. 44 bridge, tion to vessels and will only be closed mile 1.7, at Paulsboro, shall open on for the passage of trains and to perform signal from March 1 through November

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30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and shall open § 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Wa- on signal at all other times upon four terway. hours notice. (a) The draw of the Route 35 Bridge, [CGD3 84–33, 50 FR 30270, July 25, 1985, as mile 1.1 across Manasquan River at amended by CGD05–03–121, 69 FR 21063, Apr. Brielle, shall open on signal except as 20, 2004] follows: (1) From May 15 through September § 117.730 Maurice River. 30: The draw of the Cumberland County (i) On Saturdays, Sundays and Fed- bridge, mile 12.1 at Mauricetown, need eral holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., not be opened for the passage of ves- the draw need only open 15 minutes be- sels. fore the hour and 15 minutes after the hour. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- ignated by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. (ii) On Mondays to Thursdays from 4 4, 2006] p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays, except Federal holidays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., § 117.731 Mullica River. the draw need only open 15 minutes be- fore the hour and 15 minutes after the The draws of the bridges listed in hour. this section shall open on signal, ex- (2) Year-round from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., cept as follows: the draw need only open if at least four (a) The draw of the Lower Bank hours notice is given. bridge, mile 15.0, need not open during (b) The draw of the County Route 528 the following periods unless at least Bridge, mile 6.3 across Barnegat Bay at four hours notice is given: Mantoloking, shall open on signal; ex- (1) From May 1 through November 30, cept that from Memorial Day through from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Labor Day on Saturdays, Sundays and (2) From December 1 through April Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 30, at all times. the draw need only open on the hour, (b) The draw of the Green Bank twenty minutes after the hour, and bridge, mile 18.0, need not open unless forty minutes after the hour. at least four hours notice is given dur- (c) The draw of the S37 Bridge across ing the following periods: Barnegat Bay, mile 14.1 at Seaside (1) April 1 through November 30, from Heights, shall open on signal except as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. follows: (2) December 1 through March 31, at (1) From December 1 through March all times. 31, the draw need only open if at least (c) The drawspan must open as soon four hours notice is given. as possible for public vessels of the (2) From April 1 through November 30 United States during the periods when from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw need four hours notice is required. only open if at least four hours notice is given. [CGD5–87–065, 53 FR 406, Jan. 7, 1988, as amended by CGD05 94–093, 60 FR 51732, Oct. 3, (3) From Memorial Day through 1995. Redesignated and amended by USCG– Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the 2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] draw need only open on the hour and half hour. § 117.732 Nacote Creek. (d) The draw of the AMTRAK New (a) The Route 9 bridge, mile 1.5, shall Jersey Transit Rail Operations open on signal, except that from 11 (NJTRO) automated railroad swing p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open if at bridge across Beach Thorofare, mile 68.9 at Atlantic City shall operate as least two hours notice is given. follows: (b) The draw of the Atlantic County (1) Open on signal from 11 p.m. to 6 (Rte. 575) bridge, mile 3.5 at Port Re- a.m. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the draw public, shall open on signal if at least shall open on signal from 20 minutes to eight hours notice is given. 30 minutes after each hour and remain [CGD05–94–065, 61 FR 29960, June 13, 1996] open for all waiting vessels.

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(2) Opening of the draw span may be July 5th to accommodate the annual delayed for ten minutes except as pro- July 4th fireworks show. vided in § 117.31(b). However, if a train (3) On the third or fourth Wednesday is moving toward the bridge and has of August the draw will open every two crossed the home signal for the bridge hours on the hour from 10 a.m. until 4 before the signal requesting opening of p.m. and need not open from 4 p.m. the bridge is given, that train may con- until 8 p.m. to accommodate the an- tinue across the bridge and must clear nual Air Show. the bridge interlocks before stopping. (f) The draw of the US40–322 (Albany (3) When the bridge is not tended lo- Avenue) Bridge, mile 70.0 across Inside cally and/or is operated from a remote Thorofare, at Atlantic City, shall open location, sufficient closed circuit TV on signal except that: cameras shall be operated and main- (1) Year-round, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; tained at the bridge site to enable the and from November 1 through March 31 remotely located bridge/train con- from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the draw need troller to have full view of both river only open if at least four hours notice traffic and the bridge. is given; (4) Radiotelephone Channel 13 (156.65 (2) From June 1 through September MHz) VHF-FM, shall be maintained 30: and utilized to facilitate communica- (i) From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 tion in both remote and local control p.m. to 9 p.m. the draw need only open locations. The bridge shall also be on the hour and half hour; and equipped with directional microphones (ii) From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw and horns to receive and deliver signals need not open. to vessels within a mile that are not (3) On July 4, the draw need not open equipped with radiotelephones. from 9:40 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. to ac- (5) Whenever the remote control sys- commodate the annual July 4th fire- tem equipment is partially disabled or works show. Should inclement weather fails for any reason, the bridge shall be prevent the fireworks event from tak- physically tended and operated by local ing place as planned, the draw need not control. Personnel shall be dispatched open from 9:40 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. on to arrive at the bridge as soon as pos- July 5th to accommodate the annual sible, but not more that one hour after July 4th fireworks show. malfunction or disability of the remote (4) On the third or fourth Wednesday system. Mechanical bypass and over- of August, the draw will open every ride capability of the remote operation two hours on the hour from 10 a.m. system shall be provided and main- until 4 p.m. and need not open from 4 tained. p.m. until 8 p.m. to accommodate the (6) When the draw is opening and annual Air Show. closing, or is closed, yellow flashing (g) The draw of the Dorset Avenue lights located on the ends of the center Bridge across Inside Thorofare, mile piers shall be displayed continuously 72.1 at Ventnor City, shall open on sig- until the bridge is returned to the fully nal except that from June 1 through open position. September 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:15 (e) The draw of the Route 30 Bridge p.m., the draw need only open at 15 and across Beach Thorofare, mile 67.2 at 45 minutes after the hour. Atlantic City, shall open on signal if at (h) The draw of the Route 52 (Ninth least four hours of notice is given; ex- Street) Bridge, mile 80.4 across Beach cept that: Thorofare, at Ocean City, shall open on (1) From April 1 through October 31, signal except that from Memorial Day from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. the draw need through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 only open on the hour. p.m., the draw need only open on the (2) On July 4, the draw need not open hour and half hour. from 9:40 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. to ac- (i) The draw of the Stone Harbor commodate the annual July 4th fire- Boulevard Bridge, mile 102.0 across works show. Should inclement weather Great Channel, at Stone Harbor, shall prevent the fireworks event from tak- open on signal except that: ing place as planned, the draw need not (1) From October 1 through March 31 open from 9:40 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. on from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need

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only open if at least eight hours notice the bridge generally unmanned and in is given. the open position. (2) From Memorial Day through (iii) Summer Service (generally June Labor Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat- through August): Daily train service urdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, starting at 10 a.m. and ending 7:30 p.m. the draw need open only on the hour, 20 (3) When a vessel approaches the minutes after the hour, and 20 minutes drawbridge with the draw in the open before the hour. position, the vessel shall give the open- (3) From 10 p.m. on December 24 until ing signal. If no acknowledgement is 6 a.m. on December 26, the draw need received within 30 seconds, the vessel open only if at least two hours notice may proceed, with caution, through is given. the open draw. When the draw is open (j) [Reserved] and will be closing promptly, the draw- (k) The draw of Two-Mile Bridge, bridge will generally signal using mile 112.2, across Middle Thorofare in sound signals or radio telephone. Wildwood Crest, shall open on signal (4) Opening of the draw span may be except: delayed for ten minutes after a signal (1) From 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the to open except as provide in (117.31(b). fourth Sunday in March of every year, However, if a train is moving toward the draw need not open for vessels. If the bridge and has crossed the home the fourth Sunday falls on a religious signal for the bridge before the signal holiday, the draw need not open for requesting opening of the bridge is vessels from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on given, the train may continue across the third Sunday of March of every the bridge and must clear the bridge year. interlocks as soon as possible in order (2) From 10:30 p.m. on December 24 to prevent unnecessary delays in the until 10:30 p.m. on December 26, the opening of the draw. draw need open only if at least two hours notice is given. [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2311, Jan. 15, 1998, as (l) [Reserved] amended by CGD05–01–007, 66 FR 39445, July (m) The draw of Cape May Canal 31, 2001; CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, Railroad Bridge across Cape May 2006; USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008; Canal, mile 115.1, at Cape May shall op- USCG–2008–0697, 73 FR 79639, Dec. 30, 2008; 74 erate as follows: FR 17084, Apr. 14, 2009; USCG–2011–0698, 76 FR (1) The draw shall be maintained in 79535, Dec. 22, 2011] the open position; the draw may close only for the crossing of trains and § 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming maintenance of the bridge. When the River). draw is closed for a train crossing a The Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall bridge tender shall be present to reopen open on signal; except that, from De- the draw after the train has cleared the cember 1 through March 31, the draw bridge. When the draw is closed for shall open on signal, if at least a twen- maintenance a bridge tender shall be ty-four hour notice is given by calling present to open the draw upon signal. the number posted at the bridge. The (2) Train service generally operates owner of this bridge shall provide and as follows (please contact Cape May keep in good legible condition clear- Seashore Lines for current train sched- ance gauges with figures not less than ules): eight inches high, designed, installed (i) Winter (generally December and maintained according to the provi- through March): In general, there is no sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. train service, therefore the bridge is unmanned and placed in the full open [CGD01–99–075, 64 FR 71655, Dec. 22, 1999] position. (ii) Spring (generally April through § 117.735 Newark Bay. May and Fall (generally September The following requirements apply to through November): Generally weekend all bridges across this waterway: service only: Friday through Sunday (a) Public vessels of the United train service starts at 10 a.m. and ends States, state or local vessels used for at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday public service, and vessels in distress

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shall be passed through the draw with- the passage of vessels. However, the out delay. The opening signal from draws of any of these bridges shall be these vessels is four or more short restored to operable condition within blasts of a whistle or horn or a radio six months after notification by the request. District Commander to do so. (b) The owners of these bridges shall provide and keep in good legible condi- § 117.738 Overpeck Creek. tion two board gages painted white (a) The draws of the Conrail and the with black figures not less than 12 New York, Susquehanna and Western inches high to indicate the vertical railroad bridges, mile 0.0 both at clearance under the closed draw at all Ridgefield Park, NJ, operate as follows: stages of the tide. The gages shall be so (1) The draws shall open on signal if placed on the bridge that they are at least 24 hours notice is given. plainly visible to operators of vessels (2) Public vessels of the United approaching the bridge either up or States must be passed through the downstream. drawspan of each drawbridge as soon as (c) Trains and locomotives shall be possible. controlled so that any delay in opening (3) The owners of these bridges shall the draw span shall not exceed five provide and keep in good legible condi- minutes. However, if a train moving to- tion two board gages painted white ward the bridge has crossed the home with black figures not less than 12 signal for the bridge before the signal inches high to indicate the vertical requesting opening of the bridge is clearance under the closed draw at all given, the train may continue across stages of the tide. The gages shall be so the bridge and must clear the bridge placed on the bridge that they are interlocks before stopping. plainly visible to operators of vessels approaching the bridge either up or [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985] downstream. § 117.736 Oceanport Creek. (b) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in opening The drawspan for the New Jersey the draw span shall not exceed five Transit Rail Operations Drawbridge, minutes. However, if a train moving to- mile 8.4 near Oceanport, must open on ward the bridge has crossed the home signal from May 15 through September signal for the bridge before the signal 15 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.; except requesting opening of the bridge is that, the drawspan need not open 6 given, the train may continue across a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 the bridge and must clear the bridge p.m on weekdays, excluding all federal interlocks before stopping. holidays except for Martin Luther King Day. The drawspan must open on signal [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as upon four hours notice from May 15 amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] through September 15 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., and from September 16 § 117.739 Passaic River. through May 14; except that, the drawspan need not be opened from 6 (a) The following requirements apply a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 to all bridges in this section across the p.m. on weekdays, excluding all federal Passaic River: (1) The owners of these bridges shall holidays except for Martin Luther King provide, and keep in good legible condi- Day. Public vessels of the United tion, clearance gauges with figures not States must be passed as soon as pos- less than twelve (12) inches high de- sible at anytime. signed, installed and maintained ac- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. § 117.737 Oldmans Creek. (2) New Jersey Transit Rail Oper- The draws of the US30 bridge, mile ations’ (NJTRO) roving crews shall 3.1 at Nortonville, the Conrail railroad consist of an adequate number of oper- bridge, mile 4.0 at Jumbo, and the ators to ensure NJTRO bridges are op- Salem County bridge, mile 5.1 at erated according to the requirements Pedricktown, need not be opened for of this section.

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(b) The draw of the Routes 1 & 9 (Lin- (i) The draw of the Clay Street coln Highway) Bridge, mile 1.8, at New- Bridge, mile 6.0, shall open on signal if ark, shall open on signal if at least four at least four hours notice is given by hours notice is given. calling the number posted at the (c) The draw of CONRAIL’s Point-No- bridge. Point Railroad Bridge, mile 2.6, at (j) The draw of the NJTRO (West Ar- Newark, shall open on signal if at least lington) Bridge, mile 8.0, at Kearney, four hours notice is given to the CON- shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 RAIL Movement Desk. After the signal p.m. if at least eight hours notice is to open is given, the opening may be given. After the signal to open is given, delayed no more than ten minutes. the opening may be delayed no more (d) The draw of the Jackson Street than ten minutes. From 11 p.m. to 7 Bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on signal if a.m., the draw need not be opened. at least four hours notice is given by (k) The draw of the Route 7 (Rutgers calling the number posted at the Street) Bridge, mile 8.9, at Belleville, bridge. shall open on signal if at least four (e) The draw of the Amtrak Dock hours notice is given. Bridge, mile 5.0, at Harrison, shall open (l) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, on signal after at least a twenty-four mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall open on hour advance notice is given by calling signal if at least four hours notice is the number posted at the bridge; ex- given. cept that, from 7:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. (m) The draw of the NJTRO Bridge, and from 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Monday mile 11.7, shall open on signal after at through Friday, except Federal holi- least a 24 hour notice is given by call- days, the draw need not be opened for ing the number posted at the bridge. the passage of vessel traffic. At all (n) The draw of the Route 3 Bridge, other times, a bridge opening may be mile 11.8, need not be opened for the delayed no more than ten minutes for passage of vessel traffic. the passage of rail traffic, unless the (o) The draw of the following bridges draw tender and the vessel operator need not be opened for the passage of agree to a longer delay. vessels: (f) The draw of the Bridge Street (1) Gregory Avenue Bridge, mile 14.0, Bridge, mile 5.6, shall open on signal if at Wallington. at least four hours notice is given by (2) West Eighth Street Bridge, mile calling the number posted at the 15.3, at Garfield. bridge. (p)–(t) [Reserved] (g) The draw of the NJTRO Newark- Harrison (Morristown Line) Bridge, [CGD01–95–171, 62 FR 6485, Feb. 12, 1997, as amended by CGD01–97–020, 63 FR 34124, June mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey shall 23, 1998; CGD01–97–134, 64 FR 4788, Feb. 1, 1999; open on signal if at least one hour ad- CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, 1999; vance notice is given to the drawtender USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006; at Upper Hack Bridge mile 6.9, across USCG–2010–0234, 75 FR 51942, Aug. 24, 2010; the Hackensack River at Secaucus, USCG–2011–0268, 76 FR 65376, Oct. 21, 2011] N.J. In the event the HX drawtender is at the Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 on § 117.741 Raccoon Creek. the Hackensack River, at Jersey City (a) The draw of the Route 130 high- then up to an additional half hour way bridge, mile 1.8 at Bridgeport, delay in opening is permitted. After shall open on signal: the signal to open is given, the opening (1) March 1 through November 30, may be delayed no more than ten min- from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. utes. From 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from (2) At all other times, if at least four 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Monday through hours notice is given. Friday except federal holidays, the (b) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- draw need not open. road Bridge, mile 2.0 at Bridgeport, (h) The Route 280 Bridge, mile 5.8, at shall operate as follows: Harrison, New Jersey, shall open on (1) From March 1 through November signal if at least 24 hours notice is 30, the draw shall be left in the open given by calling the number posted at position at all times and will only be the bridge. closed for the passage of trains and to

