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nor relieve any bridge owner of any li- 117.115 Three Mile Creek. ability or penalty under other provi- ARKANSAS sions of that act. 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 Bridges. 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—DRAWBRIDGE 117.133 Ouachita River. 117.135 Red River. OPERATION REGULATIONS 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. Suisun Bay). 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 Georgiana Slough. bridges. 117.159 Grant Line Canal. 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 Mare Island 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 Petaluma River. to infrequent requests for openings. 117.189 Sacramento River. 117.40 Advance notice for drawbridge open- 117.191 San Joaquin River. ing. 117.193 San Leandro Bay. 117.41 Maintaining drawbridges in the fully 117.195 Snodgrass Slough. open position. 117.197 Sonoma Creek. 117.42 Remotely operated and automated 117.199 Steamboat Slough. drawbridges. 117.201 Sutter Slough. 117.47 Clearance gages. CONNECTICUT 117.49 Process of violations. 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. Subpart B—Specific Requirements 117.205 Connecticut River. 117.207 Housatonic River. 117.51 General 117.209 Mianus River. 117.55 Posting of requirements. 117.211 Mystic River. 117.59 Special requirements due to hazards. 117.213 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers. ALABAMA 117.215 Niantic River. 117.101 Alabama River. 117.217 Norwalk River. 117.103 Bayou La Batre. 117.219 Pequonnock River. 117.105 Bayou Sara. 117.221 Saugatuck River. 117.107 Chattahoochee River. 117.223 Shaw Cove. 117.109 Coosa River. 117.224 Thames River. 117.113 Tensaw River. 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel.

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DELAWARE 117.369 Satilla River. 117.371 Savannah River. 117.231 Brandywine Creek. 117.373 St. Marys River. 117.233 Broad Creek. 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 Chicago River. 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 Banana River. 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. 117.329 St. Marys River. 117.451 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.331 Snake Creek. 117.453 Houma Canal. 117.333 Suwannee River. 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. 117.335 Taylor Creek. 117.457 Houston River. 117.337 Trout River. 117.458 Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. Orleans. 117.459 Kelso Bayou. GEORGIA 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. 117.351 Altamaha River. 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Sa- 117.463 Lacombe Bayou. vannah River to St. Marys River. 117.465 Lafourche Bayou. 117.359 Chattahoochee River. 117.467 Lake Pontchartrain. 117.361 Flint River. 117.469 Liberty Bayou. 117.363 Ocmulgee River. 117.471 Little Black Bayou. 117.365 Oconee River. 117.473 Little River. 117.367 Ogeechee River. 117.475 Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou.

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117.477 Lower Atchafalaya River. 117.589 Cape Cod Canal. 117.478 Lower Grand River. 117.591 Charles River and its tributaries. 117.479 Macon Bayou. 117.593 Chelsea River. 117.480 Mermentau River. 117.595 Danvers River. 117.481 Milhomme Bayou. 117.597 Dorchester Bay. 117.482 Nezpique Bayou. 117.598 Eel Pond Channel. 117.483 Ouachita River. 117.599 Fort Point Channel. 117.484 Pass Manchac. 117.600 Lagoon Pond. 117.485 Patout Bayou. 117.601 Malden River. 117.486 Pearl River. 117.603 Manchester Harbor. 117.487 Pierre Pass. 117.605 Merrimack River. 117.488 Plaquemine Bayou. 117.607 Mitchell River. 117.489 Plaquemine Brule Bayou. 117.609 Mystic River. 117.491 Red River. 117.611 Neponset River. 117.493 Sabine River. 117.613 North River. 117.494 Schooner Bayou Canal. 117.615 Plum Island River. 117.495 Superior Oil Canal. 117.618 Saugus River. 117.497 Stumpy Bayou. 117.619 Taunton River. 117.499 Tante Phine Pass. 117.620 Westport River—East Branch. 117.500 Tchefuncta River. 117.621 Fore River. 117.501 Teche Bayou. 117.622 West Bay. 117.503 Tensas River. MICHIGAN 117.505 Terrebonne Bayou. 117.507 Tigre Bayou. 117.624 Black River (South Haven). 117.509 Vermilion River. 117.625 Black River. 117.511 West Pearl River. 117.627 Cheboygan River. 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Channel). MAINE 117.633 Grand River. 117.521 Back Cove. 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. 117.523 Back River. 117.637 Manistee River. 117.525 Kennebec River. 117.639 Ontonagon River. 117.527 Kennebunk River. 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). 117.529 Narraguagus River. 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). 117.531 Piscataqua River. 117.647 Saginaw River. 117.651 St. Joseph River. 117.533 Sheepscot River. 117.653 St. Mary’s Fall Canal. 117.535 Taunton River. 117.655 Thunder Bay River. 117.537 Townsend Gut. MINNESOTA MARYLAND 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior 117.541 Baltimore Harbor—Patapsco River. Harbor). 117.543 Bear Creek. 117.663 Minnesota River. 117.547 Bush River. 117.665 Red River of the North. 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. 117.667 St. Croix River. 117.551 Chester River. 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth-Superior 117.553 Choptank River. Harbor). 117.555 College Creek. 117.671 Upper Mississippi River. 117.557 Curtis Creek. 117.559 Isle of Wight Bay. MISSISSIPPI 117.561 Kent Island Narrows. 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. 117.565 Miles River. 117.677 Big Sunflower River. 117.567 Patuxent River. 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. 117.569 Pocomoke River. 117.683 Pearl River. 117.570 Sassafras River. 117.684 Bayou Portage. 117.571 Spa Creek. 117.685 Tchoutacabouffa River. 117.573 Stoney Creek. 117.686 Yazoo River. 117.575 Susquehanna River. MISSOURI 117.577 Weems Creek. 117.579 Wicomico River (North Prong). 117.687 Missouri River. 117.689 Osage River. MASSACHUSETTS NEBRASKA 117.585 Acushnet River. 117.586 Annisquaim River and Blynman 117.691 Missouri River. Canal. NEW HAMPSHIRE 117.587 Apponagansett River. 117.588 Bass River. 117.697 Hampton River.

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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. 117.713 Cooper River. NORTH CAROLINA 117.714 Corson Inlet. 117.715 Debbies Creek. 117.820 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Al- 117.716 Delaware River. ternate Route), Great Dismal Swamp 117.719 Elizabeth River. Canal. 117.720 Great Channel. 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Al- 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. bemarle Sound to Sunset Beach. 117.722 Great Egg Harbor Bay. 117.822 Beaufort Channel, NC. 117.723 Hackensack River. 117.823 Cape Fear River. 117.725 Manantico Creek. 117.824 Neuse River. 117.729 Mantua Creek. 117.825 Newport River. 117.730 Maurice River. 117.829 Northeast Cape Fear River. 117.731 Mullica River. 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. 117.732 Nacote Creek. 117.833 Pasquotank River. 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. 117.835 Perquimans River. 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming River). 117.837 Roanoke River. 117.735 Newark Bay. 117.736 Oceanport Creek. 117.841 Smith Creek. 117.737 Oldmans Creek. 117.843 Trent River. 117.738 Overpeck Creek. OHIO 117.739 Passaic River. 117.741 Raccoon Creek. 117.847 Ashtabula River. 117.743 Rahway River. 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville 117.745 Rancocas River (Creek). Canal). 117.747 Raritan River. 117.850 Black River. 117.749 Salem River. 117.851 Portage River. 117.750 Schellenger Creek. 117.853 Sandusky Bay. 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). 117.855 Maumee River. 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg Harbor Bay. OREGON 117.755 Shrewsbury River. 117.756 South River. 117.861 Blind Slough. 117.757 Townsend Inlet. 117.865 Clatskanie River. 117.758 Tuckahoe River. 117.869 Columbia River. 117.759 Wading River. 117.871 Coos Bay. 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. 117.873 Coos River. 117.875 Coquille River. NEW YORK 117.876T Coquille River. 117.769 Black Rock Canal. 117.879 Isthmus Slough. 117.771 Bronx River. 117.881 John Day River. 117.773 Buffalo River. 117.887 Oregon Slough (North Portland Har- 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). bor). 117.781 East River. 117.889 Siuslaw River. 117.785 Genessee River. 117.892 South Slough. 117.787 Gowanus Canal. 117.893 Umpqua River. 117.789 Harlem River. 117.895 Wallooskee River. 117.791 Hudson River. 117.897 Willamette River. 117.793 Hutchinson River (Eastchester 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark Creek). River. 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting Water- ways. PENNSYLVANIA 117.797 Lake Champlain. 117.799 Long Island, New York Island Water- 117.901 Chester Creek. way from East Rockaway Inlet to 117.903 Darby Creek. Shinnecock Canal. 117.904 Delaware River. 117.800 Mill Neck Creek. 117.905 Schuylkill River.

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RHODE ISLAND [RESERVED] 117.1021 North Landing River. 117.1023 Pamunkey River. SOUTH CAROLINA 117.1025 York River. 117.911 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Little River to Savannah River. WASHINGTON 117.913 Ashepoo River. 117.1031 Chehalis River. 117.915 Ashley River. 117.1035 Columbia River. 117.917 Battery Creek. 117.1037 Cowlitz River. 117.921 Broad River. 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. 117.923 Congaree River. 117.1045 Hood Canal. 117.925 Cooper River. 117.1047 Hoquiam River. 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale Branch). 117.1049 Lake Washington. 117.929 Durham Creek. 117.1051 Lake Washington Ship Canal. 117.933 Pee Dee River. 117.935 Rantowles Creek. 117.1053 Lewis River. 117.936 Savannah River. 117.1055 Skagit River. 117.938 Waccamaw River. 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. 117.939 Wando River. 117.1058 Snake River. 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steamboat SOUTH DAKOTA Sough, and Ebey Slough. 117.1061 Tacoma Harbor. 117.941 Missouri River. 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. TENNESSEE 117.1065 Wishkah River.

117.943 Cumberland River. WISCONSIN 117.945 Hatchie River. 117.947 Obion River. 117.1081 Black River. 117.949 Tennessee River. 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. Louis River). TEXAS 117.1085 East River. 117.1087 Fox River. 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. 117.1089 Manitowoc River. 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion Channel). 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. 117.1091 Menomonee River. 117.957 Cedar Bayou. 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, and 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. Kinnickinnic Rivers and South 117.963 Colorado River. Menomonee and Burnham Canals. 117.965 Cow Bayou. 117.1095 Root River. 117.967 Greens Bayou. 117.1097 Sheboygan River. 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.1099 St. Croix River. 117.969 Lavaca River. 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. 117.971 Neches River. 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. 117.975 Old Brazos River. 117.1105 Wisconsin River. 117.977 Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston 117.1107 Wolf River Channel. AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1; and 117.979 Sabine Lake. Department of Homeland Security Delega- 117.981 Sabine River. tion No. 0170.1. 117.984 San Bernard River. 117.987 Taylor Bayou. SOURCE: CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 117.989 Trinity River. 1984, unless otherwise noted.

VERMONT EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to part 117 appear at 63 FR 35529, June 30, 1998. 117.993 Lake Champlain.

VIRGINIA Subpart A—General Requirements 117.995 Appomattox River. § 117.1 Purpose. 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the Elizabeth River to (a) This part prescribes the general the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. and special drawbridge operating regu- 117.999 Blackwater River. lations that apply to the drawbridges 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. across the navigable waters of the 117.1003 Chickahominy River. United States and its territories. The 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern Branch. authority to regulate drawbridges 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. across the navigable waters of the 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. United States is vested in the Sec- 117.1015 Mattaponi River. retary of Homeland Security.

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(b) Subpart A contains the general Public vessel means a vessel that is operation requirements that apply to owned and operated by the United all drawbridges. States Government and is not engaged (c) Subpart B contains specific re- in commercial service, as defined in 46 quirements for operation of individual U.S.C. 2101. drawbridges. These requirements are in Remotely operated drawbridge means a addition to or vary from the general re- drawbridge that is operated by remote quirements in Subpart A. Specific sec- control from a location away from the tions in subpart B that vary from a drawbridge. general requirement in Subpart A su- persede the general requirement. All Removable span bridge means a bridge other general requirements in Subpart that requires the complete removal of A, that are not at variance, apply to a span by means other than machinery the drawbridges and removable span installed on the bridge to open the bridges listed in Subpart B. bridge to navigation. Untended means that there is no [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70307, Dec. 4, 2006] 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. Automated drawbridge means a draw- this subpart. 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- bridge owner to temporarily not com- otherwise specified in subpart B, draw- ply with the drawbridge opening re- bridge owners must: quirements in this part. (a) Provide the necessary Drawbridge means a bridge with an drawtender(s) for the safe and prompt operational span that is intended to be opening of the drawbridge. opened for the passage of waterway (b) Maintain the working machinery traffic. of the drawbridge in good operating Drawspan means the operational span condition. of a drawbridge. (c) Cycle the drawspan(s) periodically Lowerable means a non-structural to ensure operation of the drawbridge. vessel appurtenance that is or can be (d) Ensure that the drawbridge oper- made flexible, hinged, collapsible, or ates in accordance with the require- telescopic so that it can be mechani- ments of this part. cally or manually lowered. (e) Any drawbridge allowed to remain Nonstructural means that the item is closed to navigation prior to January not rigidly fixed to the vessel and can 3, 2007, when necessary, must be re- be relocated or altered. Not essential to navigation means that turned to operable condition within the a nonstructural vessel appurtenance, designated time set forth by the Dis- when in the lowered position, would trict Commander and will become sub- not adversely affect the vessel’s pilot- ject to the requirements of this part. ing, propulsion, control, or collision- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] avoidance capabilities.

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§ 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 § 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw. six seconds duration and ‘‘short blast’’ 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 NOTE: Trains are usually controlled by the blast followed by one short blast 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 block and the yardmaster or other manager sound signal to request the opening of has ‘‘unlocked’’ the drawbridge controls. The the draw during that period is five maximum time permitted for delay is de- short blasts sounded in rapid succes- 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 § 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the short blast sounded not more than 30 draw. seconds after the requesting signal. (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. been lowered, to safely pass under the The signal shall be repeated until ac- drawbridge in the closed position; or knowledged in some manner by the re- (b) Signal a drawbridge to open for questing vessel. any purpose other than to pass through (c) Visual signals. (1) The visual signal the drawbridge opening. to request the opening of a draw is— [CGD 91–059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994] (i) A white flag raised and lowered vertically; or § 117.15 Signals. (ii) A white, amber, or green light (a) General. (1) The operator of each raised and lowered vertically. vessel requesting a drawbridge to open (2) When the draw can be opened im- shall signal the drawtender and the mediately, the visual signal to ac- drawtender shall acknowledge that sig- knowledge a request to open the draw,

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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 drawtender need not reply to signals by acknowledge a request to open the vessels accumulated at the bridge for draw is— passage during a scheduled open period. (i) A red flag or red light swung back 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- telephones. in some manner by the requesting ves- sel. (a) When the District Commander deems it necessary for reasons of safety (d) Radio telephone communications. (1) of navigation, the District Commander Radiotelephones may be used to com- may require the installation and oper- municate the same information pro- ation or a radiotelephone on or near a vided by sound and visual signals. drawbridge. (2) The vessel and the drawtender (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) of this section. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (d) If, upon consideration of the com- amended by CGD 82–025, 50 FR 11366, Mar. 21, ments received, the District Com- 1985; CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986; 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 § 117.17 Signalling for contiguous that a radiotelephone shall be installed drawbridges. and gives a reasonable time, not to ex- ceed six months, to install the radio- When a vessel must past two or more telephone and commence operation. drawbridges close together, the open- ing signal is given for the first bridge. § 117.24 Radiotelephone installation After acknowledgment from the first identification. bridge that it will promptly open, the (a) The Coast Guard authorizes, and opening signal is given for the second the District Commander may require bridge, and so on until all bridges that the installation of a sign on draw- the vessel must pass have been given bridges, on the upstream and down- the opening signal and have acknowl- stream sides, indicating that the bridge edged that they will open promptly. is equipped with and operates a VHF

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radiotelephone in accordance with (4) Vessels seeking shelter from se- § 117.23. vere weather. (b) The sign shall give notice of the [CGD 91–016, 58 FR 20, Jan. 4, 1993, as amend- radiotelephone and its calling and ed at 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] working channels— (1) In plain language; or § 117.33 Closure of draw for natural (2) By a sign consisting of the outline disasters or civil disorders. of a telephone handset with the long Drawbridges need not open for the axis placed horizontally and a vertical passage of vessels during periods of three-legged lightning slash super- natural disasters or civil disorders de- imposed over the handset. The slash clared by the appropriate authorities shall be as long vertically as the unless otherwise provided for in Sub- handset is wide horizontally and nor- part B or directed to do so by the Dis- mally not less than 27 inches and no trict Commander. more than 36 inches long. The preferred calling channel should be shown in the § 117.35 Temporary change to a draw- bridge operating schedule. lower left quadrant and the preferred working channel should be shown in (a) For any temporary change to the the lower right quadrant. operating schedule of a drawbridge, lasting less than or equal to 180 days, NOTE: It is recommended that the radio- the District Commander may issue a 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 and Reflective White colors. Color and de- the FEDERAL REGISTER. sign information is available from the Dis- (b) If the time period for a temporary trict Commander of the Coast Guard District change to the operating schedule of a in which the bridge is located. drawbridge will be greater then 180 days, the District Commander will fol- [CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986] low appropriate rulemaking procedures § 117.31 Drawbridge operations for and publish a temporary rule in the emergency vehicles and emergency FEDERAL REGISTER prior to the start of vessels. the action. (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 opening does not conflict with local requests submitted less than 90 days emergency management procedures before a needed change if those re- which have been approved by the cog- quests can be processed before the date nizant Coast Guard Captain of the of the needed change. Port: (d) Determination. The District Com- (1) Federal, State, and local govern- mander’s determination to allow the ment vessels used for public safety; schedule change is normally forwarded (2) Vessels in distress where a delay to the bridge owner within ten working would endanger life or property; days after receipt of the request. If the (3) Commercial vessels engaged in request is denied, the reasons for the rescue or emergency salvage oper- denial will be set out in the District ations; and Commander’s decision letter.

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(e) The drawbridge must return to its (c) All drawbridges authorized to re- regular operating schedule imme- main closed to navigation, under this diately at the end of the designated section, must be maintained in oper- time period. able condition. (f) If the authorized closure period for (d) Authorization under this section an event is broken into separate time does not: periods on the same day or on consecu- (1) Authorize physical changes to the tive days, the drawbridge must provide drawbridge structure, or openings for navigation between the (2) Authorize removal of the oper- authorized closures. ating machinery. (g) The District Commander will also announce the change to the operating (e) Drawbridges authorized under this schedule in the Local Notice to Mari- section to remain closed to navigation ners and other appropriate local media. and to be untended are identified in subpart B of this part. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70308, Dec. 4, 2006] § 117.36 Closure of drawbridge for emergency repair. § 117.40 Advance notice for draw- (a) When a drawbridge unexpectedly bridge opening. becomes inoperable, or should be im- (a) Upon written request by the mediately rendered inoperable because owner of a drawbridge, the District of mechanical failure or structural de- Commander may authorize a draw- fect, the drawbridge owner must notify bridge to operate under an advance no- the District Commander of the closure tice for opening. The drawbridge ten- without delay and give the reason for der, after receiving the advance notice, the emergency closure of the draw- must open the drawbridge at the re- bridge and an estimated time when the quested time and allow for a reasonable drawbridge will be returned to oper- delay in arrival of the vessel giving the ating condition. advance notice. (b) The District Commander will no- (b) If the request is approved, a de- tify mariners about the drawbridge sta- scription of the advanced notice for the tus through Broadcast Notices to Mari- drawbridge will be added to subpart B ners, Local Notice to Mariners and any of this part. other appropriate local media. (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. in writing that the District Com- (b) If a drawbridge is normally main- mander authorize the drawbridge to re- tained in the fully open to navigation main closed to navigation and to be position, but closes to navigation for untended. the passage of pedestrian, vehicular, (b) The District Commander may: rail, or other traffic, the drawbridge (1) Authorize the closure of the draw- must be tended unless: bridge; (1) Special operating requirements (2) Set out any conditions in addition are established in subpart B of this to the requirement in paragraph (d): part for that drawbridge; or and (2) The drawbridge is remotely oper- (3) Revoke an authorization and ated or automated. order the drawbridge returned to oper- ation when necessary. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006]

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§ 117.42 Remotely operated and auto- a waterway are generally arranged in mated drawbridges. order from the mouth of the waterway (a) Upon written request by the moving upstream. The drawbridges on owner of a drawbridge, the District the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Commander may authorize a draw- are listed from north to south and on bridge to operate under an automated the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from system or from a remote location. east to west. (b) If the request is approved, a de- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] scription of the full operation of the re- motely operated or automated draw- § 117.55 Posting of requirements. bridge will be added to subpart B of this part. (a) The owner of each drawbridge under this subpart, other than remov- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] able span bridges, must ensure that a sign summarizing the requirements in § 117.47 Clearance gauges. this subpart applicable to the draw- (a) Clearance gauges are required for bridge is posted both upstream and drawbridges across navigable waters of downstream of the drawbridge. The re- the United States discharging into the quirements to be posted need not in- Atlantic Ocean south of Delaware Bay clude those in Subpart A or §§ 117.51 (including the Lewes and Rehoboth through 117.59 of this part. Canal, DE) or into the Gulf of Mexico (b) The signs shall be of sufficient (including coastal waterways contig- size and so located as to be easily read uous thereto and tributaries to such at any time from an approaching ves- waterways and the Lower Atchafalaya sel. River, LA), except the Mississippi River and its tributaries and outlets, (c) If advance notice is required to (b) Except for provisions in this part open the draw, the signs shall also which specify otherwise for particular state the name, address, and telephone drawbridges, clearance gauges shall be number of the person to be notified. designed, installed, and maintained ac- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, this chapter. Dec. 4, 2006]

NOTE: Clearance gauge requirements, if § 117.59 Special requirements due to any, for drawbridges other than those re- hazards. ferred to in this section are listed in Subpart B under the appropriate bridge. For the duration of occurrences haz- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as ardous to safety or navigation, such as amended by CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, floods, freshets, and damage to the 1986; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996] bridge or fender system, the District Commander may require the owner of § 117.49 Process of violations. an operational drawbridge listed in this (a) Complaints of alleged violations subpart to have the bridge attended under this part are submitted to the full time and open on signal. District Commander of the Coast Guard District in which the drawbridge ALABAMA is located. (b) Penalties for violations under this § 117.101 Alabama River. part are assessed and collected under (a) The Alabama & Gulf Coast Rail- Subpart 1.07 of Part 1 of this chapter. way Drawbridge, mile 105.3, at Coy, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours Subpart B—Specific Requirements notice is given. (b) The draw of the Canadian Na- § 117.51 General. tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, The drawbridges in this subpart are mile 277 near Montgomery, shall open listed by the state in which they are lo- on signal if at least 24 hours notice is cated and by the waterway they cross. given. Waterways are arranged alphabetically (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- by state. The drawbridges listed under tation Railroad bridge, mile 293.3 near

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Montgomery, shall open on signal if at ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all least 24 hours notice is given. clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open on signal. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, [CGD8–85–09, 50 FR 37356, Sept. 13, 1985] June 29, 2000; CGD08–03–018, 68 FR 34303, June 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 1.0 at Mobile, need not be opened from The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal 6:30 p.m. daily. At all other times, the every hour on the hour daily between 4 draw shall open on signal if at least 12 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Sun- hours notice is given. day. The bridge need not open for the (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern passage of vessels on the hours of 7 railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Mobile, a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday shall open on signal if at least five days through Friday. Monday through Fri- notice is given. day the draw will open on signal for the passage of vessels at 3:30 p.m. The ARKANSAS bridge will remain closed to marine 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 § 117.123 Arkansas Waterway. Railroad bridge, mile 0.1 near Saraland, 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 position and or hurricanes, from the time the Na- is remotely operated. Any vessel re- tional Weather Service sounds an quiring an opening of the draw shall es- ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all tablish contact by radiotelephone with clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open the remote drawbridge operator on on signal. VHF–FM Channel 12 in Omaha, Ne- braska. The remote drawbridge oper- [CGD8–85–12, 50 FR 41685, Oct. 15, 1985] ator will advise the vessel whether the bridge can be immediately opened and § 117.107 Chattahoochee River. maintain constant contact with the The draws of the CSX Transportation vessel until the span has opened and Railroad bridge, mile 117.1 near Omaha, the vessel passage has been completed. GA, shall open on signal if at least six The bridge is equipped with a Photo- hours notice is given. electric Boat Detection System to pre- vent the span from lowering if there is § 117.109 Coosa River. an obstruction under the span. If the The draw of the CSX Transportation drawbridge cannot be opened imme- Railroad bridge, mile 175.0 at Gadsden, diately, the remote drawbridge oper- shall open on signal if at least six ator shall notify the calling vessel and hours notice is given. provide an estimated time for opening. (b) Across the Arkansas Waterway, § 117.113 Tensaw River. the draw of the Baring Cross Railroad The draw of the CSX Transportation Drawbridge, mile 119.6 at Little Rock, Railroad bridge, mile 15.0 at Hurricane, Arkansas, is maintained in the closed shall open on signal; except that, from position and is remotely operated. Use 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw shall open on the following procedures to request an signal if at least eight hours notice is opening of this bridge when necessary given. During periods of severe storms for transit: or hurricanes, from the time the Na- (1) Normal Flow Procedures. Any ves- tional Weather Service sounds an sel which requires an opening of the

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draw of this bridge shall establish con- (1) When a train approaches the tact by radiotelephone with the remote bridge, amber lights attached to the drawbridge operator on VHF–FM Chan- bridge begin to flash and an audible nel 13 in Omaha, Nebraska. The remote signal on the bridge sounds. At the end drawbridge operator will advise the of 10 minutes, the amber light con- vessel whether the requested span can tinues to flash; however, the audible be immediately opened and maintain signal stops and the draw lowers and constant contact with the vessel until locks if the photoelectric boat detec- the requested span has opened and the tion system detects no obstruction vessel passage has been completed. The under the span. If there is an obstruc- bridge is equipped with a Photoelectric tion, the draw opens to its full height Boat Detection System to prevent the until the obstruction is cleared. span from lowering if there is an ob- (2) After the train clears the bridge, struction under the span. If the draw- the draw opens to its full height, the bridge cannot be opened immediately, amber flashing light stops, and the mid the remote drawbridge operator will channel lights change from red to notify the calling vessel and provide an green, indicating the navigation chan- estimated time for a drawbridge open- nel is open for the passage of vessels. ing. [CGD08–06–005, 71 FR 70879, Dec. 7, 2006, as (2) High velocity flow procedures. The amended by USCG–2007–0043, 73 FR 24868, area from mile 118.2 to mile 125.4 is a May 6, 2008] regulated navigation area (RNA) as de- scribed in § 165.817. During periods of § 117.125 Black River. high velocity flow, which is defined as The following draws need not be a flow rate of 70,000 cubic feet per sec- opened for the passage of vessels: ond or greater at the Murray Lock and (a) Union Pacific railroad bridge, Dam, mile 125.4, downbound vessels mile 3.4 at Paroquet. which require that the draw of this (b) Burlington Northern railroad bridge be opened for unimpeded pas- bridge, mile 68.4 at Black Rock. sage shall contact the remote draw- (c) Arkansas State Highway Depart- bridge operator on VHF–FM Channel 13 ment bridge, mile 90.1 at Pocahontas. either before departing Murray Lock (d) Burlington Northern railroad and Dam, or before departing the moor- bridge, mile 90.4 at Pocahontas. ing cells at Mile 121.5 to ensure that (e) Union Pacific railroad bridge, the Baring Cross Railroad Drawbridge mile 144.4 at Corning. is opened. The remote drawbridge oper- (f) Arkansas State Highway Depart- ator shall immediately respond to the ment bridge, mile 152.2 at Corning. vessel’s call, ensure that the draw- bridge is open for passage, and ensure § 117.127 Current River. that it remains in the open position until the downbound vessel has passed The draws of the Arkansas highway through. If it cannot be opened imme- bridge, mile 10.2, and the Burlington diately for unimpeded passage in ac- Northern railroad bridge, mile 12.2, cordance with § 163.203, the remote both at Biggers, need not be opened for drawbridge operator will immediately the passage of vessels. notify the downbound vessel and pro- vide an estimated time for a draw- § 117.129 Little Red River. bridge opening. Upbound vessels shall The draws of the Burlington North- request openings in accordance with ern railroad bridge, mile 25.0, and Ar- the normal flow procedures as set forth kansas highway bridge, mile 25.2, both above. The remote drawbridge operator at Judsonia, and the Arkansas highway shall keep all approaching vessels in- bridge, mile 30.5 at Searcy, need not be formed of the position of the draw- opened for the passage of vessels. bridge span. (c) Across the Arkansas Waterway, § 117.131 Little River. the draw of the Van Buren Railroad The draws of the Burlington North- Drawbridge, mile 300.8 at Van Buren, ern railroad bridge, mile 7.1 near Ful- Arkansas, is maintained in the open ton, need not be opened for the passage position except as follows: of vessels.

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§ 117.133 Ouachita River. a bell continuously during the ap- proach and passage of a vessel. The draw of the St. Louis South- western Railroad Bridge, Mile 338.8 § 117.141 American River. near Camden, need not be open for the passage of vessels. The draw of the Jiboom Street bridge, mile 0.1 at Sacramento, need [CGD2 89–03, 55 FR 12820, Apr. 6, 1990, as not be opened for the passage of ves- amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] sels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR § 117.135 Red River. 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] The draws of the bridges above mile 276.0 at the Arkansas Louisiana border, § 117.143 Bishop Cut. need not be opened for the passage of The draw of the San Joaquin County vessels. highway bridge, mile 1.0 between King Island and Bishop Tract, shall open on § 117.137 St. Francis River. signal if at least 12 hours notice is The draws of the Chicago, Rock Is- given to the San Joaquin County De- land and Pacific railroad bridge, mile partment of Public Works at Stockton. 59.7 at Madison, and all drawbridges above that point, need not be opened § 117.147 Cerritos Channel. for the passage of vessels. (a) The draw of the Commodore [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile amended by CGD02 86–33, 51 FR 32318, Sept. 4.9 at Long Beach, shall open on signal; 11, 1986] except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through § 117.139 White River. Friday except Federal holidays, the (a) The draws of the St. Louis South- draws need not be opened for the pas- western railroad bridge, mile 98.9 at sage of vessels. The opening signal for Clarendon, the US70 highway bridge, the Commodore Schuyler Heim bridge mile 121.7 at DeValls Bluff, the Chi- is three prolonged blasts. The acknowl- cago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad edging signal is two prolonged blasts bridge, mile 122.0 at DeValls Bluff, the followed by one short blast when the Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile draw will open immediately and five 196.3 at Augusta, and the Missouri Pa- short blasts when the draw will not cific railroad bridge, mile 254.8 at New- open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 port, shall open on signal if at least MHZ) or other assigned frequencies eight hours notice is given. The draws may be used. of any of these bridges need not be (b) The draw of the Henry Ford Ave- opened for a vessel that arrives later nue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long than two hours after the time specified Beach, shall be maintained in the fully in the notice, unless a second notice of open position, except when a train is at least eight hours is given. crossing or for maintenance. If the (b) The draws of the Arkansas high- draw is in the closed position, the way bridge, mile 300.1 at Batesville, opening signal is two short blasts fol- and the Missouri Pacific railroad lowed by one prolonged blast. The ac- bridge, mile 401.9 at Cotter, need not be knowledging signal is two prolonged opened for the passage of vessels. blasts followed by one short blast when [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as the draw will open immediately and amended by CGD08–06–005, 72 FR 70879, Dec. five short blasts when the draw will 7, 2006] not open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 MHZ) or other assigned fre- CALIFORNIA quencies may be used.

§ 117.140 General. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD11–90– In California, when fog prevails by 03, 61 FR 59026, Nov. 20, 1996; 62 FR 31724, day or night, the drawtender, after June 11, 1997; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, sounding the opening signal, shall toll June 29, 1999]

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§ 117.149 China Basin, Mission Creek. tification from the District Com- 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 on signal if at least one hour notice is § 117.157 Georgiana Slough. 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. from May 1 through October 31. The No. 2027 bridge between Mandeville and draws shall open on signal from No- Bacon Islands, mile 2.5 near Stockton, vember 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. from May 15 through September 15, to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draws shall open on signal between the hours of these bridges shall open on signal if of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and it shall open at least four hours notice is given to upon 12 hours advance notice between the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m.; and from across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. September 16 through May 14 the draw shall open upon 12 hours advance no- § 117.159 Grant Line Canal. tice between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 The draw of the San Joaquin County p.m., and it shall open upon 24 hours highway bridge, mile 5.5 at Tracy, shall advance notice between the hours of 5 open on signal if at least 12 hours no- p.m. and 9 a.m. Advance notice shall be tice is given to the San Joaquin Coun- given to the drawbridge operator by ty Department of Public Works at telephone at (209) 464–2959 or (209) 464– Stockton. 7928 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and at (209) 993–8878 all other § 117.161 Honker Cut. times. The draw of the San Joaquin County (Eightmile Road) bridge, mile 0.3 be- [USCG–2008–1141, 74 FR 30227, June 25, 2009] tween Empire Tract and King Island at § 117.151 Cordelia Slough (a tributary Stockton, shall open on signal if at of Suisun Bay). least 12 hours notice is given to the San Joaquin County Department of The draws of the Union Pacific rail- Public Works at Stockton. road bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours no- § 117.163 Islais Creek (Channel). tice is given. (a) The draw of the Illinois Street drawbridge, mile 0.3 at San Francisco, § 117.153 Corte Madera Creek. shall open on signal if at least 72 hours The draw of the Golden Gate Bridge, advance notice is given to the Port of Highway and Transportation District San Francisco. bridge, mile 0.5 near Greenbrae, shall (b) The draw of the 3rd Street draw- be maintained in the fully open posi- bridge, mile 0.4 at San Francisco, shall tion, except for the crossing of trains open on signal if at least 72 hours ad- or for maintenance. vance notice is given to the San Fran- cisco Department of Public Works. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, [USCG–2008–0648, 73 FR 74019, Dec. 5, 2008] June 30, 1998] § 117.165 Lindsey Slough. § 117.155 Eureka Slough. The center drawspan of the Hastings The drawspan for the Northwestern Farms Highway Bridge, mile 2.0 be- Pacific Railroad Authority Draw- tween Egbert and Lower Hastings bridge, mile 0.3 at Eureka, need not be Tracts, must be removed for the pas- opened for the passage of vessels. The sage of vessels if at least 72 hours no- owner or agency controlling the draw- tice is given to the Hastings Island bridge must restore the drawspan to Land Company office at Rio Vista. full operation within six months of no- [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006]

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§ 117.167 Little Potato Slough. (b) The draw of the Burlington The draw of the California Depart- Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, ment of Transportation highway mile 9.8 near Middle River Station, bridge, mile 0.1, at Terminus, shall shall open on signal if at least 12 hours open on signal if at least 4 hours notice notice is given to the Burlington is given to the drawtender at the Rio Northern Santa Fe Railway Manager of Vista bridge across the Sacramento Structures at San Bernadino. River, mile 12.8. (c) The California Route 4 Bridge, 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 Mare Island Strait and the Napa River. [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 Ryer Island and Holland Tract, 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. phone number to schedule drawspan operation. § 117.175 Mokelumne River. (b) The draw of the Northwestern Pa- (a) The draw of the California De- cific railroad bridge, mile 10.6 at Braz- partment of Transportation highway os, shall be maintained in the fully bridge, the Mokelumne River Bridge, open position, except for the crossing mile 3.0, at East Isleton shall open of trains or for maintenance. When the upon signal as follows: draw is closed and visibility at the (1) From November 1 through April 30 drawtender’s station is less than one from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. mile, up or down the channel, the (2) From May 1 through October 31 drawtender shall sound two prolonged from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except that dur- blasts every minute. When the draw is ing the following periods the draw need opened, the drawtender shall sound only open for recreational vessels on three short blasts. the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 40 minutes past the hour: amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May 20, 1985; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 1999; CGD11–03–006, 69 FR 21958, Apr. 23, 2004; Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. CGD 11–05–025, 70 FR 20467, Apr. 20, 2005] Memorial Day; 4th of July; and Labor Day 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. § 117.171 Middle River. (3) At all other times the draw shall (a) The draw of the San Joaquin open on signal if at least 4 hours notice County (Bacon Island Road) highway is given to the drawtender at Rio Vista bridge, mile 8.6 between Bacon Island bridge over the Sacramento River, mile and Lower Jones Tract, shall open on 12.8. signal from May 15 through September (4) Emergency vessels of the United 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Sep- States, state or commercial vessels en- tember 16 through May 14, the draw gaged in rescue or emergency salvage shall open on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 operations, and vessels in distress shall p.m. from Thursday through Monday. be passed as soon as possible but no At all other times, the draw shall open later than one hour after notice is on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. given to the San Joaquin County De- (b) The draw of the Sacramento and partment of Public Works at Stockton. San Joaquin Counties (Millers Ferry)

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highway bridge, mile 12.1 over the move on a tide or slack water, if at North Fork of the Mokelumne River least two hours notice is given. near Walnut Grove, shall open on sig- nal from May 1 through October 31 [CGD 11–11–99–013, 66 FR 18725, Apr. 11, 2001, as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other Dec. 4, 2006] times, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given to the § 117.183 Old River. San Joaquin County Department of Public Works at Stockton. The draw of the California Depart- (c) The removable span of the San ment of Transportation (Route 4) high- Joaquin County highway bridge over way bridge, mile 14.8 between Victoria the South Fork of the Mokelumne Island and Byron Tract, shall open on River, mile 18.0 at New Hope Landing, signal from May 1 through October 31 shall be removed as soon as possible from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from Novem- upon notification by the District Com- ber 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 mander that an emergency exists p.m. At all other times, the draw shall which requires the removal. open on signal if at least four hours no- (d) The draws of the bridges above tice is given to the drawtender at the New Hope Landing need not be opened Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- for the passage of vessels. ramento River, mile 12.8. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as § 117.185 Pacheco Creek. amended by CGD 11–92–10, 58 FR 33339, June 17, 1993] The draw of the Contra Costa County highway bridge, mile 1.0, and Union Pa- § 117.177 Mud Slough. cific Railroad bridge, mile 1.1, both The draw of the Union Pacific rail- near Martinez, shall open on signal if road bridge, mile 0.7 near Alviso, shall at least 24 hours notice is given. open on signal if at least 24 hours no- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as tice is given. amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May 20, 1985] § 117.179 Newark Slough. The draw of the San Mateo County § 117.187 Petaluma River. Transportation Department railroad (a) The draws of the Northwestern bridge, mile 0.5 near Newark, shall Pacific railroad bridges, mile 0.8 at open on signal if at least 24 hours no- Blackpoint and mile 12.4 at Haystack tice is given to the San Mateo Trans- Landing, shall be maintained in the portation Department, at San Carlos. fully open position, except for the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as crossing of trains or for maintenance. amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, When the draw is closed and visibility June 30, 1998] from the drawtender’s station is less than one mile up or down the channel, § 117.181 Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal the drawtender shall sound two long Canal. blasts every minute. When the draw is The draws of the Alameda County reopened, the drawtender shall sound highway drawbridges at Park Street, three short blasts. mile 5.2; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6; (b) The draw of the Petaluma high- and High Street, mile 6.0; and the U.S. way bridge at ‘‘D’’ Street, mile 13.7 at Army Corps of Engineers railroad Petaluma, shall open on signal if at drawbridge, mile 5.6 at Fruitvale Ave- least four hours notice is given for nue, shall open on signal; except that, openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if at from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to least 24 hours notice is given for open- 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday ex- ings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. cept Federal holidays, the draws need not be opened for the passage of ves- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as sels. However, the draws shall open amended by CGD 11–88–10, 53 FR 51099, Dec. during the above closed periods for ves- 20, 1988; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, sels which must, for reasons of safety, 2006]

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§ 117.189 Sacramento River. open on signal if at least 12 hours no- (a) The draws of each bridge from tice is given. Notice must be given to Isleton to American River junction the drawtender of the Bay Farm Island shall open on signal from May 1 drawbridges from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 to the drawtender of the Park Street p.m. and from November 1 through Drawbridge at Alameda at all other April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all times. The drawspans need not be other times, the draws shall open on opened for the passage of vessels from signal if at least four hours notice is 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. 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. (c) The draws of the bridges above [CGD11–93–02, 59 FR 13248, Mar. 21, 1994, as amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, Meridian need not be opened for the Dec. 4, 2006] passage of vessels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as § 117.197 Sonoma Creek. 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 open on signal if at least 24 hours no- § 117.191 San Joaquin River. tice is given. (a) The draw of the Port of Stockton railroad bridge, mile 39.7 at Stockton, § 117.199 Steamboat Slough. shall open on signal if at least 12 hours The draw of the California Depart- notice is given to the Port Director. ment of Transportation highway (b) The draws of the U.S. Navy Draw- bridge, mile 11.2 at the head of Grand bridge, mile 39.8, Burlington Northern Island, shall open on signal from May 1 Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 40.6, and through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 California Highway 4 bridge (Garwood p.m. At all other times, the draw shall Bridge), mile 41.6, need not be opened open on signal if at least four hours no- for the passage of vessels. The owners tice is given to the drawtender at the or agencies controlling the bridges Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- shall restore the draws to full oper- ramento River, mile 12.8. ation within six months of notification to take such action from the District § 117.201 Sutter Slough. Commander. The draw of the Sacramento County (c) Drawbridges above the Old River highway bridge, mile 6.4 near junction need not open for the passage Courtland, need not be opened for the of vessels. passage of vessels. However, the draw [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as shall be returned to operable condition amended by CGD 12–85–06, 50 FR 31177, Aug. 1, within six months after notification by 1985; CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25120, July 1, 1988; the District Commander to do so. USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999] CONNECTICUT § 117.193 San Leandro Bay. The drawspans of the California De- § 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. partment of Transportation Highway The draw of the footbridge, mile 0.1 and Bicycle drawbridges, mile 0.0 and at Saybrook, shall open within 15 min- mile 0.1, between Alameda and Bay utes of a mariner’s request by tele- Farm Island, must open on signal; ex- phone. To enable mariners to request cept that, from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5 bridge openings, the owner shall main- p.m. to 9 p.m., the drawspans must tain and monitor a telephone at the

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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, Sundays, and Federal holidays, the [CGD3 86–33, 52 FR 5536, Feb. 25, 1987] draw need not be opened more than once in any 60 minute period. § 117.205 Connecticut River. (iii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw (a) The owners of the AMTRAK Old shall open on signal if notice is given Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4 to the chief dispatcher of the railroad the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, and the before 4 p.m. on the day of the intended CONRAIL Middletown-Portland Bridge, passage. mile 32.0, shall provide, and keep in (2) A delay in opening the draw shall good legible condition, clearance not exceed 20 minutes for the passage gauges with figures not less than of approaching trains from the time of twelve (12) inches which designed, in- the request. stalled and maintained according to [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as the provisions of § 118.160 of this chap- amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, ter. 1985; CGD01–99–085, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999] (b) The draws of the AMTRAK Old Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4, § 117.209 Mianus River. and the CONRAIL Middletown-Port- The draw of the Metro-North bridge, land Bridge, mile 32.0, shall be opened mile 1.0 at Greenwich, shall operate as as soon as practicable for all non-com- follows: mercial vessels that cannot pass under (a) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.— the closed draws, but in no case shall (1) The draw shall open on signal im- the delay be more than 20 minutes mediately for the passage of commer- from the time the opening was re- cial vessels and as soon as practicable quested. but no later than 20 minutes after the (c) The draw of the Route 82 Bridge, signal to open for the passage of all mile 16.8, at East Haddam, shall open other vessels. on signal except that, from 15 May to (2) When a train scheduled to cross 31 October, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., the bridge without stopping has passed the draw need open for recreational the Greenwich or Riverside stations vessels on the hour and half-hour only. and is in motion toward the bridge, the The draw shall open on signal for com- draw shall open as soon as the train mercial vessels at all times. has crossed the bridge. (b) The draw shall open on signal [CGD01–95–009, 63 FR 10140, Mar. 2, 1998] from April 1 through October 31, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a four- § 117.207 Housatonic River. hour advance notice is given and from (a) The draw of the US 1 Bridge, mile November 1 through March 30, from 9 3.5, at Stratford, shall open on signal; p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a twenty- except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mon- four-hour advance notice is given by day through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 5:45 calling the number posted at the p.m. daily, the draw need not open for bridge. the passage of vessels. From December 1 through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by GCD01–00–228, 69 FR 32447, June a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at 10, 2004; CGD01–00–228, 70 FR 75939, Dec. 22, least six-hours notice is given by call- 2005] ing the number posted at the bridge. (b) The draw of the Metro-North § 117.211 Mystic River. (Devon) bridge, mile 3.9 at Stratford, (a) The draw of the Amtrak railroad shall operate as follows: bridge, mile 2.4 at Mystic, shall operate (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- as follows: cept as follows: (1) From April 1 to October 31, the (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 draw shall open on signal. p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Fri- (2) From November 1 to March 31, the day except Federal holidays or an draw shall open on signal from 5 a.m.

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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. tice is given by calling the number (2) The Ferry Street bridge, one short posted at the bridge. blast of a whistle or horn. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as (3) The Grand Avenue bridge, one amended by CGD3 84–31, 50 FR 26710, June 28, prolonged blast of a whistle or horn. 1985; CGD01–99–079, 64 FR 60675, Nov. 8, 1999; (4) The Chapel Street bridge, three CGD01–03–115, 69 FR 31008, June 2, 2004] short blasts of a whistle or horn. (d) The drawtender shall acknowl- § 117.213 New Haven Harbor, edge sound signals in the following Quinnipiac and Mill Rivers. manner: The draws of the Tomlinson bridge, (1) When the draw can be opened im- mile 0.0, the Ferry Street bridge, mile mediately, the same signal as the re- 0.7, and the Grand Avenue bridge, mile questing signal. 1.3, across Quinnipiac River, and the (2) When the draw cannot be opened Chapel Street bridge, mile 0.4 across immediately, or is open and must Mill River, shall operate as follows: close, the drawtender shall sound four (a) The draws shall open on signal; short blasts of a whistle or horn, to be except as follows: repeated until acknowledged by the (1) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., noon vessel by the same signal. to 12:15 p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., and (3) When the draw can be reopened, 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., the draws need the drawtender shall sound the opening not be opened. signal and open the draw if any vessels (2) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Octo- are waiting to pass. ber 1 through April 30, the draw of the (e) The following visual signal may Ferry Street bridge, Quinnipiac River, be used in addition to sound signals for shall open on signal, unless the requesting the opening of each bridge drawtender is at the Grand Avenue or when sound signals may not be heard. Chapel Street bridges. In this event, a A white flag by day or a white light by delay of up to one hour may be ex- night shall be swung in full circle at pected. arm’s length in full sight of the bridge (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw of and facing the draw. the Grand Avenue bridge, Quinnipiac (f) The drawtender shall acknowledge River, shall open on signal if at least visual signals in the following manner: one hour notice is given to the (1) When the draw can be opened im- drawtender at the Ferry Street bridge. mediately, a white flag by day or a In the event that the drawtender is at green light by night swung up and

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down vertically a number of times in sure shall be implemented the next full sight of the vessel. day, the first Sunday after the first (2) When the draw cannot be opened Saturday in December, from 10 a.m. to immediately, or is open and must 12 p.m. close, a red flag by day or a red light (3) The bridge opening signal is three by night, swung back and forth hori- short blasts. Vessels drawing 14 feet of zontally in full sight of the vessel, to water or more shall add one prolonged be repeated until acknowledged by the blast after the three short blasts. vessel by the same signal. (b) The draw of the Metro-North [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984, as ‘‘WALK’’ bridge, mile 0.1 at Norwalk, amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, shall open on signal as follows: 1985] (1) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, from Monday through Friday excluding § 117.215 Niantic River. holidays, the draw need not be opened (a) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 mile 0.0 at Niantic, shall open on sig- p.m., unless an emergency exists. nal; except that, from April 1 through (2) Only once in any 60-minute period October 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to from November 1 through March 31 7:45 p.m. from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall (3) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least open on signal if at least one hour no- four hours notice is given. tice is given. When a train scheduled to (4) A delay of up to 20 minutes may cross the bridge without stopping has be expected if a train is approaching so entered the drawbridge block, a delay closely that it may not be safely in opening the draw may occur until stopped. the train has cleared the block. (b) The draw of the S156 Bridge, mile [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 0.1, at Niantic, shall open on signal; ex- amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, cept that, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 4 1985; CGD01–07–019, 72 FR 51180, Sept. 6, 2007] p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, § 117.219 Pequonnock River. except holidays, the draw shall open only for the passage of commercial ves- (a) Public vessels of the United sels. From December 1 through March States must be passed through as soon 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall as possible. open on signal if at least six hours no- (b) The Stratford Avenue Bridge, tice is given by calling the number mile 0.1, at Bridgeport, shall open on posted at the bridge. signal; except that, from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 11:45 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; CGD01–99–087, 64 FR a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 61519, Nov. 12, 1999] p.m., the draw need not open for the passage of vessels. From December 1 § 117.217 Norwalk River. through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 (a) The draw of the Washington a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at Street S136 Bridge, mile 0.0, at Nor- least six-hours notice is given by call- walk, shall operate as follows: ing the number posted at the bridge. (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- (c) The draw of the Metro-North cept that, from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 11:45 ‘‘PECK’’ bridge, mile 0.3 at Bridgeport, a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., shall open on the signal of three blasts Monday through Friday, except holi- as follows: days, the draw need not be opened for (1) From 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. except: the passage of vessels that draw less (i) From Monday through Friday, ex- than 14 feet of water. cluding holidays or emergencies, the (2) The draw need not open for the draw need not be opened from 6:45 a.m. passage of vessel traffic, from 10 a.m. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and to 12 p.m., on the first Saturday in De- 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. cember, to facilitate the running of the (ii) From Monday through Friday, annual Norwalk River Fun Run. Should excluding holidays or emergencies, the inclement weather force the postpone- draws need not be opened more than ment of the race the above bridge clo- once during the periods 5:45 a.m. to 6:45

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a.m., 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m. to (ii) Weekends and Federal holidays 7 9 a.m., and 6:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. a.m.–4 p.m.; (2) From 9 p.m. to 5:45 a.m., the draws (iii) If at least eight hours notice is shall open on signal if at least eight given: daily, from 5 a.m.–7 a.m., 4 p.m.– hours notice is given. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m., and week- (3) The draw need not open on signal ends and Federal holidays from 5:30 if a train is approaching so closely that p.m.–7 p.m. it may not be safely stopped; however, (3) From June 1–September 30, open the delay in opening the draw shall not on signal 5 a.m.–9 p.m., except as pro- exceed 7 minutes from time of the re- vided in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this sec- quest. (d) The draw of the Congress Street tion. Bridge, mile 0.4 at Bridgeport, shall (4) A delay in opening the draw not open on signal as follows: to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a (1) From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; except that train scheduled to cross the bridge the draw need not open for the passage without stopping has entered the draw- of other than commercial vessels from bridge block. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and for all vessels (c) The draw of the Route 136 Bridge, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. mile 1.3 at Saugatuck shall operate as (2) From 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., if at least follows: eight hours notice is given; except that (1) Year-round, need not open week- the draw need not open for the passage days, except Federal holidays, from 7 of vessels from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.; a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 and from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. p.m. (3) The opening signal is two pro- (2) From April 15–October 31, open on longed blasts followed by two short signal if at least two hours notice is blasts. given, except as provided in paragraph (e) The draw of the East Washington (c)(1) of this section. Street bridge mile 0.6, shall open on the signal of one prolonged blast fol- (3) From November 1–April 14, open lowed by two short blasts if at least 24 on signal: hours notice is given. (i) From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. if at least (f) The draw of the Grand Street eight hours notice is given; bridge mile 0.9 at Bridgeport need not (ii) From 3 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., if at be opened for the passage of vessels. least 24 hours notice is given, except as However, the draw shall be returned to provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this sec- operable condition within 12 months tion. after notification by the District Com- [CGD 82–087, 50 FR 13319, Apr. 4, 1985, as mander to do so. amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70309, [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, 1985; 50 FR Dec. 4, 2006] 43387, Oct. 25, 1985, as amended by CGD01–99– 086; 64 FR 61522, Nov. 12, 1999; USCG–2001– § 117.223 Shaw Cove. 10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006] The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile § 117.221 Saugatuck River. 0.0 at New London, shall open on signal from December 1 through March 31 (a) Public vessels of the United from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through States must be passed through as soon as possible. Friday. From December 1 through (b) The draw of the Metro-North March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and on ‘‘SAGA’’ Bridge, mile 1.1 at Saugatuck Saturdays and Sundays, the draw shall shall operate as follows: open on signal if at least eight hours (1) Year-round need not open: notice is given. From April 1 through (i) Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. November 30 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., the and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. except on Fed- draw shall open on signal; and, from 10 eral holidays; p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on (ii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. signal if at least one hour notice is (2) From October 1–May 31, open on given. A delay of up to 10 minutes may signal: be expected if a train is approaching so (i) Weekdays from 8:10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closely that it may not be safety

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stopped. When a vessel is in an emer- open on signal if at least 48 hours no- gency that may endanger life or prop- tice is given. erty, the draw shall open as soon as [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] possible. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR § 117.234 Cedar Creek. 43459, Oct. 29, 1984] The SR 36 Bridge, mile 0.5 in Cedar Beach, shall open on signal. From April § 117.224 Thames River. 1 through November 30 from 2 a.m. to 4 The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile a.m.; and from December 1 through 3.0 in New London, shall open— March 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., the (a) Immediately on signal for public draw shall open on signal if at least vessels of the United States and com- four hours notice is given. mercial vessels; except, when a train [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] scheduled to cross the drawbridge, without stopping, has passed the Mid- § 117.235 Chesapeake and Delaware way, Groton, or New London stations Canal. 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: (b) As soon as practicable for all (a) When the draw is to be opened im- other vessels but no later than 20 min- mediately, one fixed amber light. utes after the signal to open is given. (b) When the draw is not ready to be 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 § 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel. waterway: (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 [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] that they are plainly visible to the op- erator of each vessel approaching the DELAWARE bridge either up or downstream. (2) Shall open on signal except that § 117.231 Brandywine Creek. the draw of a railroad bridge need not The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile be opened when a train is in the bridge 1.1, the Church Street bridge, mile 1.3, block, approaching the bridge, or with- and the Sixteenth Street bridge, mile in 5 minutes of the passage of a pas- 1.7, all at Wilmington, need not be senger train; but in no event shall the opened for the passage of vessels. opening of the draw be delayed more 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: (1) The draw shall remain in the open § 117.233 Broad Creek. position for navigation. The draw shall (a) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, only be closed for train crossings or mile 8.0 at Laurel, shall open on signal periodic maintenance authorized in ac- if at least four hours notice is given. cordance with subpart A of this part. (b) The draws of the Poplar Street (2) The bridge shall be operated by Bridge, mile 8.2, and the U.S. 13A the controller at the Harrisburg, PA Bridge, mile 8.2, all at Laurel, shall Dispatcher’s Office. The controller

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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 milepost 1.4 will be closing to river amended by CGD3 84–06, 49 FR 33448, Aug. 23, 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 S14 Bridge, at mile rity, security. Norfolk Southern Rail- 11.0, at Milford shall open on signal if road Bridge over Christina River at at least 24 hours notice is given. mile 1.4 is open for river traffic.’’ Ves- sels shall stay clear of both channels as [CGD05–06–089, 72 FR 5619, Feb. 7, 2007] to not interfere with infrared detec- tors, until green lights are displayed on § 117.243 Nanticoke River. the swing span. (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern (c) The draw of the Third Street Railway Bridge, mile 39.4 in Seaford, Bridge, mile 2.3 and Walnut Street will operate as follows:

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(1) From March 15 through November Benning Yard office not later than 6 15, the draw will open on signal for all p.m. on the day for which the opening vessels except that from 11 p.m. to 5 is requested. a.m. at least 21⁄2 hours notice will be re- (iv) At all other times, if at least quired. eight hours notice is given to the con- (2) At all times, from November 16 troller at the Benning Yard office. through March 14, the draw will open (2) The CSX Railroad Bridge shall not on signal if at least 21⁄2 hours notice is be operated by the controller at the given. (3) When notice is required, the Benning Yard office in the event of owner operator of the vessel must pro- failure or obstruction of the motion vide the train dispatcher with an esti- sensors, laser scanners, video cameras mated time of passage by calling (717) or marine-radio communications, In 215–0379 or (609) 412–4338. these situations, a bridge tender must (b) The draw of the SR 13 Bridge, be called to operate the bridge on-site. mile 39.6 in Seaford, shall open on sig- (3) Except as provided in § 117.31(b), nal, except from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., from opening of the draw shall not exceed April 1 through October 31; from No- ten minutes after clearance of rail traf- vember 1 through March 31, Monday to fic. Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday (4) A horn will sound one prolonged from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., if at least blast followed by one short blast to in- four hours notice is given. dicate that the CSX Railroad Bridge is [CGD05–06–044, 71 FR 53325, Sept. 11, 2006] moving to the full open position for vessel traffic. During open span move- § 117.245 Smyrna River. ment, the channel traffic lights will The draw of the Delaware highway flash red until the bridge is in the full bridge, mile 4.0 at Flemings Landing, open position to vessels. In the full shall open on signal if at least 24 hours open position to vessels, the bridge notice is given. channel traffic lights will flash green. (5) A horn will sound five short DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA blasts, the channel traffic lights will § 117.253 Anacostia River. flash red, and an audio voice-warning device will announce bridge movement (a) The draw of the Frederick Doug- during closing span movement. Five lass Memorial (South Capitol Street) bridge, mile 1.2, shall open on signal if short blasts of the horn will continue at least 24 hours notice is given. The until the bridge is seated in and locked draw is closed to the passage of vessels down. When the bridge is seated and in on each Presidential Inauguration Day locked down position to vessels, the and may occasionally be closed with- channel traffic lights will continue to out advance notice to permit uninter- flash red. rupted transit of dignitaries across the (6) The owners of the bridge shall bridge. provide and keep in good legible condi- (b) The CSX Railroad Bridge, mile tion two board gauges painted white 3.4. with black figures not less than six (1) The draw of the bridge to be oper- inches high to indicate the vertical ated by the controller at the Benning clearance under the closed draw at all Yard office shall open on signal: stages of the tide. The gauges shall be (i) At all times for public vessels of placed on the bridge so that they are the United States, state and local gov- plainly visible to the operator of any ernment vessels, commercial vessels vessel approaching the bridge from ei- and any vessels in an emergency in- ther upstream or downstream. volving danger to life or property. (ii) Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. from May 15 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–88– through September 30. 004, 53 FR 9627, Mar. 23, 1988; CGD05–95–081, 61 (iii) Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. from FR 57586, Nov. 7, 1996; CGD05–04–028, 69 FR May 15 through September 30 if notice 47773, Aug. 6, 2004] is given to the controller at the

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§ 117.255 Potomac River. open for the passage of a commercial vessel. (a) The draw of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I–95) bridge, mile 103.8, be- (b) The draws of all other bridges tween Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon need not be opened for the passage of Hill, Maryland— vessels. (1) Shall open on signal at any time (c) This section is also issued under only for a vessel in distress, notwith- the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 standing the provisions of § 117.31. Stat. 5039. (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. (i) From Monday through Friday (ex- 30, 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, cept Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2006; 72 FR 50876, Sept. 5, 2007; USCG–2008– (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal 1216, 74 FR 31182, June 30, 2009] 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— (i) The owner or operator of the ves- The draw of the CSX Railroad bridge, sel provides the bridge tender with an mile 105.9, at River Junction shall open estimate of the approximate time of on signal Monday through Friday from that passage at least 12 hours in ad- 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. At all other times vance at (703) 836–2396; and the bridge will open on signal if at 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 recreational vessel at any time except: Largo. (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) Bridge of Lions (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 that passage at least 12 hours in ad- only on the hour and half-hour; how- vance at (703) 836–2396; and ever, the draw need not open at 8 a.m., (ii) the owner or operator of the ves- 12 noon, and 5 p.m. Monday through sel notifies the bridge tender at least 4 Friday except Federal holidays. From 7 hours in advance of the requested time a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays for that passage. and Federal holidays the draw need (6) A recreational vessel may pass only open on the hour and half-hour. through the drawspan at any time it is (e)–(f) [Reserved]