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perform periodic maintenance author- § 117.743 Rahway River. ized in accordance with subpart A of The draw of the Conrail Bridge, mile this part. 2.0, across the Rahway River, at Lin- (i) Trains shall be controlled so that den, New Jersey, shall operate as fol- any delay in opening of the draw shall lows: not exceed ten minutes except as pro- (a) The draw shall remain in the full vided in § 117.31(b). open position at all times, and shall (ii) Before the bridge closes for any only be closed for the passage of rail reason, a train crewmember will ob- traffic or the performance of mainte- serve the waterway for approaching nance authorized in accordance with craft, which will be allowed to pass. A subpart A of this part. train crewmember will then operate (b) The draw shall be remotely oper- the bridge by radiophone. The bridge ated by a bridge/train dispatcher lo- shall only be closed if a train crew- cated at the Conrail Dispatch Office at member’s visual inspection shows that Mount Laurel, New Jersey. the channel is clear and there are no (c) A marine traffic light system vessels transiting in the area. shall be maintained at the bridge and (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad display flashing green lights to indi- Bridge is moving from the full open to cate that vessels may pass through the the full closed position, a train crew- bridge, and flashing red lights anytime the bridge is not in the full open posi- member will maintain constant sur- tion. veillance of the navigational channel (d) An infrared sensor system shall be to ensure no conflict with maritime maintained at the bridge to determine traffic exists. In the event of failure or that no conflict with vessel traffic ex- obstruction, the train crewmember will ists while the bridge is closing. stop the bridge and return the bridge (e) Before the bridge may be closed to the open position. from the remote location, an on-site (iv) The CONRAIL Railroad channel train crewmember shall observe the traffic lights will change from flashing waterway for any vessel traffic. All ap- green to flashing red anytime the proaching vessels shall be allowed to bridge is not in the full open position. pass before the bridge may close. The (v) During closing of the span, the on-scene train crewmember shall then channel traffic lights will change from communicate with the bridge/train dis- flashing green to flashing red, the horn patcher at the Conrail Dispatch Office, will sound four times, followed by a at Mount Laurel, either by radio or pause, then the four blasts will be re- telephone, to request that the bridge be peated and the bridge will close. When closed. the rail traffic has cleared the swing (f) While the bridge is moving from span, the horn will automatically the full open to full closed position, the sound five times to signal the draw of bridge/train dispatcher shall maintain the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about constant surveillance of the naviga- to return to its full open position. tional channel at the bridge using the (vi) During open span movement, the infrared sensor system. channel traffic lights will be flashing (g) If the infrared sensors detect a red, the horn will sound four times, fol- vessel or other obstruction approach- lowed by a pause, then four blasts will ing or under the bridge before the draw be repeated until the bridge is in the is fully lowered and locked, the closing full open position. In the full open posi- sequence shall be stopped, automati- tion, the channel traffic lights will cally, and the draw shall be raised to then turn from flashing red to flashing its full open position until the channel green. is clear. (2) At all other times, the draw may (h) During the downward bridge clos- be left in the closed position and ing movement, the marine traffic light system located at the bridge will opened on signal if at least four hours change from flashing green to flashing notice is given by telephone at (856) red, the public address system shall an- 231–2393. nounce that the bridge shall be closing, [CGD05–02–065, 68 FR 27461, May 20, 2003] and the horn shall sound two times,

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pause 10 seconds, then repeat two horn the draw span shall not exceed ten blasts until the bridge is seated and minutes. However, if a train moving to- fully locked down. ward the bridge has crossed the home (i) When all rail traffic has cleared signal for the bridge before the signal the bridge, the bridge/train dispatcher requesting opening of the bridge is shall sound the horn five-times to sig- given, that train may continue across nal that the draw is about to open. the bridge and must clear the bridge (j) In the event of a failure, or ob- interlocks before stopping or reversing. struction to the infrared sensor sys- (b) The drawspans for the Riverside- tem, the bridge shall immediately be returned to the full open position until Delanco/SR#543 Drawbridge, mile 1.3 at the problem is corrected. Riverside and the SR#38 Drawbridge, (k) In the event of a loss of commu- mile 7.8 at Centerton, must operate as nication between the on-site personnel follows: and the bridge/train dispatcher, the (1) From April 1 through October 31 bridge shall immediately be returned open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. to the full open position until the prob- (2) From November 1 through March lem is corrected. 31 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., open on signal (l) Should the draw become inoper- if at least 24 hours notice is given, ex- able from the remote site while the cept as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of bridge is in the closed position, a this section. bridge tender, maintenance personnel, (3) Year round from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. or engineer shall be deployed to be on need not open for the passage of ves- scene within one hour from the time sels, except as provided in paragraph the draw becomes inoperable until the (a)(1) of this section. bridge can be returned to the full open position. [CGD5 91–054, 58 FR 40591, July 29, 1993, as (m) Trains shall be controlled so that amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, any delay in opening of the draw shall Dec. 4, 2006; USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37314, not exceed ten minutes after a train June 21, 2012] has crossed the bridge; except, as pro- vided in 33 CFR 117.31(b). However, if a § 117.747 Raritan River. train moving toward the bridge has (a) The draw of New Jersey Transit crossed the home signal for the bridge, Rail Operations Railroad Bridge at the train may continue across the mile 0.5 shall open on signal; except bridge and must clear the bridge inter- that, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 locks before stopping. p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- [CGD01–03–096, 69 FR 8814, Feb. 26, 2004] day, except holidays, the bridge need not open. § 117.745 Rancocas Creek. (b) The bridge owner shall provide (a) The following requirements apply and keep in good legible condition two to all bridges across the Rancocas clearance gauges with figures not less River (Creek): than 12 inches high designed, installed (1) Public vessels of the United and maintained according to the provi- States must be passed through the sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. drawspan of each drawbridge as soon as (c) Trains and locomotives shall be possible without delay at anytime. The controlled so that any delay in opening opening signal from these vessels is the draw span shall not exceed ten four or more short blasts of a whistle or horn, or a radio request. minutes. However, if a train moving to- (2) The owners of these bridges shall ward the bridge has crossed the home provide and keep in good legible condi- signal for the bridge before the signal tion clearance gauges for each draw requesting opening of the bridge is with figures not less than 12 inches given, the train may continue across high designed, installed and main- the bridge and must clear the bridge tained according to the provisions of interlocks before the bridge may be § 118.160 of this chapter. opened. (3) Trains and locomotives shall be [USCG–2009–0202, 74 FR 49325, Sept. 28, 2009] controlled so that any delay in opening

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§ 117.749 Salem River. (b) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on the The draw of the S49 bridge, mile 3.5 hour and half hour. at Salem, shall open on signal if at (c) At all other times, on signal, for least 24 hours notice is given. any vessel. § 117.750 Schellenger Creek. [CGD05–97–002, 62 FR 45160, Aug. 26, 1997] The draw of the Cape May County § 117.755 Shrewsbury River. bridge, mile 0.3 at Cape May, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. The draw of the Monmouth County highway bridge at mile 4.0, across the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] Shrewsbury River at Sea Bright, New Jersey, shall operate as follows: § 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). (a) The draw shall open on signal at The draws of S71 bridge, mile 0.8, the all times; except that, from May 15 railroad bridge, mile 0.9, and the S35 through September 30, on Saturday, bridge, mile 0.9, all at Avon, operate as Sunday, and holidays, between 9 a.m. follows: and 7 p.m., the draw need open only on (a) The bridges operate as one unit. the hour and half hour. The owners shall provide signal sys- (b) The draw need not be opened at tems so connected that the operator of any time for a sail boat unless it is op- any of the bridges may simultaneously erating under auxiliary power or is notify the operators of the other two. being towed by a powered vessel. The operator of the first bridge to be (c) The owners of the bridge shall passed shall be responsible for observ- keep in good legible condition two ing the approach of vessels, for receiv- clearance gages with figures not less ing and acknowledging signals, and for than eight inches high, designed, in- coordinating the opening of the other stalled, and maintained according to draws. the provisions of § 118.160 of this chap- (b) The draws shall open on signal; ter. except that, from May 15 through Sep- [USCG–2010–0461, 75 FR 38714, July 6, 2010] tember 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holi- § 117.756 South River. days and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Satur- The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile days, Sundays, and holidays, the draw 2.8 at South River shall open on week- need be opened only on the hour and days (exclusive of holidays) from De- half hour if a vessel is waiting to pass. cember 1 through the last day of Feb- (c) The owners of the bridges shall ruary if at least four hours notice is provide and keep in good legible condi- given. From March 1 through Novem- tion two board gages painted white ber 30, and December 1 through the last with black figures not less than eight day of February on weekends and holi- inches high to indicate the vertical days the draw shall be maintained open clearance under the closed draw at all to navigation except for closure to ac- stages of the tide. The gages shall be so commodate passage of a train. The placed on the bridges that they are draw shall be opened as soon as pos- plainly visible to operators of vessels sible at all times for passage of a pub- approaching the bridges either up or lic vessel of the United States. downstream. [CGD3 83–067, 49 FR 33014, Aug. 20, 1984] [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] § 117.757 Townsend Inlet. § 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg The draw of Townsend Inlet Bridge, Harbor Bay. mile 0.3 in Avalon, shall open on signal The draw of the S52 (Ship Channel) except: bridge, mile 0.5 between Somers Point (a) From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the and Ocean City, shall open: fourth Sunday in March of every year, (a) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., on signal, the draw need not open for vessels. If if at least 24 hours advance notice is the fourth Sunday falls on a religious given. holiday, the draw need not open from

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9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Sun- § 117.771 Bronx River. day of March of every year. (a) The draw of the Bruckner Boule- (b) From 11 p.m. on December 24 vard Bridge, mile 1.1, at the Bronx, until 11 p.m. on December 25, the draw New York, shall open on signal if at need open only if at least two hours no- least a two-hour advance notice is tice is given. given to the New York City Depart- [USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008] ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge § 117.758 Tuckahoe River. Operations Office. From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday The draw of the State highway through Friday, the bridge need not be bridge, mile 8.0 at Tuckahoe, shall open opened for the passage of vessels. on signal if at least 24 hours notice is (b) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, given. mile 1.6 at the Bronx, New York, need [CGD82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- not be opened for the passage of ves- ignated by CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, sels. 2006] (c) The owners of the Bruckner Bou- levard Bridge, mile 1.1, and the Conrail § 117.759 Wading River. Bridge, mile 1.6, both at the Bronx, The draw of the Burlington County New York, shall provide and keep in good legible condition two clearance highway bridge, mile 5.0 at Wading gauges designed, installed and main- River, shall open on signal if at least 24 tained in accordance with the provi- hours notice is given. sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. § 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. [CGD01–97–018, 62 FR 54385, Oct. 20, 1997, as The draws of the State Street bridge, amended by CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000] mile 0.5, and the railroad bridge, mile 0.6, both at Sewaren, shall open on sig- § 117.773 Buffalo River. nal if at least four hours notice is (a) The draw of the Michigan Avenue given. bridge, mile 1.3, at Buffalo, shall oper- ate as follows: NEW YORK (1) From March 22 through December § 117.769 Black Rock Canal. 15, the draw shall open within 20 min- utes of signal. However, the draw need The draws of the Ferry Street bridge, not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and mile 2.6, and Canadian National Rail- from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday way bridge, mile 3.8, both at Buffalo, through Saturday. shall operate as follows: (2) From December 16 through March (a) From April 15 through November 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- 30, the draws shall open on signal. How- tice is given at least 4 hours in advance ever, between the hours of 12 midnight of a vessel’s time of intended passage and 8 a.m., seven days a week, no through the draw. bridgetender is required to be in at- (b) The draw of the Ohio Street tendance at the bridges and the draws bridge, mile 2.1, at Buffalo, shall oper- shall open on signal if notice is given ate as follows: to the owners at least two hours in ad- (1) From March 22 through December vance of a vessel’s intended time of 15, the draw shall open on signal within passage through the draws. 20 minutes after a request is made to (b) From December 1 through April the Michigan Avenue drawtender. How- 14, no bridgetender is required to be in ever, the draw need not open from 7:30 attendance at the bridges and the a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 draws shall open on signal if notice is p.m., Monday through Saturday. given to the owners at least four hours (2) From December 16 through March in advance of a vessel’s time of in- 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- tice is given at least 4 hours in advance tended passage through the draws. of a vessel’s time of intended passage [CGD09–94–008, 59 FR 50167, Oct. 3, 1994] through the draw.

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(3) In addition to the standard signals tion clearance gauges for each draw required for requesting the bridge to with figures not less than 12 inches open, the owners of this bridge shall high designed, installed and main- maintain and monitor a marine radio- tained according to the provisions of telephone for use by the Michigan Ave- § 118.160 of this chapter. nue drawtender for receiving requests (c) The draw of the Roosevelt Island for opening the Ohio Street bridge. The bridge shall open on signal if at least drawtender shall maintain communica- two hour advance notice is given to the tions with any transiting vessel until drawtender at the Grand Street/Avenue the vessel has cleared both the Ohio bridge, mile 3.1 across Newtown Creek Street and Michigan Avenue draws. (East Branch), the New York Depart- (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) tation railroad bridges, miles 4.02 and Radio Hotline or NYCDOT Bridge Oper- 4.39, both at Buffalo, shall open on sig- ations Office. In the event the nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in drawtender is at Borden Avenue or advance of a vessel’s time of intended Hunters Point Avenue bridges mile 1.2 passage through the draws. and 1.4, respectively, across Dutch (d) The South Park Avenue bridge, Kills, up to an additional half hour mile 5.3, at Buffalo, shall open on sig- delay may be required. nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in [CGD1–90–040, 55 FR 37710, Sept. 13, 1990, as advance of a vessel’s time of intended amended by USCG–2009–0348, 74 FR 52888, Oct. passage through the draw. However, 15, 2009] the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., § 117.785 Genessee River. Monday through Saturday. (a) The following applies to all (e) The periods when the bridges need bridges listed in this section: not open on signal prescribed in para- (1) At all times, public vessels of the graphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) in this sec- United States, vessels in distress, and tion shall not be effective on Sundays, vessels seeking shelter from rough and on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, weather shall be passed through the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanks- bridges as soon as possible. giving Day, Christmas Day, or days ob- (2) Clearance gages of a type ap- served in lieu of any of these under proved by the Commander, Ninth Coast State law. Guard District, shall be installed on [CGD09–95–022, 61 FR 10467, Mar. 14, 1996, as the upstream and downstream sides of amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, each drawbridge by and at the expense June 29, 1999] of the owner of or agency controlling the bridge and the gages shall be kept § 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). in good repair and legible condition. The draw of the highway bridge, mile (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- 2.2 between Rodman Neck and City Is- tation bridge, mile 0.9 at Rochester, land, need not be opened for the pas- shall open on signal; except that, from sage of vessels. December 15 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 § 117.781 East River. hours notice is given. The following requirements apply to (c) The draw of the Colonel Patrick the Roosevelt Island bridge, mile 6.4 at Henry O’Rorke Memorial Bridge, mile New York City, as follows: 1.2 at Rochester, shall open on signal (a) Public vessels of the United from April 1 through December 15; States Government, state or local ves- however, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from sels used for public safety, and vessels 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday in distress shall be passed through the except Federal holidays, the draw need draws of each bridge as soon as possible be opened only for the passage of com- without delay at anytime. The opening mercial vessels. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. signal from these vessels shall be four and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through or more short blasts of a whistle, horn Friday except Federal holidays, and or radio request. from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, (b) The owners of each bridge shall Sundays, and Federal holidays, the provide and keep in good legible condi- draw need be opened only on the hour

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and half hour, except that commercial 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday vessels shall be passed at any time. through Friday, except federal holi- From December 16 through March 31, days. the draw shall open on signal if at least (2) The draws of the Willis Avenue 12 hours notice is given. Bridge, mile 1.5, Third Avenue Bridge, mile 1.9, and the Madison Avenue [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, Bridge, mile 2.3, need not open for the June 29, 1999; USCG–2008–0179, 73 FR 35013, passage of vessel traffic at various June 19, 2008] times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the first Sunday in May and November. § 117.787 Gowanus Canal. The exact time and date of each bridge The draws of the Ninth Street closure will be published in the Local Bridge, mile 1.4, the Third Street Notice to Mariners several weeks prior Bridge, mile 1.8, the Carroll Street to each closure. Bridge, mile 2.0, and the Union Street (c) The draw of the Metro North Bridge, mile 2.1, at Brooklyn, shall (Park Avenue) Bridge, mile 2.1, shall open on signal, if at least a two-hour open on signal, except, as provided in advance notice is given to the New paragraph (a) of this section, if at least York City Department of Transpor- a four-hour advance notice is given. tation (NYCDOT), Radio Hotline, or The draw need not open for the passage the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. of vessel traffic from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through [CGD01–99–067, 65 FR 46870, Aug. 1, 2000] Friday, except Federal holidays. (d) The draw of the Spuyten Duyvil § 117.789 Harlem River. railroad bridge, mile 7.9, shall open on (a) The draws of all railroad bridges signal at all times, except as provided across the Harlem River may remain in in paragraph (a) of this section. the closed position from the time a train scheduled to cross the bridge is [USCG–2008–0456, 75 FR 230, Jan. 5, 2010] within five minutes from the bridge, § 117.791 Hudson River. and until that train has fully crossed the bridge. The maximum time per- (a) The draws of the bridges listed in mitted for delay shall not exceed ten this section shall open as soon as pos- (10) minutes. Land and water traffic sible at any time for the passage of the should pass over or through the draw following vessels: as soon as possible to prevent unneces- (1) Downbound vessels during a fresh- sary delays in the opening and closure et of a height exceeding an elevation of the draw. determined by the District Com- (b)(1) The draws of the bridges at 103 mander. Street, mile 0.0, 125 Street (2) Public vessels of the United (Triborough), mile 1.3, Willis Avenue, States. mile 1.5, Third Avenue, mile 1.9, Madi- (3) Vessels of 500 tons or more. son Avenue, mile 2.3, 145 Street, mile (4) Tugs with a tow on a hawser. 2.8, Macombs Dam, mile 3.2, 207 Street, (b) The draws of the bridges listed in mile 6.0, and the Broadway Bridge, this section shall not remain open for mile 6.8, shall open on signal if at least more than 15 minutes and may remain a four-hour advance notice is given to closed for up to 10 minutes to allow ac- the New York City Highway Radio cumulated land traffic to pass. (Hotline) Room and the Triborough (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) tation bridge, mile 146.2 between Al- for the 125 Street (Triborough), mile bany and Rensselaer, shall open on sig- 1.3. The draws of the above bridges, ex- nal; except that, from December 16 cept the Broadway Bridge, need not through March 31, the draw shall open open for the passage of vessel traffic on signal if at least 24 hours notice is from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 given. p.m., Monday through Friday, except (d) The draw of the state highway federal holidays. The draw of the bridge, mile 150.2 between Troy and Broadway Bridge need not open for the Menands, need not be opened for the passage of vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to passage of vessels.