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(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 Kennedy Space Center. (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 (m)–(n) [Reserved] at Deerfield Beach. The draw shall (o) Jensen Beach (SR 707a) bridge, mile open on the hour and half-hour. 981.4 at Stuart. The draw shall open on (2) NE 14th Street bridge, mile 1055.0 signal; except that from December 1 at Pompano. The draw shall open on through May 1, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the quarter-hour and three-quarter Monday through Friday, except federal hour. holidays, the draw need open only on (3) Atlantic Boulevard (SR 814) the hour and half-hour. bridge, mile 1056.0 at Pompano. The

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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 Venetian Causeway 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. (7) East Las Olas bridge, mile 1064 at [CGD7–84–29, 50 FR 51248, Dec. 16, 1985] Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall open EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- on the quarter-hour and three-quarter tations to § 117.261, see the List of CFR Sec- hour. On the first weekend in May, the tions Affected, which appears in the Finding draw need not open from 4 p.m. to 6 Aids section of the printed volume and on p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and, on GPO Access. the first Saturday in May, the draw need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 § 117.263 Banana River. p.m. (a) The draw of the Mathers (SR A–1– (8) SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) A) Bridge, mile 0.5 at Indian Harbor bridge, mile 1065.9 at Fort Lauderdale. Beach, shall open on signal; except The draw shall open on the hour and that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday half-hour. through Friday except Federal holi- (9) Dania Beach Boulevard bridge, days, the draw shall open on signal if mile 1069.4 at Dania Beach. The draw at least two hours notice is given. shall open on the hour and half-hour. (b) The draw of the NASA Causeway (10) Sheridan Street bridge, mile bridge, mile 27.6 at Cape Canaveral, 1070.5, at Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall open on signal if at least four shall open on the quarter-hour and hours notice is given to the NASA Se- three-quarter hour. curity Office by telephone or in person. (11) Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR 820) bridge, mile 1072.2 at Hollywood. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 26721, June 29, 1984] The draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. § 117.267 Big Carlos Pass. (12) Hallandale Beach Boulevard (SR The draw of the SR865 bridge, mile 824) bridge, mile 1074.0 at Hallandale. 0.0 between Estero Island and Black Is- The draw shall open on the quarter- land, shall open on signal; except that, hour and three-quarter hour. the draw need not be opened from 7 (cc)–(kk) [Reserved] p.m. to 8 a.m. (ll) N.E. 163rd Street (SR826) bridge, mile 1078.0 at Sunny Isles. The draw § 117.268 Billy’s Creek. shall open on signal; except that, from The draw of the State Road 80 bridge 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through at Fort Myers need not be opened for Friday except Federal holidays, and the passage of vessels; however, the from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, draw shall be restored to operable con- Sundays, and Federal holidays, the dition within 6 months after notifica- draw need open only on the quarter- tion by the District Commander to do hour and three-quarter hour. so. (mm) Broad Causeway bridge, mile 1081.4 at Bay Harbor Islands. The draw [CGD 07–98–009, 63 FR 67402, Dec. 7, 1998]

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§ 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 nal if at least 3 hours notice is given to passed through the drawspan of each the drawtender. The drawspan must drawbridge listed in this section at open as soon as possible for the passage anytime. of public vessels of the United States (a–1) The draw of the Boca Grande and tugs with tows. Swingbridge, mile 34.3, shall open on (b) The drawspan of the SR401 Draw- signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 bridge, mile 5.5 at Port Canaveral, p.m., Monday through Friday, except

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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) Pinellas Bayway 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 (e) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, (US–41) bridge, mile 56.9 at Venice, Structure ‘‘C’’ bridge, mile 114, at St. shall open on signal, except that, from Petersburg Beach shall open on signal; 7 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour, twen- draw need open only on the hour, 20 ty minutes past the hour, and forty minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes minutes past the hour. after the hour and except between 4:25 (f) The draw of the Corey Causeway p.m. and 5:25 p.m. when the draw need (SR693) bridge, mile 117.7 at South not open. On Saturdays, Sundays, and Pasadena, shall open on signal; except Federal holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 that, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday p.m. the draw need open only on the through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holi- three quarter-hour. days, the draw need be opened only on (b–1) Stickney Point (SR 72) bridge, the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, mile 68.6, at Sarasota. The draw shall and 40 minutes after the hour. open on signal, except that the draw (g) The draw of the Treasure Island need open only on the hour, twenty Causeway bridge, mile 119.0, shall open minutes past the hour, and forty min- on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 utes past the hour, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. the draw need open only on the p.m., Monday through Friday, except hour, quarter hour, half hour and three Federal holidays. quarter hour. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (c) The draw of the Siesta Drive the draw shall open on signal if at least Bridge, mile 71.6 at Sarasota, Florida 10 minutes advance notice is given. shall open on signal, except that from (h) The draw of the Welch Causeway 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Fri- (SR699) bridge, mile 122.8 at Madiera day, except Federal holidays, the draw Beach, shall open on signal; except need open only on the hour, twenty that, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Satur- minutes past the hour and forty min- days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, utes past the hour. On weekends and the draw need be opened only on the Federal holidays, from 11 a.m. to 6 hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 p.m., the draw need open only on the minutes after the hour. hour, twenty minutes past the hour (i) The draw of the Belleair Beach and forty minutes past the hour. Drawbridge, mile 131.8, Clearwater, FL (d)(1) Cortez (SR 684) Bridge, mile shall open on signal, except that from 87.4. The draw shall open on signal, ex- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the bridge shall open cept that from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the on the hour and half-hour. draw need only open on the hour, 20 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- after the hour. From January 15 to tations to § 117.287, see the List of CFR Sec- May 15, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw tions Affected, which appears in the Finding need only open on the hour and half Aids section of the printed volume and on hour. GPO Access.

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§ 117.289 Hillsboro Inlet. 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 § 117.299 Loxahatchee River. Beach, must open on signal; except 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 (a) The bridge is not constantly tend- must be passed at anytime. ed. (b) The draw is normally in the fully [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70310, Dec. 4, 2006] open position, displaying flashing green lights to indicate that vessels § 117.291 Hillsborough River. may pass. (a) The drawspans for the draw- (c) When a train approaches, the bridges at Platt Street, mile 0.0, lights go to flashing red and a horn Brorein Street, mile 0.16, Kennedy Bou- starts four blasts, pauses, and then levard, mile 0.4, Cass Street, mile 0.7, continues four blasts. After an eight Laurel Street, mile 1.0, West Columbus minute delay, the draw lowers and Drive, mile 2.3, and West Hillsborough locks, providing the scanning equip- Avenue, mile 4.8, must open on signal if ment reveals nothing under the draw. at least two hours notice is given; ex- The draw remains down for a period of cept that, the drawspan must open on eight minutes or while the approach signal as soon as possible for public track circuit is occupied. vessels of the United States. (d) After the train has cleared, the (b) The draw of the CSX Railroad draw opens and the lights return to Bridge across the Hillsborough River, flashing green. mile 0.7, at Tampa, operates as follows: (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 the draw opens, until the draw is fully § 117.295 Kissimmee River. open and the lights return to green. The draw of the DSX Railroad bridge, [CGD07–04–015, 69 FR 42874, July 19, 2004] mile 37.0, near Fort Basinger, shall open if at least 96 hours notice is given. § 117.301 Massalina Bayou. [CGD07–93–091, 59 FR 21932, Apr. 28, 1994] The draw of the Tarpon Dock bascule span bridge, Massalina Bayou, mile 0.0 § 117.297 Little Manatee River. at Panama City, shall open on signal; The draw of the Seaboard System except that from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Railroad bridge, mile 2.4 at Ruskin, July 4, each year, the draw need not

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open for the passage of vessels. The § 117.307 Miami River, North Fork. draw will open at any time for a vessel The draw of the FDOT Railroad in distress. Bridge, mile 5.3 at Miami, shall open on [66 FR 36467, July 12, 2001] signal if at least 48-hour notice is given to CSX System Operating Head- § 117.303 Matlacha Pass. quarters (800) 232–0144. The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 6.0 [CGD07–03–088, 69 FR 9549, Mar. 1, 2004] at Fort Myers, shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. § 117.309 Nassau Sound. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On The draw of the Fernandina Port Au- Sundays the draw shall open on signal thority (SR A–1–A) bridge, mile 0.4 be- from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. tween Amelia Island and Talbot Island, to 7 p.m. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 need not be opened for the passage of p.m. if at least six hours notice is given. The draw need not be opened vessels. from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. [CGD7–92–74, 57 FR 58711, Dec. 11, 1992] § 117.311 New Pass. § 117.305 Miami River. The drawspan for the State Road 789 (a) General. Public vessels of the Drawbridge, mile 0.05, at Sarasota, United States, tugs, tugs with tows, need only open on the hour, twenty and vessels in a situation where a delay minutes past the hour, and forty min- would endanger life or property shall, utes past the hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 shall open on signal; except that, from sels. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 (c) The draws of the Miami Avenue p.m., Monday through Friday, except Bridge, mile 0.3, and the S.W. Second Federal holidays, the draw need not Avenue Bridge, mile 0.5, at Miami, open. Public vessels of the United shall open on signal; except that, from States, tugs with tows, and vessels in 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 distress shall be passed at any time. p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday (b) The draw of the Andrews Avenue through Friday, except Federal holi- bridge, mile 2.3 at Fort Lauderdale, days, the draws need not open for the shall open on signal; except that, from passage of vessels. 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 (d) The draw of the Brickell Avenue p.m., Monday through Friday, except Bridge, mile 0.1, at Miami, shall open Federal holidays, the draw need not on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 7 open. The draw need not open for in- p.m., Monday through Friday except bound vessels when the draw of the Federal holidays, the draw need open Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, only on the hour and half-hour. From mile 2.5 at Fort Lauderdale is in the 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 closed position for the passage of a p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday train. Public vessels of the United through Friday except Federal holi- States, tugs with tows, and vessels in days, the draw need not open for the distress shall be passed at any time. (c) The draw of the Marshal (Seventh passage of vessels. Avenue) bridge, mile 2.7 at Fort Lau- [CGD07–03–118, 69 FR 7688, Feb. 19, 2004] derdale shall open on signal; except

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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, Feb. 15, 2007] down for a period of eight minutes or while the approach track circuit is oc- § 117.315 New River, South Fork. cupied. (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 FR 7351, Feb. 15, 2007] but it must then open immediately upon opening of the railroad bridge to § 117.317 Okeechobee Waterway. pass all accumulated vessels. Exempt vessels shall be passed at any time. (a) Exempt vessels. This term means (e) Seaboard System Railroad 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 (c) Florida East Coast Railroad bridge, will observe the waterway for ap- mile 7.4 at Stuart. The draw shall oper- proaching vessels, which will be al- ate as follows: lowed to pass. Upon manual signal, the (1) The bridge is not constantly tend- bridge lights will go to flashing red, ed. and the horn will sound four blasts, (2) The draw is normally in the fully pause, then repeat four blasts, then the open position, displaying flashing draw will lower and lock, providing green lights to indicate that vessels scanning equipment reveals nothing may pass. under the span.

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(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 [CGD7–85–15, 50 FR 29672, July 22, 1985, as Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. amended by CGD7–87–49, 52 FR 42649, Nov. 6, Friday through Sunday. At all other 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, The drawspan of the Outer Clam Bay mile 78.3 at Moore Haven. The draw shall Boardwalk Drawbridge shall open on open on signal; except that, from 10 signal if at least 30 minutes advance p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need not be notice is given. opened for the passage of vessels. (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 0.8, in Putnam County, shall open on a.m. the draws shall open on signal if signal from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. at least three hours notice is given. From 4:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m., daily, the (j) Sanibel Causeway bridge, mile 151 bridge shall open with a 24-hour ad- at Punta Rassa. The draw shall open on vance notice to CSX at 1–800–232–0142. signal, except that from 7 a.m. until 6 [CGD07–03–094, 69 FR 1919, Jan. 13, 2004] p.m. Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need only § 117.325 St. Johns River. open on the hour and half hour. On Sat- (a) The drawspan for the Main Street urday, Sunday, and Federal holidays (US17) drawbridge, mile 24.7, at Jack- the draw shall open on signal, except sonville, must open on signal except that from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., the draw that, from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from need only open on the hour, quarter 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through hour, half hour and three-quarter hour. Saturday except Federal holidays, the From 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, the drawspan need not be opened for the draw shall open on signal if at least passage of vessels. five minutes advance notice is given to (b) The draw of the Florida East the bridge tender. Coast automated railroad bridge, mile (k) Caloosahatchee River Bridge (SR 24.9, shall operate as follows: 29), Mile 103, Labelle, Florida. The (1) The bridge shall be constantly Caloosahatchee River bridge (SR 29), tended and have a mechanical override mile 103, shall open on signal, except capability for the automated oper- that from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 ation. A radiotelephone shall be main- p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, tained at the bridge for the safety of except Federal holidays, the bridge navigation. need not open. Exempt vessels shall be (2) The draw is normally in the fully passed at any time. open position, displaying flashing [CGD7 85–50, 51 FR 12319, Apr. 10, 1986] green lights to indicate that vessels may pass. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- tations affecting § 117.317, see the List of CFR (3) When a train approaches, large Sections Affected, which appears in the signs on both the upstream and down- Finding Aids section of the printed volume stream sides of the bridge flash ‘‘Bridge and on GPO Access. Coming Down,’’ the lights go to flash- ing red, and siren signals sound. After § 117.319 Oklawaha River. an eight minute delay, the draw lowers (a) The draw of the Sharpes Ferry and locks if there are no vessels under (SR 40) bridge, mile 55.1 shall open on the draw. The draw remains down for a signal if at least three hours notice is period of eight minutes or while the ap- given. proach track circuit is occupied.

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(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 open and the lights return to green. § 117.327 St. Marks River. The draw of the U.S. 98–SR30 bridge, [USCG–2009–0249, 75 FR 24402, May 5, 2010] mile 9.0 at Newport, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. [CGD8–88–13, 54 FR 13064, Mar. 30, 1989] The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida shall § 117.329 St. Marys River. open on signal if at least two hours no- The draws of US17 bridge, mile 23.0, tice is given. and the Seaboard System Railroad [CGD7–87–60, 53 FR 3206, Feb. 4, 1988] bridge, mile 23.1, both at Kingsland, shall open on signal if at least 48 hours GEORGIA notice is given. § 117.351 Altamaha River. § 117.331 Snake Creek. The draw of the Snake Creek bridge, (a) The draws of all bridges, except at Islamorada, Florida, shall open on the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, signal, except that from 8 a.m. to 4 mile 59.4 at Doctortown, shall open on p.m., the draw need open only on the signal if at least 24 hours notice is hour and half-hour. given. (b) The draw of the Seaboard System [66 FR 57385, Nov. 15, 2001] Railroad bridge, mile 59.4 at § 117.333 Suwannee River. Doctortown, shall open on signal if at least seven days notice is given. The draw of Suwannee River bridge, mile 35 at Old Town need not be opened § 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- for the passage of vessels, however, the way, Savannah River to St. Marys draw shall be restored to operable con- River. dition within 6 months after notifica- (a) General. Public vessels of the tion by the District Commander to do United States and tugs with tows must, so. upon proper signal, be passed through [CGD07–98–054, 64 FR 55419, Oct. 13, 1999] the drawspan of each drawbridge in this section at anytime. § 117.335 Taylor Creek. (b) Causton Bluff, SR 26, mile 579.9 near The draw of US441 bridge, mile 0.3 at Causton Bluff. The draw shall open on Okeechobee, shall open on signal if at signal, except that from 6:30 a.m. to 9 least two hours notice is given. a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR through Friday, except Federal holi- 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] days the draw need open only at 7 a.m., 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. § 117.337 Trout River. (c) Skidaway Bridge, SR 204, mile 592.9 The draw of the CSX Railroad Bridge near Savannah. The draw will open as across the Trout River, mile 0.9 at necessary on the hour from 7 a.m. to 9 Jacksonville, operates as follows: a.m. (7, 8, and 9 a.m.) and on the half- (a) The bridge is not tended. hour between 4:30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (4:30, (b) The draw is normally in the fully 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.), daily; Monday open position, displaying green lights through Friday except Federal holi- to indicate that vessels may pass. days. The draw shall open at any time (c) As a train approaches, provided for Public vessels of the United States, the scanners do not detect a vessel tugs with tows, and vessels in distress.

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At all other times, the draw will open vance notice is given. VHF radio- on signal. telephone communications will be maintained at the railroad’s chief dis- [CGD7 84–29, 50 FR 51249, Dec. 16, 1985, as 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 The draws of the Camas Prairie rail- Railroad bridge, mile 30.7 at Richmond road bridge, mile 0.6 at Lewiston, shall Hill, shall open on signal if at least 15 open on signal if at least three hours days notice is given. (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 amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR June 29, 2000] 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

§ 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, open on signal if at least three hours and Clarkston, Washington, operates as advance notice is given to the Georgia follows: Department of Transportation Area (a) The draw need not open for the Engineer in Savannah. passage of vessels except at these (b) The draw of the Seaboard System hours: Railroad bridge, mile 27.4 near (1) From March 15 through November Hardeeville, South Carolina shall open 15 at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and on a signal if at least three hours ad- 9 p.m.

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(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 [CGD13–92–01, 57 FR 38608, Aug. 26, 1992] passage have been received at least 20 hours in advance. If the bridges have ILLINOIS been authorized to remain closed for portions of a Saturday or Sunday to § 117.389 Calumet River. accommodate special events, openings The draws of the Norfolk Southern shall be scheduled after 1 p.m. as nec- railroad bridges, miles 1.32 and 1.36 at essary to provide two openings per day. Chicago, operate as follows: (ii) The draws shall open on Monday (a) The draws shall open on signal; and Friday, after 6:30 p.m. Each open- except that, if either one of the bridges ing requires notice that has been given is inoperable because of equipment at least 6 hours in advance of a vessel’s breakdown, the other bridge need not requested time of passage. be opened. (iii) The draws shall open on Wednes- (b) In addition to the signals pre- days at 10 a.m., or as soon thereafter as scribed in § 117.15, the following special practical, if a request for passage has visual signals shall be used on the been given at least 20 hours in advance. bridges: (iv) The draws shall open at times in (1) When the draw cannot be opened addition to those listed in paragraphs immediately, or is open and must be (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) of this sec- closed promptly, two red lights are tion, after notice has been given at flashed alternately. least 20 hours in advance requesting (2) When the draw can be opened im- passage for a flotilla of at least five mediately, two amber lights are vessels. However, the bridges need not flashed alternately. open Monday through Friday from 7 (3) When the draw is open for pas- a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6:30 sage, two green lights are flashed alter- p.m., except for Federal holidays. nately. (2) From December 1 through March [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 31, the draws shall open on signal if at amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, least 48 hours notice is given. However, June 23, 2005] the bridges need not open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., § 117.391 Chicago River. and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except for Fed- The draws of the bridges operated by eral holidays. the City of Chicago over the Main (c) The following bridges need not be Branch of Chicago River, the bridges opened for the passage of vessels: The on the North Branch of Chicago River draws of South Damen Avenue, mile from the Main Branch to North Halsted 6.14, over South Branch of Chicago Street, mile 2.65, and bridges on the River; all highway drawbridges be- South Branch of Chicago River from tween South Western Avenue, mile 6.7,

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and Willow Springs Road, mile 19.4, draw, the draw may be lowered and over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; locked in place. North Halsted Street, mile 2.85, and Di- (5) After the train has cleared the vision Street, mile 2.99, over North bridge, the draw shall be raised to its Branch Canal of Chicago River; and Di- full height and locked in place, the red vision Street, mile 3.30, North Avenue, flashing lights stopped, and the draw mile 3.81, Cortland Avenue, mile 4.48, lights changed from red to green. Webster Avenue, mile 4.85, North Ash- (b) The draw of the Chessie Railroad land Avenue, mile 4.90, and Union Pa- Bridge, mile 254.1, at Seneca, Illinois, cific Railroad, mile 5.01, over North operates as follows: 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 10, 2002] the span is fully open. (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- (3) If a vessel is approaching the nois, operates as follows: bridge, the draw will remain open. The (1) The draw is normally maintained vessel shall contact the train operator in the fully open position, displaying a on VHF–FM channel 16 and the train green light to indicate that vessels operator shall keep the draw in the may pass. fully open position until the vessel has (2) When a vessel is approaching and cleared the bridge. the draw is in the open position, con- (4) If no vessels are observed, the tact shall be established by radio- train operator initiates a five minute telephone with the remote operator to warning period on VHF–FM radio chan- assure that the draw remains open nel 16 before closing the bridge. The until passage is complete. train operator will broadcast the fol- (3) When a vessel is approaching and lowing message: ‘‘The Chessie Railroad the draw is in the closed position, con- Bridge at Mile 254.1, Illinois River, will tact shall be established by radio- close to navigation in five minutes.’’ telephone with the remote operator. If The announcement is repeated every the draw cannot be opened imme- minute counting down the time re- diately, alternate flashing red lights maining until closure. are displayed. If the draw can be (5) At the end of the five minute opened immediately, flashing amber warning period, and if no vessels are lights are displayed. approaching the bridge, the train oper- (4) When a train approaches the ator shall sound the siren for 10 sec- bridge and the draw is in the open posi- onds, activate the alternate flashing tion, the operator shall activate alter- red lights on top of the draw, then nate flashing red lights on top of the lower and lock the draw in place. Red draw, sound four short blasts, and scan lights shall continue to flash to indi- the river on radar to determine wheth- cate the draw is closed to navigation. er any vessel is approaching the bridge. (6) After the train has cleared the The remote operator shall also broad- bridge, the draw shall be raised to its cast that the draw is closing. If a vessel full height and locked in place, the red or vessels are approaching the bridge flashing lights stopped, and the draw within one mile, as determined by lights changed from red to green. radar scanning, response to radio (c) The draws of the McDonough broadcast, or electronic detector, the Street Bridge, mile 287.3; Jefferson flashing red lights shall be changed to Street bridge, mile 287.9; Cass Street flashing amber and the operator shall bridge, mile 288.1; Jackson Street keep the draw in the fully open posi- bridge, mile 288.4; and Ruby Street tion until the vessel or vessels have bridge, mile 288.7; all of Joliet, shall cleared the bridge. If no vessel is ap- open on signal, except that they need proaching the bridge or is beneath the not open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and

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

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from red to green when the drawspan is IOWA fully open to navigation. § 117.407 Missouri River. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD02 93–036, 59 FR 33677, June See § 117.691, Missouri River listed 30, 1994; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, under Nebraska. 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006] 1999; CGD08–99–014, 64 FR 61520, Nov. 12, 1999; CGD08–06–013, 72 FR 19668, Apr. 19, 2007] KANSAS § 117.397 Wabash River. § 117.411 Missouri River. The draws of the bridges across the The draws of the bridges across the Wabash River need not be opened for Missouri River shall open on signal; ex- the passage of vessels. cept during the winter season between [USCG–2008–0100, 73 FR 76219, Dec. 16, 2008] the date of closure and the date of opening of the commercial navigation INDIANA season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draws need not open § 117.401 Trail Creek. unless at least 24 hours advance notice (a) The draw of the Franklin Street is given. bridge, mile 0.5 at Michigan City, shall [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006] be operated as follows: (1) From March 16 through November KENTUCKY 30, the draw shall open on signal; ex- cept from 6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., Mon- § 117.415 Green River. day through Sunday, the draw need (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- open only from three minutes before to tation railroad bridge, Mile 8.3 at three minutes after the quarter-hour Spottsville, shall open on signal when and three-quarter hour. there is 40 feet or less of vertical clear- (2) From December 1 through March ance beneath the draw. When vertical 15, the draw shall open on signal if at clearance is more than 40 feet, at least least 12-hours advance notice is pro- four hours notice shall be given. The vided prior to intended time of passage. owners of, or agencies controlling, the (b) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, bridge shall arrange for ready tele- mile 0.9 at Michigan City, shall open on phone communication with the author- signal; except, from December 1 ized representative at any time from through March 15, the bridge shall open the bridge or its immediate vicinity. on signal if at least 12-hours advance (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- notice is provided prior to intended tation Railroad bridge, Mile 79.6 at time of passage. Small-house, is normally maintained (c) Public vessels of the United in the fully open position and a vessel States, state or local vessels used for may pass through the draw without public safety, vessels in distress, and further signals. When the draw is in vessels seeking shelter from severe the closed position, it shall open on weather shall be passed through the signal when there is 40 feet or less of draws of each bridge as soon as pos- vertical clearance. When the vertical sible. clearance is more than 40 feet, at least [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 27867, May 21, 2001] four hours notice shall be given. Dur- ing this period, if the drawtender is in- § 117.403 Wabash River. formed at the time the vessel passes See § 117.397, Wabash River, listed through the draw that the vessel will under Illinois. return within four hours, the drawtender shall remain on duty until [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] the vessel returns but is not required to remain for longer than four hours. The owners of, or agencies controlling,

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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, 74 FR 67977, Dec. 22, 2009]

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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]

§ 117.435 Carlin Bayou. § 117.439 Des Allemands Bayou. The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 6.4 (a) The draw of the S631 bridge, mile at Delcambre, shall open on signal; ex- 13.9 at Des Allemands, shall open on cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the signal if at least four hours notice is draw shall open on signal if at least given. four hours notice is given. The draw (b) The draw of the Burlington shall open on less than four hours no- Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge, tice for an emergency and shall open mile 14.0, shall open on signal Monday on demand should a temporary surge in through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. At waterway traffic occur. all other times the draw shall open on [CGD8–88–19, 54 FR 16107, Apr. 21, 1989. Redes- signal if at least 4 hours notice is ignated by CGD08–96–053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, given. 1999] [CGD08–93–028, 59 FR 14757, Mar. 30, 1994] § 117.436 Chef Menteur Pass. § 117.441 D’Inde Bayou. The draw of the U.S. Highway 90 The draw of the Union Pacific rail- bridge, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine, road bridge, mile 4.3, shall open on sig- shall open on signal; except that, from nal if at least 72 hours notice is given 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through to the Defense Plant Corporation, Cit- Friday except Federal holidays, the ies Service Refining Corporation draw need open only on the hour and Agent. on the half-hour for the passage of ves- sels. The draw shall open at any time § 117.443 Du Large Bayou. for a vessel in distress. The draw of the Terrebonne Parish [CGD08–01–005, 66 FR 11110, Feb. 22, 2001] bridge, mile 23.2, near Theriot, shall open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. § 117.437 Colyell Bayou. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal The removable span of the Louisiana if at least 12 hours notice is given. highway bridge, mile 1.0 near Port Vin- [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] cent, shall be removed for the passage of vessels if at least 48 hours notice is § 117.444 Falgout Canal. given. The draw of the LA 315 bridge across § 117.438 Company Canal. Falgout Canal, mile 3.1, shall open on signal; except that from 15 August to 5 (a) The draw of the S1 bridge, mile 0.4 June, the draw need not be opened at Lockport, shall open on signal; ex- from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to cept that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except draw shall open on signal if at least holidays. The draw shall open on signal four hours notice is given. During the at any time for an emergency aboard a advance notice period, the draw shall vessel. open on less than four hours notice for an emergency and shall open on de- [CGD8–91–11, 56 FR 43872, Sept. 5, 1991] mand should a temporary surge in wa- terway traffic occur. § 117.445 Franklin Canal. (b) The draw of the S24 bridge, mile The draw of the Chatsworth Bridge, 8.1 at Bourg, shall open on signal; ex- mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open on sig- cept that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the nal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least one draw shall open on signal if at least hour notice is given. From October 1 four hours notice is given. During the through January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5

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a.m., the draw shall be opened on sig- (e) The draw of the Louisiana high- nal if at least three hours notice is way bridge, mile 243.8 west of Harvey given. From February 1 through Sep- Canal Locks, shall open on signal when tember 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the more than 50 feet vertical clearance is draw shall open on signal if at least 12 required, if at least four hours notice is hours notice is given. given to the Louisiana Department of Highways, District Maintenance Engi- [USCG–2009–0670; 74 FR 66238, Dec. 15, 2009] neer, at Lake Charles. § 117.447 Grand Cabahanosse Bayou. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 7.6 EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- near Paincourtville, shall open on sig- tations affecting § 117.451, see the List of CFR nal if at least 24 hours notice is given. Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as and on GPO Access. amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, 2001] § 117.453 Houma Canal. The draw of the S3197 bridge, mile 1.7 § 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou. at Houma, shall open on signal if at (a) The draw of the Union Pacific least four hours notice is given. 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- sage of vessels. § 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. (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 Leon C. Simon (a) The draws of the following bridges Blvd. (Seabrook) bridge, mile 4.6, shall shall open on signal; except that, from open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. August 15 through May 31, the draw to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon- need not open for the passage of vessels day through Friday, the draw need not Monday through Friday except Federal be 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] (2) Galliano Pontoon Bridge, mile 27.8, at Galliano § 117.459 Kelso Bayou. (3) SR 308 (South Lafourche (Tarpon)) The draw of the S27 bridge mile 0.7 at Bridge, mile 30.6, at Galliano Hackberry, shall operate as follows: (4) Cote Blanche Pontoon Bridge, (a) From May 20, through October 31, mile 33.9, at Cutoff the draw shall open on signal from 7 (5) Cutoff Vertical Lift Bridge, mile a.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., 36.3, at Cutoff the draw shall open on signal if at least (6) SR 310 (Larose Pontoon) Bridge, four hours notice is given. mile 39.1, at Larose (b) From November 1 through Decem- (b) The draw of the Valentine bridge, 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 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours advance notification is least four hours notice is given. given. During the advance notification (c) From December 23 through May period, the draw shall open on less than 19, the draw shall open on signal if at four hours notice for an emergency and least 24 hours notice is given. shall open on demand should a tem- [CGD 08–94–028, 63 FR 40654, July 30, 1998] porary surge in water traffic occur. (c) The draws of the S3220 bridge, § 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. mile 49.2 near Lockport, and the S655 bridge, mile 50.8 at Lockport, shall The draw of the S661 bridge, mile 7.5, open on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. shall open on signal if at least four to 10 a.m. the draws shall open on sig- hours advance notice is given; except nal if at least four hours notice is that, the draw need not be opened for given. During the advance notice pe- the passage of vessels Monday through riod, the draws shall open on less than Friday except holidays from 7 a.m. to four hours notice for an emergency and 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. shall open on demand should a tem- porary surge in waterway traffic occur. [CGD8–90–05, 55 FR 33289, Aug. 15, 1990] (d) The draw of the State Route LA § 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. 654 bridge, mile 53.2 at Clotilda, shall open on signal if at least four hours no- The draws of the S14 bridge, mile tice is given. During the advance no- 17.0, and the Southern Pacific railroad tice period, the draw shall open on less bridge, mile 20.4, both near Hayes, shall than four hours notice for an emer- open on signal if at least 24 hours no- gency and shall open on demand should tice is given. a temporary surge in waterway traffic occur. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (e) The draws of the S3199 bridge, 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 on GPO Access. 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 § 117.541 Baltimore Harbor—Patapsco before stopping. River. (4) Except as provided in paragraphs (a) The draw of the Hanover Street (b) through (c) of this section the draws S2 bridge, mile 12.0 across the Middle shall open on signal. Branch of the Patapsco River at Balti- (b) The draw of the Memorial (US 1) more, shall open on signal from 5 a.m. bridge, mile 3.5, shall open on signal; to 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 except that from 15 May through 31 Oc- p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The draw need not be tober, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour and opened from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4 half hour for recreational vessels and p.m. to 6 p.m.; however, fire boats, po- commercial vessels less than 100 gross lice boats, and other vessels engaged in tons except as provided in (a)(1). emergency operations shall be passed (c) The draw of the Sarah M. Long immediately during this period. When (Route 1 Bypass) bridge, mile 4.0, shall a vessel desires to pass the draw from open as follows: 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., notice shall be given (1) The main ship channel draw shall to the superintendent of the bridge, ei- open on signal; except that from 15 ther at the bridge before 9 p.m. or at May through 31 October, from 7 a.m. to the superintendent’s residence after 9 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only at p.m. If the notice is given from 5 a.m. quarter of and quarter after the hour to 9 p.m. or if at least one half hour has for recreational vessels and commer- elapsed since the notice was given, the cial vessels less than 100 gross tons ex- draw shall open promptly at the time cept as provided in (a)(1). requested. (2) The secondary recreation draw (b) The draw of the Western Mary- shall be left in the fully open position land railroad bridge, mile 12.5 across from 15 May through 31 October except the Middle Branch of the Patapsco for the crossing of a train in accord- River at Baltimore, shall open on sig- ance with (a)(3) above. nal from 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to [CGD1–89–111, 55 FR 13275, Apr. 10, 1990, as 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, legal holidays. At all other times, the Dec. 4, 2006] draw shall open if at least six hours no- § 117.533 Sheepscot River. tice is given. Marine firefighting equip- ment and pollution control vessels The draw of the Maine Central Rail- road Bridge, mile 15.0, between shall be passed as soon as possible but Wiscasset and North Edgecombe, in no event more than 15 minutes after Maine, need not be opened for the pas- notice is given. sage of vessels. The draw of the Maine Central Railroad Bridge shall be re- § 117.543 Bear Creek. turned to operable condition within six (a) The draws of the Baltimore Coun- months after notification by the Dis- ty Revenue Authority (Dundalk Ave- trict Commander to do so. nue) highway toll bridge, mile 1.5, and [CGD01–97–128, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] the Peninsula Parkway bridge, mile 2.1, both between Dundalk and Spar- § 117.537 Townsend Gut. rows Point, shall open on signal; except The draw of the Southport (SR27) that, from April 16 through November Bridge, at mile 0.7, across Townsend 15 from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. except Gut between Boothbay Harbor and Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal and Southport, Maine shall open on signal; State holidays, at least one half hour except that, from April 29 through Sep- notice is required. tember 30, between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., (b) The draw of the Baltimore County the draw shall open on signal on the highway bridge, mile 3.4 at Wise Ave- hour and half hour only, after an open- nue between Dundalk and Sparrows ing request is given. Point, shall open on signal if at least [CGD01–06–019, 71 FR 47098, Aug. 16, 2006] four hours notice is given.

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§ 117.547 Bush River. round, and the draw shall remain The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., year- 6.8 at Perryman, operates as follows: round, unless 24 hours advance notice (a) When notice under paragraph (b) is given by calling (301) 820–8592 or (301) of this section is given, the draw shall 745–2096. open twice a day— (b) The draw of the Conrail bridge, (1) From May 1 through September mile 50.9 at Denton, shall open on sig- 30, on each Saturday, Sunday, and Fed- nal from May 30 through September 30 eral holiday falling on a Friday or a from sunrise to sunset and at all other Monday; and times if at least four hours notice is (2) In October, on the Saturday and given. Sunday of one weekend. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (b) Notice of the need for an opening amended by CGD5–90–059, 55 FR 35622, Aug. is given to the Amtrak Assistant 31, 1990] Transportation Superintendent at 301– 291–4278 by an authorized representa- § 117.555 College Creek. tive of the Bush River Yacht Club by The draws of the Naval Academy noon on the Friday just preceding the highway bridge, mile 0.3 at Annapolis, day of opening or, if that Friday is a and the Maryland highway bridge, mile Federal holiday, by noon on the pre- 0.4 at Annapolis, need not be opened for ceding Thursday. the passage of vessels. (c) Amtrak determines the times for openings and shall schedule the times— § 117.557 Curtis Creek. (1) During daylight hours; The draw of the I695 bridge, mile 0.9 (2) Six to ten hours apart; and at Baltimore, shall open on signal if at (3) One opening before noon and one least a one-hour notice is given to the after noon. Maryland Transportation Authority in (d) Amtrak shall notify a representa- Baltimore. tive of the Yacht Club of the times of all openings for the weekend (or ex- § 117.559 Isle of Wight Bay. tended weekend) in question by 6 p.m. The draw of the US50 bridge, mile 0.5, on the Friday just preceding the week- at Ocean City, shall open on signal; ex- end or, if that Friday is a Federal holi- cept that, from October 1 through April day, by 6 p.m. on the preceding Thurs- 30 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall day. open if at least three hours notice is (e) Each opening shall be of sufficient given and from May 25 through Sep- duration to pass waiting vessels. tember 15 from 9:25 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. the [CGD 5–85–01, 50 FR 18480, May 1, 1985] draw shall open at 25 minutes after and 55 minutes after the hour for a max- § 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. imum of five minutes to let accumu- The draw of the S342 bridge, mile 0.1 lated vessels pass, except that, on Sat- at Cambridge, shall open on signal urdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the draw from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; except that, from shall open on the hour for all waiting 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Fri- vessels and shall remain in the open day, the draw need not be opened. The position until all waiting vessels pass. draw need not be opened from 8 p.m. to [CGD05–97–013, 62 FR 38909, July 21, 1997] 6 a.m. § 117.561 Kent Island Narrows. § 117.551 Chester River. The draw of the U.S. Route 50/301 The draw of the S213 Bridge, mile bridge, mile 1.0, Kent Island Narrows, 26.8, at Chestertown, shall open on sig- operates as follows: nal if at least six hours notice is given. (a) From November 1 through April [USCG–2009–0796, 75 FR 10174, Mar. 5, 2010] 30, the draw shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but need not be opened § 117.553 Choptank River. from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (a) The draw of the Maryland 331 (b) From May 1 through October 31, bridge, mile 35.3, at Dover, shall open the draw shall open on signal on the on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., year- hour and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 9

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p.m., but need not be opened from 9 if at least five hours advance notice is p.m. to 6 a.m. given. (c) The draw shall open on signal for [CGD5–87–063, 53 FR 16548, May 10, 1988] public vessels of the United States, state and local government vessels § 117.570 Sassafras River. used for public safety purposes, and vessels in distress. Operational infor- The draw of the Sassafras River mation will be available 24 hours a day (Route 213) bridge, mile 10.0 at George- by calling 1–800–543–2515. town, Maryland, shall open on signal; except that from November 1 through [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as March 31, from midnight to 8 a.m., the amended by CGD5–87–055, 53 FR 9888, Mar. 28, 1988; CGD05–05–019, 70 FR 38595, July 5, 2005] draw need only open if at least a six- hour advance notice is given. § 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. [CGD05–99–006, 64 FR 61207, Nov. 10, 1999] The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 5.8 at Brookview, need not be opened for § 117.571 Spa Creek. the passage of vessels. The operating The S181 bridge, mile 4.0, at Annap- machinery shall be maintained in a olis, Maryland: serviceable condition. (a) From May 1 to October 31, Mon- day through Friday, except Federal § 117.565 Miles River. and State holidays: The draw of the Route S370 bridge, (1) The draw shall remain closed from mile 10.0 at Easton, Maryland, shall 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. open on signal; except that from No- to 7:30 p.m., except the draw shall open vember 1 through March 31, 24 hours a at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for any vessels day, and from April 1 through October waiting to pass. 31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., a six-hour ad- (2) The draw shall open on the hour vance notice to the drawtender is re- and the half-hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 quired for bridge openings. p.m. [CGD05–99–003, 64 FR 61209, Nov. 10, 1999] (3) The draw shall open on the hour and half hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 § 117.567 Patuxent River. a.m. The draw of S231 bridge, mile 18.5 at (b) From November 1 to April 30, Benedict, shall open on signal; except Monday through Friday, except Fed- that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw eral and State holidays: shall open on signal if notice is given (1) The draw shall remain closed from to the Toll Captain at the Administra- 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. tion Building at the east end of the to 6:00 p.m. bridge before 6 p.m. (2) The draw shall open on signal [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:00 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] p.m. to 7:30 a.m. (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- § 117.569 Pocomoke River. days year-round, the draw shall open (a) The Conrail railroad bridge, mile on the hour and half-hour for vessels 15.2, at Pocomoke City, shall open on waiting to pass. Except on July 4th of signal, except between November 1 and every year from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., March 31 the draw must open only if at the draw need not open for vessels, and least five hours advance notice is in the event of inclement weather, the given. alternate date is July 5th. (b) The draw of the Route 675 bridge, (d) The drawspan must always open mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, shall open on signal for public vessels of the on signal, except between November 1 United States. and March 31 the draw must open only [CGD5–90–002, 55 FR 4604, Feb. 9, 1990, as if at least five hours advance notice is amended by CGD05–94–08, 59 FR 44316, Aug. given. 29, 1994; CGD05–04–052, 69 FR 63066, Oct. 29, (c) The draw of the S12 bridge, mile 2004; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 29.9, at Snow Hill, shall open on signal 2006]

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§ 117.573 Stoney Creek. feet, for vessels owned or operated by The draw of the Stoney Creek (S173) the U.S. Government, the State of Mas- bridge, mile 0.9, in Riviera shall open sachusetts, or by local authorities. on signal, except: (c) Each opening of the draw, from (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from the time vehicular traffic flow is 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through stopped until the flow resumes, shall Friday except Federal and State holi- not exceed 15 minutes except for ves- days, the draw need be opened only at sels whose draft exceeds 15 feet or in 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. if any vessels are extraordinary circumstances. waiting to pass. (d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to (b) From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Satur- midnight on December 25 and from 6 day and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- p.m. on December 31 to midnight on day, the draw need be opened only on January 1, the draw shall open on sig- the hour and half hour. nal if at least a two-hour notice is (c) Public vessels of the United given by calling the number posted at States must be passed as soon as pos- the bridge. sible. [CGD 1–84–10R, 49 FR 36841, Sept. 20, 1984, as amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June [CGD5–92–012, 57 FR 14643, Apr. 22, 1992, as 20, 2000] amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] § 117.586 Annisquam River and § 117.575 Susquehanna River. Blynman Canal. The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile The draw of the Blynman (SR127) 1.0 at Havre de Grace, shall open on Bridge shall open on signal, except signal if at least 24 hours notice is that, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- given. giving Day, 6 p.m. on December 24 to midnight on December 25, and from 6 § 117.577 Weems Creek. p.m. on December 31 to midnight on January 1, the draw shall open on sig- The draw of the S437 bridge, mile 0.7 nal if at least a two-hour advance no- at West Annapolis, shall open on signal tice is given by calling the number from sunrise to sunset from May 1 posted at the bridge. through September 30. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if [CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004] at least five hours notice is given. § 117.587 Apponagansett River. § 117.579 Wicomico River (North (a) The draw of the Padanaram Prong). Bridge mile 1.0 shall open on signal 1 The draws of the Main Street and May through 31 October from 5 a.m. to U.S. 50 bridges, mile 22.4, Salisbury, 9 p.m. daily as follows: Maryland shall open on signal if at (1) The bridge shall open on signal, least four hours notice is given by call- twice an hour, on the hour and the half ing the telephone contact number at hour between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and be- (410) 430–7461. tween 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. [CGD05–07–025, 72 FR 42307, Aug. 2, 2007] (2) The bridge shall open on signal, once an hour, on the hour between 9 MASSACHUSETTS a.m. and 8 p.m. (b) At all other times the bridge shall § 117.585 Acushnet River. open if at least four (4) hours advance (a) The drawspan will be opened notice is given. promptly, provided proper signal is (c) The owners of this bridge shall given, on the following schedule: provide and maintain mooring facili- (1) On the hour between 6:00 a.m. and ties for vessels to make fast while 10:00 a.m. inclusive; waiting for the bridge to open. (2) At a quarter past the hour be- (d) The owners of this bridge shall tween 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. inclusive. provide and keep in good legible condi- (3) At all other times on call. tion, clearance gauges for each draw (b) The draw will be opened at any with figures not less than twelve (12) time for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 inches high designed, installed and

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maintained according to the provisions (1) Public vessels of the United of section 118.160 of this chapter. States, state or local vessels used for public safety, and vessels in distress [CGD01–95–008, 60 FR 29761, June 6, 1995] shall be passed through the draw of § 117.588 Bass River. each bridge as soon as possible without 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. trains or for maintenance. No signal is (c) The draw of the Massachusetts required if the draw is in the fully open Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA/ position. Amtrak Bridge, mile 0.8, at Boston, (b) If the draw is not in the fully open shall open on signal; except that from position, the opening signal is one pro- 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to longed and one short blast. 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- (c) Signals to be sounded from the cept holidays, the draw need not be bridge are— opened for the passage of vessels, ex- (1) Immediately preceding the open- cept as stated in paragraph (a)(1) of ing of the draw, one prolonged blast; this section. (2) Immediately preceding the closing (d) The draw of the Massachusetts of the draw, two prolonged blasts; Bay Transportation Authority (East (3) When a vessel has sounded the Cambridge Viaduct) railroad Bridge, opening signal and the draw cannot be mile 1.0 at Boston, need not be opened opened immediately, five short blasts for the passage of vessels. However, the in a rapid succession; and operating machinery of the draw shall (4) When the draw is closed and visi- be maintained in an operable condi- bility is reduced in foggy weather, five tion. short blasts in rapid succession every (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Dis- two minutes. trict Commission (Craigie) Bridge, mile 1.0 at Boston, shall operate as follows: § 117.591 Charles River and its tribu- (1) Open on signal; except that from taries. 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to (a) The following requirements apply 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- to all bridges across the Charles River cept holidays, the draw need not open and it’s tributaries: for the passage of vessels, except as

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stated in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec- January 1, the draw shall open as soon tion. as possible, but not more than one hour (2) From December 1 to March 31, the after notice is given to the drawtenders draw shall open on signal after a 24 either at the bridge during the time hour advance notice is given. 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 § 117.593 Chelsea River. advance notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. All drawbridges across the Chelsea River shall open on signal. The opening [CGD01–99–148, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999, as signal for each drawbridge is two pro- amended by CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. longed blasts followed by two short 16, 2004] blasts and one prolonged blast. The ac- knowledging signal is three prolonged § 117.597 Dorchester Bay. blasts when the draw can be opened im- The draw of the of the William T. mediately and is two prolonged blasts Morrisey Boulevard Bridge, mile 0.0, at when the draw cannot be opened or is Boston, shall operate as follows: open and must be closed. (a) From 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, § 117.595 Danvers River. except holidays, the draw need not (a) The requirements in this para- open for the passage of vessel traffic. graph apply to all bridges across the (b) The draw shall open on signal Danvers River: from April 16 through May 31, from 8 (1) The owners of these bridges shall a.m. through midnight, except as pro- provide and keep in good legible condi- vided in paragraph (a) of this section. tion clearance gauges for each draw From midnight through 8 a.m. at least with figures not less than 12 inches an eight-hour advance notice is re- high, designed, installed, and main- quired for bridge openings. tained according to the provisions of (c) The draw shall open on signal at § 118.160 of this chapter. all times from June 1 through Sep- (2) Trains and locomotives shall be tember 30, except as provided in para- controlled so that any delay in opening graph (a) of this section. the draw span shall not exceed ten (d) The draw shall open on signal minutes. However, if a train moving to- from October 1 through October 14, 8 ward the bridge has crossed the home a.m. through midnight, except as pro- signal for the bridge before the signal vided in paragraph (a) of this section. requesting opening of the bridge is From midnight through 8 a.m. at least given, that train may continue across an eight-hour advance notice is re- the bridge and must clear the bridge quired for bridge openings. interlocks before stopping. (e) The draw shall open on signal (b) The draw of the Massachusetts from October 15 through April 15, after Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)/ at least a 24 hours notice is given, ex- AMTRAK Bridge, at mile 0.05, between cept as provided in paragraph (a) of Salem and Beverly, shall open on sig- this section. nal; except that, from midnight to 5 a.m., daily, and on December 25 and [CGD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003]

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§ 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 section 118.160 of this chapter. (b) The draw shall open on signal (c) The draw shall operate as follows: from September 16 through May 14 if at (1) On signal from October 15 through least a twenty-four (24) hours advance May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except as notice is given by calling the number provided in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this posted at the bridge. section. (c) The owners of this bridge shall (2) Need open on signal only on the provide and keep in good legible condi- hour and half hour as follows: tion, clearance gauges for each draw (i) From May 15 through June 14 and with figures not less than twelve (12) from September 16 through October 14, inches high designed, installed and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. maintained according to the provisions (ii) From June 15 through September of section 118.160 of this chapter. 15, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. [CGD01–95–001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995] (3) The draw shall open on signal if at least 8 hours advance notice is given: § 117.601 Malden River. (i) At all times on Christmas, New The draw of the S16 bridge, mile 0.3 Years, Easter and all Sundays in Janu- between Medford and Everett, need not ary and February. be opened for the passage of vessels. (ii) At all other times not stipulated in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR section. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984]

[CGD1 90–024, 55 FR 20263, May 16, 1990] § 117.603 Manchester Harbor. § 117.599 Fort Point Channel. The Massachusetts Bay Transpor- The draw of the Northern Avenue tation Authority Bridge at mile 1.0 in Bridge, mile 0.1, at Boston, shall oper- Manchester, shall operate as follows: ate 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 7 tember 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (2) From April 1 to Memorial Day and the draw shall open on signal if at least from October 1 to November 1 from 9 a two-hour advance notice is given by a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. calling the number posted at the (b) At all other times, the draw shall bridge. open on signal with at least four hours (b) From November 1 through April notice. 30, the draw shall open on signal from (c) The owner of this bridge shall pro- 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. vide and keep in good legible condition, the draw shall open on signal if at least clearance gauges for each draw with a twenty-four hours advance notice is figures not less than twelve (12) inches

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high designed, installed and main- by calling the Chatham Harbormasters tained in accordance with the provi- Department. sions of section 118.160 of this chapter. [CGD01–05–006, 70 FR 32235, June 2, 2005] [CGD01–97–022, 62 FR 50509, Sept. 26, 1997] § 117.609 Mystic River. § 117.605 Merrimack River. (a) The draw of the S99 Alford Street (a) The draw of the Newburyport US1 Bridge, mile 1.4, shall open on signal; Bridge, mile 3.4, shall operate as fol- except that, Monday through Satur- lows: day, excluding holidays, the draw need (1) From May 1 through November 15, not open for the passage of vessel traf- from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall fic from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:10 a.m. to open on signal; except that, from Me- 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., daily. morial Day through Labor Day, from 6 From November 1 through March 31, a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m., at least an signal only on the hour and half hour. eight-hour advance notice is required (2) At all other times the draw shall for bridge openings by calling the num- open on signal after at least a one-hour ber posted at the bridge. advance notice is given by calling the (b) The draw of the Wellington number posted at the bridge. Bridge, mile 2.5, need not open for the (b) The draw of the Boston and Maine passage of vessel traffic. railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Newbury- [CGD01–02–020, 67 FR 63261, Oct. 11, 2002] port, is normally maintained in the fully open position. When the draw is § 117.611 Neponset River. in the closed position, a drawtender shall be on duty and the draw shall The Granite Avenue Bridge, mile 2.5, open on signal. between Boston and Milton, Massachu- (c) The drawspans for the Massachu- setts, shall operate as follows: setts Department of Public Works (a) The draw of the Granite Avenue drawbridges, mile 5.8 at Newburyport Bridge shall open on signal from May 1 and mile 12.6 at Rock Village, and through October 31; 6 a.m. to 12 mid- Groveland Drawbridge, mile 16.5 at night. At all other times the draw shall Groveland, must open on signal if at open on signal if at least one hour ad- least two hours notice is given. Public vance notice is given by calling the vessels of the United States must be number posted at the bridge. passed through the drawspans as soon (b) The owners of this bridge shall as possible. provide and keep in good legible condi- tion, clearance gauges for each draw [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as with figures not less than twelve (12) amended by CGD01–94–094, 60 FR 58518, Nov. 28, 1995; CGD01–99–029, 65 FR 24640, Apr. 27, inches high designed, installed and 2000; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, maintained according to the provisions 2006] of § 118.160 of this chapter. [CGD01–94–087, 60 FR 54432, Oct. 24, 1995] § 117.607 Mitchell River. The Chatham Highway Bridge, at § 117.613 North River. mile 0.2, at Chatham, Massachusetts, The draw of the Plymouth County shall operate as follows: (Bridge Street) Bridge, mile 4.0, at (a) From May 1 through October 31, Norwell, shall open on signal from May the draw shall open on signal from 8 1 through October 31 if at least four a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least one-hour no- hours notice is given. From November tice is given and from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. 1 through April 30, the draw shall open the draw shall open on signal if at least on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 12-hours notice is given by calling the given. Chatham Harbormasters Department. (b) From November 1 through April [CGD01–97–126, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] 30, the draw shall open on signal if at least a 24-hours advance notice is given

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§ 117.615 Plum Island River. (c) The Fox Hill (SR107) Bridge, at mile 2.5, shall operate as follows: The draw of the Plum Island Turn- (1) The draw shall open on signal, ex- pike Bridge, mile 3.3 between Newbury- cept that, from October 1 through May port and Plum Island, shall operate as 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall follows: open after at least a one-hour advance (a) From April 1 through November notice is given by calling the number 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the draw shall open posted at the bridge. on signal if at least one hour advance (2) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- notice is given by calling the number giving Day, and all day on Christmas, posted at the bridge. At all other times and New Years Day, the draw shall the draw shall open on signal if at least open on signal after at least a one-hour three hours advance notice is given. advance notice is given by calling the (b) The owners of this bridge shall number posted at the bridge. provide and keep in good legible condi- tion, clearance gauges for each draw [CGD1 91–004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991, as with figures not less than twelve (12) amended by CGD01–94–150, 60 FR 51730, Oct. 3, inches high, designed, installed and 1995; GD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003; CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004] maintained according to the provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. § 117.619 Taunton River. [CGD01–94–057, 60 FR 54431, Oct. 24, 1995] (a) The owners of the Brightman Street and Bristol County bridges shall § 117.618 Saugus River. provide and keep in good legible condi- (a) The following requirements apply tion clearance gauges for each draw to all bridges across the Saugus River: with figures not less than twelve (1) Public vessels of the United inches high, designed, installed, and States, state or local vessels used for maintained according to the provisions public safety, and vessels in distress of § 118.160 of this chapter. shall be passed through the draw of (b) The Brightman Street Bridge, at each bridge as soon as possible at any mile 1.8, between Fall River and Som- time. The opening signal from these erset, shall open on signal, except that: vessels is four or more short blasts of a (1) From June 1 through August 31, whistle or horn or a radio request. the draw need not open for the passage (2) The owners of these bridges shall of pleasure craft, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and provide and keep in good legible condi- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through tion clearance gauges with figures not Friday, except holidays. The draw shall less than 12 inches high designed, in- open on signal for commercial vessel stalled and maintained according to traffic at all times. provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. (2) From November 1 through March (3) Trains and locomotives shall be 31, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, the controlled so that any delay in opening draw shall open if at least a one-hour the draw span shall not exceed seven advance notice is given by calling the minutes. However, if a train moving to- number posted at the bridge. ward the bridge has crossed the home (3) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to signal for the bridge before the signal midnight on December 25, and from 6 requesting opening of the bridge is p.m. on December 31 to midnight on given, the train may continue across January 1, the draw shall open on sig- the bridge and must clear the bridge nal if at least a two-hour advance no- interlocks before stopping. tice is given by calling the number (b) The draw of the General Edwards posted at the bridge. SR1A Bridge, mile 1.7, between Revere (c) The Bristol County Bridge, mile and Lynn, shall open on signal; except 10.3, shall open on signal if at least that, from April 1 through November twenty-four hours’ notice is given by 30, from midnight through 8 a.m. at calling the number posted at the least an eight-hour advance notice is bridge. required for bridge openings, and at all [CGD01–97–098, 63 FR 70662, Dec. 22, 1998, as times from December 1 through March amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June 31, at least an eight-hour advance no- 20, 2000; CGD01–04–143, 70 FR 15767, Mar. 29, tice is required for bridge openings. 2005]

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§ 117.620 Westport River—East (3) From June 16 through September Branch. 30, the draw shall open on signal from The Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Westport, shall operate as follows: (4) From October 1 through October (a) Public vessels of the United 31, the draw shall open on signal from States must be passed as soon as pos- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. sible. (5) At all other times from May 1 (b) The owners of this bridge shall through October 31, the draw shall provide and keep in good legible condi- open on signal if at least a four-hours tion clearance gauges for each draw advance notice is given by calling the with figures not less than 12 inches number posted at the bridge. high designed, installed, and main- [CGD01–01–038, 66 FR 46525, Sept. 6, 2001] tained, according to the provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. MICHIGAN (c) That the drawspan for the West- port Point Drawbridge, mile 1.2 at § 117.624 Black River (South Haven). Westport, must open on signal if at The draw of the Dyckman Avenue least 24 hours notice is given. bridge, mile 1.9 at South Haven, shall [CGD1–91–014, 56 FR 41462, Aug. 21, 1991, as open as follows: amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, (a) From May 1 through October 14— Dec. 4, 2006] (1) From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week the draw need open only on the § 117.621 Fore River. hour and half-hour; however, Mondays The draw of the Quincy Weymouth through Fridays the draw need not SR3A bridge, mile 3.5 between Quincy open at 12 noon and 1 p.m. Commercial Point and North Weymouth, Massachu- vessels shall be passed through the setts, shall open on signal, except that: draw of this bridge as soon as possible (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from even though this regulated period is in 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through effect. Friday, except holidays observed in the (2) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., no locality, the draw need not be opened. bridgetender is required to be in con- (b) The draw shall open on signal at tinuous attendance at the bridge and all times for self-propelled vessels the draw shall open on signal for com- greater than 10,000 gross tons. mercial vessels and pleasure craft if at (c) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- least a three hour advance notice is giving Day, from 6 p.m. on December 24 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 notice is given by calling the number advance notice is given. posted at the bridge. (c) At all times, the draw shall open [CGD01–94–159, 60 FR 2688, Jan. 11, 1995, as as soon as possible for public vessels of amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June the United States, state or local gov- 20, 2000; CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, ernment vessels used for public safety 2004] and vessels in distress. § 117.622 West Bay [CGD 09 85–21, 51 FR 13219, Apr. 18, 1986] The draw of the West Bay Bridge, mile 1.2, at Osterville, shall operate as § 117.625 Black River. follows: (a) For all drawbridges across the (1) From November 1 through April Black River, notice requesting the 30, the draw shall open on signal if at opening of a draw may be given to the least a twenty-four hours advance no- dispatcher of the Port Huron Police tice is given. Department. Public vessels of the (2) From May 1 through June 15, the United States, state or local vessels draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. used for public safety, and vessels in to 6 p.m. distress shall be passed through each

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drawbridge on the river as soon as pos- safety, commercial vessels, and vessels sible. in distress. (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 bridge, mile 0.5, both at Port Huron, 18, 2001] shall open on signal; except that, from May 1 through October 31 from 9 a.m. § 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Chan- to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday nel). except Federal holidays, the draw need (a) The draw of the Grosse Ile Toll be opened only on the hour and half bridge (Bridge Road), mile 8.8, at hour and, from November 1 through Grosse Ile, shall operate as follows: November 30 and April 1 through April (1) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall p.m., seven days a week and holidays, open if at least three hours notice is the draw need open only from three given. From December 1 through minutes before to three minutes after March 31, the draw shall open if at the hour and half-hour for pleasure least 24 hours notice is given. craft; for commercial vessels, during (c) The draw of the Tenth Street this period of time, the draw shall open bridge, mile 0.9 at Port Huron, shall on signal as soon as possible. open on signal— (2) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and (1) From May 1 through October 31 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. for pleasure craft and commercial ves- to 8 a.m., if at least one hours notice is sels. given; (b) The draw of the Wayne County (2) From April 1 through April 30 and highway bridge (Grosse Ile Parkway), November 1 through November 30, if at mile 5.6, at Grosse Ile, shall operate as least three hours notice is given; and follows: (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 § 117.627 Cheboygan River. p.m., seven days a week and holidays, 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 (2) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 for pleasure craft and commercial ves- p.m., seven days a week, the draw need sels. open only from three minutes before to (2) From December 15 through March three minutes after the quarter-hour 15, no bridgetenders are required to be and three-quarter hour. on duty at the bridge and the bridge (c) From December 15 through March shall open on signal if at least a 31, no bridgetender is required to be at twelve-hour advance notice is given. the bridge and the draw need not open (c) At all times, the bridges listed in unless a request to open the draw is this section shall open as soon as pos- given at least 12-hours in advance of a sible for public vessels of the United vessels intended time of passage States, State or local government ves- through the draw. sels used for public safety and vessels (d) At all times, the draw shall open in distress. as soon as possible for the passage of [CGD09 87–07, 52 FR 39520, Oct. 22, 1987, as public vessels of the United States, amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, State or local vessels used for public June 23, 2005]