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(e) The draw of the highway bridge, (3) Except as provided in paragraphs mile 152.7 between Troy and Green Is- (b) and (c) of this section each draw land, operates as follows: shall open on signal. (1) From April 1 through December (b) The draw of the Hutchinson River 15, the draw shall open on signal from Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at the Bronx, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; except that, the draw New York shall open on signal if at need not be opened from 6 p.m. to 7 least a two-hour notice is given to the a.m., unless notice is given before 4:30 New York City Department of Trans- p.m. of the time the vessel is expected portation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or to pass, and need not open from 7 a.m. the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (c) The draw of the South Fulton Av- (2) From December 16 through March enue Bridge, mile 2.9, shall open on sig- 31, the draw need not be opened. nal from three hours before to three (f) The draws of the 112th Street hours after the predicted high tide. For bridge, mile 155.4 between Troy and Co- the purposes of this section, predicted hoes operate as follows: high tide occurs four hours after pre- (1) The draws shall open on signal dicted high water for New York (Bat- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tery), as given in the tide tables pub- lished by private entities using data (2) The draws shall open on signal provided by the National Ocean Serv- from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., if notice is given, ice. before 4:30 p.m., of the time the vessel (1) At all other times, the bridge is expected to pass. shall open on signal if at least four (3) The draws need not be opened hours advance notice is given to the from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 Westchester County Road Maintenance p.m. Division during normal work hours or (4) During the period that the Fed- to the County’s Parkway Police at all eral Lock at Troy is inoperative, the other times. drawspans need not be opened for the (2) The bridge tender shall honor re- passage of vessels. quests for opening within six hours [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as after predicated high water if such re- amended at 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984, CGD3 quest is given to the bridge tender 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985; USCG–1999– while he or she is on station (three 5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999; USCG–2001– hours before to three hours after pre- 10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] dicted high tide). § 117.793 Hutchinson River [CGD01–93–009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993, as (Eastchester Creek). amended by CGD01–97–125, 63 FR 18321, Apr. 15, 1998; CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, (a) The following requirements apply 2000; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, to all bridges across Hutchinson River 2001; CGD01–04–033, 69 FR 35246, June 24, 2001] (Eastchester Creek): (1) The owners of each bridge shall § 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting provide and keep in good legible condi- Waterways. tion clearance gauges for each draw (a) The draw of the Marine Parkway with figures not less than 12 inches bridge, mile 3.0 over Rockaway Inlet, high designed, installed and main- shall open on signal Monday through tained according to the provision of Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all § 118.160 of this chapter. other times, the draw shall open on sig- (2) Trains and locomotives shall be nal if at least eight hours notice is controlled so that any delay in opening given; however, the draw shall open on the draw shall not exceed ten minutes signal if at least a one hour notice is except as provided in § 117.31(b). How- given for the passage of U.S. Navy or ever, if a train moving toward the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- bridge has crossed the home signal for ministration vessels. the bridge before the signal requesting (b) The draws of the New York City opening of the bridge is given, the train highway bridge, mile 0.8 across Mill may continue across the bridge and Basin on Belt Parkway, need not be must clear the bridge interlocks before opened for the passage of vessels from stopping. noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays from May 15

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to September 30, and on Memorial Day, (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- Independence Day, and Labor Day. ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to However, on these days, from two 11 p.m.; hours before to one hour after pre- (iii) At all other times, if at least two dicted high tide, the draw shall open on hours notice is given. signal. For the purpose of this section, (2) From September 16 through June predicted high tide occurs 15 minutes 14 if at least 24 hours notice is given. later than that predicted for Sandy (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile Hook, as given in the tide tables pub- 105.9 across the entrance to Missisquoi lished by private entities using data Bay between Alburg Tongue and Hog provided by the National Ocean Serv- Island at East Alburg, shall open on ice. At all times, public vessels of the signal if at least 24 hours notice is United States and state or local vessels given. used for public safety shall be passed as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as soon as possible. amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 49452, Dec. 20, (c) The draw of the Beach Channel 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999; railroad bridge shall open on signal; ex- USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] cept that, the draw need not open for the passage of vessel traffic, 6:45 a.m. § 117.799 Long Island, New York In- to 8:20 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., land Waterway from East Rockaway Monday through Friday, except Fed- Inlet to Shinnecock Canal. eral holidays. (a) At all times, public vessels of the United States must be passed through [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as the drawspan of each drawbridge listed amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001; CGD01–06–033, 71 FR 61897, Oct. in this section as soon as possible. 20, 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, (b) The draw of each bridge listed in 2006; 72 FR 50876, Sept. 5, 2007] this section need not be opened for sail- ing vessels, unless the vessels are under § 117.797 Lake Champlain. machinery power or under tow, if an opening would unduly delay other ves- (a) The drawspan for each drawbridge sel or vehicular traffic. listed in this section must open as soon (c) The owners of the bridges listed in as possible for public vessels of the this section shall provide and keep in United States. good legible condition two board gages (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile painted white with black figures not 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between less than eight inches high to indicate South Hero Island and North Hero Is- the vertical clearance under the closed land, shall operate as follows: draw at all stages of the tide. The (1) The draw shall open on signal on gages shall be so placed on the bridges the hour and the half hour from May that they are plainly visible to opera- 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. tors of vessels approaching the bridges to 8 p.m. daily. either up or downstream. (2) The draw shall open on signal (d) The draws of the West Bay bridge, from May 15th through October 15th mile 0.1 across Quantuck Canal, Beach from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four Lane bridge, mile 1.1 across Quantuck hours notice is given by calling the Canal, Quoque bridge, mile 1.1 across number posted at the bridge. Quoque Canal and the Smith Point (3) The draw shall open on signal bridge, mile 6.1 across Narrow Bay from October 16th through May 14th if shall open on signal from October 1 at least four hours notice is given by through April 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. calling the number posted at the and from May 1 through September 30 bridge. from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all other (c) The draw of the Central Vermont times during these periods, the draws Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, shall open as soon as possible but no mile 105.6 shall open on signal: more than one hour after a request to (1) From June 15 through September open is received. 15: (e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach (i) Monday through Friday from 9 Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile a.m. to 5 p.m.; 0.4, shall open on signal—

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(1) From October 1 through May 14; (3) From 9 p.m. to midnight, on the (2) From May 15 through September Fourth of July, the Meadowbrook 30, except that it need be opened only State Parkway Bridge need not open on the hour and half-hour from 4 p.m. for the passage of vessel traffic. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. (i) The draws of the Wantagh State to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Me- Parkway bridge, mile 16.1 across Goose morial Day, Independence Day, and Creek, and the Captree State Parkway Labor Day; and bridge, mile 30.7 across State Boat (3) From May 15 through September Channel at Captree Island, shall open 30, from two hours before to one hour on signal if at least one half hour no- after predicted high tide. Predicted tice is given to the New York State De- high tide occurs 10 minutes earlier partment of Transportation, as follows: than that predicted for Sandy Hook, as (1) Every other hour on the even given in the tide table published by the hour. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- (2) From April 1 through October 31 ministration. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal (f) The draw of the Loop Parkway holidays, every three hours beginning Bridge across Long Creek, mile 0.7, at 3 a.m. Notice may be given from the shall open on signal every other hour telephone located at the moorings on on the even hour; except that, from each bridge or by marine radio- April 1 through October 31 on Satur- telephone. days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, (j) The Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile the draw shall open on signal every 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, from three hours beginning at 3 a.m. If an April 22, 2002 through October 31, 2002, opening is desired at other than a shall open on signal, except as follows: scheduled time, notice may be given (1) Only one moveable bridge span from the telephone located on either need be opened for the passage of vessel side of the bridge or via marine radio- traffic between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, telephone. except as provided in paragraph (j)(3) of this section. (g) The draw of the Long Beach (2) From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on week- Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile days, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 4.7, shall open on signal; except that: weekends and holidays, the draw shall (1) From midnight to 8 a.m. year- open on signal only on the hour and round, the draw shall open on signal if half-hour, except as provided in para- at least four hours notice is given; and graph (j)(3) of this section. (2) From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- (3) From one-hour before to one-hour days, Sundays, and holidays from May after the predicted high tide, two 15 through September 30, the draw need moveable spans may be opened for the be opened only on the hour and half passage of vessel traffic, provided at hour. least a two-hour advance notice is (3) From 10 p.m. to midnight on July given by calling the number posted at 3 each year the draw need not open for the bridge. For the purposes of this sec- the passage of vessel traffic. tion, predicted high tide occurs 10 min- (h) The draw of the Meadowbrook utes earlier than that predicted for State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sandy Hook, as given in the tide tables Sloop Channel, shall open on signal if published by the National Oceanic and at least a one-half hour notice is given Atmospheric Administration. to the New York State Department of (k) The draw of the Atlantic Beach Transportation, as follows: Bridge at mile 0.4, across Reynolds (1) Every other hour on the even Channel shall open on signal as follows: hour. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) From April 1 through October 31, (k)(2) of this section, from April 23, 2012 on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal through September 30, 2012, Monday holidays, every three hours beginning through Friday, the draw may operate at 1:30 a.m. Notice may be given from a single span on signal, every two the telephone located at the moorings hours, on the even hour, between 6 a.m. on each side of the bridge or by marine and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday radio. from 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. the draw

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may operate a single span on signal. On maintained according to the provisions weekends and holidays from Friday at of § 118.160 of this chapter. 8 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. the (2) Trains and locomotives shall be bridge shall open both spans every hour controlled so that any delay in opening on the hour. the draw shall not exceed five minutes. (2) From July 23, 2012 through July If a train moving toward the bridge has 30, 2012, the bridge may remain in the crossed the home signal for the bridge closed position between 12 a.m. and 5 before the request to open the bridge is a.m., daily. given, that train may continue across (3) From October 1, 2012 through May the bridge, but must clear the inter- 15, 2013, the draw may operate a single lock before stopping. span on signal at 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 4 p.m., (b) The draws of the Long Island and 8 p.m. and at any time between 8 Railroad bridges, at mile 1.1, across p.m. and 6 a.m. The draw shall open Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on both spans at all times for commercial signal if at least six-hours advance no- vessel traffic after at least a 48 hour tice is given to the Long Island Rail- advance notice is given by calling the road Movement Bureau, except as pro- number posted at the bridge. vided in paragraph (a)(2) of this sec- tion. [CGD3 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (c) The draw of the Borden Avenue amended by CGD3 84–51, 50 FR 2546, Jan. 17, Bridge, mile 1.2, across Dutch Kills at 1985; CGD01–99–080, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999; CGD01–04–025, 69 FR 34570, June 22, 2004; Queens, shall open on signal if at least CGD01–04–047, 70 FR 15765, Mar. 29, 2005; a two-hour advance notice is given to USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006; the New York City Department of USCG–2012–0144, 77 FR 22495, Apr. 16, 2012] Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hot- line or NYCDOT Bridge Operations Of- EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2012–0144, 77 FR 22495, Apr. 16, 2012, § 117.799 was amend- fice. ed by suspending paragraph (e) and adding a (d) The draw of the Hunters Point temporary paragraph (k), effective Apr. 23, Avenue Bridge, mile 1.4, across Dutch 2012 through May 15, 2013. Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is § 117.800 Mill Neck Creek. given to the New York City Depart- The draw of the Bayville Bridge, mile ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) 0.1, at Oyster Bay, New York, shall Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge open on signal between 7 a.m. and 11 Operations Office. p.m., from May 1 through October 31, (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Av- and between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday enue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English through Friday, from November 1 Kills at New York City, shall open on through April 30. At all other times the signal if at least a two-hour advance draw shall open on signal provided at notice is given to the New York City least a two-hour advance notice is Department of Transportation given by calling the number posted at (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the the bridge. NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. (f) The draw of the Grand Street/Ave- [USCG–2008–0010, 73 FR 29690, May 22, 2008] nue Bridge, mile 3.1, across Newtown Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn § 117.801 Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, and Queens, shall open on signal if at English Kills and their tributaries. least a two-hour advance notice is (a) The following requirements apply given to the New York City Depart- to all bridges across Newtown Creek, ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) Dutch Kills, English Kills, and their Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge tributaries: Operations Office. (1) The owners of all bridges across (g)(1) The draw of the of the Pulaski Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English Bridge, mile 0.6, and the Greenpoint Kills and their tributaries listed under Avenue Bridge, mile 1.3, shall open on this section, shall provide and keep in signal if at least a two hour advance good legible condition two clearance notice is given to the New York City gauges with figures not less than 12 Department of Transportation Radio inches high designed, installed and (Hotline) Room.

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(2) The Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6, need shall open on signal if at least 24 hours not open for vessel traffic at various notice is given. times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the first Sunday in both May and Novem- § 117.813 Wappinger Creek. ber. The exact time and date of the The draw of the Metro-North Com- bridge closure will be published in the muter railroad bridge, mile 0.0 at New Local Notice to Mariners several weeks Hamburg, need not be opened for the prior to the first Sunday of both May passage of vessels. However, the draw and November. shall be returned to operable condition [CGD01–99–069, 65 FR 46872, Aug. 1, 2000, as within six months after notification by amended by CGD01–04–019, 69 FR 34573, June the District Commander to do so. 22, 2004] § 117.815 Westchester Creek. § 117.802 New Rochelle Harbor. The draw of the Bruckner Boulevard/ (a) The draw of the Glen Island Unionport Bridge, mile 1.7, at the Bridge, mile 0.8, at New Rochelle, New Bronx, New York, shall open on signal York, shall open on signal, except as if at least a two-hour advance notice is follows: given to the New York City Depart- (1) two hours advance notice shall be ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) given for openings from 12 midnight to radio hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge 6 a.m. from May 1st through October Operations Office. The draw need not 31st by calling the number posted at be opened for vessel traffic from 7 a.m. the bridge. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday (2) twenty-four hours advance notice through Friday. The owner of the shall be given for openings from 8 p.m. bridge shall provide clearance gauges to 8 a.m. from November 1st through according to the provisions of § 118.160 April 30th by calling the number posted of this chapter. at the bridge. (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- [CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000] vide, and keep in good legible condi- tion, clearance gauges with figures not NORTH CAROLINA less than twelve (12) inches high de- § 117.820 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- signed, installed, and maintained ac- way (Alternate Route), Great Dis- cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of mal Swamp Canal. this chapter. The draw of the Great Dismal Swamp [CGD1–95–002, 63 FR 27680, May 20, 1998] Canal Bridge, mile 28.0 at South Mills, NC, shall operate as follows: § 117.803 Niagara River. (a) The draw shall remain in the open The draw of the Canadian National position for navigation. The draw shall Railway bridge, mile 33.0 at Buffalo, only be closed for pedestrian crossings need not be opened for the passage of or periodic maintenance authorized in vessels. accordance with Subpart A of this part. (b) The bridge shall be operated by § 117.805 Peekskill (Annsville) Creek. the Park Service Rangers at the Great The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile Dismal Swamp Visitors Center. Oper- 0.0 at Peekskill, need not be opened for ational information will be provided 24 the passage of vessels. hours a day on marine channel 13. (c) The bridge shall not be operated § 117.809 Tonawanda Creek. when the operator’s visibility is im- The draw of the Penn Central Cor- paired. poration railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at (d) Before the bridge closes for any Tonawanda, is permanently main- reason, the operator will monitor wa- tained in the open position. terway traffic in the area. The bridge shall only be closed if the operator’s § 117.811 Tonawanda Harbor. visual inspection shows that the chan- The draw of the Tonawanda Island nel is clear and there are no vessels Railroad bridge, mile 0.2 between North transiting in the area. While the bridge Tonawanda and Tonawanda Island, is moving, the operator shall maintain

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constant surveillance of the navigation opening up to 10 minutes past the hour channel. or half hour. (e) Before closing the draw, the horn [CGD05–97–072, 63 FR 9419, Feb. 25, 1998, as will sound five short blasts. Five short amended by CGD05–98–030, 63 FR 24427, May blasts of the horn will continue until 4, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, the bridge is seated and locked down to 1999; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006; vessels. USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006; CGD05–07–026; 73 FR 5093, Jan. 29, 2008; (f) When pedestrian traffic has USCG–2010–1139, 76 FR 30831, May 27, 2011] cleared, the horn will sound one pro- longed blast followed by one short § 117.822 Cape Fear River. blast to indicate the draw is opening to The draw of the Cape Fear Memorial vessel traffic. Bridge, mile 26.8, at Wilmington need [CGD05–06–017, 71 FR 40420, July 17, 2006] not open for the passage of vessels from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the second Satur- § 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- day of July of every year, and from 7 way, Albermarle Sound to Sunset a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first or second Beach. Sunday of November of every year to accommodate annual marathon races. (a) The drawbridges across the Atlan- tic Intracoastal Waterway in North [USCG–2010–1139, 76 FR 30832, May 27, 2011. Carolina shall open on signal for com- Redesginated by USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37315, mercial vessels at all times and on sig- June 21, 2012] nal for pleasure vessels, except at the § 117.823 Gallants Channel. times and during the periods specified The draw of the US 70 bridge, mile in this paragraph: 0.1, at Beaufort, will open as follows: (1) Onslow Beach , mile (a) From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw 240.7, at Cap Lejeune, NC, between 7 need only open on the hour and on the a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only half hour; except that Monday through open on the hour and half hour. Friday the bridge need not open be- (2) S.R. 50 Bridge, mile 260.7, at Surf tween the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. City, NC, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. draw need only open on the hour. (b) From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge (3) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile will open on signal. 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the draw need [USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37315, June 21, 2012] only open on the hour and half hour. (4) S.R. 74 Bridge, mile 283.1, at § 117.824 Neuse River. Wrightsville Beach, NC, between 7 a.m. The draw of the Atlantic and East and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on Carolina Railway Bridge, mile 80.0, at the hour; except that from 7 a.m. to 11 Kinston shall open on signal if at least a.m. on the third and fourth Saturday 24 hours notice is given. in September of every year and be- [USCG–2011–0974, 76 FR 72311, Nov. 23, 2011] tween 7 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of October each year or the § 117.825 Newport River. first or second Saturday of November The draw of the Atlantic and East of every year the draw need not open Carolina Railway bridge, mile 13.0 at for vessels due to annual triathlon Newport, need not be opened for the events. passage of vessels. (5) S.R. 1172 Bridge, mile 337.9, at Sunset Beach, NC, shall open on the § 117.829 Northeast Cape Fear River. hour on signal between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (a) The draw of the Isabel S. Holmes (b) If a pleasure vessel is approaching Bridge, at mile 1.0, at Wilmington, a drawbridge which is only required to North Carolina will operate as follows: open on the hour or on the hour and (1) The draw will be closed to pleas- half hour, and cannot reach the draw- ure craft from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every bridge on the hour or on the half hour, day except at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when the drawtender may delay the required the draw will open for all waiting ves- sels.