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§ 117.633 Grand River. (2) From November 1 through April (a) Public vessels of the United 30, the bridges need not open unless no- States, state or local vessels used for tice is given at least 24 hours in ad- public safety, commercial vessels, and vance of a vessel’s time of intended vessels in distress shall be passed passage through the draws. through the draw of each bridge as (b) The CSX Transportation railroad soon as possible. bridge, mile 1.5, at Manistee, shall open (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- on signal from May 1 to October 31. 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 bridge, mile 2.9 at Grand Haven, shall [CGD 09–93–006, 58 FR 52442, Oct. 8, 1993, as 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- hour; except the draw need not open for The draw of the S64 bridge, mile 0.2 pleasure craft at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., at Ontonagon, shall open on signal and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, from April 1 through November 15 from Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30 a.m., 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 7 12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. a.m., if at least one hour notice is (2) From December 15 through March given. From November 16 through 15, if at least 12 hours notice is given. March 31, the draw shall open on signal (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk if at least 24 hours notice is given. Western railroad bridge, mile 0.2 across the mouth of Spring Lake, shall open § 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). on signal; except that, from December (a) The draw of the U.S. 31 bridge, 15 through March 15, the draw shall mile 0.3 at Charlevoix, shall be oper- open on signal if at least 24 hours no- ated as follows: tice is given. (1) From April 1 through December [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 31, the draw shall open on signal; ex- amended by CGD09–97–008, 62 FR 43098, Aug. cept from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 to 12, 1997] October 31, the draw need open only from three minutes before to three § 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. minutes after the hour and half-hour The draw of the US41 bridge, mile for recreational vessels. Public vessels 16.0 between Houghton and Hancock, of the United States, state or local ves- shall open on signal; except that, from sels used for public safety, commercial January 1 through March 15, the draws vessels, vessels in distress, and vessels shall open on signal if at least 24 hours seeking shelter from severe weather notice is given. shall be passed through the draw as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] soon as possible. (2) From January 1, through March § 117.637 Manistee River. 31, the draw shall open on signal if at (a) The draws of the Maple Street least 12 hours advance notice is pro- bridge, mile 1.1, and US–31 highway vided prior to a vessel’s intended time bridge, mile 1.4, both at Manistee, shall of passage. operate as follows: (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- (1) From May 1 through October 31, vide and keep in good legible condition between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the bridges two board gauges painted white with shall open on signal. From 11 p.m. to 7 black figures not less than six inches a.m., the bridges need not open unless high to indicate the vertical clearance notice is given at least two hours in ad- under the closed draw at all water lev- vance of a vessel’s time of intended els. The gages shall be placed on the passage through the draws. bridge so that they are plainly visible

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to operators of vessels approaching the to three minutes after the quarter hour bridge either up or downstream. and three-quarter hour. [CGD09–00–001, 65 FR 15240, Mar. 22, 2000] (5) From December 16 through March 15, the draws of these bridges shall § 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). open on signal if at least 12 hours no- The draw of the S29 bridge, mile 0.1 tice is given. at St. Clair, shall open on signal from (c) The draw of the CSX railroad April 1 through November 30 from 2 bridge, mile 18.0, need not be opened for a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. the passage of vessels. The owner shall on the hour and one-half hour. From return the draw to an operable condi- December 1 through March 31, the draw tion within a reasonable time when di- shall open on signal if at least 24 hours rected by the District Commander to notice is given. Public vessels of the do so. United States, state or local vessels (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk used for public safety, and vessels in Western railroad bridge, mile 19.2, need distress shall be passed through the not be opened for the passage of ves- draw as soon as possible. sels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as § 117.647 Saginaw River. amended by CGD09–94–019, 59 FR 36063, July (a) The draws of the Lake State Rail- 15, 1994; CGD09–96–003, 61 FR 24236, May 14, ways railroad bridge, mile 3.10 at Bay 1996; CGD09–02–017, 67 FR 49240, July 30, 2002] City, and the Central Michigan rail- road bridge, mile 4.94 at Bay City, shall § 117.651 St. Joseph River. open on signal; except that, from De- The draws of the US33 (Blossomland) cember 16 through March 15, the draws bridge, mile 0.9, and the BL–94 (Bicen- shall open on signal if at least 12 hours tennial) bridge, mile 1.3, both at St. Jo- advance notice is provided. seph, shall be operated as follows: (b) The draws of the Independence (a) From March 1 through May 14, bridge, mile 3.88, Liberty Street bridge, from October 1 through December 15, mile 4.99, Veterans Memorial bridge, and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 15 mile 5.60, and Lafayette Street bridge, through September 30, the draws shall mile 6.78, all in Bay City, shall open on open on signal. signal from March 16 through Decem- (b) From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15 ber 15, except as follows: through September 30, the draw of the (1) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 Blossomland bridge need be opened p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Saturdays, only from three minutes before to Sundays, and holidays observed in the three minutes after the hour and half locality, the draws need not be opened hour, and the draw of the Bicentennial for the passage of vessels of less than 50 bridge need be opened only from three gross tons. minutes before to three minutes after (2) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 the quarter and three-quarter hour. p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except on Sundays and Federal holidays, the draws need not be (c) From December 16 through the opened for the passage of downbound last day of February, the draw of both vessels of over 50 gross tons. bridges shall open on signal if at least (3) From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- 12 hours notice is given. days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, (d) Public vessels of the United the draws of the Independence and Vet- States, state and local government ves- erans Memorial bridges need not be sels used for public safety, commercial opened for the passage of pleasure craft vessels, and vessels in distress shall be except from three minutes before to passed through the draw of both three minutes after the hour and half- bridges as soon as possible. hour. (4) From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- § 117.653 St. Mary’s Falls Canal. days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, The draw of the International Rail- the draws of the Liberty Street and La- way bridge, mile 1.0 at Sault Ste. fayette Street bridges need not be Marie, shall be maintained in the fully opened for the passage of pleasure open position during the navigation craft, except from three minutes before season, except for the crossings of

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trains or for maintenance. Bridge oper- Bridge, Mile 17.3, shall operate as fol- ators shall not give precedence to rail- lows: way traffic and shall not close the (1) From April 1 to October 31: bridge against an upbound vessel after (i) 8 a.m. to midnight, the draws shall lock gates are open and the vessel is open on signal; proceeding toward the bridge, nor (ii) Midnight to 8 a.m., the draws against a downbound vessel, 1,200 feet shall open on signal if notification is or less west of the bridge, unless the made prior to 11 p.m., vessel is moored at either canal pier (2) From November 1 through March awaiting its turn to take position at 31, the draw shall open on signal if at lock approaches. least 24 hours notice is given. (b) The draw of the Stillwater High- § 117.655 Thunder Bay River. way Bridge, Mile 23.4, shall open on sig- The draw of the Second Avenue nal as follows: bridge, mile 0.3 at Alpena, shall open (1) From May 15 through October 15, on signal if at least three hours notice Monday through Friday, except Fed- is given to the Dispatcher, Police De- eral holidays, from: partment, City of Alpena, Michigan. (i) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., every hour on the hour; [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (ii) 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every half 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] hour; (iii) 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2:30 p.m., MINNESOTA 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; (iv) 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., every half § 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth- Superior Harbor). hour; and (v) 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., upon at least The draw of the Duluth Ship Canal two hours notice. bridge, mile 0.1 at Duluth, shall open (2) from May 15 through October 15, on signal; except that, from January 1 Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holi- through March 15, the draw shall open days from: on signal if at least 24 hours notice is (i) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., every half hour; given. The opening signal is one pro- (ii) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every hour on the longed blast, one short blast, one pro- hour; longed blast, one short blast. If the Du- (iii) 8 p.m. to midnight, every half luth Ship Canal Bridge is disabled, the hour; and bridge authorities shall give incoming (iv) Midnight to 8 a.m., upon at least and outgoing vessels timely and de- two hours notice. pendable notice, by tug service if nec- (3) From October 16 through May 14, essary, so that the vessels do not at- if at least 24 hours notice is given. tempt to enter the canal. Vessels shall (c) The draw of the Soo Line Railroad be given precedence over highway or Bridge, Mile 40.7, at Otisville, need not railway traffic at all times. be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.663 Minnesota River. [CGD2–91–01, 56 FR 21303, May 8, 1991, as amended by 59 FR 63898, Dec. 12, 1994; USCG– The draws of bridges above LeSueur 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD08– need not be opened for the passage of 02–035, 68 FR 74479, Dec. 24, 2003] vessels. § 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth Supe- [CGD08–97–004, 63 FR 4584, Jan. 30, 1998] rior Harbor). § 117.665 Red River of the North. (a) The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7, shall The draws of the bridges need not be open on signal; except that, from Janu- opened for the passage of vessels. ary 1 through March 15, the draws shall open on signal if at least 24 hours no- § 117.667 St. Croix River. tice is given. The opening signal for the (a) The draws of the Burlington Minnesota draw is one prolonged blast Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge, followed by two short blasts and for Mile 0.2, the Prescott Highway Bridge, the Wisconsin draw is two prolonged Mile 0.3, and the Hudson Railroad blasts followed by two short blasts.

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(b) The draws of the Grassy Point § 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. bridge, mile 8.0, and the Arrow Head The draw of the bridge, mile 1.6 at bridge, mile 8.7, shall open on signal; Ocean Springs, shall open on signal; ex- except that, from January 1 through cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the March 15, the draw shall open on signal draw shall open on signal if at least if at least 24 hours notice is given. The eight hours notice is given to the Old opening signal for the Grassy Point Fort Bayou drawtender. During periods bridge is two prolonged blasts followed of storm or hurricane warnings issued by one short blast and for the Arrow- by the National Weather Service, the head bridge is three prolonged blasts. draw shall open on signal at any time. (c) The draw of the Duluth Missabe and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 16.3, need not be opened for the passage 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] of vessels. The owner shall return the draw to operable condition within a § 117.683 Pearl River. reasonable time when notified by the See § 117.486, Pearl River, listed under District Commander to do so. 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 The draw of the Henderson Avenue Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, shall Bridge, mile 2.0, at Pass Christian, MS open on signal; except that, from De- shall open on signal if at least two cember 15 through the last day of Feb- 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] MISSISSIPPI

§ 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. § 117.686 Yazoo River. (a) The draws of the Canadian Na- (a) The draw of the I–110 bridge, mile tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, 3.0 at Biloxi, shall open on signal if at mile 16.7 at Redwood, and the Satartia least six hours notice is given. highway (S433) bridge, mile 53.3 at (b) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road Satartia, shall open on signal if at bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, shall open on least two hours notice is given. When a signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 vessel has given notice and fails to ar- a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- rive within the two hour period speci- day through Friday, except Federal fied, the drawtender shall remain on holidays, the draw need not be opened duty for two additional hours and open for passage of vessels. The draw shall the draw if the requesting vessel ap- open at any time for a vessel in dis- pears. After this time, an additional tress. two hour notice is required. [CGD8–85–05, 50 FR 27583, July 5, 1985, as (b) The draws of the bridges upstream amended by CGD08–96–049, 64 FR 6221, Feb. 9, from the Satartia highway (S433) 1999; CGD08–06–015, 71 FR 26416, May 5, 2006] bridge shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. When a ves- § 117.677 Big Sunflower River. sel has given notice and fails to arrive The draw of the Columbus and Green- within the four hour period specified, ville railroad bridge, mile 96.1 at Baird, the drawtender shall remain on duty shall open on signal if at least four for two additional hours and open the hours notice is given. draw if the requesting vessel appears.

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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- ignated at CGD8–92–03, 57 FR 27696, June 22, (b) The owners of the bridge shall 1992, as amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR provide and keep in good legible condi- 40056, June 29, 2000] tion two board gages painted white with black figures not less than six MISSOURI inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw at all § 117.687 Missouri River. stages of the tide. The gages shall be so The draws of the bridges across the placed on the bridge that they are Missouri River shall open on signal; ex- plainly visible to operators of vessels cept during the winter season between approaching the bridge either up or the date of closure and date of opening downstream. of the commercial navigation season as (c) Vessels which can pass under the published by the Army Corps of Engi- closed draw with a clearance of one neers, the draws need not open unless foot or more shall not signal for the at least 24 hours advance notice is opening of the draw. In case a vessel given. gives the prescribed signal and the [CGD08–06–002, 71 FR 66874, Nov. 17, 2006] drawtender is uncertain as to whether the vessel can safely pass, the § 117.689 Osage River. drawtender shall open the draw. If the The draw of the Missouri Pacific drawtender finds that there would have Railroad bridge, mile 5.6 at Osage City, been a clearance of one foot or more need not be opened for the passage of had the draw remained closed, the mat- vessels. ter shall be reported immediately to the District Commander, giving the NEBRASKA name of the vessel, the time of opening the draw, the clearance under the § 117.691 Missouri River. bridge as indicated by the gage at the The draw of the Illinois Central Gulf time of opening the draw, and the ap- Railroad Bridge, mile 618.3, at Omaha, proximate vertical clearance required shall open on signal; except during the by the vessel. winter season between the date of clo- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as sure and date of opening of the com- amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, mercial navigation season as published June 25, 2001] by the Army Corps of Engineers, the draw need not open unless at least 24 § 117.699 Little Harbor. hours advance notice is given. The draw of the SR1B bridge, mile 1.0 [CGD08–98–020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001] between New Castle and Rye, shall open on signal from April 1 through Oc- NEW HAMPSHIRE tober 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. if at least four hours notice is given. At all § 117.697 Hampton River. other times, the draw shall open as The SR1A bridge, mile 0.0 at Hamp- soon as possible only for emergencies. ton, operates as follows: (a) The draw shall open on signal § 117.700 Piscataqua River. from April 1 through October 31 for the See § 117.531, Piscataqua River, listed passage of vessels during daylight under Maine. hours from three hours before to three hours after each high tide. ‘‘Daylight [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] hours’’ means one-half hour before sun- rise to one-half hour after sunset. High NEW JERSEY tide occurs one-half hour later than the time of high tide for Portland, Maine, § 117.701 Alloway Creek. as published in the tide tables pub- (a) The draws of the Salem County lished by private entities using data bridges, miles 5.1 at Hancocks Bridge, provided by the National Ocean Serv- and 6.5 at New Bridge, shall open on

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signal if at least 24 hours notice is ments across the bridge. Each fifteen given. minute bridge closure shall be sepa- (b) The draw of the S49 bridge, mile rated by at least a thirty minute pe- 9.5 at Quinton, need not be opened for riod when the bridge is returned to and the passage of vessels. remains in the full open position. Noti- fication of the two fifteen minute clo- § 117.702 Arthur Kill. sures shall follow the same procedures (a) The draw of the Arthur Kill (AK) outlined in paragraphs 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 restrained deep draft vessels Guard Captain of the Port New York. shall notify the bridge operator, daily, The bridge owner/operator must pro- of their expected times of vessel tran- vide and dispatch a bridge repair crew sits through the bridge, by calling the to be on scene at the bridge no later 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 at the bridge at all times until the predicted high tide period if a tide re- bridge has been fully restored to nor- strained deep draft vessel has provided mal operations or the bridge must be the bridge operator with an advance raised and locked in the fully open po- notice of their intent to transit sition. through the bridge. For the purposes of this regulation, the predicted high tide [USCG–2009–0202, 74 FR 29944, June 24, 2009] period shall be considered to be from EDITORIAL NOTE: By USCG–2009–0202, 74 FR two-hours before each predicted high 49325, Sept. 28, 2009, a new § 117.702 was added, tide to a half-hour after each predicted effective Oct. 28, 2009; however, the amend- high tide taken at the Battery, New ment could not be incorporated because the section already exists. York. (e) The bridge operator shall issue a § 117.703 Bass River. manual broadcast notice to mariners of the intent to close the bridge for a pe- The draw of the U.S. 9 bridge, mile riod of up to thirty minutes for the 2.6, at New Gretna, shall operate as fol- passage of rail traffic, on VHF–FM lows: channels 13 and 16 (minimum range of (a) The drawspan must open on signal 15 miles) at 90-minutes before and if at least six hours notice is given, ex- again at 75-minutes before each bridge cept that public vessels of the United closure. States must be passed as soon as pos- (f) Beginning at 60 minutes prior to sible. each bridge closure, automated or man- (b) The owners of this bridge shall ual broadcast notice to mariners must provide and keep in good legible condi- be repeated at 15 minute intervals and tion clearance gauges for the draw span again at 10 and 5 minutes prior to each with figures not less than 12 inches bridge closure and once again as the high designed, installed and main- bridge begins to close and appropriate tained in accordance with the provi- sound signal given. sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. (g) Two fifteen minute bridge clo- [CGD5–91–031, 57 FR 22175, May 27, 1992, as sures may be provided each day for the amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, passage of multiple rail traffic move- Dec. 4, 2006]

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§ 117.705 Beaver Dam Creek. approaching the bridge either up or downstream. The draw of the Ocean County bridge, mile 0.5 at Point Pleasant, shall open [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as on signal from June 1 through Sep- amended by CGD01–04–126, 70 FR 20465, Apr. tember 30 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 20, 2005; CGD01–05–096, 71 FR 17351, Apr. 6, 2006] during April, May, October, and No- vember. At all other times, the draw § 117.711 Cohansey River. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours The draw of the Broad Street bridge, notice is given. mile 18.2 at Bridgeton, need not be [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR opened for the passage of vessels. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] § 117.713 Cooper River. § 117.709 Cheesequake Creek. (a) The drawspans for the State (a) The draw of the S35 Bridge, at Street Drawbridge, mile 0.3 and the mile 0.0, at Morgan, South Amboy, New Conrail Drawbridge at North River Av- enue, mile 0.9, must open on signal if at Jersey, shall operate as follows: least four hours notice is given. (1) From April 1 through November 30 (b) The draw of the Admiral Wilson from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need Boulevard bridge, mile 1.1 at Camden, only open on the hour. From 8 p.m. to need not be opened for the passage of 11 p.m. the draw shall open on signal. vessels. However, the draw shall be re- From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall turned to operable condition within six open after at least a two hour advance months after notification by the Dis- notice is given by calling the number trict Commander to do so. posted at the bridge. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (2) From December 1 through March 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG– 31, the draw shall open on signal after 2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] at least a two hour advance notice is given by calling the number posted at § 117.714 Corson Inlet. the bridge. The draw of the Corson Inlet Bridge, (b) The draw of the New Jersey Tran- mile 0.9, at Strathmere, shall open on sit Rail Operations railroad bridge, signal; except that from October 1 mile 0.2, operates as follows: through May 15 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on December cept that, at least four hours notice is 25 the draw need open only if at least required— two hours notice is given. (i) From January 1 through March 31 [USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008] from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; (ii) From April 1 through April 30 and § 117.715 Debbies Creek. November 1 through November 30 from (a) The draw of the Monmouth Coun- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through ty highway bridge, mile 0.4 at Thursday, and midnight Sunday Manasquan, shall open on signal, ex- through 6 a.m. Monday; and cept as follows: (iii) From December 1 through De- (1) From 4:30 p.m. January 1 through cember 31 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. 8 a.m. April 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., (2) The owners of the bridge shall the draw need open only if at least provide and keep in good legible condi- four-hours advance notice is given. tion two board gages painted white (2) From Memorial Day through Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the with black figures not less than eight draw need open only on the hour and inches high to indicate the vertical half hour if any vessels are waiting to clearance under the closed draw at all pass. stages of the tide. The gages shall be so (b) The owners of the bridge shall placed on the bridge that they are provide and keep in good legible condi- plainly visible to operators of vessels tion two board gauges painted white with black figures not less than eight inches high to indicate the vertical

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clearance under the closed draw at all § 117.720 Great Channel. stages of the tide. The gauges shall be The draw of the County of Cape May so placed on the bridge that they are bridge, mile 0.7, between Stone Harbor plainly visible to operators of vessels and Nummy Island, shall open on sig- approaching the bridge either up or nal except that: downstream. (a) From May 15 through October 15 [CGD05–98–111, 64 FR 59624, Nov. 3, 1999] from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw need only open if at least four hours advance § 117.716 Delaware River. notice is given. The following requirements apply to (b) From October 16 through May 14, all drawbridges across the Delaware the draw need only open if at least 24 River: hours advance notice is given. (a) The draws of railroad bridges need (c) From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the not be opened when there is a train in fourth Sunday in March of every year, the bridge block approaching the the draw need not open for vessels. If bridge with the intention of crossing, the fourth Sunday falls on a religious or within five minutes of the known holiday, the draw need not open from time of the passage of a scheduled pas- 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Sun- senger train. day of March of every year. (b) The opening of a bridge may not [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2312, Jan. 15, 1998, as be delayed more than five minutes for amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a June 30, 1998; CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. railroad bridge, after the signal to open 10, 2006] is given. § 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. (c) The owners of drawbridges shall provide and keep in good legible condi- The draw of the Grassy Sound Chan- tion two board gages painted white nel Bridge, mile 1.0 in Middle Town- with black figures not less than six ship, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. inches high to indicate the vertical to 8 p.m. from May 15 through Sep- clearance under the closed draw at all tember 30. From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. stages of the tide. The gages shall be so on the fourth Sunday in March of every placed on the bridge that they are year, the draw need not open for ves- plainly visible to operators of vessels sels. If the fourth Sunday falls on a re- approaching the bridge either up or ligious holiday, the draw need not open downstream. from 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Sunday of March of every year. Two [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43460, Oct. 29, 1984] hours advance notice is required for all other openings by calling (609) 368–4591. § 117.719 Elizabeth River. [CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, 2006] (a) The draw of the South Front Street bridge, mile 0.0 at Elizabeth, § 117.722 Great Egg Harbor Bay. shall open on signal; except that, from 12 midnight to 7 a.m., the draw shall The draw of the U.S. Route 9/ open on signal if at least three hours Beesleys Point Bridge, mile 3.5, shall notice is given. open if at least two hours’ notice is given from October 1 to May 14 from 8 (b) The draws of the South First p.m. to 6 a.m., from May 15 to Sep- Street bridge, mile 0.4 at Elizabeth, tember 30 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and shall open on signal if at least three from 8 p.m. on December 24 until and hours notice is given. including 6 a.m. on December 26 of (c) The draws of the New Jersey every year; and shall open on signal at Transit Rail Operations railroad all other times. bridge, mile 0.7, the Baltic Street bridge, mile 0.9, the Summer Street [USCG–2009–0453, 75 FR 3858, Jan. 25, 2010] bridge, mile 1.3, the South Street bridge, mile 1.8, and the Bridge Street § 117.723 Hackensack River. bridge, mile 2.1, all at Elizabeth, need (a) The following requirements apply not be opened for the passage of ves- to all bridges across the Hackensack sels. River:

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(1) Public vessels of the United River, up to an additional half hour States, state or local vessels used for delay is permitted. public safety, and vessels in distress (c) Except as provided in paragraphs shall be passed through the draw of (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the each bridge as soon as possible without Amtrak Portal Bridge, mile 5.0, at Lit- delay. The opening signal for these ves- tle Snake Hill, need not open for the sels is four or more short blasts of a passage of vessel traffic Monday whistle or horn, or a radio request. through Friday, except Federal holi- (2) The owners of each bridge shall days, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 provide and keep in good legible condi- p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional bridge open- tion clearance gauges for each draw, ings shall be provided for commercial with figures not less than 18 inches vessels from 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; 9:20 high for bridges below the turning a.m. to 10 a.m.; 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and basin at mile 4.0, and 12 inches high for from 6:50 p.m. to 8 p.m., if at least a bridges above mile 4.0. The gauges shall one-hour advance notice is given by be designed, installed and maintained calling the number posted at the according to the provisions of section bridge. At all other times the draw 118.160 of this chapter. shall open on signal. (3) Train and locomotives shall be (d) Except as provided in paragraph controlled so that any delay in opening (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the the draw shall not exceed 10 minutes NJTRO Upper Hack Bridge, mile 6.9 at except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) Secaucus, N.J. shall open on signal un- of this section. However, if a train less the drawtender is at the HX moving toward the bridge has crossed bridge, mile 7.7 at Secaucus, N.J. over the home signal for the bridge before the Hackensack River; then up to a the signal requesting the opening of half hour delay is permitted. the bridge is given, the train may con- (e) Except as provided in paragraph tinue across the bridge and must clear (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the the bridge interlocks before stopping or NJTRO HX bridge, mile 7.7 at reversing. Secaucus, shall open on signal if at (4) New Jersey Transit Rail Oper- least one half hour notice is given to ations’ (NJTRO) roving crews shall the drawtender at the Upper Hack consist of two qualified operators on Bridge. each shift, each having a vehicle which (f) Except as provided in paragraph is equipped with marine and railroad (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the radios, a cellular telephone, and emer- S46 Bridge, at mile 14.0, in Little gency bridge repair and maintenance Ferry, shall open on signal if at least a tools. This crew shall be split with one twenty four hour advance notice is drawtender stationed at Upper Hack given by calling the number posted at and the other drawtender at the HX the bridge. drawbridge. Adequate security meas- (g) The draw of the Harold J. Dillard ures shall be provided to prevent van- Memorial (Court Street) Bridge, mile dalism to the bridge operating controls 16.2, at Hackensack, shall open on sig- and mechanisms to ensure prompt nal if at least four hours notice is openings of NJTRO bridges. given. (5) Except as provided in paragraphs (h) The draw of the New York Sus- (b) through (h) of this section, the quehanna and Western Railroad bridge, draws shall open on signal. mile 16.3, and the Midtown bridge, mile (b) Except as provided in paragraph 16.5, both at Hackensack, need not be (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the opened for the passage of vessels, how- NJTRO Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 at ever, the draws shall be restored to op- Jersey City shall open on signal if at erable condition within 12 months after least one hour advance notice is given notification by the District Com- to the drawtender at the Upper Hack mander to do so. bridge, mile 6.9 at Secaucus, New Jer- [CCGD01–91–029, 58 FR 39148, July 22, 1993, as sey. In the event the HX drawtender is amended by CGD01–98–091, 64 FR 38830, July at the Newark/Harrison (Morristown 20, 1999; CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, Line) Bridge, mile 5.8 on the Passaic 1999; CGD01–05–061, 70 FR 58059, Oct. 5, 2005]

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§ 117.725 Manantico Creek. 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 periodic maintenance authorized in ac- 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and shall open cordance with subpart A of this part. on signal at all other times upon four (i) Trains shall be controlled so that hours notice. any delay in opening of the draw shall [CGD3 84–33, 50 FR 30270, July 25, 1985, as not exceed ten minutes except as pro- amended by CGD05–03–121, 69 FR 21063, Apr. vided in § 117.31(b). 20, 2004] (ii) Before the bridge closes for any reason, an on-site train crewmember § 117.730 Maurice River. will observe the waterway for ap- The draw of the Cumberland County proaching craft, which will be allowed bridge, mile 12.1 at Mauricetown, need to pass. An on-site train crewmember not be opened for the passage of ves- will then operate the bridge by radio- sels. phone. The bridge shall only be closed if an on-site train crewmember’s visual [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- inspection shows that the channel is ignated by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. clear and there are no vessels 4, 2006] transiting in the area. (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad § 117.731 Mullica River. Bridge is moving from the full open to The draws of the bridges listed in the full closed position, an on-site this section shall open on signal, ex- train crewmember will maintain con- cept as follows: stant surveillance of the navigational (a) The draw of the Lower Bank channel to ensure no conflict with mar- bridge, mile 15.0, need not open during itime traffic exists. In the event of fail- the following periods unless at least ure or obstruction, the on-site train four hours notice is given: crewmember will stop the bridge and (1) From May 1 through November 30, return the bridge to the open position. from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. (iv) During closing of the span, the (2) From December 1 through April channel traffic lights will flash red, the 30, at all times. horn will sound five short blasts, and an audio voice warning device will an- (b) The draw of the Green Bank nounce bridge movement, and the bridge, mile 18.0, need not open unless bridge will close. When the bridge is at least four hours notice is given dur- seated and locked down to vessels, the ing the following periods: channel traffic lights will continue to (1) April 1 through November 30, from flash red. When the rail traffic has 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. cleared the swing span, the horn will (2) December 1 through March 31, at sound one prolonged blast followed by all times. one short blast to signal the draw of (c) The drawspan must open as soon the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about as possible for public vessels of the to return to its full open position to United States during the periods when vessels. four hours notice is required. (v) During open span movement, the [CGD5–87–065, 53 FR 406, Jan. 7, 1988, as channel traffic lights will flash red, the amended by CGD05 94–093, 60 FR 51732, Oct. 3, horn will sound one prolonged blast fol- 1995. Redesignated and amended by USCG– lowed by one short blast, then a pause, 2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006]

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§ 117.732 Nacote Creek. (d) The draw of the AMTRAK New Jersey Transit Rail Operations (a) The Route 9 bridge, mile 1.5, shall (NJTRO) automated railroad swing open on signal, except that from 11 bridge across Beach Thorofare, mile p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open if at 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. (2) Opening of the draw span may be § 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Wa- delayed for ten minutes except as pro- terway. vided in § 117.31(b). However, if a train (a) The draw of the Route 35 Bridge, is moving toward the bridge and has mile 1.1 across Manasquan River at crossed the home signal for the bridge Brielle, shall open on signal except as before the signal requesting opening of follows: the bridge is given, that train may con- (1) From May 15 through September tinue across the bridge and must clear 30: the bridge interlocks before stopping. (3) When the bridge is not tended lo- (i) On Saturdays, Sundays and Fed- cally and/or is operated from a remote eral holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., location, sufficient closed circuit TV the draw need only open 15 minutes be- cameras shall be operated and main- fore the hour and 15 minutes after the tained at the bridge site to enable the hour. remotely located bridge/train con- (ii) On Mondays to Thursdays from 4 troller to have full view of both river p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays, except traffic and the bridge. Federal holidays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., (4) Radiotelephone Channel 13 (156.65 the draw need only open 15 minutes be- MHz) VHF-FM, shall be maintained fore the hour and 15 minutes after the and utilized to facilitate communica- hour. tion in both remote and local control (2) Year-round from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., locations. The bridge shall also be the draw need only open if at least four equipped with directional microphones hours notice is given. and horns to receive and deliver signals (b) The draw of the County Route 528 to vessels within a mile that are not Bridge, mile 6.3 across Barnegat Bay at equipped with radiotelephones. Mantoloking, shall open on signal; ex- (5) Whenever the remote control sys- cept that from Memorial Day through tem equipment is partially disabled or Labor Day on Saturdays, Sundays and fails for any reason, the bridge shall be Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., physically tended and operated by local the draw need only open on the hour, control. Personnel shall be dispatched twenty minutes after the hour, and to arrive at the bridge as soon as pos- forty minutes after the hour. sible, but not more that one hour after (c) The draw of the S37 Bridge across malfunction or disability of the remote Barnegat Bay, mile 14.1 at Seaside system. Mechanical bypass and over- Heights, shall open on signal except as ride capability of the remote operation follows: system shall be provided and main- (1) From December 1 through March tained. 31, the draw need only open if at least (6) When the draw is opening and four hours notice is given. closing, or is closed, yellow flashing (2) From April 1 through November 30 lights located on the ends of the center from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw need piers shall be displayed continuously only open if at least four hours notice until the bridge is returned to the fully is given. open position. (3) From Memorial Day through (e) The draw of the Route 30 Bridge Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the across Beach Thorofare, mile 67.2 at draw need only open on the hour and Atlantic City, shall open on signal but half hour. only if at least four hours of notice is