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(2) The draw will open on signal for the bridge is seated and locked down. Government and commercial vessels at When the bridge is seated and in the all times. locked down position to vessels, the (3) The draw will open for all vessels channel traffic lights will continue to on signal from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. flash red. (4) From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the sec- (c) The draw of the Seaboard System ond Saturday of July of every year, Railroad Bridge across the Northeast from 12 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on the last Cape Fear River, mile 27.0, at Castle Saturday of October or the first or sec- Hayne, North Carolina shall open on ond Saturday of November of every signal if at least four hours notice is year, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the given. first or second Sunday of November of every year, the draw need not open for [CGD05–02–014, 67 FR 70554, Nov. 25, 2002, as vessels to accommodate annual mara- amended by CGD05–04–120, 69 FR 70061, Dec. 2, 2004; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006; thon and triathlon races. USCG–2010–1139, 76 FR 30832, May 27, 2011] (b) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge, mile 1.5 in Wilmington, NC shall oper- § 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. ate as follows: (1) The draw of the bridge to be re- The draws of the US17–264 bridge, motely operated by the controller at mile 37.2 at Washington, and the Boyds the Navassa Railroad Bridge mile 34.0 Ferry bridge, mile 44.8 at Grimesland, across the Cape Fear River. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (2) The draw shall be left in the open notice is given. The bridge owners shall position to vessels and will only be restore constant attendance when so closed for the passage of trains and to directed by the District Commander. perform periodic maintenance author- § 117.833 Pasquotank River. ized in accordance with Subpart A of this part. (a) The draw of the Albemarle & (3) Trains shall be controlled so that Chesapeake railroad bridge, mile 47.7, any delay in opening of the draw shall at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, shall not exceed ten minutes except as pro- be maintained in the open position; the vided in 117.31(b). draw may close only for the crossing of (4) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge trains and maintenance of the bridge. shall not be operated by the controller When the draw is closed, a bridgetender at the CSX Navassa Railroad in the shall be present to reopen the draw event of failure or obstruction of the after the train has cleared the bridge. motion sensors, laser scanners, video (b) The draw of the US 158 Highway cameras or marine-radio communica- Bridge, mile 50.7, at Elizabeth City, tions. In these situations, a bridge ten- shall open on signal; except that be- der must be called to operate the tween 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 4 p.m. and bridge on-site. 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the (5) When rail traffic has cleared, the draw need open only at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 horn will automatically sound one pro- a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. for any longed blast followed by one short pleasure vessels waiting to pass. blast to indicate that the CSX Hilton [CGD05–94–118, 60 FR 40098, Aug. 7, 1995, as Railroad Bridge is moving to the full amended by CGD05–97–009, 62 FR 66006, Dec. open position to vessels. During open 17, 1997] span movement, the channel traffic lights will flash red, until the bridge is § 117.835 Perquimans River. in the full open position to vessels. In the full open position to vessels, the The draw of the US17 bridge, mile bridge channel traffic lights will flash 12.0 at Hertford, shall open on signal green, allowing vessels to pass safely. from 8 a.m. to midnight from April 1 (6) During closing span movement, through September 30 and from 10 a.m. the channel traffic lights will flash red, to 10 p.m. from October 1 through the horn will sound five short blasts, March 31. The draw need not be opened and an audio voice-warning device will at all other times. announce bridge movement. Five short [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR blasts of the horn will continue until 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

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§ 117.837 Roanoke River. times the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 94.0 at Palmyra, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as need not be opened for the passage of amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, vessels. June 29, 1999; USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, 2009] [CGD5–92–004, 57 FR 11580, Apr. 6, 1992] § 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville § 117.841 Smith Creek. Canal). The draw of the S117–S133 Bridge, The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile mile 1.5 at Wilmington, need not open 77.1 at Zanesville, shall open on signal for the passage of vessels. Tuesday through Friday if the Conrail [USCG–2008–0302, 73 FR 46194, Aug. 8, 2008] office is notified by 12:01 p.m. on the day preceding the day the opening is § 117.843 Trent River. required. For openings Saturday (a) The draw of the U.S. 70 bridge, through Monday, the Conrail office mile 0.0, at New Bern: shall be notified by 12:01 p.m. on Friday (1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to specifying which day and time the 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., opening is required. In case of emer- Monday through Friday, for pleasure gency, the draw shall open as soon as vessels. However, the draw shall open possible. at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for any vessel waiting to pass. § 117.850 Black River. (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to The draw of the Erie Avenue bridge, 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through Sep- mile 0.6, at Lorain shall open on signal tember 8, on Sundays and Federal holi- except as follows: days, for pleasure vessels. However, the (a) From April 1 through December draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 31— p.m. for any vessel waiting to pass. (1) From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday (3) Must always open on signal for through Friday, except legal holidays, public vessels of the United States. the draw need open only on the hour (4) Shall open on signal at all other and half-hour for pleasure craft; how- times. ever, the draw need not open for pleas- (b) The draws of the Seaboard Sys- ure craft at 8 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 tem Railroad bridge, mile 18.0 near p.m. For commercial vessels the draw Pollocksville, need not be opened for shall open on signal as soon as possible. the passage of vessels. (2) From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Sundays and legal holidays, the draw amended by CGD5–88–53, 54 FR 1361, Jan. 13, need open only on the hour and half- 1989; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, hour for pleasure craft. For commer- 2006] cial vessels the draw shall open on sig- OHIO nal as soon as possible. (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days § 117.847 Ashtabula River. a week and legal holidays, no (a) The draw of the Fifth Street bridgetender is required to be in con- bridge, mile 1.4 at Ashtabula, shall stant attendance and the bridge shall open on signal for the passage of com- open on signal for pleasure craft and mercial and emergency vessels and on commercial vessels if at least a one the hour and half hour for all other hour advance notice is given. vessels. (b) From January 1 through March (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern 31, the draw shall open on signal for Bridge, mile 1.5 at Ashtabula, is re- pleasure craft and commercial vessels motely operated, is required to operate if at least a twelve hour advance notice a radiotelephone, and shall open on sig- is given. nal from April 1 through November 30 (c) At all times, the draw shall open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. At all other as soon as possible for public vessels of

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the United States, state or local gov- on signal if at least 24 hours notice is ernment vessels used for public safety given. and vessels in distress. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CCGD09 86–01, 51 FR 28380, Aug. 7, 1986] amended by CGD09 89–07, 54 FR 41965, Oct. 13, 1989; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, § 117.851 Portage River. 1999; USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, 2009] (a) Public vessels of the United States, State or local government ves- § 117.853 Sandusky Bay. sels used for public safety, vessels in The draw of the Norfolk Southern distress and vessels seeking shelter Bridge, Mile 3.5 at Sandusky, is re- from rough weather shall be passed motely operated, is required to operate through the draws listed in this section a radiotelephone, and shall open on sig- as soon as possible. Except as provided nal from April 1 through October 31 in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) with respect to and from November 1 through Novem- the Monroe Street bridge, commercial ber 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all other vessels shall be passed through the times, the draw shall open on signal if draws of this section as soon as pos- at least 24 hours notice is given. sible. [USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, 2009] (b) The owners of the bridges listed in this section shall provide and keep in § 117.855 Maumee River. good legible condition two board gages (a) The draw of the Craig Memorial painted white with black figures to in- highway bridge, mile 3.30, at Toledo, dicate the vertical clearance under the shall operate as follows: closed draw at all stages of the tide. (1) From April through December The gages shall be so placed on the 20— bridge that they are plainly visible to (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 operators of vessels approaching the p.m., the draw need open only from bridge either up or downstream. three minutes before to three minutes (c) The draw of the Monroe Street after the hour and half-hour with no bridge, mile 0.4 at Port Clinton, shall opening required at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 open as follows: p.m. for pleasure craft; for commercial (1) From May 1 through November vessels, during this period of time, the 30— draw shall open on signal as soon as (i) Between the hours of 12 midnight possible. and 6 a.m., the draw shall open on sig- (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and nal. 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels and pleasure (ii) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and craft. 12 midnight, the draw shall open on (2) From December 21 through March signal. However, the draw need not 31, no bridgetenders are required to be open on signal during this time for rec- on duty at the bridge and the draw reational craft and commercial vessels shall open on signal from December 21 licensed to carry fifteen or less pas- through December 31, if at least a four sengers, or less than ten gross tons, un- hour advance notice is given and from less in distress or seeking shelter from January 1 through March 31, if at least rough weather. For these vessels, the a twelve hour advance notice is given. draw need open only from three min- (b) The draw of the Cherry Street utes before to three minutes after the highway bridge, mile 4.30 at Toledo, hour and half-hour. shall operate as follows: (2) From December 1 through April (1) From April 1 through December 30, the draw shall open on signal if at 20— least 24 hours’ notice is given. (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 (d) The draw of the Norfolk Southern p.m., the draw need open only from Bridge, Mile 1.5 at Port Clinton, is re- three minutes before to three minutes motely operated, is required to operate after the quarter and three-quarter a radio telephone, and shall open on hour with no opening required at 7:45 signal. However, from December 1 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for pleasure craft; for through April 30, the draw shall open commercial vessels, during this period

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of time, the draw shall open on signal bia River Fishery below Bonneville as soon as possible. Dam. (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, for commercial vessels and pleasure June 29, 2000] craft. (2) From December 21 through March § 117.865 Clatskanie River. 31, no bridgetenders are required to be The draw of the Portland and West- at the bridge and the draw shall open ern railroad bridge, mile 0.7 at on signal from December 21 through Clatskanie, shall open on signal if at December 31, if at least a four hour ad- least one hours notice is given. How- vance notice is given and from January ever, the draw shall open promptly on 1 through March 31, if at least a twelve signal from four hours before to four hours after each day’s authorized com- hour advance notice is given. mercial fishing period established by (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- the Columbia River Compact (Wash- tation railroad bridge, mile 1.07, Nor- ington State Department of Fisheries folk Southern railroad bridge, mile 1.80 and the Fish Commission of Oregon) and Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, for the Columbia River Fishery below mile 5.76, all at Toledo, shall operate as Bonneville Dam. follows: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (1) From April 1 through December amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, 20, the draws shall open on signal for June 29, 2000] all vessels. (2) From December 21 through March § 117.869 Columbia River. 31, no bridgetenders are required to be (a) The draws of the Interstate 5 at the bridges and the draws shall open Bridges, mile 106.5, between Portland, on signal for commercial vessels and OR, and Vancouver, WA, shall open on pleasure craft from December 21 signal except that the draws need not through December 31, if at least a four be opened for the passage of vessels hour advance notice is given and from from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 January 1 through March 31, if at least p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday a twelve hour advance notice is given. except federal holidays. (b) The draw of the Port of Hood (d) At all times, the bridges listed in River bridge, mile 169.8 at Hood River, this section shall open as soon as pos- shall open on signal if at least 12 hours sible for public vessels of the United notice is given. States, state or local government ves- (c) The draw of the Burlington North- sels used for public safety and vessels ern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile in distress. 201.2, between Celilo, Oregon, and [CCGD09 86–11, 51 FR 39858, Nov. 3, 1986, as Wishram, Washington, is automated amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, and is normally maintained in the fully June 29, 1999] open-to-navigation position. (1) Lights. All lights required for OREGON automated operation shall be visible to marine traffic for a distance of at least § 117.861 Blind Slough. 2 miles and shall be displayed at all The draws of the Portland and West- times, day and night. (i) When the draw is fully open, a ern railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Knappa, steady green light shall be displayed at shall open on signal if at least one hour the center of the drawspan on both up- notice is given. However, the draw stream and downstream sides. shall open promptly on signal from (ii) When the draw is not fully open, four hours before to four hours after a steady red light shall be displayed at each day’s authorized commercial fish- the center of the drawspan on both up- ing period established by the Columbia stream and downstream sides. River Compact (Washington State De- (iii) When the draw is about to close, partment of Fisheries and the Fish flashing yellow lights in the form of a Commission of Oregon) for the Colum- down-pointing arrow shall be displayed

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at the center of the drawspan on both § 117.881 John Day River. upstream and downstream sides. The draw of the Portland and West- (2) Operation. When a train ap- ern railroad bridge, mile 0.0 near proaches the bridge, the yellow lights Astoria, shall open on signal if at least shall start flashing. After an 8-minute one hour notice is given. However, the delay, the green lights shall change to draw shall open promptly on signal red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, from four hours before to four hours and the yellow lights shall be extin- after each day’s authorized commercial guished. Red lights shall continue to be fishing period established by the Co- displayed until the train has crossed lumbia River Compact (Washington and the drawspan is again in the fully State Department of Fisheries and the open position. At that time, the red Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Co- lights shall change to green. lumbia River Fishery below Bonneville (3) Vessels equipped with radio- Dam. telephones may contact Burlington [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- amended by CGD13 91–07, 56 FR 67528, Dec. 31, tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge 1991; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, status information also may be ob- 2000; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, tained by calling the commercial tele- 2006] phone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge. § 117.887 Oregon Slough (North Port- land Harbor). [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as The draw of the Burlington Northern amended by CCGD13 85–02, 50 FR 31591, Aug. 5, 1985; CGD13–93–031, 60 FR 32268, June 21, Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 3.2 at 1995; CGD13–99–011, 65 FR 1544, Jan. 11, 2000] Portland, shall open on signal if at least one half hours notice is given. § 117.871 Coos Bay. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as The draw of the Port of Coos Bay amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35627, Sept. railroad bridge, mile 9.0 at North Bend, 11, 1984] shall be maintained in the fully open § 117.889 Siuslaw River. position, except for the crossing of trains or maintenance. (a) The draw of the US101 bridge, mile 5.0 at Florence, shall open on sig- [USCG–2009–0840, 75 FR 16006, Mar. 31, 2010] nal if at least two hours notice is given. § 117.873 Coos River. (b) The draw of the Central Oregon The draw of the Oregon State sec- and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 8.0 ondary highway bridge, mile 2.2 near near Cushman, shall open on signal if Eastside, shall open on signal if at at least 24 hours notice is given. least 12 hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR § 117.875 Coquille River. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG– 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] The draws of the US 101 highway bridge, mile 3.5 at Bandon, Oregon, § 117.892 South Slough. shall open on signal if at least two The drawspan for the Oregon State hours notice is given to the drawtender Highway Drawbridge across South at the Coos Bay South Slough bridge. Slough at Charleston must open on sig- [CGD13–94–033, 59 FR 52424, Oct. 18, 1994] nal for the passage of vessels, except that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 § 117.879 Isthmus Slough. p.m., from June 1 through September 30, the drawspan need be opened only The draw of the Oregon State sec- on the hour and half-hour. This excep- ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0, at tion does not apply to commercial tugs Coos Bay, shall open on signal if at and/or tows or public vessels of the least 24 hours notice is given. United States. [CGD13–88–19, 54 FR 3448, Jan. 24, 1989] [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006]