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given; except that from April 1 through the fourth Sunday falls on a religious October 31, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. the holiday, the draw need not open for draw need only open on the hour. vessels from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on (f) The draw of the US40–322 (Albany the third Sunday of March of every Avenue) Bridge, mile 70.0 across Inside year. Thorofare, at Atlantic City, shall open (2) From 10:30 p.m. on December 24 on signal except that: until 10:30 p.m. on December 26, the (1) Year-round, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; draw need open only if at least two and from November 1 through March 31 hours notice is given. from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the draw need (l) [Reserved] only open if at least four hours notice (m) The draw of Cape May Canal is given; Railroad Bridge across Cape May (2) From June 1 through September Canal, mile 115.1, at Cape May shall op- 30: erate as follows: (i) From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 (1) The draw shall be maintained in p.m. to 9 p.m. the draw need only open the open position; the draw may close on the hour and half hour; and only for the crossing of trains and (ii) From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw maintenance of the bridge. When the need not open. draw is closed for a train crossing a (g) The draw of the Dorset Avenue bridge tender shall be present to reopen Bridge across Inside Thorofare, mile the draw after the train has cleared the 72.1 at Ventnor City, shall open on sig- bridge. When the draw is closed for nal except that from June 1 through maintenance a bridge tender shall be September 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:15 present to open the draw upon signal. p.m., the draw need only open at 15 and (2) Train service generally operates 45 minutes after the hour. as follows (please contact Cape May (h) The draw of the Route 52 (Ninth Seashore Lines for current train sched- Street) Bridge, mile 80.4 across Beach ules): Thorofare, at Ocean City, shall open on (i) Winter (generally December signal except that from Memorial Day through March): In general, there is no through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 train service, therefore the bridge is p.m., the draw need only open on the unmanned and placed in the full open hour and half hour. position. (i) The draw of the Stone Harbor (ii) Spring (generally April through Boulevard Bridge, mile 102.0 across May and Fall (generally September Great Channel, at Stone Harbor, shall through November): Generally weekend open on signal except that: service only: Friday through Sunday (1) From October 1 through March 31 train service starts at 10 a.m. and ends from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 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

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signal for the bridge before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is requesting opening of the bridge is given, the train may continue across given, the train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge the bridge and must clear the bridge interlocks before stopping. interlocks as soon as possible in order [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985] to prevent unnecessary delays in the opening of the draw. § 117.736 Oceanport Creek. [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2311, Jan. 15, 1998, as The drawspan for the New Jersey amended by CGD05–01–007, 66 FR 39445, July Transit Rail Operations Drawbridge, 31, 2001; CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, mile 8.4 near Oceanport, must open on 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006; USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008; signal from May 15 through September USCG–2008–0697, 73 FR 79639, Dec. 30, 2008; 74 15 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.; except FR 17084, Apr. 14, 2009] that, the drawspan need not open 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 § 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming p.m on weekdays, excluding all federal River). holidays except for Martin Luther King The Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall Day. The drawspan must open on signal open on signal; except that, from De- upon four hours notice from May 15 cember 1 through March 31, the draw through September 15 between 9 p.m. shall open on signal, if at least a twen- and 5 a.m., and from September 16 ty-four hour notice is given by calling through May 14; except that, the the number posted at the bridge. The drawspan need not be opened from 6 owner of this bridge shall provide and a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 keep in good legible condition clear- p.m. on weekdays, excluding all federal ance gauges with figures not less than holidays except for Martin Luther King eight inches high, designed, installed Day. Public vessels of the United and maintained according to the provi- States must be passed as soon as pos- sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. sible at anytime. [CGD01–99–075, 64 FR 71655, Dec. 22, 1999] [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006]

§ 117.735 Newark Bay. § 117.737 Oldmans Creek. The following requirements apply to The draws of the US30 bridge, mile all bridges across this waterway: 3.1 at Nortonville, the Conrail railroad (a) Public vessels of the United bridge, mile 4.0 at Jumbo, and the States, state or local vessels used for Salem County bridge, mile 5.1 at public service, and vessels in distress Pedricktown, need not be opened for 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

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clearance under the closed draw at all At all other times, an opening may be stages of the tide. The gages shall be so delayed no more than ten minutes, un- placed on the bridge that they are less the drawtender and the vessel op- plainly visible to operators of vessels erator, communicating by radio- approaching the bridge either up or telephone, agree to a longer delay. downstream. (f) The draw of the Bridge Street (b) Trains and locomotives shall be Bridge, mile 5.6, shall open on signal if controlled so that any delay in opening at least four hours notice is given by the draw span shall not exceed five calling the number posted at the minutes. However, if a train moving to- bridge. ward the bridge has crossed the home (g) The draw of the NJTRO Newark- signal for the bridge before the signal Harrison (Morristown Line) Bridge, requesting opening of the bridge is mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey shall given, the train may continue across open on signal if at least one hour ad- the bridge and must clear the bridge vance notice is given to the drawtender interlocks before stopping. at Upper Hack Bridge mile 6.9, across [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as the Hackensack River at Secaucus, amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, N.J. In the event the HX drawtender is Dec. 4, 2006] at the Lower Hack Bridge, mile 3.4 on the Hackensack River, at Jersey City § 117.739 Passaic River. then up to an additional half hour (a) The following requirements apply delay in opening is permitted. After to all bridges in this section across the the signal to open is given, the opening Passaic River: may be delayed no more than ten min- (1) The owners of these bridges shall utes. From 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from provide, and keep in good legible condi- 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., Monday through tion, clearance gauges with figures not Friday except federal holidays, the less than twelve (12) inches high de- draw need not open. signed, installed and maintained ac- (h) The Route 280 Bridge, mile 5.8, at cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of Harrison, New Jersey, shall open on this chapter. signal if at least 24 hours notice is (2) New Jersey Transit Rail Oper- given by calling the number posted at ations’ (NJTRO) roving crews shall the bridge. consist of an adequate number of oper- ators to ensure NJTRO bridges are op- (i) The draw of the Clay Street erated according to the requirements Bridge, mile 6.0, shall open on signal if of this section. at least four hours notice is given by (b) The draw of the Routes 1 & 9 (Lin- calling the number posted at the coln Highway) Bridge, mile 1.8, at New- bridge. ark, shall open on signal if at least four (j) The draw of the NJTRO (West Ar- hours notice is given. lington) Bridge, mile 8.0, at Kearney, (c) The draw of CONRAIL’s Point-No- shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 Point Railroad Bridge, mile 2.6, at p.m. if at least eight hours notice is Newark, shall open on signal if at least given. After the signal to open is given, four hours notice is given to the CON- the opening may be delayed no more RAIL Movement Desk. After the signal than ten minutes. From 11 p.m. to 7 to open is given, the opening may be a.m., the draw need not be opened. delayed no more than ten minutes. (k) The draw of the Route 7 (Rutgers (d) The draw of the Jackson Street Street) Bridge, mile 8.9, at Belleville, Bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on signal if 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 (l) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, bridge. mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall open on (e) The draw of Amtrak’s Dock signal if at least four hours notice is Bridge, mile 5.0, at Harrison, shall open given. on signal; except that from 7:20 a.m. to (m) The draw of the NJTRO Bridge, 9:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., mile 11.7, shall open on signal after at Monday through Friday except federal least a 24 hour notice is given by call- holidays, the draw need not be opened. ing the number posted at the bridge.

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(n) The draw of the Route 3 Bridge, stop the bridge and return the bridge mile 11.8, shall open on signal after at to the open position. least a 24 hour notice is given by call- (iv) The CONRAIL Railroad channel ing the number posted at the bridge. traffic lights will change from flashing (o) The draw of the following bridges green to flashing red anytime the need not be opened for the passage of bridge is not in the full open position. vessels: (v) During closing of the span, the (1) Gregory Avenue Bridge, mile 14.0, channel traffic lights will change from at Wallington. flashing green to flashing red, the horn (2) West Eighth Street Bridge, mile will sound four times, followed by a 15.3, at Garfield. pause, then the four blasts will be re- (p)–(t) [Reserved] peated and the bridge will close. When the rail traffic has cleared the swing [CGD01–95–171, 62 FR 6485, Feb. 12, 1997, as span, the horn will automatically amended by CGD01–97–020, 63 FR 34124, June sound five times to signal the draw of 23, 1998; CGD01–97–134, 64 FR 4788, Feb. 1, 1999; the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, 1999; to return to its full open position. USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, Dec. 4, 2006] (vi) During open span movement, the channel traffic lights will be flashing § 117.741 Raccoon Creek. red, the horn will sound four times, fol- (a) The draw of the Route 130 high- lowed by a pause, then four blasts will way bridge, mile 1.8 at Bridgeport, be repeated until the bridge is in the shall open on signal: full open position. In the full open posi- (1) March 1 through November 30, tion, the channel traffic lights will from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. then turn from flashing red to flashing (2) At all other times, if at least four green. hours notice is given. (2) At all other times, the draw may (b) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- be left in the closed position and road Bridge, mile 2.0 at Bridgeport, opened on signal if at least four hours shall operate as follows: notice is given by telephone at (856) (1) From March 1 through November 231–2393. 30, the draw shall be left in the open [CGD05–02–065, 68 FR 27461, May 20, 2003] position at all times and will only be closed for the passage of trains and to § 117.743 Rahway River. perform periodic maintenance author- The draw of the Conrail Bridge, mile ized in accordance with subpart A of 2.0, across the Rahway River, at Lin- this part. den, New Jersey, shall operate as fol- (i) Trains shall be controlled so that lows: any delay in opening of the draw shall (a) The draw shall remain in the full not exceed ten minutes except as pro- open position at all times, and shall vided in § 117.31(b). only be closed for the passage of rail (ii) Before the bridge closes for any traffic or the performance of mainte- reason, a train crewmember will ob- nance authorized in accordance with serve the waterway for approaching subpart A of this part. craft, which will be allowed to pass. A (b) The draw shall be remotely oper- train crewmember will then operate ated by a bridge/train dispatcher lo- the bridge by radiophone. The bridge cated at the Conrail Dispatch Office at shall only be closed if a train crew- Mount Laurel, New Jersey. member’s visual inspection shows that (c) A marine traffic light system the channel is clear and there are no shall be maintained at the bridge and vessels transiting in the area. display flashing green lights to indi- (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad cate that vessels may pass through the Bridge is moving from the full open to bridge, and flashing red lights anytime the full closed position, a train crew- 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.

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(e) Before the bridge may be closed bridge can be returned to the full open from the remote location, an on-site position. train crewmember shall observe the (m) Trains shall be controlled so that waterway for any vessel traffic. All ap- any delay in opening of the draw shall proaching vessels shall be allowed to not exceed ten minutes after a train pass before the bridge may close. The has crossed the bridge; except, as pro- on-scene train crewmember shall then vided in 33 CFR 117.31(b). However, if a communicate with the bridge/train dis- train moving toward the bridge has patcher at the Conrail Dispatch Office, crossed the home signal for the bridge, at Mount Laurel, either by radio or the train may continue across the telephone, to request that the bridge be bridge and must clear the bridge inter- closed. locks before stopping. (f) While the bridge is moving from the full open to full closed position, the [CGD01–03–096, 69 FR 8814, Feb. 26, 2004] bridge/train dispatcher shall maintain constant surveillance of the naviga- § 117.745 Rancocas River (Creek). tional channel at the bridge using the (a) The following requirements apply infrared sensor system. to all bridges across the Rancocas (g) If the infrared sensors detect a River (Creek): vessel or other obstruction approach- (1) Public vessels of the United ing or under the bridge before the draw States must be passed through the is fully lowered and locked, the closing drawspan of each drawbridge as soon as sequence shall be stopped, automati- possible without delay at anytime. The cally, and the draw shall be raised to opening signal from these vessels is its full open position until the channel four or more short blasts of a whistle is clear. or horn, or a radio request. (h) During the downward bridge clos- (2) The owners of these bridges shall ing movement, the marine traffic light provide and keep in good legible condi- system located at the bridge will tion clearance gauges for each draw change from flashing green to flashing with figures not less than 12 inches red, the public address system shall an- high designed, installed and main- nounce that the bridge shall be closing, tained according to the provisions of and the horn shall sound two times, § 118.160 of this chapter. pause 10 seconds, then repeat two horn blasts until the bridge is seated and (3) Trains and locomotives shall be fully locked down. controlled so that any delay in opening (i) When all rail traffic has cleared the draw span shall not exceed ten the bridge, the bridge/train dispatcher minutes. However, if a train moving to- shall sound the horn five-times to sig- ward the bridge has crossed the home nal that the draw is about to open. signal for the bridge before the signal (j) In the event of a failure, or ob- requesting opening of the bridge is struction to the infrared sensor sys- given, that train may continue across tem, the bridge shall immediately be the bridge and must clear the bridge returned to the full open position until interlocks before stopping or reversing. the problem is corrected. (b) The drawspans for the SR#543 (k) In the event of a loss of commu- Drawbridge, mile 1.3 at Riverside and nication between the on-site personnel the SR#38 Drawbridge, mile 7.8 at and the bridge/train dispatcher, the Centerton, must operate as follows: bridge shall immediately be returned (1) From April 1 through October 31 to the full open position until the prob- open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. lem is corrected. (2) From November 1 through March (l) Should the draw become inoper- 31 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., open on signal able from the remote site while the if at least 24 hours notice is given, ex- bridge is in the closed position, a cept as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of bridge tender, maintenance personnel, this section. or engineer shall be deployed to be on scene within one hour from the time the draw becomes inoperable until the

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(3) Year round from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. ing the approach of vessels, for receiv- need not open for the passage of ves- ing and acknowledging signals, and for sels, except as provided in paragraph coordinating the opening of the other (a)(1) of this section. draws. [CGD5 91–054, 58 FR 40591, July 29, 1993, as (b) The draws shall open on signal; amended by USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70311, except that, from May 15 through Sep- Dec. 4, 2006] tember 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holi- § 117.747 Raritan River. days and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Satur- (a) The draw of New Jersey Transit days, Sundays, and holidays, the draw Rail Operations Railroad Bridge at need be opened only on the hour and mile 0.5 shall open on signal; except half hour if a vessel is waiting to pass. that, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 (c) The owners of the bridges shall p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday through Fri- provide and keep in good legible condi- day, except holidays, the bridge need tion two board gages painted white not open. with black figures not less than eight (b) The bridge owner shall provide inches high to indicate the vertical and keep in good legible condition two clearance under the closed draw at all clearance gauges with figures not less stages of the tide. The gages shall be so than 12 inches high designed, installed placed on the bridges that they are and maintained according to the provi- plainly visible to operators of vessels sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. approaching the bridges either up or (c) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in opening downstream. the draw span shall not exceed ten [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] minutes. However, if a train moving to- ward the bridge has crossed the home § 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg signal for the bridge before the signal Harbor Bay. requesting opening of the bridge is The draw of the S52 (Ship Channel) given, the train may continue across bridge, mile 0.5 between Somers Point the bridge and must clear the bridge and Ocean City, shall open: interlocks before the bridge may be (a) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., on signal, opened. if at least 24 hours advance notice is [USCG–2009–0202, 74 FR 49325, Sept. 28, 2009] given. (b) From Memorial Day through § 117.749 Salem River. 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 bridge, mile 0.3 at Cape May, need not § 117.755 Shrewsbury River. be opened for the passage of vessels. (a) The Route 36 Bridge, mile 1.8, at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] Highlands, New Jersey, shall open on signal; except that: § 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). (1) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw The draws of S71 bridge, mile 0.8, the shall open on signal after at least a 4- railroad bridge, mile 0.9, and the S35 hour advance notice is given by calling bridge, mile 0.9, all at Avon, operate as the number posted at the bridge. follows: (2) From May 15 through October 15, (a) The bridges operate as one unit. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need only The owners shall provide signal sys- open on the hour and half hour. tems so connected that the operator of (3) From December 1 through March any of the bridges may simultaneously 31, the draw shall open on signal at all notify the operators of the other two. times after at least a 4-hour advance The operator of the first bridge to be notice is given by calling the number passed shall be responsible for observ- posted at the bridge.

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(4) The owners of the bridge shall (b) From 11 p.m. on December 24 provide and keep in good legible condi- until 11 p.m. on December 25, the draw tion, two clearance gauges, with fig- need open only if at least two hours no- ures not less than eight inches high, tice is given. designed, installed, and maintained ac- [USCG–2007–0026, 73 FR 5749, Jan. 31, 2008] cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. § 117.758 Tuckahoe River. (b) The draw of the Monmouth Coun- The draw of the State highway ty highway bridge, mile 4.0, at Sea bridge, mile 8.0 at Tuckahoe, shall open Bright, shall open on signal; except on signal if at least 24 hours notice is that, from May 15 through September given. 30, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- days, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw [CGD82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- ignated by CGD05–06–045, 71 FR 59383, Oct. 10, need open only on the hour and half 2006] hour. The draw need not be opened at any time for a sailboat, unless it is § 117.759 Wading River. under auxiliary power or is towed by a The draw of the Burlington County powered vessel. The owners of the highway bridge, mile 5.0 at Wading bridge shall keep in good legible condi- River, shall open on signal if at least 24 tion two clearance gages, with figures hours notice is given. not less than eight inches high, de- signed, installed and maintained ac- § 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of The draws of the State Street bridge, this chapter. mile 0.5, and the railroad bridge, mile [CGD01–99–010, 64 FR 44130, Aug. 13, 1999, as 0.6, both at Sewaren, shall open on sig- amended by CGD01–03–002, 68 FR 43304, July nal if at least four hours notice is 22, 2003; CGD01–04–127, 70 FR 13102, Mar. 18, given. 2005] NEW YORK § 117.756 South River. § 117.769 Black Rock Canal. The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile 2.8 at South River shall open on week- The draws of the Ferry Street bridge, days (exclusive of holidays) from De- mile 2.6, and Canadian National Rail- cember 1 through the last day of Feb- way bridge, mile 3.8, both at Buffalo, ruary if at least four hours notice is shall operate as follows: given. From March 1 through Novem- (a) From April 15 through November ber 30, and December 1 through the last 30, the draws shall open on signal. How- day of February on weekends and holi- ever, between the hours of 12 midnight days the draw shall be maintained open and 8 a.m., seven days a week, no to navigation except for closure to ac- bridgetender is required to be in at- commodate passage of a train. The tendance at the bridges and the draws shall open on signal if notice is given draw shall be opened as soon as pos- to the owners at least two hours in ad- sible at all times for passage of a pub- vance of a vessel’s intended time of lic vessel of the United States. passage through the draws. [CGD3 83–067, 49 FR 33014, Aug. 20, 1984] (b) From December 1 through April 14, no bridgetender is required to be in § 117.757 Townsend Inlet. attendance at the bridges and the The draw of Townsend Inlet Bridge, draws shall open on signal if notice is mile 0.3 in Avalon, shall open on signal given to the owners at least four hours except: in advance of a vessel’s time of in- (a) From 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the tended passage through the draws. fourth Sunday in March of every year, [CGD09–94–008, 59 FR 50167, Oct. 3, 1994] the draw need not open for vessels. If the fourth Sunday falls on a religious § 117.771 Bronx River. holiday, the draw need not open from (a) The draw of the Bruckner Boule- 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the third Sun- vard Bridge, mile 1.1, at the Bronx, day of March of every year. New York, shall open on signal if at

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least a two-hour advance notice is nue drawtender for receiving requests given to the New York City Depart- for opening the Ohio Street bridge. The ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) drawtender shall maintain communica- Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge tions with any transiting vessel until Operations Office. From 7 a.m. to 9 the vessel has cleared both the Ohio a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday Street and Michigan Avenue draws. through Friday, the bridge need not be (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- opened for the passage of vessels. tation railroad bridges, miles 4.02 and (b) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, 4.39, both at Buffalo, shall open on sig- mile 1.6 at the Bronx, New York, need nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in not be opened for the passage of ves- advance of a vessel’s time of intended sels. passage through the draws. (c) The owners of the Bruckner Bou- (d) The South Park Avenue bridge, levard Bridge, mile 1.1, and the Conrail mile 5.3, at Buffalo, shall open on sig- Bridge, mile 1.6, both at the Bronx, nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in New York, shall provide and keep in advance of a vessel’s time of intended good legible condition two clearance passage through the draw. However, gauges designed, installed and main- the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to tained in accordance with the provi- 8:30 a.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. Monday through Saturday. (e) The periods when the bridges need [CGD01–97–018, 62 FR 54385, Oct. 20, 1997, as not open on signal prescribed in para- amended by CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000] graphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) in this sec- tion shall not be effective on Sundays, § 117.773 Buffalo River. and on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, (a) The draw of the Michigan Avenue Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanks- bridge, mile 1.3, at Buffalo, shall oper- giving Day, Christmas Day, or days ob- ate as follows: served in lieu of any of these under (1) From March 22 through December State law. 15, the draw shall open within 20 min- [CGD09–95–022, 61 FR 10467, Mar. 14, 1996, as utes of signal. However, the draw need amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and June 29, 1999] from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Saturday. § 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). (2) From December 16 through March The draw of the highway bridge, mile 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- 2.2 between Rodman Neck and City Is- tice is given at least 4 hours in advance land, need not be opened for the pas- of a vessel’s time of intended passage sage of vessels. through the draw. (b) The draw of the Ohio Street § 117.781 East River. bridge, mile 2.1, at Buffalo, shall oper- The following requirements apply to ate as follows: the Roosevelt Island bridge, mile 6.4 at (1) From March 22 through December New York City, as follows: 15, the draw shall open on signal within (a) Public vessels of the United 20 minutes after a request is made to States Government, state or local ves- the Michigan Avenue drawtender. How- sels used for public safety, and vessels ever, the draw need not open from 7:30 in distress shall be passed through the a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 draws of each bridge as soon as possible p.m., Monday through Saturday. without delay at anytime. The opening (2) From December 16 through March signal from these vessels shall be four 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- or more short blasts of a whistle, horn tice is given at least 4 hours in advance or radio request. of a vessel’s time of intended passage (b) The owners of each bridge shall through the draw. provide and keep in good legible condi- (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.

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(c) The draw of the Roosevelt Island and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through bridge shall open on signal if at least Friday except Federal holidays, and two hour advance notice is given to the from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays, drawtender at the Grand Street/Avenue Sundays, and Federal holidays, the bridge, mile 3.1 across Newtown Creek draw need be opened only on the hour (East Branch), the New York Depart- and half hour, except that commercial ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) vessels shall be passed at any time. Radio Hotline or NYCDOT Bridge Oper- From December 16 through March 31, ations Office. In the event the the draw shall open on signal if at least drawtender is at Borden Avenue or 12 hours notice is given. Hunters Point Avenue bridges mile 1.2 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as and 1.4, respectively, across Dutch amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, Kills, up to an additional half hour June 29, 1999; USCG–2008–0179, 73 FR 35013, delay may be required. June 19, 2008] (d) The draw of the Roosevelt Island Bridge at mile 6.4, at New York City, § 117.787 Gowanus Canal. need not open for the passage of vessel The draws of the Ninth Street traffic from October 1, 2009 through Au- Bridge, mile 1.4, the Third Street gust 31, 2010. Bridge, mile 1.8, the Carroll Street [CGD1–90–040, 55 FR 37710, Sept. 13, 1990, as Bridge, mile 2.0, and the Union Street amended by USCG–2009–0348, 74 FR 52888, Oct. Bridge, mile 2.1, at Brooklyn, shall 15, 2009] open on signal, if at least a two-hour EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 74 FR 52888, Oct. advance notice is given to the New 15, 2009, § 117.781 was amended by suspending York City Department of Transpor- paragraph (c) and adding a temporary para- tation (NYCDOT), Radio Hotline, or graph (d), effective Oct. 15, 2009 through Aug. the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. 31, 2010. [CGD01–99–067, 65 FR 46870, Aug. 1, 2000] § 117.785 Genessee River. (a) The following applies to all § 117.789 Harlem River. bridges listed in this section: (a) The draws of all railroad bridges (1) At all times, public vessels of the across the Harlem River may remain in United States, vessels in distress, and the closed position from the time a vessels seeking shelter from rough train scheduled to cross the bridge is weather shall be passed through the within five minutes from the bridge, bridges as soon as possible. and until that train has fully crossed (2) Clearance gages of a type ap- the bridge. The maximum time per- proved by the Commander, Ninth Coast mitted for delay shall not exceed ten Guard District, shall be installed on (10) minutes. Land and water traffic the upstream and downstream sides of should pass over or through the draw each drawbridge by and at the expense as soon as possible to prevent unneces- of the owner of or agency controlling sary delays in the opening and closure the bridge and the gages shall be kept of the draw. in good repair and legible condition. (b)(1) The draws of the bridges at 103 (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- Street, mile 0.0, 125 Street tation bridge, mile 0.9 at Rochester, (Triborough), mile 1.3, Willis Avenue, shall open on signal; except that, from mile 1.5, Third Avenue, mile 1.9, Madi- December 15 through March 31, the son Avenue, mile 2.3, 145 Street, mile draw shall open on signal if at least 12 2.8, Macombs Dam, mile 3.2, 207 Street, hours notice is given. mile 6.0, and the Broadway Bridge, (c) The draw of the Colonel Patrick mile 6.8, shall open on signal if at least Henry O’Rorke Memorial Bridge, mile a four-hour advance notice is given to 1.2 at Rochester, shall open on signal the New York City Highway Radio from April 1 through December 15; (Hotline) Room and the Triborough however, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday for the 125 Street (Triborough), mile except Federal holidays, the draw need 1.3. The draws of the above bridges, ex- be opened only for the passage of com- cept the Broadway Bridge, need not mercial vessels. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. open for the passage of vessel traffic

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from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 (d) The draw of the state highway p.m., Monday through Friday, except bridge, mile 150.2 between Troy and federal holidays. The draw of the Menands, need not be opened for the Broadway Bridge need not open for the passage of vessels. passage of vessel traffic from 7 a.m. to (e) The draw of the highway bridge, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday mile 152.7 between Troy and Green Is- through Friday, except federal holi- land, operates as follows: days. (1) From April 1 through December (2) The draws of the Willis Avenue 15, the draw shall open on signal from Bridge, mile 1.5, Third Avenue Bridge, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; except that, the draw mile 1.9, and the Madison Avenue need not be opened from 6 p.m. to 7 Bridge, mile 2.3, need not open for the a.m., unless notice is given before 4:30 passage of vessel traffic at various p.m. of the time the vessel is expected times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the to pass, and need not open from 7 a.m. first Sunday in May and November. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exact time and date of each bridge (2) From December 16 through March closure will be published in the Local 31, the draw need not be opened. Notice to Mariners several weeks prior (f) The draws of the 112th Street to each closure. bridge, mile 155.4 between Troy and Co- (c) The draw of the Metro North hoes operate as follows: (Park Avenue) Bridge, mile 2.1, shall (1) The draws shall open on signal open on signal, except, as provided in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. paragraph (a) of this section, if at least (2) The draws shall open on signal a four-hour advance notice is given. from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., if notice is given, The draw need not open for the passage before 4:30 p.m., of the time the vessel of vessel traffic from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. is expected to pass. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through (3) The draws need not be opened Friday, except Federal holidays. from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 (d) The draw of the Spuyten Duyvil p.m. railroad bridge, mile 7.9, shall open on (4) During the period that the Fed- signal at all times, except as provided eral Lock at Troy is inoperative, the in paragraph (a) of this section. drawspans need not be opened for the [USCG–2008–0456, 75 FR 230, Jan. 5, 2010] passage of vessels.

§ 117.791 Hudson River. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended at 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984, CGD3 (a) The draws of the bridges listed in 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985; USCG–1999– this section shall open as soon as pos- 5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999; USCG–2001– sible at any time for the passage of the 10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] following vessels: (1) Downbound vessels during a fresh- § 117.793 Hutchinson River et of a height exceeding an elevation (Eastchester Creek). determined by the District Com- (a) The following requirements apply mander. to all bridges across Hutchinson River (2) Public vessels of the United (Eastchester Creek): States. (1) The owners of each bridge shall (3) Vessels of 500 tons or more. provide and keep in good legible condi- (4) Tugs with a tow on a hawser. tion clearance gauges for each draw (b) The draws of the bridges listed in with figures not less than 12 inches this section shall not remain open for high designed, installed and main- more than 15 minutes and may remain tained according to the provision of closed for up to 10 minutes to allow ac- § 118.160 of this chapter. cumulated land traffic to pass. (2) Trains and locomotives shall be (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- controlled so that any delay in opening tation bridge, mile 146.2 between Al- the draw shall not exceed ten minutes bany and Rensselaer, shall open on sig- except as provided in § 117.31(b). How- nal; except that, from December 16 ever, if a train moving toward the through March 31, the draw shall open bridge has crossed the home signal for on signal if at least 24 hours notice is the bridge before the signal requesting given. opening of the bridge is given, the train

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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 (3) Except as provided in paragraphs to September 30, and on Memorial Day, (b) and (c) of this section each draw Independence Day, and Labor Day. shall open on signal. However, on these days, from two (b) The draw of the Hutchinson River hours before to one hour after pre- Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at the Bronx, dicted high tide, the draw shall open on New York shall open on signal if at signal. For the purpose of this section, least a two-hour notice is given to the predicted high tide occurs 15 minutes New York City Department of Trans- later than that predicted for Sandy portation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or Hook, as given in the tide tables pub- the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. lished by private entities using data (c) The draw of the South Fulton Av- provided by the National Ocean Serv- enue Bridge, mile 2.9, shall open on sig- ice. At all times, public vessels of the nal from three hours before to three United States and state or local vessels hours after the predicted high tide. For used for public safety shall be passed as the purposes of this section, predicted soon as possible. high tide occurs four hours after pre- (c) The draw of the Beach Channel dicted high water for New York (Bat- railroad bridge shall open on signal; ex- tery), as given in the tide tables pub- cept that, the draw need not open for lished by private entities using data the passage of vessel traffic, 6:45 a.m. provided by the National Ocean Serv- to 8:20 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., ice. Monday through Friday, except Fed- (1) At all other times, the bridge eral holidays. shall open on signal if at least four [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as hours advance notice is given to the amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, Westchester County Road Maintenance June 25, 2001; CGD01–06–033, 71 FR 61897, Oct. Division during normal work hours or 20, 2006; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, to the County’s Parkway Police at all 2006; 72 FR 50876, Sept. 5, 2007] other times. (2) The bridge tender shall honor re- § 117.797 Lake Champlain. quests for opening within six hours (a) The drawspan for each drawbridge after predicated high water if such re- listed in this section must open as soon quest is given to the bridge tender as possible for public vessels of the while he or she is on station (three United States. hours before to three hours after pre- (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile dicted high tide). 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between [CGD01–93–009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993, as South Hero Island and North Hero Is- amended by CGD01–97–125, 63 FR 18321, Apr. land, shall operate as follows: 15, 1998; CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, (1) The draw shall open on signal on 2000; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, the hour and the half hour from May 2001; CGD01–04–033, 69 FR 35246, June 24, 2001] 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. § 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting (2) The draw shall open on signal Waterways. from May 15th through October 15th (a) The draw of the Marine Parkway from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four bridge, mile 3.0 over Rockaway Inlet, hours notice is given by calling the shall open on signal Monday through number posted at the bridge. Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all (3) The draw shall open on signal other times, the draw shall open on sig- from October 16th through May 14th if nal if at least eight hours notice is at least four hours notice is given by given; however, the draw shall open on calling the number posted at the signal if at least a one hour notice is bridge. given for the passage of U.S. Navy or (c) The draw of the Central Vermont National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, ministration vessels. mile 105.6 shall open on signal: (b) The draws of the New York City (1) From June 15 through September highway bridge, mile 0.8 across Mill 15:

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(i) Monday through Friday from 9 (e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach a.m. to 5 p.m.; Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- 0.4, shall open on signal— ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to (1) From October 1 through May 14; 11 p.m.; (2) From May 15 through September (iii) At all other times, if at least two 30, except that it need be opened only hours notice is given. on the hour and half-hour from 4 p.m. (2) From September 16 through June to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. 14 if at least 24 hours notice is given. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Me- (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile morial Day, Independence Day, and 105.9 across the entrance to Missisquoi Labor Day; and Bay between Alburg Tongue and Hog (3) From May 15 through September 30, from two hours before to one hour Island at East Alburg, shall open on after predicted high tide. Predicted signal if at least 24 hours notice is high tide occurs 10 minutes earlier given. than that predicted for Sandy Hook, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as given in the tide table published by the amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 49452, Dec. 20, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999; ministration. USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] (f) The draw of the Loop Parkway Bridge across Long Creek, mile 0.7, § 117.799 Long Island, New York In- shall open on signal every other hour land Waterway from East Rockaway Inlet to Shinnecock Canal. on the even hour; except that, from April 1 through October 31 on Satur- (a) At all times, public vessels of the days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, United States must be passed through the draw shall open on signal every the drawspan of each drawbridge listed three hours beginning at 3 a.m. If an in this section as soon as possible. opening is desired at other than a (b) The draw of each bridge listed in scheduled time, notice may be given this section need not be opened for sail- from the telephone located on either ing vessels, unless the vessels are under side of the bridge or via marine radio- machinery power or under tow, if an telephone. opening would unduly delay other ves- (g) The draw of the Long Beach sel or vehicular traffic. Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile (c) The owners of the bridges listed in 4.7, shall open on signal; except that: this section shall provide and keep in (1) From midnight to 8 a.m. year- good legible condition two board gages round, the draw shall open on signal if painted white with black figures not at least four hours notice is given; and less than eight inches high to indicate (2) From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- the vertical clearance under the closed days, Sundays, and holidays from May draw at all stages of the tide. The 15 through September 30, the draw need gages shall be so placed on the bridges be opened only on the hour and half that they are plainly visible to opera- hour. tors of vessels approaching the bridges (3) From 10 p.m. to midnight on July either up or downstream. 3 each year the draw need not open for (d) The draws of the West Bay bridge, the passage of vessel traffic. mile 0.1 across Quantuck Canal, Beach (h) The draw of the Meadowbrook Lane bridge, mile 1.1 across Quantuck State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Canal, Quoque bridge, mile 1.1 across Sloop Channel, shall open on signal if Quoque Canal and the Smith Point at least a one-half hour notice is given bridge, mile 6.1 across Narrow Bay to the New York State Department of shall open on signal from October 1 Transportation, as follows: through April 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (1) Every other hour on the even and from May 1 through September 30 hour. from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all other (2) From April 1 through October 31, times during these periods, the draws on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal shall open as soon as possible but no holidays, every three hours beginning more than one hour after a request to at 1:30 a.m. Notice may be given from open is received. the telephone located at the moorings

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on each side of the bridge or by marine § 117.800 Mill Neck Creek. radio. The draw of the Bayville Bridge, mile (3) From 9 p.m. to midnight, on the 0.1, at Oyster Bay, New York, shall Fourth of July, the Meadowbrook open on signal between 7 a.m. and 11 State Parkway Bridge need not open p.m., from May 1 through October 31, for the passage of vessel traffic. and between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday (i) The draws of the Wantagh State through Friday, from November 1 Parkway bridge, mile 16.1 across Goose through April 30. At all other times the Creek, and the Captree State Parkway draw shall open on signal provided at bridge, mile 30.7 across State Boat least a two-hour advance notice is Channel at Captree Island, shall open given by calling the number posted at on signal if at least one half hour no- the bridge. tice is given to the New York State De- [USCG–2008–0010, 73 FR 29690, May 22, 2008] partment of Transportation, as follows: (1) Every other hour on the even § 117.801 Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, hour. English Kills and their tributaries. (2) From April 1 through October 31 (a) The following requirements apply on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal to all bridges across Newtown Creek, holidays, every three hours beginning Dutch Kills, English Kills, and their at 3 a.m. Notice may be given from the tributaries: telephone located at the moorings on (1) The owners of all bridges across each bridge or by marine radio- Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English telephone. Kills and their tributaries listed under (j) The Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile this section, shall provide and keep in 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, from good legible condition two clearance April 22, 2002 through October 31, 2002, gauges with figures not less than 12 shall open on signal, except as follows: inches high designed, installed and maintained according to the provisions (1) Only one moveable bridge span of § 118.160 of this chapter. need be opened for the passage of vessel (2) Trains and locomotives shall be traffic between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, controlled so that any delay in opening except as provided in paragraph (j)(3) of the draw shall not exceed five minutes. this section. If a train moving toward the bridge has (2) From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on week- crossed the home signal for the bridge days, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on before the request to open the bridge is weekends and holidays, the draw shall given, that train may continue across open on signal only on the hour and the bridge, but must clear the inter- half-hour, except as provided in para- lock before stopping. graph (j)(3) of this section. (b) The draws of the Long Island (3) From one-hour before to one-hour Railroad bridges, at mile 1.1, across after the predicted high tide, two Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on moveable spans may be opened for the signal if at least six-hours advance no- passage of vessel traffic, provided at tice is given to the Long Island Rail- least a two-hour advance notice is road Movement Bureau, except as pro- given by calling the number posted at vided in paragraph (a)(2) of this sec- the bridge. For the purposes of this sec- tion. tion, predicted high tide occurs 10 min- (c) The draw of the Borden Avenue utes earlier than that predicted for Bridge, mile 1.2, across Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least Sandy Hook, as given in the tide tables a two-hour advance notice is given to published by the National Oceanic and the New York City Department of Atmospheric Administration. Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hot- [CGD3 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as line or NYCDOT Bridge Operations Of- amended by CGD3 84–51, 50 FR 2546, Jan. 17, fice. 1985; CGD01–99–080, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999; (d) The draw of the Hunters Point CGD01–04–025, 69 FR 34570, June 22, 2004; Avenue Bridge, mile 1.4, across Dutch CGD01–04–047, 70 FR 15765, Mar. 29, 2005; Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] at least a two-hour advance notice is

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given to the New York City Depart- less than twelve (12) inches high de- ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) signed, installed, and maintained ac- Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of Operations Office. this chapter. (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Av- enue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English [CGD1–95–002, 63 FR 27680, May 20, 1998] Kills at New York City, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance § 117.803 Niagara River. notice is given to the New York City The draw of the Canadian National Department of Transportation Railway bridge, mile 33.0 at Buffalo, (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the need not be opened for the passage of NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. vessels. (f) The draw of the Grand Street/Ave- nue Bridge, mile 3.1, across Newtown § 117.805 Peekskill (Annsville) Creek. Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile and Queens, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance notice is 0.0 at Peekskill, need not be opened for given to the New York City Depart- the passage of vessels. ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) § 117.809 Tonawanda Creek. Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. The draw of the Penn Central Cor- (g)(1) The draw of the of the Pulaski poration railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at Bridge, mile 0.6, and the Greenpoint Tonawanda, is permanently main- Avenue Bridge, mile 1.3, shall open on tained in the open position. signal if at least a two hour advance notice is given to the New York City § 117.811 Tonawanda Harbor. Department of Transportation Radio The draw of the Tonawanda Island (Hotline) Room. Railroad bridge, mile 0.2 between North (2) The Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6, need Tonawanda and Tonawanda Island, not open for vessel traffic at various shall open on signal if at least 24 hours times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the notice is given. first Sunday in both May and Novem- ber. The exact time and date of the § 117.813 Wappinger Creek. bridge closure will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners several weeks The draw of the Metro-North Com- prior to the first Sunday of both May muter railroad bridge, mile 0.0 at New and November. Hamburg, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. However, the draw [CGD01–99–069, 65 FR 46872, Aug. 1, 2000, as shall be returned to operable condition amended by CGD01–04–019, 69 FR 34573, June 22, 2004] within six months after notification by the District Commander to do so. § 117.802 New Rochelle Harbor. (a) The draw of the Glen Island § 117.815 Westchester Creek. Bridge, mile 0.8, at New Rochelle, New The draw of the Bruckner Boulevard/ York, shall open on signal, except as Unionport Bridge, mile 1.7, at the follows: Bronx, New York, shall open on signal (1) two hours advance notice shall be if at least a two-hour advance notice is given for openings from 12 midnight to given to the New York City Depart- 6 a.m. from May 1st through October ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) 31st by calling the number posted at radio hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge the bridge. Operations Office. The draw need not (2) twenty-four hours advance notice be opened for vessel traffic from 7 a.m. shall be given for openings from 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to 8 a.m. from November 1st through through Friday. The owner of the April 30th by calling the number posted bridge shall provide clearance gauges at the bridge. according to the provisions of § 118.160 (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- of this chapter. vide, and keep in good legible condi- tion, clearance gauges with figures not [CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000]

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NORTH CAROLINA (2) S.R. 50 Bridge, mile 260.7, at Surf City, NC, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the § 117.820 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- draw need only open on the hour. way (Alternate Route), Great Dis- (3) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile mal Swamp Canal. 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the draw need The draw of the Great Dismal Swamp only open on the hour and half hour. Canal Bridge, mile 28.0 at South Mills, (4) S.R. 74 Bridge, mile 283.1, at NC, shall operate as follows: Wrightsville Beach, NC, between 7 a.m. (a) The draw shall remain in the open and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on position for navigation. The draw shall the hour; except that from 7 a.m. to 11 only be closed for pedestrian crossings a.m. on the third and fourth Saturday or periodic maintenance authorized in in September of every year, the draw accordance with Subpart A of this part. need not open for vessels due to the Triathlon run. (b) The bridge shall be operated by (5) S.R. 1172 Bridge, mile 337.9, at the Park Service Rangers at the Great Sunset Beach, NC, shall open on the Dismal Swamp Visitors Center. Oper- hour on signal between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ational information will be provided 24 (b) If a pleasure vessel is approaching hours a day on marine channel 13. a drawbridge which is only required to (c) The bridge shall not be operated open on the hour or on the hour and when the operator’s visibility is im- half hour, and cannot reach the draw- paired. bridge on the hour or on the half hour, (d) Before the bridge closes for any the drawtender may delay the required reason, the operator will monitor wa- opening up to 10 minutes past the hour terway traffic in the area. The bridge or half hour. shall only be closed if the operator’s visual inspection shows that the chan- [CGD05–97–072, 63 FR 9419, Feb. 25, 1998, as amended by CGD05–98–030, 63 FR 24427, May nel is clear and there are no vessels 4, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, transiting in the area. While the bridge 1999; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006; is moving, the operator shall maintain USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006; constant surveillance of the navigation CGD05–07–026; 73 FR 5093, Jan. 29, 2008] channel. (e) Before closing the draw, the horn § 117.822 Beaufort Channel, NC. will sound five short blasts. Five short The draw of the US 70 bridge, mile blasts of the horn will continue until 0.1, at Beaufort, shall open as follows: the bridge is seated and locked down to (a) From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw vessels. need only open every hour on the hour (f) When pedestrian traffic has and on the half hour; except that Mon- cleared, the horn will sound one pro- day through Friday the bridge need not longed blast followed by one short open between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to blast to indicate the draw is opening to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. vessel traffic. (b) From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge shall open on signal. [CGD05–06–017, 71 FR 40420, July 17, 2006] [CGD05–01–001, 66 FR 40119, Aug. 2, 2001] § 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- way, Albermarle Sound to Sunset § 117.823 Cape Fear River. Beach. The draw of the Cape Fear Memorial (a) The drawbridges across the Atlan- Bridge, mile 26.8, at Wilmington need tic Intracoastal Waterway in North not open for the passage of vessel from Carolina shall open on signal for com- 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the second Satur- mercial vessels at all times and on sig- day of July of every year, and from 7 nal for pleasure vessels, except at the a.m. to 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of times and during the periods specified November of every year. in this paragraph: [CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] (1) Onslow Beach Swing Bridge, mile 240.7, at Cap Lejeune, NC, between 7 § 117.824 Neuse River. a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only (a) The draw of the U.S. 17 bridge, open on the hour and half hour. mile 33.7, at New Bern:

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(1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to (2) The draw shall be left in the open 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., position to vessels and will only be Monday through Friday, for pleasure closed for the passage of trains and to vessels. However, the draw shall open perform periodic maintenance author- at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for any vessel ized in accordance with Subpart A of waiting to pass. this part. (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to (3) Trains shall be controlled so that 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through Sep- any delay in opening of the draw shall tember 8, on Sundays and Federal holi- not exceed ten minutes except as pro- days, for pleasure vessels. However, the vided in 117.31(b). draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 (4) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge p.m., for any vessel waiting to pass. shall not be operated by the controller (3) Must always open on signal for at the CSX Navassa Railroad in the public vessels of the United States. event of failure or obstruction of the (4) Shall open on signal at all other motion sensors, laser scanners, video times. cameras or marine-radio communica- (b) The draw of the Atlantic and East tions. In these situations, a bridge ten- Carolina Railway bridge, mile 80.0 at der must be called to operate the Kinston, shall open on signal if at least bridge on-site. 24 hours notice is given. (5) When rail traffic has cleared, the horn will automatically sound one pro- [CGD82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–88–054, 54 FR 3778, Jan. 26, longed blast followed by one short 1989. Redesignated by CGD05–05–102, 71 FR blast to indicate that the CSX Hilton 5010, Jan. 31, 2006 and amended by USCG– Railroad Bridge is moving to the full 2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] open position to vessels. During open span movement, the channel traffic § 117.825 Newport River. lights will flash red, until the bridge is The draw of the Atlantic and East in the full open position to vessels. In Carolina Railway bridge, mile 13.0 at the full open position to vessels, the Newport, need not be opened for the bridge channel traffic lights will flash passage of vessels. green, allowing vessels to pass safely. (6) During closing span movement, § 117.829 Northeast Cape Fear River. the channel traffic lights will flash red, (a) The draw of the Isabel S. Holmes the horn will sound five short blasts, Bridge, at mile 1.0, at Wilmington, and an audio voice-warning device will North Carolina will operate as follows: announce bridge movement. Five short (1) The draw will be closed to pleas- blasts of the horn will continue until ure craft from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every the bridge is seated and locked down. day except at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. when When the bridge is seated and in the the draw will open for all waiting ves- locked down position to vessels, the sels. channel traffic lights will continue to flash red. (2) The draw will open on signal for Government and commercial vessels at (c) The draw of the Seaboard System all times. Railroad Bridge across the Northeast (3) The draw will open for all vessels Cape Fear River, mile 27.0, at Castle on signal from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Hayne, North Carolina shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is (4) From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the sec- given. ond Saturday of July of every year, and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the sec- [CGD05–02–014, 67 FR 70554, Nov. 25, 2002, as ond Sunday of November of every year, amended by CGD05–04–120, 69 FR 70061, Dec. the draw need not open for vessels. 2, 2004; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] (b) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge, mile 1.5 in Wilmington, NC shall oper- § 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. ate as follows: The draws of the US17–264 bridge, (1) The draw of the bridge to be re- mile 37.2 at Washington, and the Boyds motely operated by the controller at Ferry bridge, mile 44.8 at Grimesland, the Navassa Railroad Bridge mile 34.0 shall open on signal if at least 24 hours across the Cape Fear River. notice is given. The bridge owners shall

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restore constant attendance when so at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for any vessel directed by the District Commander. waiting to pass. (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to § 117.833 Pasquotank River. 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through Sep- (a) The draw of the Albemarle & tember 8, on Sundays and Federal holi- Chesapeake railroad bridge, mile 47.7, days, for pleasure vessels. However, the at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, shall draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 be maintained in the open position; the p.m. for any vessel waiting to pass. draw may close only for the crossing of (3) Must always open on signal for trains and maintenance of the bridge. public vessels of the United States. When the draw is closed, a bridgetender (4) Shall open on signal at all other shall be present to reopen the draw times. after the train has cleared the bridge. (b) The draws of the Seaboard Sys- (b) The draw of the US 158 Highway tem Railroad bridge, mile 18.0 near Bridge, mile 50.7, at Elizabeth City, Pollocksville, need not be opened for shall open on signal; except that be- the passage of vessels. tween 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as draw need open only at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 amended by CGD5–88–53, 54 FR 1361, Jan. 13, a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. for any 1989; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, pleasure vessels waiting to pass. 2006] [CGD05–94–118, 60 FR 40098, Aug. 7, 1995, as OHIO amended by CGD05–97–009, 62 FR 66006, Dec. 17, 1997] § 117.847 Ashtabula River. (a) The draw of the Fifth Street § 117.835 Perquimans River. bridge, mile 1.4 at Ashtabula, shall The draw of the US17 bridge, mile open on signal for the passage of com- 12.0 at Hertford, shall open on signal mercial and emergency vessels and on from 8 a.m. to midnight from April 1 the hour and half hour for all other through September 30 and from 10 a.m. vessels. to 10 p.m. from October 1 through (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern March 31. The draw need not be opened Bridge, mile 1.5 at Ashtabula, is re- at all other times. motely operated, is required to operate [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR a radiotelephone, and shall open on sig- 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] nal from April 1 through November 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. At all other § 117.837 Roanoke River. times the draw shall open on signal if The draw of the Seaboard System at least 24 hours notice is given. 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, [CGD5–92–004, 57 FR 11580, Apr. 6, 1992] Dec. 4, 2009]

§ 117.841 Smith Creek. § 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville Canal). The draw of the S117–S133 Bridge, mile 1.5 at Wilmington, need not open The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile for the passage of vessels. 77.1 at Zanesville, shall open on signal 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.

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§ 117.850 Black River. The gages shall be so placed on the bridge that they are plainly visible to The draw of the Erie Avenue bridge, operators of vessels approaching the mile 0.6, at Lorain shall open on signal bridge either up or downstream. except as follows: (c) The draw of the Monroe Street (a) From April 1 through December bridge, mile 0.4 at Port Clinton, shall 31— open as follows: (1) From 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday (1) From May 1 through November through Friday, except legal holidays, 30— the draw need open only on the hour (i) Between the hours of 12 midnight and half-hour for pleasure craft; how- and 6 a.m., the draw shall open on sig- ever, the draw need not open for pleas- nal. ure craft at 8 a.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. and 5 (ii) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and p.m. For commercial vessels the draw 12 midnight, the draw shall open on shall open on signal as soon as possible. signal. However, the draw need not (2) From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays, open on signal during this time for rec- Sundays and legal holidays, the draw reational craft and commercial vessels need open only on the hour and half- licensed to carry fifteen or less pas- hour for pleasure craft. For commer- sengers, or less than ten gross tons, un- cial vessels the draw shall open on sig- less in distress or seeking shelter from nal as soon as possible. rough weather. For these vessels, the (3) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., seven days draw need open only from three min- a week and legal holidays, no utes before to three minutes after the bridgetender is required to be in con- hour and half-hour. stant attendance and the bridge shall (2) From December 1 through April open on signal for pleasure craft and 30, the draw shall open on signal if at commercial vessels if at least a one least 24 hours’ notice is given. hour advance notice is given. (d) The draw of the Norfolk Southern (b) From January 1 through March Bridge, Mile 1.5 at Port Clinton, is re- 31, the draw shall open on signal for motely operated, is required to operate pleasure craft and commercial vessels a radio telephone, and shall open on if at least a twelve hour advance notice signal. However, from December 1 is given. through April 30, the draw shall open (c) At all times, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is as soon as possible for public vessels of given. the United States, state or local gov- ernment vessels used for public safety [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09 89–07, 54 FR 41965, Oct. 13, and vessels in distress. 1989; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, [CCGD09 86–01, 51 FR 28380, Aug. 7, 1986] 1999; USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, 2009] § 117.851 Portage River. § 117.853 Sandusky Bay. (a) Public vessels of the United The draw of the Norfolk Southern States, State or local government ves- Bridge, Mile 3.5 at Sandusky, is re- sels used for public safety, vessels in motely operated, is required to operate distress and vessels seeking shelter a radiotelephone, and shall open on sig- from rough weather shall be passed nal from April 1 through October 31 through the draws listed in this section and from November 1 through Novem- as soon as possible. Except as provided ber 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all other in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) with respect to times, the draw shall open on signal if the Monroe Street bridge, commercial at least 24 hours notice is given. vessels shall be passed through the draws of this section as soon as pos- [USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, 2009] sible. (b) The owners of the bridges listed in § 117.855 Maumee River. this section shall provide and keep in (a) The draw of the Craig Memorial good legible condition two board gages highway bridge, mile 3.30, at Toledo, painted white with black figures to in- shall operate as follows: dicate the vertical clearance under the (1) From April through December closed draw at all stages of the tide. 20—

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(i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 on signal for commercial vessels and p.m., the draw need open only from pleasure craft from December 21 three minutes before to three minutes through December 31, if at least a four after the hour and half-hour with no hour advance notice is given and from opening required at 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 January 1 through March 31, if at least p.m. for pleasure craft; for commercial a twelve hour advance notice is given. vessels, during this period of time, the (d) At all times, the bridges listed in draw shall open on signal as soon as this section shall open as soon as pos- possible. sible for public vessels of the United (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and States, state or local government ves- 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal sels used for public safety and vessels for commercial vessels and pleasure in distress. craft. [CCGD09 86–11, 51 FR 39858, Nov. 3, 1986, as (2) From December 21 through March amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, 31, no bridgetenders are required to be June 29, 1999] on duty at the bridge and the draw shall open on signal from December 21 OREGON through December 31, if at least a four hour advance notice is given and from § 117.861 Blind Slough. January 1 through March 31, if at least The draws of the Portland and West- a twelve hour advance notice is given. ern railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Knappa, (b) The draw of the Cherry Street shall open on signal if at least one hour highway bridge, mile 4.30 at Toledo, notice is given. However, the draw shall operate as follows: shall open promptly on signal from (1) From April 1 through December four hours before to four hours after 20— each day’s authorized commercial fish- (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 ing period established by the Columbia p.m., the draw need open only from River Compact (Washington State De- three minutes before to three minutes partment of Fisheries and the Fish after the quarter and three-quarter Commission of Oregon) for the Colum- hour with no opening required at 7:45 bia River Fishery below Bonneville a.m. and 4:45 p.m. for pleasure craft; for Dam. commercial vessels, during this period of time, the draw shall open on signal [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as as soon as possible. amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal § 117.865 Clatskanie River. for commercial vessels and pleasure craft. The draw of the Portland and West- (2) From December 21 through March ern railroad bridge, mile 0.7 at 31, no bridgetenders are required to be Clatskanie, shall open on signal if at at the bridge and the draw shall open least one hours notice is given. How- on signal from December 21 through ever, the draw shall open promptly on December 31, if at least a four hour ad- signal from four hours before to four vance notice is given and from January hours after each day’s authorized com- 1 through March 31, if at least a twelve mercial fishing period established by hour advance notice is given. the Columbia River Compact (Wash- (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- ington State Department of Fisheries tation railroad bridge, mile 1.07, Nor- and the Fish Commission of Oregon) folk Southern railroad bridge, mile 1.80 for the Columbia River Fishery below and Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, Bonneville Dam. mile 5.76, all at Toledo, shall operate as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as follows: amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, (1) From April 1 through December June 29, 2000] 20, the draws shall open on signal for all vessels. § 117.869 Columbia River. (2) From December 21 through March (a) The draws of the Interstate 5 31, no bridgetenders are required to be Bridges, mile 106.5, between Portland, at the bridges and the draws shall open OR, and Vancouver, WA, shall open on

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signal except that the draws need not openings on signal at 9 p.m. on August be opened for the passage of vessels 6 and 20, September 3 and 17, and Octo- from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 ber 1, 2004. p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as except federal holidays. amended by CCGD13 85–02, 50 FR 31591, Aug. (b) The draw of the Port of Hood 5, 1985; CGD13–93–031, 60 FR 32268, June 21, River bridge, mile 169.8 at Hood River, 1995; CGD13–99–011, 65 FR 1544, Jan. 11, 2000] shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. § 117.871 Coos Bay. (c) The draw of the Burlington North- The draw of the Port of Coos Bay ern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile railroad bridge, mile 9.0 at North Bend, 201.2, between Celilo, Oregon, and shall be maintained in the fully open Wishram, Washington, is automated position, except for the crossing of and is normally maintained in the fully trains or maintenance. open-to-navigation position. [USCG–2009–0840, 75 FR 16006, Mar. 31, 2010] (1) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be visible to § 117.873 Coos River. marine traffic for a distance of at least The draw of the Oregon State sec- 2 miles and shall be displayed at all ondary highway bridge, mile 2.2 near times, day and night. Eastside, shall open on signal if at (i) When the draw is fully open, a least 12 hours notice is given. steady green light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both up- § 117.875 Coquille River. stream and downstream sides. (ii) When the draw is not fully open, The draws of the US 101 highway a steady red light shall be displayed at bridge, mile 3.5 at Bandon, Oregon, the center of the drawspan on both up- shall open on signal if at least two stream and downstream sides. hours notice is given to the drawtender (iii) When the draw is about to close, at the Coos Bay South Slough bridge. flashing yellow lights in the form of a [CGD13–94–033, 59 FR 52424, Oct. 18, 1994] down-pointing arrow shall be displayed EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2009–0839, at the center of the drawspan on both 75 FR 12688, Mar. 17, 2010, § 117.875 was sus- upstream and downstream sides. pended, effective from May 1, 2010 to March (2) Operation. When a train ap- 1, 2011. proaches the bridge, the yellow lights shall start flashing. After an 8-minute § 117.876T Coquille River. delay, the green lights shall change to The draws of the U.S. 101 highway red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, bridge, mile 3.5 at Bandon, Oregon, and the yellow lights shall be extin- need not open for the passage of vessels guished. Red lights shall continue to be from May 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011. displayed until the train has crossed [USCG–2009–0839, 75 FR 12688, Mar. 17, 2010] and the drawspan is again in the fully open position. At that time, the red EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2009–0839, lights shall change to green. 75 FR 12688, Mar. 17, 2010, § 117.876T was (3) Vessels equipped with radio- added, effective from May 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011. telephones may contact Burlington Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- § 117.879 Isthmus Slough. tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge The draw of the Oregon State sec- status information also may be ob- ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0, at tained by calling the commercial tele- Coos Bay, shall open on signal if at phone number posted at the drawspan least 24 hours notice is given. of the bridge. (d) The draws of the Interstate 5 [CGD13–88–19, 54 FR 3448, Jan. 24, 1989] Bridges, mile 106.5, between Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA, need not open § 117.881 John Day River. for the passage of vessels from 6:30 a.m. The draw of the Portland and West- on July 15, 2004, to 9 p.m. on August 6, ern railroad bridge, mile 0.0 near 2004, and at no other time until 9 p.m. Astoria, shall open on signal if at least on October 15 except for scheduled one hour notice is given. However, the

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draw shall open promptly on signal (b) The draw of the Central Oregon from four hours before to four hours and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.5 at after each day’s authorized commercial Reedsport, shall be maintained in the fishing period established by the Co- fully open position, except for the lumbia River Compact (Washington crossing of trains or other railroad State Department of Fisheries and the equipment or for maintenance. During Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Co- foggy weather when the draw is closed lumbia River Fishery below Bonneville and the channel is not clear for the Dam. passage of vessels, a fog horn with an audible range of one-half mile from the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as draw shall be sounded. Two clear sig- amended by CGD13 91–07, 56 FR 67528, Dec. 31, nals of approximately six seconds dura- 1991; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000; USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, tion each, repeated at intervals of 60 2006] seconds from completion of the second signal to commencement of the next § 117.887 Oregon Slough (North Port- signal, shall be sounded and repeated land Harbor). from commencement of closure to full The draw of the Burlington Northern opening of the draw. When the draw is Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 3.2 at again in the open position, the fog horn Portland, shall open on signal if at shall be stopped, indicating that the least one half hours notice is given. channel is clear for the passage of ves- sels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (c) The draw of the US101 bridge amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35627, Sept. across the side channel of the Umpqua 11, 1984] River, mile 11.1 near Reedsport, need not be opened for the passage of ves- § 117.889 Siuslaw River. sels. (a) The draw of the US101 bridge, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as mile 5.0 at Florence, shall open on sig- amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. nal if at least two hours notice is 11, 1984; CCGD13 91–06, 56 FR 66599, Dec. 24, given. 1991; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, (b) The draw of the Central Oregon 1998] and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 8.0 near Cushman, shall open on signal if § 117.895 Wallooskee River. at least 24 hours notice is given. The draw of the Oregon State sec- ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0 near [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR Astoria, shall open on signal if at least 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG– 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] 48 hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR § 117.892 South Slough. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] The drawspan for the Oregon State § 117.897 Willamette River. Highway Drawbridge across South Slough at Charleston must open on sig- (a) The draws of the Union Pacific nal for the passage of vessels, except railroad bridge, mile 119.6 at Albany; that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 and mile 164.3 near Harrisburg, need p.m., from June 1 through September not open for the passage of vessels. 30, the drawspan need be opened only However the draws shall be returned to on the hour and half-hour. This excep- operable condition within six months tion does not apply to commercial tugs after notification by the District Com- and/or tows or public vessels of the mander to do so. United States. (b) The draw of the Oregon State highway bridge, mile 132.1 at Corvallis, [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] shall open on signal if at least seven days notice is given. However, the draw § 117.893 Umpqua River. need not be opened on Saturdays, Sun- (a) The draw of the US 101 Bridge, days, and Federal Holidays. mile 11.1, at Reedsport, Oregon, shall (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

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notice is given to the drawtender of the other times, including all Federal holi- Hawthorne Bridge subject to the fol- days but Columbus Day, at least a two- lowing requirements and exceptions: hour notice by telephone is required. (1) The draws need not open for the The opening signal shall be two pro- passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. longed blasts followed by one short and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday blast. through Friday; except that on New (b) The draw of the Oregon State (Old Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 2.4, July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, across Youngs Bay foot of Fifth Street, and Christmas Day, the draws shall shall open on signal for the passage of open in accordance with the notice re- vessels if at least one half-hour notice quirements of paragraph (c)(3) below. is given to the drawtender at the Lewis (2) During Rose Festival Week or and Clark River Bridge by marine when the water elevation reaches and radio, telephone, or other suitable remains above +12 feet, no advance no- means from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday tice is required to request opening, ex- through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 cept during the normal closed periods p.m. Saturday and Sunday. At all other in (c)(1) above. times, including all Federal holidays (3)(i) Broadway Bridge, mile 11.7, but Columbus Day, at least a two-hour from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through notice by telephone is required. The Friday, one hour’s notice shall be given opening signal is two prolonged blasts for draw openings. At all other times, followed by one short blast. notice of at least two hours in advance (c) The draw of the Oregon State is required. (Lewis and Clark River) highway (ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only), bridge, mile 1.0, across the Lewis and Portland, mile 12.1. From 8 a.m. to 5 Clark River, shall open on signal for p.m. Monday through Friday, one the passage of vessels if at least one hour’s notice shall be given for draw half-hour notice is given by marine openings. At all other times, two hours radio, telephone, or other suitable notice is required. means from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday (iii) Burnside Bridge, mile 12.4, from 8 through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all one hour’s notice shall be given for other times, including all Federal holi- draw openings. At all other times, two days but Columbus Day, at least a two- hours notice is required. hour notice by telephone is required. (iv) Morrison Bridge, Portland, mile The opening signal is one prolonged 12.8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday blast followed by four short blasts. through Friday, one hour’s notice shall [CGD13–06–048, 72 FR 9436, Mar. 2, 2007] be given for draw openings. At all other times, two hours notice is required. PENNSYLVANIA (v) Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, mile 13.1, no advance notice required. § 117.901 Chester Creek. [CGD13–05–023, 70 FR 73939, Dec. 14, 2005, as The draw of the Front Street bridge, amended by USCG–2008–0721, 74 FR 5986, Feb. mile 0.1 at Chester, shall open on signal 4, 2009] if at least 24 hours notice is given.