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§ 117.893 Umpqua River. days notice is given. However, the draw (a) The draw of the US 101 Bridge, need not be opened on Saturdays, Sun- mile 11.1, at Reedsport, Oregon, shall days, and Federal Holidays. (c) The draws of the bridges listed in open on signal if at least two hours no- paragraph (c)(3) of this section shall tice is given. open on signal if appropriate advance (b) The draw of the Central Oregon notice is given to the drawtender of the and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.5 at Hawthorne Bridge subject to the fol- Reedsport, shall be maintained in the lowing requirements and exceptions: fully open position, except for the (1) The draws need not open for the crossing of trains or other railroad passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. equipment or for maintenance. During and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday foggy weather when the draw is closed through Friday; except that on New and the channel is not clear for the Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of passage of vessels, a fog horn with an July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, audible range of one-half mile from the and Christmas Day, the draws shall draw shall be sounded. Two clear sig- open in accordance with the notice re- nals of approximately six seconds dura- quirements of paragraph (c)(3) below. tion each, repeated at intervals of 60 (2) During Rose Festival Week or seconds from completion of the second when the water elevation reaches and signal to commencement of the next remains above +12 feet, no advance no- signal, shall be sounded and repeated tice is required to request opening, ex- from commencement of closure to full cept during the normal closed periods opening of the draw. When the draw is in (c)(1) above. again in the open position, the fog horn (3)(i) Broadway Bridge, mile 11.7, shall be stopped, indicating that the from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through channel is clear for the passage of ves- Friday, one hour’s notice shall be given sels. for draw openings. At all other times, (c) The draw of the US101 bridge notice of at least two hours in advance across the side channel of the Umpqua is required. River, mile 11.1 near Reedsport, need (ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only), not be opened for the passage of ves- Portland, mile 12.1. From 8 a.m. to 5 sels. p.m. Monday through Friday, one [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as hour’s notice shall be given for draw amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. openings. At all other times, two hours 11, 1984; CCGD13 91–06, 56 FR 66599, Dec. 24, notice is required. 1991; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, (iii) Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, from 8 1998] a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, § 117.895 Wallooskee River. one hour’s notice shall be given for draw openings. At all other times, two The draw of the Oregon State sec- hours notice is required. ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0 near (iv) Morrison Bridge, Portland, mile Astoria, shall open on signal if at least 12.8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 48 hours notice is given. through Friday, one hour’s notice shall [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR be given for draw openings. At all other 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] times, two hours notice is required. (v) Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, mile § 117.897 Willamette River. 13.1, no advance notice required. (a) The draws of the Union Pacific [CGD13–05–023, 70 FR 73939, Dec. 14, 2005, as railroad bridge, mile 119.6 at Albany; amended by USCG–2008–0721, 74 FR 5986, Feb. and mile 164.3 near Harrisburg, need 4, 2009] not open for the passage of vessels. However the draws shall be returned to § 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and operable condition within six months Clark River. after notification by the District Com- (a) The draw of the US101 (New mander to do so. Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 0.7, (b) The draw of the Oregon State across Youngs Bay at Smith Point, highway bridge, mile 132.1 at Corvallis, shall open on signal for the passage of shall open on signal if at least seven vessels if at least one half-hour notice

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is given to the drawtender at the Lewis painted white with black figures, nine and Clark River Bridge by marine inches high to indicate the vertical radio, telephone, or other suitable clearance under the closed draw at all means from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday stages of the tide. The gages shall be so through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 placed on the bridge that they are p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all plainly visible to operators of vessels other times, including all Federal holi- approaching the bridge either up or days but Columbus Day, at least a two- downstream. hour notice by telephone is required. (2) Trains shall be controlled so that The opening signal shall be two pro- any delay in opening of the draw shall longed blasts followed by one short blast. not exceed ten minutes except as pro- (b) The draw of the Oregon State (Old vided in § 117.31(b). However, if a train Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 2.4, moving toward the bridge has crossed across Youngs Bay foot of Fifth Street, the home signal for the bridge before shall open on signal for the passage of the signal requesting opening of the vessels if at least one half-hour notice bridge is given, the train may continue is given to the drawtender at the Lewis across the bridge and must clear the and Clark River Bridge by marine bridge interlocks before stopping. radio, telephone, or other suitable (3) From April 1 through October 31, means from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday the draw shall be left in the open posi- through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 tion at all times and will only be low- p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At all other ered for the passage of trains and to times, including all Federal holidays perform periodic maintenance author- but Columbus Day, at least a two-hour ized in accordance with subpart A of notice by telephone is required. The this part. opening signal is two prolonged blasts (4) The bridge will be operated by the followed by one short blast. (c) The draw of the Oregon State bridge/train controller at the Delair (Lewis and Clark River) highway Railroad Bridge in Delair, New Jersey. bridge, mile 1.0, across the Lewis and (5) Before the bridge closes for any Clark River, shall open on signal for reason, an on-site crewmember will ob- the passage of vessels if at least one serve the waterway for approaching half-hour notice is given by marine craft, which will be allowed to pass. radio, telephone, or other suitable The on-site crewmember will then means from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday communicate with the off-site bridge/ through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 train controller at the Delair Railroad p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all Bridge either by radio or telephone, re- other times, including all Federal holi- questing the off-site bridge/train con- days but Columbus Day, at least a two- troller to lower the bridge. hour notice by telephone is required. (6) The bridge shall only be lowered The opening signal is one prolonged from the remote site if the on-site blast followed by four short blasts. crewmember’s visual inspection shows [CGD13–06–048, 72 FR 9436, Mar. 2, 2007] there are no vessels in the area and the infrared channel sensors are not ob- PENNSYLVANIA structed. (7) While the CONRAIL Railroad § 117.901 Chester Creek. Bridge is moving from the full open to The draw of the Front Street bridge, the full closed position, the off-site mile 0.1 at Chester, shall open on signal bridge/train controller will maintain if at least 24 hours notice is given. constant surveillance of the naviga- § 117.903 Darby Creek. tional channel using infrared sensors to ensure no conflict with maritime (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- traffic exists. In the event of failure or road Bridge, mile 0.3, at Essington, will obstruction of the infrared channel operate as follows: (1) The owner of this bridge on this sensors, the off-site bridge/train con- waterway shall provide and keep in troller will stop the bridge and return good legible condition two board gages the bridge to the open position. In the

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event of loss of radio or telephone com- § 117.905 Schuylkill River. munications with the on-site crew- (a) The following requirements apply member, the off-site bridge/train con- to all drawbridges across the Schuyl- troller will stop the bridge and the kill River: bridge return to the open position. (1) The draws of railroad bridges need (8) When the draw cannot be operated not be opened when there is a train in from the remote site, a bridge tender the bridge block approaching the must be called to operate the bridge in bridge with the intention of crossing, the traditional on-site manner. or within five minutes of the known (9) The CONRAIL Railroad channel time of the passage of a scheduled pas- traffic lights will change from flashing senger train. green to flashing red anytime the (2) The opening of a bridge may not bridge is not in the full open position. be delayed more than five minutes for (10) During downward span move- a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a ment, the channel traffic lights will railroad bridge, after the signal to open change from flashing green to flashing is given. red, the horn will sound two times, fol- (3) The owners of drawbridges shall lowed by a pause, and then two repeat provide and keep in good legible condi- blasts until the bridge is seated and tion two board gages painted white locked down. with black figures not less than six (11) When the rail traffic has cleared, inches high to indicate the vertical the off-site bridge/train controller at clearance under the closed draw at all the Delair Railroad Bridge will sound stages of the tide. The gages shall be so the horn five times to signal the draw placed on the bridge that they are of the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is plainly visible to operators of vessels about to return to its full open posi- approaching the bridge either up or tion. downstream. (12) During upward span movement, (b) The Passyunk Avenue bridge, the channel traffic lights will change mile 3.5 at Philadelphia, shall open on from flashing green to flashing red, the signal at all times if at least four hours horn will sound two times, followed by notice is given. Public vessels of the a pause, and then sound repeat blasts United States shall be passed as soon until the bridge is in the full open posi- as possible at any time. tion. In the full open position, the (c) The draw of the Conrail bridge, channel traffic lights will then turn mile 5.5 at Grays Ferry Avenue, Phila- from flashing red to flashing green. delphia, shall open on signal; except (13) From November 1 through March that, on Saturdays and Sundays, the 31, the draw shall open on signal if at draw shall open on signal if at least least 24 hours notice is given by tele- two hours notice is given. Public ves- phone at (856) 231–7088 or (856) 662–8201. sels of the United States shall be Operational information will be pro- passed as soon as possible at any time. vided 24 hours a day by telephone at (d) The draw of the University Ave- (856) 231–7088 or (856) 662–8201. nue bridge, mile 6.2 at Philadelphia, (b) The Reading Railroad Bridge, shall open on signal at all times if at mile 0.3, at Essington, will be left in least two hours notice is given. Public the full open position at all times. vessels of the United States shall be [CGD05–01–052, 67 FR 64170, Feb. 11, 2002, as passed as soon as possible at any time. amended by CGD05–06–086, 71 FR 77615, Dec. (e) The draw of the Conrail bridge, 27, 2006] mile 6.4 near Christian Street, Phila- delphia, shall open on signal if at least § 117.904 Delaware River. two hours notice is given. See § 117.716, Delaware River, listed [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] under New Jersey. [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992]

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RHODE ISLAND [RESERVED] (f) Lady’s Island Bridge, across the Beaufort River, Mile 536.0 at Beaufort. SOUTH CAROLINA The draw shall operate as follows: (1) On Monday through Friday, ex- § 117.911 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- cept Federal holidays: way, Little River to Savannah (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to River. 6 p.m., the draw need not open; and, (a) General. Public vessels of the (ii) Between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the United States and tugs with tows, upon draw need open only on the hour and proper signal, will be passed through half-hour. the drawspan of each drawbridge listed (2) At all other times the draw shall in this section at anytime. open on signal. (b) [Reserved] (c) Ben Sawyer (SR 703) bridge across [CGD7 84–29, 50 FR 51250, Dec. 16, 1985] Sullivan’s Island Narrows, mile 462.2 be- EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- tween Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleas- tations affecting § 117.911, see the List of CFR ant. The draw shall open on signal; ex- Sections Affected, which appears in the cept that, the draw need not open from Finding Aids section of the printed volume 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 and at www.fdsys.gov. p.m. Monday through Friday except § 117.913 Ashepoo River. Federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sun- days, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. The draw of the Seaboard System to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on Railroad bridge, mile 32.0 at Ashepoo, the hour. need not be opened for the passage of (d) SR 171/700 bridge across Wappoo vessels. However, the draw shall be re- Creek Mile 470.8 at Charleston. The draw turned to operable condition within six shall open on signal, except that from months after notification by the Dis- April 1 to November 30 from 9 a.m. to trict Commander to do so. 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except § 117.915 Ashley River. federal holidays, and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays and fed- (a) The draws of the US17 highway eral holidays, the bridge need not open bridges, miles 2.4 and 2.5 at Charleston, except on the hour and half-hour. From shall open on signal; except that, from June 1 to September 30 and from De- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday cember 1 to March 30 the draw need not and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draws open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from need be opened only if at least 12 hours 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- notice is given. The draws of either day, except federal holidays, and from bridge shall open as soon as possible for April 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to the passage of vessels in an emergency November 30 Monday through Friday, involving danger to life or property. except federal holidays, the draw need (b) The draw of the Seaboard System not open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from Railroad bridge, mile 12.0 near Drayton 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hall, shall open on signal from 7 a.m. (e) John Limehouse Bridge across the to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the Stone River, mile 479.3 at Johns Island. draw shall open on signal if at least The draw of the John Limehouse three hours notice is given. Bridge shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6:30 a.m. § 117.917 Battery Creek. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., The draw of the State highway Monday through Friday except Federal bridge, mile 2.1 between Beaufort and holidays. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Parris Island, shall open on signal if at Monday through Friday except Federal least 24 hours notice is given. holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and half hour. The draw shall § 117.921 Broad River. open as soon as possible for the passage (a) The draw of the S170 bridge, mile of tugs with tows, public vessels of the 14.0 near Beaufort, shall open on signal United States and vessels in a situa- if at least 24 hours notice is given. tion where a delay would endanger life (b) The draw of the Seaboard System or property. Railroad bridge, mile 17.0 near Whale

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Branch, shall open on signal if at least § 117.938 Waccamaw River. 24 hours notice is given. The draw of the Waccamaw Coast § 117.923 Congaree River. Line Railroad bridge, mile 44.4 at Conway, shall open on signal; except The draw of the Southern Railway that from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday bridge, mile 4.3 at Moye’s Station, through Friday, the draw shall open on shall open on signal if at least 24 hours signal if at least one hour notice is notice is given. given. § 117.925 Cooper River. [CGD7–90–80, 56 FR 1491, Jan. 15, 1991] The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 42.8 near § 117.939 Wando River. Cordesville, shall open on signal if at The draw of the S41 bridge, mile 10.0 least six hours advance notice is given. near Cainhoy, shall open on signal if at [CGD 7–85–24, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985] least 12 hours notice is given.

§ 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale SOUTH DAKOTA Branch). § 117.941 Missouri River. The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 5.3 at Seabrook, The draws of the US81 bridge, mile and the draw of the US21 bridge, mile 805.7 at Yankton, and the Chicago and 7.0 at Beaufort, shall open on signal Northwestern Railroad bridge, mile from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through 1066.5 at Pierre, need not be opened for Friday if at least 24 hours notice is the passage of vessels. given. At all other times, the draw need not be opened for the passage of TENNESSEE vessels. § 117.943 Cumberland River. § 117.929 Durham Creek. The draw of the Clarksville Railroad The removable span of the Seaboard bridge over the Cumberland River, mile System Railroad bridge, mile 1.7 at 126.5, at Clarksville, shall open on sig- Bushy Park, shall be removed to allow nal when the vertical clearance under the passage of dredges and construc- the navigational span is 47 feet or less. tion equipment if at least 20 days no- The draw shall open on signal if at tice is given. When notified by the City least two hours notice is given when of Charleston of an emergency in the the vertical clearance is greater than Bushy Park Reservoir, the span shall 47 feet. The draw need not be opened be removed as soon as possible to per- for a vessel that arrives at the bridge mit the passage of dredges and con- more than 30 minutes after the time struction equipment. specified in the notice, unless a second two hours notice has been given. § 117.933 Pee Dee River. [CGD02 86–01, 51 FR 32319, Sept. 11, 1986, as The draws of the Seaboard System amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, Railroad bridges, mile 72.6 near Poston June 30, 1998] and mile 107.2 near Pee Dee, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.945 Hatchie River.

§ 117.935 Rantowles Creek. The draws of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad bridge, mile 35.0 at Covington, The draw of the Seaboard System and the Seaboard System Railroad Railroad bridge, 1.1 near Rantowles, bridge, mile 71.0 at Brownsville, need need not be opened for the passage of not be opened for the passage of ves- vessels. sels.

§ 117.936 Savannah River. § 117.947 Obion River. See § 117.371, Savannah River, listed The draws of all bridges on the Obion under Georgia. River need not be opened for the pas- [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] sage of vessels.

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§ 117.949 Tennessee River. (b) The draw of the Union Pacific Rail Road Bridge, mile 3.1, need not be The draws of the Chief John Ross opened to the passage of vessels. Bridge over the Tennessee River, mile 464.1, at Chattanooga, and the South- [CGD–8–89–11, 55 FR 2066, Jan. 22, 1990, as ern Railway Bridge over the Tennessee amended by CGD08–98–066, 63 FR 55030, Oct. 14, 1998; USCG–2011–0100, 76 FR 16296, Mar. 23, River, mile 470.7, at Hixon, Tennessee, 2011] shall open on signal when the vertical clearance beneath the draw is 50 feet or § 117.957 Cedar Bayou. less. When the vertical clearance be- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- neath the draw is more than 50 feet, at road automated bridge, mile 7.0 at Bay- least eight hours notice is required. town, operates as follows: When the operator of a vessel returning (a) The draw shall be maintained at a through the draw within four hours in- vertical clearance of 81.4 feet above forms the drawtender of the probable mean high water. Fixed green naviga- time of return, the drawtender shall re- tion lights shall be displayed in the turn one half hour before the time center of the draw. specified and promptly open the draw (b) When a train approaches the on signal for the vessel without further bridge, the navigation lights shall be notice. If the vessel giving notice fails changed from green to red, alternating to arrive within one hour after the ar- flashing red lights turned on, and a rival time specified, whether upbound horn sounded for six minutes. At the or downbound, a second eight hours no- end of six minutes, the draw may be tice is required. lowered and locked if the scanning equipment does not detect any object [CGD02 86–02, 51 FR 32320, Sept. 11, 1986; 51 under the span. If the scanning equip- FR 41894, Nov. 19, 1986, as amended by USCG– ment detects an obstruction, the draw 2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] shall be raised until the obstruction is cleared. TEXAS (c) After a train has cleared the bridge, the draw shall be raised to 81.4 § 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. feet above mean high water, the flash- The draw of the S106 highway bridge, ing red lights stopped, and the naviga- mile 22.5 at Rio Hondo, shall open on tion lights changed from red to green. signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. § 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. The draw of the Union Pacific rail- § 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion road bridge, mile 11.4 at Liverpool, Channel). need not be opened for the passage of (a) The draw of the S36 highway vessels. bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall open § 117.963 Colorado River. on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. The draw of the highway bridge, mile (b) The draw of the Union Pacific 10.7 at Wadsworth need open on signal railroad bridge, mile 22.6 at Brazoria, Monday through Friday only, and then need not be opened for the passage of only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At least 48 hours notice is required. vessels. [CGD8–90–22, 56 FR 488, Jan. 7, 1991] § 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. § 117.965 Cow Bayou. (a) The draw of the Houston Belt and Terminal railroad bridge, mile 1.2 at The draws of the Orange County Houston, and all drawbridges down- highway bridge, mile 2.9 at West Or- stream of it, shall open on signal if at ange, and the S87 bridge, mile 4.5 at least 24 hours notice if given. Bridge City, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–2012–0306, 77 FR 37315, June 21, 2012]

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§ 117.966 Galveston Channel. above mean high tide. This bridge will open on signal. The drawspan for the Pelican Island (1) Mariners may request a bridge Causeway Drawbridge across Galveston opening at anytime via one of the fol- Channel, mile 4.5 of the Galveston lowing methods: Channel, (GIWW mile 356.1) at Gal- (i) Telephone at 1–800–892–6295; veston, Texas, must open on signal; ex- (ii) Marine radio on VHF-FM Channel cept that, from 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 16; or noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 (iii) Proper sound signal as prescribed p.m. Monday through Friday except in § 117.15. Federal holidays, the drawspan need (2) When signaling by sound, if return not be opened for passage of vessels. sound signal is not sent from the re- Public vessels of the United States mote bridge operator, in compliance must be passed at anytime. with § 117.15, contact the remote oper- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006. ator via telephone or marine radio. Redesignated by USCG–2011–0257, 76 FR 31837, (3) An audible warning siren will June 2, 2011] sound when the bridge is in motion. Video cameras will constantly monitor § 117.967 Greens Bayou. the waterway near and under the draw. The draw of the Port Terminal Rail- Once a vessel has passed through the road Association railroad bridge, mile bridge, the draw will lower, provided 2.8 at Houston, shall open on signal if the infrared ‘‘under bridge’’ presence at least four hours notice is given. The detector and video cameras reveal draw shall open on signal for three nothing under the draw. hours thereafter for returning (b) The draw of the Burlington downbound vessels. Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 53.9 at Evadale, need not be § 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. opened for the passage of vessels. The drawspan for the Port Isabel [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Drawbridge, mile 666.0, must open on amended by CGD 08–00–026, 65 FR 71059, Nov. signal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 29, 2000; USCG–2011–0257, 76 FR 31837, June 2, p.m. on weekdays only, excluding fed- 2011] eral, state, and local holidays, the drawspan need open only on the hour § 117.975 Old Brazos River. for pleasure craft. The drawspan must The draw of the Union Pacific rail- open on signal at anytime for commer- road bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall cial vessels. When the drawspan is open be maintained in the fully open posi- for a commercial vessel, waiting pleas- tion, except for the crossing of trains ure craft must be passed. or for maintenance.

[USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] § 117.979 Sabine Lake. § 117.969 Lavaca River. The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 10.0 at Port Arthur, shall open on signal; The draws of the Union Pacific rail- except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the road bridge, mile 11.2, and the highway draw shall open on signal if at least six bridge, mile 11.2, both at Vanderbilt, hours notice is given to the Mainte- shall open on signal if at least 48 hours nance Construction Supervisor or the notice is given. In emergencies, the Maintenance Foreman at Port Arthur. draws shall open as soon as possible. § 117.981 Sabine River. § 117.971 Neches River. See § 117.493, Sabine River, listed (a) The draw of the Kansas City under Louisiana. Southern automated bridge, mile 19.5, at Beaumont, is not constantly [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] manned and is operated from a remote site in Shreveport, Louisiana. The § 117.984 San Bernard River. bridge is normally maintained in the The draw of the Union Pacific rail- closed to navigation position, pro- road bridge, mile 20.7 near Brazoria, viding 13 feet of vertical clearance shall open on signal; except that, from

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10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., (iii) At all other times, if at least two the draw shall open on signal if at least hours notice is given. three hours notice is given. (2) From September 16 through June [CGD 08–84–14, 50 FR 15743, Apr. 22, 1985] 14, if at least 24 hours notice is given. (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile § 117.987 Taylor Bayou. 105.9 between Alburg Tongue and East Alburg, shall open on signal if at least The draws of the Union Pacific rail- 24 hours notice is given. road bridge, mile 2.0, and the S73 bridge, mile 10.2, both at West Port Ar- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as thur, need not be opened for the pas- amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 44208, Nov. 5, sage of vessels. 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] § 117.989 Trinity River. VIRGINIA The draws of the Union Pacific Rail- road bridges, mile 41.4 at Liberty, mile § 117.995 Appomattox River. 54.8 at Kenefick, mile 117.3 at Goodrich, mile 181.8 at Riverside, and the Bur- The draw of the Seaboard System lington Northern Santa Fe railroad Railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at Hopewell, bridge, mile 96.2 at Romayor, need not shall open on signal if at least 24 hours be opened for the passage of vessels. notice is given to the Seaboard System Agent at Hopewell. However, a [USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] drawtender shall be in constant attend- ance and the draw shall open on signal VERMONT upon 30 days notice, in writing, to do so from the District Commander. § 117.993 Lake Champlain. (a) The drawspan for each of the § 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- drawbridges listed in this section must way, South Branch of the Elizabeth open as soon as possible for the passage River to the Albermarle and Chesa- of public vessels of the United States. peake Canal. (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile (a) The draw of the Belt Line Rail- 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between road Bridge, mile 2.6, in Portsmouth South Hero Island and North Hero Is- and Chesapeake will operate as follows: land, shall operate as follows: (1) The bridge will be left in the open (1) The draw shall open on signal on position at all times and will only be the hour and the half hour from May lowered for the passage of trains and to 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. perform periodic maintenance author- to 8 p.m. daily. ized in accordance with subpart A of (2) The draw shall open on signal this part. from May 15th through October 15th (2) The bridge will be operated by the from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four controller at the Berkley Yard office. hours notice is given by calling the (3) The controller will monitor water- number posted at the bridge. way traffic in the area of the bridge (3) The draw shall open on signal and directly beneath the bridge with from October 16th through May 14th if closed circuit cameras mounted on top at least four hours notice is given by of the bridge and with surface naviga- calling the number posted at the tional radar. bridge. (4) When the bridge closes for any (c) The draw of the Central Vermont reason, the controller will announce 30 Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, minutes in advance, 15 minutes in ad- mile 105.6 shall open on signal: vance, and immediately proceeding the (1) From June 15 through September actual lowering, over marine channel 15: 13, that the Belt Line Railroad Bridge (i) Monday through Friday from 9 is closing for river traffic. In each of a.m. to 5 p.m.: these three announcements, the bridge/ (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- train controller will request all con- ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to cerned river traffic to please acknowl- 11 p.m.; edge on marine channel 13.

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(5) The bridge shall only be operated (1) Shall open on signal at any time from the remote site if closed circuit for commercial vessels carrying lique- visual and radar information shows fied flammable gas or other hazardous there are no vessels in the area and no materials. opposing radio communications have (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and been received. from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday (6) While the Belt Line Bridge is through Friday, except Federal holi- moving from the full open position to days: the full closed position, the bridge/ (i) Need not open for the passage of train controller will maintain constant recreational or commercial vessels surveillance of the navigational chan- that do not qualify under paragraph nel to ensure no conflict with maritime (d)(2)(ii) of this section. traffic exists. In the event of failure of (ii) Need not open for commercial a camera or the radar system, or loss cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs of marine-radio communications, the with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- bridge shall not be operated by the off- tice has been given to the Gilmerton site bridge/train controller from the re- Bridge at (757) 545–1512. mote location. (3) Shall open on signal at all other (7) If the off-site bridge/train control- times. ler’s visibility of the navigational (d) The draw of the Norfolk Southern channel is less than 3⁄4 of a mile, the #7 Railroad Bridge, mile 5.8 in Chesa- bridge shall not be operated from the peake, shall operate as follows: remote location. (1) The draw shall be remotely con- (8) When the draw cannot be operated trolled by the operator at the Norfolk from the remote site, a bridgetender Southern #5 Railroad Bridge office over must be called to operate the bridge in the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth the traditional on-site manner. River, at mile 1.1, in Norfolk. (9) The Belt Line mid-channel lights (2) The draw shall be left in the open will change from green to red anytime position to vessels and will only be the bridge is not in the full open posi- tion. closed for the passage of trains and to perform periodic maintenance author- (10) During the downward and upward ized in accordance with subpart A of span movement, a warning alarm will this part. sound until the bridge is seated and locked down or in the full open posi- (3) Trains shall be controlled so that tion. any delay in opening of the draw shall (11) When the bridge has returned to not exceed ten minutes except as pro- its full up position, the mid-channel vided in § 117.31(b). light will turn from red to green, and (4) Before the bridge closes for any the controller will announce over ma- reason, the off-site remote operator rine radio channel 13, ‘‘Security, secu- will monitor waterway traffic in the rity, security, the Belt Line bridge is area with closed circuit cameras and open for river traffic.’’ Operational in- motion sensors mounted on the bridge. formation will be provided 24 hours a The bridge will only be closed if the day on marine channel 13 and via tele- off-site remote operator’s visual in- phone (757) 543–1996 or (757) 545–2941. spection shows that the channel is (b) The draw of the Norfolk and West- clear and there are no vessels ern railroad bridge across the South transiting in the area. Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 3.6 (5) While the bridge is moving from at Portsmouth-Chesapeake, shall be the full open position to the full closed maintained in the open position; except position, the off-site remote operator the draw may close for the crossing of will maintain constant surveillance of trains and maintenance of the bridge. the navigation channel to ensure that When the draw is closed, a drawtender no conflict with maritime traffic ex- shall be present and the draw shall ists. In the event of failure or obstruc- open on signal. tion, the off-site remote operator will (c) The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/ stop and return the bridge to the full 460) bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake: open position to vessels. In the event of

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a failure or obstruction, a bridge ten- Sundays, and Federal holidays, the der must be called by the off-site re- draw need only be opened every hour mote operator and must be on-site on the hour, except the draw shall open within 30 minutes of the call to operate on signal for commercial vessels that the bridge. qualify under paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) (6) During closing of the span, the of this section. channel traffic lights will change from (4) If any vessel is approaching the flashing green to flashing red, the horn bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- will sound twice, and an audio voice actly on the hour, the drawtender may warning device will announce bridge delay the opening up to ten minutes movement, then two repeat blasts of past the hour for the passage of the ap- the horn will sound until the bridge is proaching vessel and any other vessels seated and locked down. When the that are waiting to pass. bridge is seated and locked down to (5) Shall open on signal at all other vessels, the channel traffic lights will times. flash red. (g) The draw of the S168 bridge, mile (7) During the open span movement, 12 at Chesapeake (Great Bridge), shall the channel traffic lights will flash red, open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. the horn will sound twice, followed by to 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only a pause, and then five repeat blasts of on the hour. If any vessel is approach- the horn will sound until the bridge is ing the bridge and cannot reach the in the full open position to vessels. In draw exactly on the hour, the the full open position to vessels, the drawtender may delay the hourly open- bridge channel traffic lights will turn ing up to 10 minutes past the hour for from flashing red to flashing green the passage of the approaching vessel then an audio warning device will an- and any other vessels that are waiting nounce bridge movement by stating to pass. Vessels in an emergency condi- ‘‘Security, security, security, the Nor- tion which presents danger to life or folk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge at property shall be passed at any time. mile 5.8 is open for river traffic’’. (8) Operational information will be (h) The draw of the Albemarle & provided 24 hours a day on marine Chesapeake Railroad bridge, mile 13.9, channel 13 and via telephone (757) 924– in Chesapeake, Virginia, shall be main- 5320. tained in the open position; the draw (e) The draw of the I64 bridge across may close only for the crossing of the South Branch of the Elizabeth trains and maintenance of the bridge. River, mile 7.1 at Chesapeake, shall When the draw is closed, a bridgetender open on signal if at least 24 hours no- shall be present to reopen the draw tice is given. after the train has cleared the bridge. (f) The draw of the Dominion Boule- (i) The draw of the Centerville Turn- vard (US 17) bridge, mile 8.8 in Chesa- pike (SR170) bridge across the Albe- peake: marle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.2, (1) Shall open on signal at any time at Chesapeake: for commercial vessels carrying lique- (1) Shall open on signal at any time fied flammable gas or other hazardous for commercial vessels carrying lique- materials. fied flammable gas or other hazardous (2) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 materials. p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and need not open for the passage of rec- from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through reational vessels, and need open for Friday, except Federal holidays: commercial cargo vessels not carrying (i) Need not open for the passage of hazardous materials, including tugs recreational or commercial vessels and tugs with tows, only when notice that do not qualify under paragraph has been given at least 2 hours in ad- (i)(2)(ii) of this section. vance to the Dominion Boulevard (ii) Need not open for commercial Bridge at (757) 547–0521. cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs (3) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 9 with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and tice has been given to the Centerville from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Turnpike bridge at (757) 547–3632.

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(3) From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday (6) Shall open on signal at all other through Friday, except Federal holi- times. days, the draw need only be opened on [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] the hour and half hour. (4) If any vessel is approaching the EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- tations affecting § 117.997, see the List of CFR actly on the hour or half hour, the Sections Affected, which appears in the drawtender may delay the opening ten Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov. minutes past the hour or half hour for the passage of the approaching vessel EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 76 FR 34852, June and any other vessels that are waiting 15, 2011, § 117.997 was amended by suspending to pass. paragraph (c) and temporarily adding a new (5) Shall open on signal at all other paragraph (j), effective June 19, 2011 through Dec. 20, 2013. times. (j) The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/ § 117.999 Blackwater River. 460) Bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake: (1) Shall open on signal at any time The draw of the S189 bridge, mile 9.2 for commercial vessels carrying lique- at South Quay, need not be opened for fied flammable gas or other hazardous the passage of vessels. materials. [USCG–2011–0943, 77 FR 20718, Apr. 6, 2012] (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday § 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. through Friday, except Federal holi- The draw of the S634 bridge, mile 0.3 days: at Naylors, need not be opened for the (i) Need not open for the passage of passage of vessels. recreational or commercial vessels that do not qualify under paragraph § 117.1003 Chickahominy River. (j)(2)(ii) of this section. (ii) Need not open for commercial The draw of the highway bridge, mile cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs 1.5 at Barrets Ferry, shall open on sig- with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- nal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., tice has been given to the Gilmerton the draw shall open on signal if at least Bridge at (757) 545–1512. 12 hours notice is given. (3) From 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR day through Friday and from 6:30 a.m. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] to 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, the draw need only § 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. be opened every hour on the half hour, The draw of the SR 175 Bridge, mile except the draw shall open on signal 3.5, at Chincoteague shall open on de- for commercial vessels that qualify mand from midnight to 6 a.m., and under paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2)(ii) of every one and a half hours from 6 a.m. this section. to midnight (at 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., (4) If any vessel is approaching the 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m. actly on the half hour per paragraph and midnight); except from 7 a.m. to 5 (j)(3) of this section, the draw tender p.m. on the last consecutive Wednesday may delay the opening up to 10 min- and Thursday in July, the draw need utes past the half hour for passage of not be opened. the approaching vessel and any other vessels that are waiting to pass. [CGDO5–06–002, 71 FR 66673, Nov. 16, 2006] (5) If the Norfolk & Southern Rail- road Bridge #7, at mile 5.8, is not § 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern opened during a particular scheduled Branch. opening for the Gilmerton Bridge and (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern vessels were delayed, the draw tender Railroad Bridge (NS #V2.8), mile 2.7 at at the Gilmerton Bridge may provide a Norfolk, shall operate as follows: single opening for waiting vessels, once (1) The draw shall remain in the open the Norfolk & Southern Railroad position for navigation. The draw shall Bridge #7 reopens for vessels. only be closed for train crossings or

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periodic maintenance authorized in ac- river traffic.’’ Vessels shall stay clear cordance with subpart A of this part. of both channels as to not interfere (2) The bridge shall be operated by with infrared detectors, until green the controller at the Norfolk Southern lights are displayed on the swing span. Railroad Bridge (NS #5), mile 1.1, over (b) The draw of the Berkley Bridge the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth mile 0.4. at Norfolk, shall remain River in Norfolk, VA. The controller closed one hour prior to the published shall monitor vessel traffic with closed start of a scheduled marine event regu- circuit cameras and infrared sensors lated under § 100.501, and shall remain covering the swing radius. Operational closed until one hour following the information will be provided 24 hours a completion of the event unless the Pa- day on marine channel 13 and via tele- trol Commander designated under phone (757) 446–5320. § 100.501 allows the bridge to open for (3) The bridge shall not be operated commercial vessel traffic. from the remote location in the fol- (c) The draw of the Berkley Bridge, lowing events: Failure or obstruction mile 0.4 in Norfolk— of the infrared sensors, closed-circuit (1) Shall open on signal at any time, cameras or marine-radio communica- except from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from tions, or anytime controller’s visibility 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- is inhibited. In these situations, a day, except Federal holidays. bridge tender with Norfolk Southern (2) From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 must be called to operate the bridge p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, on-site. except Federal holidays, shall open at (4) Before the bridge closes for any any time for commercial vessels with a reason, the remote operator will mon- draft of 18 feet or more, provided that itor waterway traffic in the area. The at least 6 hours advance notice has bridge shall only be closed if the off- been given to the Berkley Bridge Traf- site remote operator’s visual inspec- fic Control room at (757) 494–2490. tion shows that the channel is clear and there are no vessels transiting in (d) The draw of the Berkley Bridge, the area. While the bridge is moving, mile 0.4, at Norfolk, shall operate as the operator shall maintain constant follows: surveillance of the navigation channel. (1) The draw shall remain closed one (5) Before closing the draw, the chan- hour prior to the published start of a nel traffic lights will change from scheduled marine event regulated flashing green to flashing red, the horn under Sec. 100.501, and shall remain will sound five short blasts, and an closed until one hour following the audio voice warning stating, ‘‘Atten- completion of the event unless the Pa- tion, Attention. Norfolk Southern’s trol Commander designated under Sec. Railroad Bridge over the Eastern 100.501 allows the bridge to open for Branch of the Elizabeth River at mile- commercial vessel traffic. post 2.7 will be closing to river traffic.’’ (2) The draw shall open on signal at Five short blasts of the horn will con- any time for vessels carrying, in bulk, tinue until the bridge is seated and cargoes regulated by 46 CFR sub- locked down to vessels, the channel chapters D or O, or Certain Dangerous traffic lights will continue to flash red. Cargoes as defined in 33 CFR 160.204. (6) When the rail traffic has cleared, (3) For all other vessels, the draw the horn will sound one prolonged blast shall open on signal at any time, ex- followed by one short blast to indicate cept from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday that the draw is opening to vessel traf- through Friday, except Federal holi- fic. During the opening swing move- days. During these times, the draw ment, the channel traffic lights will shall: flash red until the bridge returns to the (i) Open for commercial vessels with fully open position. In the full open po- a draft of 18 feet or more, provided at sition to vessels, the bridge channel least 6 hours notice was given to the lights will flash green followed by an Berkley Bridge Traffic Control room at announcement stating, ‘‘Security, se- (757) 494–2490. curity, security. Norfolk Southern (ii) Open on signal at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Railroad Bridge at mile 2.7 is open for 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

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(4) If the bridge is not opened during and half hour for the passage of pleas- a particular scheduled opening per ure craft. Public vessels of the United paragraph (d)(3)(ii) of this section and States, commercial vessels, and vessels a vessel has made prior arrangements in an emergency endangering life or for a delayed opening, the draw tender property shall be passed at any time. may provide a single opening up to 30 minutes past that scheduled opening § 117.1023 Pamunkey River. time for that signaling vessel, except The draw of the Eltham Bridge (SR33/ at 2:30 p.m. The draw tender may pro- 30) mile 1.0, located in West Point, Vir- vide a single opening up to 20 minutes ginia shall open on signal if at least past the 2:30 p.m. scheduled opening four hours notice is given at all times. time for a signaling vessel that made [USCG–2008–1175, 74 FR 29947, June 24, 2009] prior arrangements for a delayed open- ing. A vessel may make prior arrange- § 117.1025 York River. ments for a delayed opening by con- (a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, tacting the Berkley Bridge Traffic Con- mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open on trol room at (757) 494–2490. signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984, as 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- amended by CGD 05–88–13, 53 FR 20321, June day, except Federal holidays, the 3, 1988; CGD 5–89–43, 54 FR 30039, July 18, 1989; bridge shall remain closed to naviga- CGD5–90–023, 55 FR 23434, June 8, 1990; tion. CGD05–04–209, 70 FR 22254, Apr. 29, 2005; CGD05–05–049, 70 FR 68337, Nov. 10, 2005; (b) The bridge shall be opened at any- USCG–2009–0754, 75 FR 47464, Aug. 6, 2010] time for vessels in an emergency which presents danger to life or property. EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 75 FR 47464, Aug. 6, 2010, § 117.1007 was amended by suspending [CGD05–93–054, 59 FR 5954, Feb. 9, 1994, as paragraphs (b) and (c) and adding new para- amended by CGD05–95–023, 60 FR 31247, June graph (d), effective Sept. 4, 2010 through Oct. 14, 1995] 5, 2012. WASHINGTON § 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. § 117.1031 Chehalis River. The draw of the S200 bridge, mile 8.0 at Tipers, shall open on signal; except The draw of the U.S. 101 highway that, if an opening is desired from 6 bridge, mile 0.1, at Aberdeen shall open p.m. to 6 a.m., the drawtender on duty on signal if at least one-hour notice is shall be notified before 6 p.m. given at all times by telephone to the Washington State Department of § 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. Transportation. The draw of the state highway [USCG–2009–0959, 75 FR 16004, Mar. 31, 2010] bridge, mile 4.0, at Kinsale need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.1035 Columbia River. (a) The term drawtender, as used in § 117.1015 Mattaponi River. this section means the operator of the The draws of the Lord Delaware (S33) drawspan, whether that person may be bridge, mile 0.8 at West Point, and the a train crew member, maintenance per- S629 bridge, mile 28.5 at Walkerton, son, or an officially designated shall open on signal if at least 24 hours drawtender. notice is given. The drawtender service (b) The draw of the semi-automated for either bridge shall be increased to Union Pacific railroad bridge (Kalan the degree determined to be adequate Bridge), mile 323.4, near Kennewick, within 30 days after written notice is Washington, is normally maintained in received from the District Commander the fully open position with no to do so. drawtender in attendance. A radar bea- con (RACON) is located at the center of § 117.1021 North Landing River. the drawspan. The RACON operates The draw of the S165 bridge, mile 20.2 only when the drawspan is fully open, at Chesapeake, shall open on signal; ex- by responding with the Morse letter cept that, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the ‘‘K’’ to X-band radar signals. When nec- draw need be opened only on the hour essary to close the drawspan for the

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passage of a train or for maintenance, (6) After a train has cleared the a drawtender shall be dispatched to op- bridge, the following functions occur erate the draw from either of the re- automatically: The drawspan returns mote control stations located at the to the fully open and locked position, ends of the bridge. Operation of the the RACON is reactivated, the arrow bridge shall be as follows: display and the red strobe lights are (1) The drawtender shall broadcast a extinguished, the red centerspan navi- radio message over Channel 16–VHF to gation lights return to green and a re- all vessels in the vicinity that the corded message is broadcast over Chan- Kalan Bridge will be closing in two nel 13–VHF that the Kalan Bridge is minutes. If after two minutes no re- open for marine traffic. sponse is received, the drawtender shall (7) Bridge status information may be broadcast a message over Channel 13– obtained by calling the commercial VHF that the Kalan Bridge is closing. telephone number posted at the Both messages shall be broadcast drawspan of the bridge. twice. (c) The draw of the Burlington North- (2) Prior to activating the closing se- ern Santa Fe railroad bridge at mile quence the drawtender shall visually 328.0, between Pasco and Kennewick, inspect the waterway for marine traffic shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 4 approaching the bridge. The closing se- p.m. At all other times the draw shall quence shall not be activated until open on signal if at least 2 hour’s no- after marine traffic has cleared the tice is given through the General bridge. Yardmaster, Pasco, Washington. (3) When the closing sequence is acti- vated, the following functions occur [CGD13 92–02, 57 FR 37712, Aug. 20, 1992] automatically: The RACON is deacti- vated, red strobe lights on the lift tow- § 117.1037 Cowlitz River. ers and on the channel piers start (a) The draw of the Burlington flashing, a downward pointing arrow Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, consisting of amber colored lights is mile 1.5, shall operate as follows: displayed from the center of the (1) The draw shall open on signal if at drawspan and a recorded message is least 24 hours notice is given. broadcast over Channel 13–VHF advis- (2) In the event of an emergency de- ing that the Kalan Bridge is closed to clared by the Cowlitz County Depart- river traffic. The radio message is re- ment of Emergency Services, the peated every five minutes, the red bridge shall be capable of opening upon lights continue to flash and the down- two hours notice. Notification of emer- ward pointing arrow is displayed, until gencies and requests for openings dur- the lift span returns to the up and ing emergencies are initiated through locked position. At the end of the ten the Cowlitz County Department of minutes, a horn sounds for 30 seconds, Emergency Services. the span begins closing and the (3) The operating machinery of the centerspan navigation lights turn from draw shall be maintained in a service- green to red. The horn sounds for 30 able condition and the draw shall be seconds at 10 minute intervals, until opened and closed at intervals frequent the lift span returns to the up and enough to make certain that the ma- locked position. chinery is in proper order for satisfac- (4) If for any reason during the clos- tory operation. ing sequence a danger is posed to ma- (4) During periods of fog or similar rine traffic, the closing sequence shall periods of reduced visibility, the be stopped and the bridge reopened drawtender, after acknowledging the until the threat of danger has passed. signal to open, shall toll a bell continu- (5) If the bridge is to be temporarily ously during the approach and passage closed for maintenance or for purposes of the vessel. other than the passage of a train, the (b) The draw of the Allen Street drawtender shall continually monitor Bridge, mile 5.5, need not open for the Channels 13 and 16 for calls from ap- passage of vessels. proaching vessels, and respond to in- quiries from vessels about the closure. [CGD13 91–01, 56 FR 23518, May 22, 1991]

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§ 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. (a) The draw shall open on signal if at least one hour’s notice is given. The (a) The draws of each bridge across draw shall be opened horizontally for the Duwamish Waterway shall open on 300 feet unless the maximum opening of signal, except as follows: 600 feet is requested. (1) From Monday through Friday, ex- (b) The draw of the Hood Canal cept all Federal holidays but Columbus Bridge, mile 5.0, need not open for ves- Day, the draws of the First Avenue sel traffic from 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. daily South Bridges, mile 2.5, need not be from 3 p.m. May 22 to 6:16 p.m. Sep- opened for the passage of vessels from tember 30, except for commercial tug 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 and tow vessels and vessels of the U.S. p.m., except: The draws shall open at Navy or vessels attending the missions any time for a vessel of 5000 gross tons of the U.S. Navy and other public ves- and over, a vessel towing a vessel of sels of the United States. At all other 5000 gross tons and over, and a vessel times the bridge will operate in accord- proceeding to pick up for towing a ves- ance with paragraph (a) of this section. sel of 5000 gross tons and over. (c) Telephone requests for bridge (2) The draw of the South Park high- openings may be directed as collect way bridge, mile 3.8, need not be calls to the Toll Office at the bridge opened for the passage of vessels from site. The call may also be made by di- 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to rect telephone communication through 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- the Seattle Marine Operator, Station cept Federal holidays. KOH, or through other marine wire or (b) The following bridges shall open radio telephone service. on the specified signals: (d) During unusual or emergency pe- (1) Burlington Northern Santa Fe riods, the authorized representative of railroad bridge, mile 0.4, and South- the owner of or agency controlling the west Spokane Street bridge, mile 0.3, bridge shall open the draw on a demand one prolonged blast followed quickly basis for specified periods of time, nor- by three short blasts. mally not exceeding 48 hours, when re- (2) Burlington Northern Santa Fe quested by the Department of the railroad bridge, mile 0.4, one prolonged Navy. While on a demand basis, a blast followed quickly by one short drawtender shall be in attendance on blast. the bridge with radio communication (3) First Avenue South bridge, mile equipment in operation. 2.5, three prolonged blasts. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (4) South Park highway bridge, mile amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 3.8, one prolonged blast followed quick- 11, 1984; CGD13–95–011, 62 FR 43097, Aug. 12, ly by one short blast and one prolonged 1997; USCG–2012–0074, 77 FR 28769, May 16, blast. 2012] (c) When fog prevails by day or by night, the drawtender of bridges listed § 117.1047 Hoquiam River. in this section, after giving the ac- (a) When fog prevails by day or night, knowledging signal to open, shall toll a the drawtender of each bridge listed in bell continuously during the approach this section, after giving the acknowl- and passage of vessels. edging signal to open, shall toll a bell continuously during the approach and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as passage of vessels. amended by CGD13 84–14, 49 FR 35498, Sept. 10, 1984; CGD13 8–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and 1984; CGD13 84–12, 50 FR 10228, Mar. 14, 1985; Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.3 at CGD13 85–01, 50 FR 30271, July 25, 1985; CGD13 Hoquiam, shall be maintained in the 91–05, 56 FR 41284, Aug. 20, 1991; CGD13–99–005, fully open position except for the pas- 66 FR 33025, June 20, 2001; USCG–2002–12471, 67 sage of trains or for maintenance. FR 41332, June 18, 2002] When the draw of the bridge is closed and the visibility at the drawtender’s § 117.1045 Hood Canal. station is less than one mile up or The draw of the Washington State down the channel, the drawtender shall pontoon highway bridge near Port sound two long blasts every minute. Gamble operates as follows: When the draw is reopened, the

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drawtender shall sound one long blast able self-propelled vessel while passing followed by one short blast. the draw. (c) The draw of the Simpson Avenue (c) The draw of the Burlington North- Bridge, mile 0.5, at Hoquiam, shall ern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.1, open on signal if at least one hour no- shall open on signal. tice is given by telephone to the Wash- (d) The draws of the Ballard Bridge, ington State Department of Transpor- mile 1.1, Fremont Bridge, mile 2.6, and tation. The opening signal is two pro- University Bridge, mile 4.3, shall open longed blasts followed by one short on signal, except that: blast. (1) The draws need not be opened for (d) The draw of the Riverside Avenue a period of up to 10 minutes after re- Bridge, mile 0.9, at Hoquiam, shall ceiving an opening request, if needed to open on signal if at least one hour no- pass accumulated vehicular traffic. tice is given by telephone to the Wash- ington State Department of Transpor- However, the draws shall open without tation. The opening signal is two pro- delay, when requested by vessels en- longed blasts followed by two short gaged in towing operations. blasts. (2) The draws need not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Monday through Friday, except all amended by CGD13 84–11, 49 FR 46548, Nov. 27, 1984; CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; Federal holidays but Columbus Day for CCGD13–93–019, 58 FR 44613, Aug. 24, 1993; any vessel of less than 1000 tons, unless USCG–2008–1095, 74 FR 12552, Mar. 25, 2009] the vessel has in tow a vessel of 1000 gross tons or over. § 117.1049 Lake Washington. (3) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and The draw of the Evergreen Point 7 a.m. the draws shall open if at least Floating Bridge between Seattle and one hour notice is given by telephone, Bellevue shall operate as follows: radiotelephone, or otherwise to the (a) The draw shall open on signal if drawtender at the Fremont Avenue at least two hours notice is given. Bridge. (b) Telephone requests for bridge (e) The draw of the Montlake Bridge, opening may be directed as collect mile 5.2, shall open on signal, except calls to the Highway Radio or made by that: direct telephone communication (1) The draw need not open for a pe- through the Seattle Marine Operator, riod of up to 10 minutes after receiving Station KOH, or through other marine an opening request, if needed to pass wire or radiotelephone service. accumulated vehicular traffic. How- (c) The draw need not be opened from ever, the draw shall open without 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Fri- delay, when requested by vessels en- day, except for all Federal holidays gaged in towing operations. other than Columbus Day. (2) For any vessel or watercraft of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as less than 1,000 gross tons, unless the amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. vessel has in tow a vessel of 1,000 gross 11, 1984; CGD13–94–039, 60 FR 54434, Oct. 24, tons or over, from Monday through 1995] Friday, except Federal Holidays: § 117.1051 Lake Washington Ship (i) The draw need not open from 7 Canal. a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from April 30 to September 1 and (a) When fog prevails by day or by from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3:30 night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the p.m. to 7 p.m. from September 1 to acknowledging signal to open, shall April 30. toll a bell continuously during the ap- proach and passage of vessels. (b) All non-self-propelled vessels, craft, or rafts navigating this water- way for which the opening of any draw is necessary shall be towed by a suit-

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(ii) The draw need open only on the at the center of the drawspan on both hour and half hour from 12:30 p.m. to upstream and downstream sides. 3:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (4) A similar set of red, green, and yellow lights shall be displayed on a re- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as mote lighting panel located near the amended by CGD 82–025, 49 FR 26722, June 29, 1984; CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; north end, upstream side, of the Wash- CGD13 86–02, 51 FR 18788, May 22, 1986; CGD 13 ington State highway bridge at mile 88–03, 53 FR 10535, April 1, 1988; CGD13 89–06, 2.2. These lights shall be synchronized 54 FR 52798, Dec. 22, 1989; CGD 96–026, 61 FR with the lights on the railroad bridge 33664, June 28, 1996; CGD13–99–005, 66 FR and shall be visible to vessels traveling 33026, June 20, 2001; CGD13–02–012, 68 FR downstream throughout the passage of 53051, Sept. 9, 2003] the channel adjacent to Strawberry Is- land. § 117.1053 Lewis River. (c) Operation. When a train ap- The draw of the Burlington Northern proaches the bridge, the yellow lights Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 2.0 at shall start flashing. After an eight- Woodland, need not be opened for the minute delay, the green lights shall passage of vessels. change to red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow lights shall be § 117.1055 Skagit River. extinguished. Red lights shall continue The draws of all bridges across the to be displayed until the train has Skagit river need not be opened for the crossed and the drawspan is again in passage of vessels. However, the draws the fully open position. At that time, shall be returned to operable condition the red lights shall change green. within one year after notification by (d) Vessels equipped with radio- the District Commander to do so. telephones may contact Burlington Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- § 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge status information also may be ob- The draw of the Washington State tained by calling the commercial tele- highway bridge at Skamokawa need phone number posted at the drawspan not be opened for the passage of ves- of the bridge. sels. [CGD13 84–05, 49 FR 43956, Nov. 1, 1984] [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984] § 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steam- boat Slough, and Ebey Slough. § 117.1058 Snake River. (a) Drawtenders of bridges listed in (a) The draw of the Burlington this section shall acknowledge sound Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge signals as follows: across the Snake River at mile 1.5 be- (1) When draw can be opened imme- tween Pasco and Burbank is automated diately, two prolonged blasts followed and is normally maintained in the fully by one short blast or three loud and open to navigation position. distinct strokes of a bell. (b) Lights. All lights required for (2) When draw cannot be opened im- automated operation shall be visible mediately, or when it is open and must for a distance of at least 2 miles and be closed promptly, two prolonged shall be displayed at all times, day and blasts or two loud and distinct strokes night. of a bell. This signal may also be used (1) When the draw is fully open, a by a vessel to countermand its call sig- steady green light shall be displayed at nal. the center of the drawspan on both up- (b) When fog prevails by day or by stream and downstream sides. night, the drawtender of each bridge (2) When the draw is not fully open, a listed in this section, after giving the steady red light shall be displayed at acknowledging signal to open, shall the center of the drawspan on both up- toll a bell continuously during the ap- stream and downstream sides. proach and passage of vessels. (3) When the draw is about to close, (c) The draws of the twin, SR 529, flashing yellow lights in the form of a highway bridges across the Snohomish down-pointing arrow shall be displayed River, mile 3.6, at Everett shall open

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on signal if at least one-hour notice is rine radio, telephone, or other means, given. On weekdays, Monday through to the drawtender at this bridge, and at Friday, notice for openings shall be all other times to the drawtender at given by marine radio, telephone, or the SR 529 bridges across the Snoho- other means to the drawtender at the mish River at Everett. During freshets, SR 529 highway bridge across Ebey a drawtender shall be in constant at- Slough, at Marysville, and at all other tendance and the draws shall open on times to the drawtender at the twin SR signal when so ordered by the District 529 bridges at Everett. One signal opens Commander. both draws. During freshets, a drawtender shall be in constant attend- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as ance and the draws shall open on signal amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; CGD13 85–10, 50 FR 25961, June 24, when so ordered by the District Com- 1985] mander. (d) The draw of the SR2 highway § 117.1061 Tacoma Harbor. bridge across the Snohomish River, mile 6.9, at Everett, shall open on sig- (a) When fog prevails by day or night, nal if at least four hours notice is the drawtender of each bridge listed in given. During freshets, a drawtender this section, after giving the acknowl- shall be in constant attendance and the edging signal to open, shall toll a bell draw shall open on signal when so or- continuously during the approach and dered by the District Commander. passage of vessels. (e) The draw of the Burlington North- (b) The draw of the South 11th Street ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the bridge across City Waterway, mile 0.6, Snohomish River, mile 15.5, at Snoho- at Tacoma, shall open on signal if at mish, need not be opened for the pas- least two hours notice is given. How- sage of vessels. ever the draw need not be opened from (f) The draw of the Burlington North- 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, ex- Steamboat Slough, mile 1.0, near cept Federal holidays for vessels of less Marysville, shall open on signal if at than 1,000 gross tons, unless the vessels least four hours notice is given. The have in tow a vessel 1,000 gross tons or opening signal is one prolonged blast over, or unless the opening of the draw followed by one short blast and one is required for the pickup of a vessel of prolonged blast. 1,000 gross tons or over for towing. In (g) The draws of the twin, SR 529, emergencies, openings shall be made as highway bridges across Steamboat soon as possible upon notification to Slough, miles 1.1 and 1.2, near the Washington State Department of Marysville, shall open on signal if at Transportation. least four-hours notice is given. On [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35629, Sept. tice for openings shall be given by ma- 11, 1984; 49 FR 44632, Nov. 8, 1984; CGD 13–98– rine radio, telephone, or other means 001, 63 FR 10777, Mar. 5, 1998] to the drawtender at the SR 529 high- way bridge across Ebey Slough, at § 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. Marysville, and at all other times to (a) The draw of the Washington State the drawtender at the twin SR 529 Parks and Recreation Commission bridges at Everett. One signal opens bridge across the South Fork Willapa both draws. During freshets, a River, mile 0.3, at Raymond, shall open drawtender shall be in constant attend- on signal if at least 24 hours notice is ance and the draws shall open on signal given. when so ordered by the District Com- mander. [USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] (h) The draws of the SR 529, highway bridge, across Ebey Slough, mile 1.6, at § 117.1065 Wishkah River. Marysville, shall open on signal if at (a) When fog prevails by day or by least one-hour notice is given. On night, the drawtender of each bridge weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- listed in this section, after giving the tice for openings shall be given by ma- acknowledging signal to open, shall

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toll a bell continuously during the ap- notice is given. The opening signal for proach and passage of vessels. the Grassy Point bridge is two short (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and blasts followed by one prolonged blast Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at Ab- and for the Arrowhead bridge is three erdeen, shall be maintained in the fully prolonged blasts. open position, except for the passage of (c) The draw of the Duluth, Missabe trains or for maintenance. When the and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile draw of the bridge is closed and the vis- 16.3 at Duluth, need not be opened for ibility at the drawtender’s station is the passage of vessels. The owner shall less than one mile up or down the return the draw to operable condition channel, the drawtender shall sound within a reasonable time when notified two prolonged blasts every minute. by the District Commander to do so. When the draw is reopened, the drawtender shall sound one prolonged § 117.1085 East River. blast followed by one short blast. The draw of the Monroe Avenue (c) The draws of the Heron Street bridge, mile 0.3 at Green Bay, need not Bridge, mile 0.2 and the Wishkah be opened for the passage of vessels. Street Bridge, mile 0.4, at Aberdeen, shall open on signal if at least one hour § 117.1087 Fox River. notice is given by telephone to the Washington State Department of (a) The draws of the Canadian Na- Transportation. The opening signal for tional Bridge, mile 1.03, Main Street both bridges is one prolonged blast fol- Bridge, mile 1.58, Walnut Street Bridge, lowed by two short blasts. mile 1.81, Mason Street (Tilleman Me- morial) Bridge, mile 2.27, and Canadian [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as National Bridge, mile 3.31, all at Green amended by CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, Bay, shall open as follows: 1986; USCG–2008–1095, 74 FR 12553, Mar. 25, 2009] (1) From April 1 through November 30, the draws shall open on signal for WISCONSIN recreational vessels; except the draws need not open from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 12 § 117.1081 Black River. noon to 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., The draw of the CP Rail railroad Monday through Saturday except Fed- bridge, mile 1.0 at La Crosse, shall open eral holidays. Public vessels, tugs, and on signal if at least two hours notice is commercial vessels with a cargo capac- given. ity of 300 short tons or greater shall be passed at all times. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, (2) From December 1 through March June 30, 1998] 31, the draws shall open on signal if no- tice is given at least 12 hours in ad- § 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. vance of a vessels time of intended pas- Louis River). sage. (a) The draws of the Burlington (3) The opening signal for the Main Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7 at Street Bridge is two short blasts fol- Duluth, shall open on signal; except lowed by one prolonged blast, for the that, from January 1 through March 15, Walnut Street Bridge one prolonged the draws shall open on signal if at blast followed by two short blasts, and least 24 hours notice is given. The for the Mason Street Bridge one pro- opening signal for the Minnesota Draw longed blast, followed by one short is one prolonged blast followed by two blast, followed by one prolonged blast. short blasts and for the Wisconsin (b) The draw of the George Street Draw is two prolonged blasts followed Bridge, mile 7.27 at DePere, shall open by two short blasts. on signal from April 1 to November 30; (b) The draws of the Grassy Point except that, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., the bridge, mile 8.0 at Duluth, and the Ar- draw shall open on signal if notice is rowhead bridge, mile 8.7 at Duluth, given at least 2 hours in advance of a shall open on signal; except that, from vessels time of intended passage. From January 1 through March 15, the draws December 1 to March 31, the draw shall shall open on signal if at least 24 hours open on signal if notice is given at

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least 12 hours in advance of a vessels (b) The draw of the Wisconsin Central time of intended passage. railroad bridge, mile 0.91 at Manitowoc, (c) The draws of the Main Street shall open on signal except that: bridge, mile 56.3, Jackson Street (1) From April 1 through October 31 bridge, mile 56.5, Wisconsin Street between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 bridge, mile 57.0, and the Congress Ave- a.m., the draws shall open on signal if nue bridge, mile 58.3 all at Oshkosh, at least a 6 hour advance notice is shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 12 given. midnight; except that, from Monday (2) From November 1 through March through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 31 the draw shall open on signal if at p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 3 p.m. least a 12 hour advance notice is given. (3) Opening signal for this bridge is to 5 p.m., the draws need not be opened two short blasts followed by one pro- for other than public vessels of the longed blast. United States except on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 13434, Mar. 6, 2001] From 12 midnight to 8 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least two § 117.1091 Menomonee River. hours notice is given by radiotelephone The draw of the Ogden-First Street to the Main Street bridge drawtender bridge, mile 0.4 at Marinette, shall or the Winnebago County Sheriff’s De- open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. partment. from May 1 through October 31. From (d) The draw of each bridge at or be- 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through tween Berlin and Portage need not October 31, the draw shall open on sig- open for the passage of vessels. nal if at least two hours notice is given. From November 1 through April [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 30, the draw shall open on signal if at amended by CGD09–05–081, 70 FR 59657, Oct. least 12 hours notice is given. 13, 2005] § 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, § 117.1089 Manitowoc River. and Kinnickinnic Rivers and South (a) The draws of the Eighth Street Menomonee and Burnham Canals. bridge, mile 0.29, and Tenth Street (a) The draws of each bridge listed in bridge, mile o.43, both at Manitowoc, this section shall open as soon as pos- shall open on signal except that: sible for the passage of public vessels of (1) From April 1 through October 31, the United States, vessels carrying Monday through Friday, the bridges United States mail, vessels licensed to need not open from 6:50 a.m. to 7 a.m., carry 50 or more passengers when on 7:50 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 their regular routes, and fireboats of p.m., and 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., except the City of Milwaukee. federal holidays. From 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 (b) For all bridges, the drawtender’s a.m. the draws shall open on signal if acknowledging signal when the draw at least a 6 hour advance notice is will open is the same as the opening given. signal. The acknowledging signal when the draw will not open, or is open and (2) From November 1 through March must be closed promptly is four short 31 the draws shall open on signal if at blasts. least a 12 hour advance notice is given. (c) The draws of bridges across the (3) The opening signals for these Milwaukee River operate as follows: bridges are: (1) The draws of the North Broadway (i) Eighth Street—one prolonged Street bridge, mile 0.5, North Water blast followed by one short blast. Street bridge, mile 0.6, and Michigan (ii) Tenth Street—two short blasts Street bridge, mile 1.1, all at Mil- followed by one prolonged blast. waukee, shall open on signal; except (4) When signal is given by car ferry that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 or other large vessel to pass either of p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Sat- the two bridges, the remaining bridge urday except Federal holidays, the shall open promptly so that such ves- draws need not be opened. sels shall not be held between the two (2) The draws of all other bridges bridges. across the Milwaukee River shall open

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on signal if at least two hours notice is nal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 given; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the through Saturday except Federal holi- draws need not be opened. days, the draw need not be opened. (3) The opening signals are as follows: (2) The draws of the Canadian Pacific (i) The Union Pacific railroad bridge, railroad bridge, mile 1.67, and the mile 0.59, two prolonged blasts. Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.71, (ii) The North Broadway Street shall open on signal if at least two bridge, mile 0.5, three prolonged blasts hours notice is given. followed by one short blast. (3)(i)The draws of all other bridges (iii) The North Water Street bridge, across the Kinnickkinnick River shall mile 0.6, three prolonged blasts fol- open on signal; except that, from 7:30 lowed by two short blasts. a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 (4) The following bridges are re- p.m. Monday through Saturday except motely operated, are required to oper- Federal holidays, the draws need not be ate a radiotelephone, and shall open as opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the noted in this section; St. Paul Avenue, draws hall open on signal if at least mile 1.21, Clybourn Street, mile 1.28, two hours notice is given. Highland Avenue, mile 1.97, and Knapp (ii) The South First Street Bridge, Street, mile 2.14. mile 1.78, is remotely operated, is re- (d) The draws of bridges across the quired to operate a radiotelephone, and Menomonee River and South shall open as noted in this section. Menomonee Canal operate as follows: (4) The opening signal for the Union (1) The draw of the North Plankinton Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.19, is two Avenue bridge across the Menomonee prolonged blasts. River, mile 1.08, shall open on signal; (f) The draw of the Canadian Pacific except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Railway bridge, mile 1.74 over and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Burnham Canal, need not be opened for through Saturday except Federal holi- the passage of vessels. days, the draws need not be opened. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (2) The draws of all other bridges amended by CGD09–03–215, 68 FR 57358, Oct. 3, across the Menomonee River and South 2003; USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, June 23, Menomonee Canal shall open on signal; 2005; USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 2009] and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday except Federal holi- § 117.1095 Root River. days, the draws need not be opened (a) The draw of the Main Street and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draws bridge, mile 0.3 shall open on signal; shall open on signal if at least two except that, from April 1 through De- hours notice is given. cember 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the (3) The opening signal for the Cana- draw need be opened only on the hour, dian Pacific railroad bridge across the 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 min- Menomonee River, mile 1.05, is two pro- utes after the hour to pass all accumu- longed blasts followed by two short lated vessels; and, from December 2 blasts. through March 31, the draw shall open (4) The following bridges are re- on signal if at least two hours notice is motely operated, are required to oper- given. At all times, public vessels of ate a radiotelephone, and shall open as the United States, state or local ves- noted in this section; North sels used for public safety, commercial Plankinton Avenue, mile 1.08, North vessels, and vessels in distress shall be Sixth Street, mile 1.37, and North passed as soon as possible. Emmber Lane, mile 1.95, all over (b) The draw of the State Street Menomonee River, and South Sixth bridge, mile 0.5, shall open on signal; Street, mile 1.51 over South except that, from October 16 through Menomonee Canal. April 30, the draw shall open on signal (e) The draws of bridges across the if at least two hours notice is given. At Kinnickinnic River operate as follows: all times, public vessels of the United (1) The draw of the Kinnickinnic Ave- States, state or local vessels used for nue bridge, mile 1.5, shall open on sig- public safety, commercial vessels, and

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vessels in distress shall be passed as is given at least 12 hours in advance of soon as possible. a vessel’s time of intended passage. (b) The draw of the Bayview (SR 42/ § 117.1097 Sheboygan River. 57) Bridge, mile 3.0 at Sturgeon Bay, The draw of the Eighth Street bridge, shall open as follows: mile 0.69 at Sheboygan, shall open as (1) From March 15 through November follows: 30, the draw shall open on signal. (a) From May 1 through October 31— (2) From December 1 through March (1) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 14, the draw shall open on signal if no- p.m., the bridge shall open on signal, tice is given at least 12 hours in ad- except that: vance of a vessel’s time of intended (i) From 6:10 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., Mon- passage. day through Saturday, the draw need [CGD09–05–080, 70 FR 61381, Oct. 24, 2005] open only at 10 minutes after the hour, on the half-hour, and 10 minutes before § 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. the hour; and See § 117.671, Upper Mississippi River, (ii) From Monday through Friday, listed under Minnesota. except Federal holidays, the draw need [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] not open between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., and § 117.1105 Wisconsin River. between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The draws of each drawbridge across (2) Between the hours of 10 p.m. and the Wisconsin River shall open on sig- 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if nal if at least 48 hours notice is given. at least 2 hours advance notice is pro- vided. § 117.1107 Wolf River. (b) From November 1 through April The draw of the Winneconne highway 30, the draw shall open on signal if at bridge, mile 2.4 at Winneconne, shall least 12 hours advance notice is pro- open on signal; except that, from 11 vided. p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through Oc- (c) At all times, the draw shall open tober 31, at least two hours notice is as soon as possible for public vessels of required and, from November 1 through the United States, state or local gov- April 30, at least 12 hours notice is re- ernment vessels used for public safety, quired. At all times, public vessels of vessels in distress, vessels seeking shel- the United States, state and local ves- ter from rough weather, or any other sels used for public safety, and vessels emergency. in distress shall be passed as soon as [CGD09–98–003, 63 FR 49288, Sept. 15, 1998] possible.

§ 117.1099 St. Croix River. PART 118—BRIDGE LIGHTING AND See § 117.667, St. Croix River, listed OTHER SIGNALS under Minnesota. Sec. [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] 118.1 General requirements. 118.3 Incorporation by reference. § 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. 118.5 Penalty for failure to maintain. (a) The draw of the Michigan Street 118.10 Interference or obstruction prohib- Bridge, mile 4.3 at Sturgeon Bay, shall ited. open as follows: 118.15 Penalty for interference or obstruc- tion. (1) From March 15 through December 118.20 Obtaining information. 31, the draw need open on signal for 118.25 Application procedure. recreational vessels only on the hour, 118.30 Action by Coast Guard. 24 hours a day. However, if more than 118.40 Modification of requirements. 20 vessels have accumulated at the 118.45 Lighting for the protection of aerial bridge, or vessels are seeking shelter navigation. from severe weather, the bridge shall 118.50 Inspection. 118.55 Periods of operation. open on signal. 118.60 Characteristics of lights. (2) From January 1 through March 14, 118.65 Lights on fixed bridges. the draw shall open on signal if notice 118.70 Lights on swing bridges.

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