§ 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and § 117.903 Darby Creek. Clark River. (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- (a) The draw of the US101 (New road Bridge, mile 0.3, at Essington, will Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 0.7, operate as follows: across Youngs Bay at Smith Point, (1) The owner of this bridge on this shall open on signal for the passage of waterway shall provide and keep in vessels if at least one half-hour notice good legible condition two board gages 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

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approaching the bridge either up or (9) The CONRAIL Railroad channel downstream. traffic lights will change from flashing (2) Trains shall be controlled so that green to flashing red anytime the any delay in opening of the draw shall bridge is not in the full open position. not exceed ten minutes except as pro- (10) During downward span move- vided in § 117.31(b). However, if a train ment, the channel traffic lights will moving toward the bridge has crossed change from flashing green to flashing the home signal for the bridge before red, the horn will sound two times, fol- the signal requesting opening of the lowed by a pause, and then two repeat bridge is given, the train may continue blasts until the bridge is seated and across the bridge and must clear the locked down. bridge interlocks before stopping. (11) When the rail traffic has cleared, (3) From April 1 through October 31, the off-site bridge/train controller at the draw shall be left in the open posi- the Delair Railroad Bridge will sound tion at all times and will only be low- the horn five times to signal the draw ered for the passage of trains and to of the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is perform periodic maintenance author- about to return to its full open posi- ized in accordance with subpart A of tion. this part. (12) During upward span movement, (4) The bridge will be operated by the the channel traffic lights will change bridge/train controller at the Delair from flashing green to flashing red, the Railroad Bridge in Delair, New Jersey. horn will sound two times, followed by (5) Before the bridge closes for any a pause, and then sound repeat blasts reason, an on-site crewmember will ob- until the bridge is in the full open posi- serve the waterway for approaching tion. In the full open position, the craft, which will be allowed to pass. channel traffic lights will then turn The on-site crewmember will then from flashing red to flashing green. communicate with the off-site bridge/ (13) From November 1 through March train controller at the Delair Railroad 31, the draw shall open on signal if at Bridge either by radio or telephone, re- least 24 hours notice is given by tele- questing the off-site bridge/train con- phone at (856) 231–7088 or (856) 662–8201. troller to lower the bridge. Operational information will be pro- (6) The bridge shall only be lowered vided 24 hours a day by telephone at from the remote site if the on-site (856) 231–7088 or (856) 662–8201. crewmember’s visual inspection shows (b) The Reading Railroad Bridge, there are no vessels in the area and the mile 0.3, at Essington, will be left in infrared channel sensors are not ob- the full open position at all times. structed. (7) While the CONRAIL Railroad [CGD05–01–052, 67 FR 64170, Feb. 11, 2002, as Bridge is moving from the full open to amended by CGD05–06–086, 71 FR 77615, Dec. the full closed position, the off-site 27, 2006] bridge/train controller will maintain constant surveillance of the naviga- § 117.904 Delaware River. tional channel using infrared sensors See § 117.716, Delaware River, listed to ensure no conflict with maritime under New Jersey. traffic exists. In the event of failure or obstruction of the infrared channel [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] sensors, the off-site bridge/train con- § 117.905 Schuylkill River. troller will stop the bridge and return the bridge to the open position. In the (a) The following requirements apply event of loss of radio or telephone com- to all drawbridges across the Schuyl- munications with the on-site crew- kill River: member, the off-site bridge/train con- (1) The draws of railroad bridges need troller will stop the bridge and the not be opened when there is a train in bridge return to the open position. the bridge block approaching the (8) When the draw cannot be operated bridge with the intention of crossing, from the remote site, a bridge tender or within five minutes of the known must be called to operate the bridge in time of the passage of a scheduled pas- the traditional on-site manner. senger train.

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(2) The opening of a bridge may not cept that, the draw need not open from be delayed more than five minutes for 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a p.m. Monday through Friday except railroad bridge, after the signal to open Federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sun- is given. days, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. (3) The owners of drawbridges shall to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on provide and keep in good legible condi- the hour. tion two board gages painted white (d) SR 171/700 bridge across Wappoo with black figures not less than six Creek Mile 470.8 at Charleston. The draw inches high to indicate the vertical shall open on signal, except that from clearance under the closed draw at all April 1 to November 30 from 9 a.m. to stages of the tide. The gages shall be so 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except placed on the bridge that they are federal holidays, and from 9 a.m. to 7 plainly visible to operators of vessels p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays and fed- approaching the bridge either up or eral holidays, the bridge need not open downstream. except on the hour and half-hour. From (b) The Passyunk Avenue bridge, June 1 to September 30 and from De- mile 3.5 at Philadelphia, shall open on cember 1 to March 30 the draw need not signal at all times if at least four hours open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from notice is given. Public vessels of the 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- United States shall be passed as soon day, except federal holidays, and from as possible at any time. April 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to (c) The draw of the Conrail bridge, November 30 Monday through Friday, mile 5.5 at Grays Ferry Avenue, Phila- except federal holidays, the draw need delphia, shall open on signal; except not open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from that, on Saturdays and Sundays, the 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. draw shall open on signal if at least (e) John Limehouse Bridge across the two hours notice is given. Public ves- Stone River, mile 479.3 at Johns Island. sels of the United States shall be The draw of the John Limehouse passed as soon as possible at any time. Bridge shall open on signal; except that (d) The draw of the University Ave- the draw need not open from 6:30 a.m. nue bridge, mile 6.2 at Philadelphia, to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., shall open on signal at all times if at Monday through Friday except Federal least two hours notice is given. Public holidays. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., vessels of the United States shall be Monday through Friday except Federal passed as soon as possible at any time. holidays, the draw need open only on (e) The draw of the Conrail bridge, the hour and half hour. The draw shall mile 6.4 near Christian Street, Phila- open as soon as possible for the passage delphia, shall open on signal if at least of tugs with tows, public vessels of the two hours notice is given. United States and vessels in a situa- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] tion where a delay would endanger life or property. 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 River. (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 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

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Finding Aids section of the printed volume § 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale and on GPO Access. Branch). § 117.913 Ashepoo River. The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 5.3 at Seabrook, The draw of the Seaboard System and the draw of the US21 bridge, mile Railroad bridge, mile 32.0 at Ashepoo, 7.0 at Beaufort, shall open on signal need not be opened for the passage of from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through vessels. However, the draw shall be re- Friday if at least 24 hours notice is turned to operable condition within six given. At all other times, the draw months after notification by the Dis- need not be opened for the passage of trict Commander to do so. vessels.

§ 117.915 Ashley River. § 117.929 Durham Creek. (a) The draws of the US17 highway The removable span of the Seaboard bridges, miles 2.4 and 2.5 at Charleston, System Railroad bridge, mile 1.7 at shall open on signal; except that, from Bushy Park, shall be removed to allow 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday the passage of dredges and construc- and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draws tion equipment if at least 20 days no- need be opened only if at least 12 hours tice is given. When notified by the City notice is given. The draws of either of Charleston of an emergency in the bridge shall open as soon as possible for Bushy Park Reservoir, the span shall the passage of vessels in an emergency be removed as soon as possible to per- involving danger to life or property. mit the passage of dredges and con- (b) The draw of the Seaboard System struction equipment. Railroad bridge, mile 12.0 near Drayton Hall, shall open on signal from 7 a.m. § 117.933 Pee Dee River. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least The draws of the Seaboard System three hours notice is given. Railroad bridges, mile 72.6 near Poston and mile 107.2 near Pee Dee, need not § 117.917 Battery Creek. be opened for the passage of vessels. The draw of the State highway § 117.935 Rantowles Creek. bridge, mile 2.1 between Beaufort and Parris Island, shall open on signal if at The draw of the Seaboard System least 24 hours notice is given. Railroad bridge, 1.1 near Rantowles, need not be opened for the passage of § 117.921 Broad River. vessels. (a) The draw of the S170 bridge, mile § 117.936 Savannah River. 14.0 near Beaufort, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. See § 117.371, Savannah River, listed under Georgia. (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 17.0 near Whale [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] Branch, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.938 Waccamaw River. The draw of the Waccamaw Coast § 117.923 Congaree River. Line Railroad bridge, mile 44.4 at The draw of the Southern Railway Conway, shall open on signal; except bridge, mile 4.3 at Moye’s Station, that from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday shall open on signal if at least 24 hours through Friday, the draw shall open on notice is given. signal if at least one hour notice is 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.

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SOUTH DAKOTA on signal for the vessel without further notice. If the vessel giving notice fails § 117.941 Missouri River. to arrive within one hour after the ar- The draws of the US81 bridge, mile rival time specified, whether upbound 805.7 at Yankton, and the Chicago and or downbound, a second eight hours no- Northwestern Railroad bridge, mile tice is required. 1066.5 at Pierre, need not be opened for [CGD02 86–02, 51 FR 32320, Sept. 11, 1986; 51 the passage of vessels. FR 41894, Nov. 19, 1986, as amended by USCG– 2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] TENNESSEE TEXAS § 117.943 Cumberland River. The draw of the Clarksville Railroad § 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. bridge over the Cumberland River, mile The draw of the S106 highway bridge, 126.5, at Clarksville, shall open on sig- mile 22.5 at Rio Hondo, shall open on nal when the vertical clearance under signal if at least 12 hours notice is the navigational span is 47 feet or less. given. The draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given when § 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion the vertical clearance is greater than Channel). 47 feet. The draw need not be opened (a) The draw of the S36 highway for a vessel that arrives at the bridge bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall open more than 30 minutes after the time on signal if at least 12 hours notice is specified in the notice, unless a second given. two hours notice has been given. (b) The draw of the Union Pacific [CGD02 86–01, 51 FR 32319, Sept. 11, 1986, as railroad bridge, mile 22.6 at Brazoria, amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, need not be opened for the passage of June 30, 1998] vessels.

§ 117.945 Hatchie River. § 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. The draws of the Illinois Central Gulf (a) The draw of the Houston Belt and railroad bridge, mile 35.0 at Covington, Terminal railroad bridge, mile 1.2 at and the Seaboard System Railroad Houston, and all drawbridges down- bridge, mile 71.0 at Brownsville, need stream of it, shall open on signal if at not be opened for the passage of ves- least 24 hours notice if given. sels. (b) The draws of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 3.1, and the Hous- § 117.947 Obion River. ton Belt and Terminal railroad bridge, The draws of all bridges on the Obion mile 4.3, need not be opened for the River need not be opened for the pas- passage of vessels. sage of vessels. [CGD–8–89–11, 55 FR 2066, Jan. 22, 1990, as amended by CGD08–98–066, 63 FR 55030, Oct. § 117.949 Tennessee River. 14, 1998] The draws of the Chief John Ross Bridge over the Tennessee River, mile § 117.957 Cedar Bayou. 464.1, at Chattanooga, and the South- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- ern Railway Bridge over the Tennessee road automated bridge, mile 7.0 at Bay- River, mile 470.7, at Hixon, Tennessee, town, operates as follows: shall open on signal when the vertical (a) The draw shall be maintained at a clearance beneath the draw is 50 feet or vertical clearance of 81.4 feet above less. When the vertical clearance be- mean high water. Fixed green naviga- neath the draw is more than 50 feet, at tion lights shall be displayed in the least eight hours notice is required. center of the draw. When the operator of a vessel returning (b) When a train approaches the through the draw within four hours in- bridge, the navigation lights shall be forms the drawtender of the probable changed from green to red, alternating time of return, the drawtender shall re- flashing red lights turned on, and a turn one half hour before the time horn sounded for six minutes. At the specified and promptly open the draw end of six minutes, the draw may be

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lowered and locked if the scanning § 117.969 Lavaca River. equipment does not detect any object The draws of the Union Pacific rail- under the span. If the scanning equip- road bridge, mile 11.2, and the highway ment detects an obstruction, the draw bridge, mile 11.2, both at Vanderbilt, shall be raised until the obstruction is shall open on signal if at least 48 hours cleared. notice is given. In emergencies, the (c) After a train has cleared the draws shall open as soon as possible. bridge, the draw shall be raised to 81.4 feet above mean high water, the flash- § 117.971 Neches River. ing red lights stopped, and the naviga- tion lights changed from red to green. (a) The draw of the Kansas City Southern automated bridge, mile 19.5, § 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. at Beaumont, is not constantly manned and is operated from a remote The draw of the Union Pacific rail- site in Shreveport, Louisiana. The road bridge, mile 11.4 at Liverpool, bridge is normally maintained in the need not be opened for the passage of closed to navigation position, pro- vessels. viding 13 feet of vertical clearance § 117.963 Colorado River. above mean high tide. This bridge will open on signal. The draw of the highway bridge, mile (1) Mariners may request a bridge 10.7 at Wadsworth need open on signal opening at anytime via one of the fol- Monday through Friday only, and then lowing methods: only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At least 48 (i) Telephone at 1–877–829–6295; hours notice is required. (ii) Marine radio on VHF-FM Channel [CGD8–90–22, 56 FR 488, Jan. 7, 1991] 16; or (iii) Proper sound signal as prescribed § 117.965 Cow Bayou. in § 117.15. The draws of the Orange County (2) When signaling by sound, if return highway bridge, mile 2.9 at West Or- sound signal is not sent from the re- ange, and the S87 bridge, mile 4.5 at mote bridge operator, in compliance Bay City, shall open on signal if at with § 117.15, contact the remote oper- least six hours notice is given. ator via telephone or marine radio. (3) An audible warning siren will § 117.967 Greens Bayou. sound when the bridge is in motion. The draw of the Port Terminal Rail- Video cameras will constantly monitor road Association railroad bridge, mile the waterway near and under the draw. 2.8 at Houston, shall open on signal if Once a vessel has passed through the at least four hours notice is given. The bridge, the draw will lower, provided draw shall open on signal for three the infrared ‘‘under bridge’’ presence hours thereafter for returning detector and video cameras reveal downbound vessels. nothing under the draw. (b) The draw of the Burlington § 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, The drawspan for the Port Isabel mile 53.9 at Evadale, need not be Drawbridge, mile 666.0, must open on opened for the passage of vessels. signal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as p.m. on weekdays only, excluding fed- amended by CGD 08–00–026, 65 FR 71059, Nov. eral, state, and local holidays, the 29, 2000] drawspan need open only on the hour for pleasure craft. The drawspan must § 117.975 Old Brazos River. open on signal at anytime for commer- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- cial vessels. When the drawspan is open road bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall for a commercial vessel, waiting pleas- be maintained in the fully open posi- ure craft must be passed. tion, except for the crossing of trains [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] or for maintenance.

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§ 117.977 Pelican Island Causeway, VERMONT Galveston Channel. § 117.993 Lake Champlain. The drawspan for the Pelican Island Causeway Drawbridge across Galveston (a) The drawspan for each of the Channel, mile 4.5 of the Galveston drawbridges listed in this section must Channel, (GIWW mile 356.1) at Gal- open as soon as possible for the passage veston, Texas, must open on signal; ex- of public vessels of the United States. cept that, from 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile noon to 1 p.m., and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between p.m. Monday through Friday except South Hero Island and North Hero Is- Federal holidays, the drawspan need land, shall operate as follows: not be opened for passage of vessels. (1) The draw shall open on signal on Public vessels of the United States the hour and the half hour from May must be passed at anytime. 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. [USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006] (2) The draw shall open on signal from May 15th through October 15th § 117.979 Sabine Lake. from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 10.0 hours notice is given by calling the at Port Arthur, shall open on signal; number posted at the bridge. except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the (3) The draw shall open on signal draw shall open on signal if at least six from October 16th through May 14th if hours notice is given to the Mainte- at least four hours notice is given by nance Construction Supervisor or the calling the number posted at the Maintenance Foreman at Port Arthur. bridge. (c) The draw of the Central Vermont § 117.981 Sabine River. Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, See § 117.493, Sabine River, listed mile 105.6 shall open on signal: under Louisiana. (1) From June 15 through September 15: [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] (i) Monday through Friday from 9 § 117.984 San Bernard River. a.m. to 5 p.m.: (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to road bridge, mile 20.7 near Brazoria, 11 p.m.; shall open on signal; except that, from (iii) At all other times, if at least two 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., hours notice is given. the draw shall open on signal if at least (2) From September 16 through June three hours notice is given. 14, if at least 24 hours notice is given. [CGD 08–84–14, 50 FR 15743, Apr. 22, 1985] (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 105.9 between Alburg Tongue and East § 117.987 Taylor Bayou. 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 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as bridge, mile 10.2, both at West Port Ar- amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 44208, Nov. 5, thur, need not be opened for the pas- 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999; sage of vessels. USCG–2001–10881, 71 FR 70312, Dec. 4, 2006]

§ 117.989 Trinity River. VIRGINIA The draws of the Union Pacific Rail- § 117.995 Appomattox River. road bridges, mile 41.4 at Liberty, mile The draw of the Seaboard System 54.8 at Kenefick, mile 117.3 at Goodrich, Railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at Hopewell, mile 181.8 at Riverside, and the Bur- shall open on signal if at least 24 hours lington Northern Santa Fe railroad notice is given to the Seaboard System bridge, mile 96.2 at Romayor, need not Agent at Hopewell. However, a be opened for the passage of vessels. drawtender shall be in constant attend- [USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] ance and the draw shall open on signal

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upon 30 days notice, in writing, to do so (8) When the draw cannot be operated from the District Commander. from the remote site, a bridgetender must be called to operate the bridge in § 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- the traditional on-site manner. way, South Branch of the Elizabeth (9) The Belt Line mid-channel lights River to the Albermarle and Chesa- will change from green to red anytime peake Canal. the bridge is not in the full open posi- (a) The draw of the Belt Line Rail- tion. road Bridge, mile 2.6, in Portsmouth (10) During the downward and upward and Chesapeake will operate as follows: span movement, a warning alarm will (1) The bridge will be left in the open sound until the bridge is seated and position at all times and will only be locked down or in the full open posi- lowered for the passage of trains and to tion. perform periodic maintenance author- (11) When the bridge has returned to ized in accordance with subpart A of its full up position, the mid-channel this part. light will turn from red to green, and (2) The bridge will be operated by the the controller will announce over ma- controller at the Berkley Yard office. rine radio channel 13, ‘‘Security, secu- (3) The controller will monitor water- rity, security, the Belt Line bridge is way traffic in the area of the bridge open for river traffic.’’ Operational in- and directly beneath the bridge with formation will be provided 24 hours a closed circuit cameras mounted on top day on marine channel 13 and via tele- of the bridge and with surface naviga- phone (757) 543–1996 or (757) 545–2941. tional radar. (b) The draw of the Norfolk and West- ern railroad bridge across the South (4) When the bridge closes for any Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 3.6 reason, the controller will announce 30 at Portsmouth-Chesapeake, shall be minutes in advance, 15 minutes in ad- maintained in the open position; except vance, and immediately proceeding the the draw may close for the crossing of actual lowering, over marine channel trains and maintenance of the bridge. 13, that the Belt Line Railroad Bridge When the draw is closed, a drawtender is closing for river traffic. In each of shall be present and the draw shall these three announcements, the bridge/ open on signal. train controller will request all con- (c) The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/ cerned river traffic to please acknowl- 460) bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake: edge on marine channel 13. (1) Shall open on signal at any time (5) The bridge shall only be operated for commercial vessels carrying lique- from the remote site if closed circuit fied flammable gas or other hazardous visual and radar information shows materials. there are no vessels in the area and no (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and opposing radio communications have from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday been received. through Friday, except Federal holi- (6) While the Belt Line Bridge is days: moving from the full open position to (i) Need not open for the passage of the full closed position, the bridge/ recreational or commercial vessels train controller will maintain constant that do not qualify under paragraph surveillance of the navigational chan- (d)(2)(ii) of this section. nel to ensure no conflict with maritime (ii) Need not open for commercial traffic exists. In the event of failure of cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs a camera or the radar system, or loss with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- of marine-radio communications, the tice has been given to the Gilmerton bridge shall not be operated by the off- Bridge at (757) 545–1512. site bridge/train controller from the re- (3) Shall open on signal at all other mote location. times. (7) If the off-site bridge/train control- (d) The draw of the Norfolk Southern ler’s visibility of the navigational #7 Railroad Bridge, mile 5.8 in Chesa- channel is less than 3⁄4 of a mile, the peake, shall operate as follows: bridge shall not be operated from the (1) The draw shall be remotely con- remote location. trolled by the operator at the Norfolk

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Southern #5 Railroad Bridge office over nounce bridge movement by stating the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth ‘‘Security, security, security, the Nor- River, at mile 1.1, in Norfolk. folk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge at (2) The draw shall be left in the open mile 5.8 is open for river traffic’’. position to vessels and will only be (8) Operational information will be closed for the passage of trains and to provided 24 hours a day on marine perform periodic maintenance author- channel 13 and via telephone (757) 924– ized in accordance with subpart A of 5320. this part. (e) The draw of the I64 bridge across (3) Trains shall be controlled so that the South Branch of the Elizabeth any delay in opening of the draw shall River, mile 7.1 at Chesapeake, shall not exceed ten minutes except as pro- open on signal if at least 24 hours no- vided in § 117.31(b). tice is given. (4) Before the bridge closes for any (f) The draw of the Dominion Boule- reason, the off-site remote operator vard (US 17) bridge, mile 8.8 in Chesa- will monitor waterway traffic in the peake: area with closed circuit cameras and (1) Shall open on signal at any time motion sensors mounted on the bridge. for commercial vessels carrying lique- The bridge will only be closed if the fied flammable gas or other hazardous off-site remote operator’s visual in- materials. spection shows that the channel is (2) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 clear and there are no vessels p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, transiting in the area. need not open for the passage of rec- (5) While the bridge is moving from reational vessels, and need open for the full open position to the full closed commercial cargo vessels not carrying position, the off-site remote operator hazardous materials, including tugs will maintain constant surveillance of and tugs with tows, only when notice the navigation channel to ensure that has been given at least 2 hours in ad- no conflict with maritime traffic ex- vance to the Dominion Boulevard ists. In the event of failure or obstruc- Bridge at (757) 547–0521. tion, the off-site remote operator will (3) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 9 stop and return the bridge to the full a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and open position to vessels. In the event of from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 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

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to pass. Vessels in an emergency condi- § 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. tion which presents danger to life or The draw of the S634 bridge, mile 0.3 property shall be passed at any time. at Naylors, need not be opened for the (h) The draw of the Albemarle & passage of vessels. Chesapeake Railroad bridge, mile 13.9, in Chesapeake, Virginia, shall be main- § 117.1003 Chickahominy River. tained in the open position; the draw The draw of the highway bridge, mile may close only for the crossing of 1.5 at Barrets Ferry, shall open on sig- trains and maintenance of the bridge. nal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., When the draw is closed, a bridgetender the draw shall open on signal if at least shall be present to reopen the draw 12 hours notice is given. after the train has cleared the bridge. (i) The draw of the Centerville Turn- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR pike (SR170) bridge across the Albe- 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] marle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.2, at Chesapeake: § 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. (1) Shall open on signal at any time The draw of the SR 175 Bridge, mile for commercial vessels carrying lique- 3.5, at Chincoteague shall open on de- fied flammable gas or other hazardous mand from midnight to 6 a.m., and materials. every one and a half hours from 6 a.m. (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and to midnight (at 6 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m., from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 Friday, except Federal holidays: p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9 p.m. 10:30 p.m. (i) Need not open for the passage of and midnight); except from 7 a.m. to 5 recreational or commercial vessels p.m. on the last consecutive Wednesday that do not qualify under paragraph and Thursday in July, the draw need (i)(2)(ii) of this section. not be opened. (ii) Need not open for commercial [CGDO5–06–002, 71 FR 66673, Nov. 16, 2006] cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- § 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern tice has been given to the Centerville Branch. Turnpike bridge at (757) 547–3632. (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern (3) From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Railroad Bridge (NS #V2.8), mile 2.7 at through Friday, except Federal holi- Norfolk, shall operate as follows: days, the draw need only be opened on (1) The draw shall remain in the open the hour and half hour. position for navigation. The draw shall (4) If any vessel is approaching the only be closed for train crossings or bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- periodic maintenance authorized in ac- actly on the hour or half hour, the cordance with subpart A of this part. drawtender may delay the opening ten (2) The bridge shall be operated by minutes past the hour or half hour for the controller at the Norfolk Southern the passage of the approaching vessel Railroad Bridge (NS #5), mile 1.1, over and any other vessels that are waiting the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth to pass. River in Norfolk, VA. The controller (5) Shall open on signal at all other shall monitor vessel traffic with closed times. circuit cameras and infrared sensors covering the swing radius. Operational [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] information will be provided 24 hours a EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- day on marine channel 13 and via tele- tations affecting § 117.997, see the List of CFR phone (757) 446–5320. Sections Affected, which appears in the (3) The bridge shall not be operated Finding Aids section of the printed volume from the remote location in the fol- and on GPO Access. lowing events: Failure or obstruction of the infrared sensors, closed-circuit § 117.999 Blackwater River. cameras or marine-radio communica- The draw of the S189 bridge, mile 9.2 tions, or anytime controller’s visibility at South Quay, shall open on signal if is inhibited. In these situations, a at least 24 hours notice is given. bridge tender with Norfolk Southern

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must be called to operate the bridge (2) From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 on-site. p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, (4) Before the bridge closes for any except Federal holidays, shall open at reason, the remote operator will mon- any time for commercial vessels with a itor waterway traffic in the area. The draft of 18 feet or more, provided that bridge shall only be closed if the off- at least 6 hours advance notice has site remote operator’s visual inspec- been given to the Berkley Bridge Traf- tion shows that the channel is clear fic Control room at (757) 494–2490. and there are no vessels transiting in the area. While the bridge is moving, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984, as amended by CGD 05–88–13, 53 FR 20321, June the operator shall maintain constant 3, 1988; CGD 5–89–43, 54 FR 30039, July 18, 1989; surveillance of the navigation channel. CGD5–90–023, 55 FR 23434, June 8, 1990; (5) Before closing the draw, the chan- CGD05–04–209, 70 FR 22254, Apr. 29, 2005; nel traffic lights will change from CGD05–05–049, 70 FR 68337, Nov. 10, 2005] flashing green to flashing red, the horn will sound five short blasts, and an § 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. audio voice warning stating, ‘‘Atten- The draw of the S200 bridge, mile 8.0 tion, Attention. Norfolk Southern’s at Tipers, shall open on signal; except Railroad Bridge over the Eastern that, if an opening is desired from 6 Branch of the Elizabeth River at mile- p.m. to 6 a.m., the drawtender on duty post 2.7 will be closing to river traffic.’’ shall be notified before 6 p.m. Five short blasts of the horn will con- tinue until the bridge is seated and § 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. locked down to vessels, the channel traffic lights will continue to flash red. The draw of the state highway (6) When the rail traffic has cleared, bridge, mile 4.0, at Kinsale need not be the horn will sound one prolonged blast opened for the passage of vessels. followed by one short blast to indicate § 117.1015 Mattaponi River. that the draw is opening to vessel traf- fic. During the opening swing move- The draws of the Lord Delaware (S33) ment, the channel traffic lights will bridge, mile 0.8 at West Point, and the flash red until the bridge returns to the S629 bridge, mile 28.5 at Walkerton, fully open position. In the full open po- shall open on signal if at least 24 hours sition to vessels, the bridge channel notice is given. The drawtender service lights will flash green followed by an for either bridge shall be increased to announcement stating, ‘‘Security, se- the degree determined to be adequate curity, security. Norfolk Southern within 30 days after written notice is Railroad Bridge at mile 2.7 is open for received from the District Commander river traffic.’’ Vessels shall stay clear to do so. of both channels as to not interfere with infrared detectors, until green § 117.1021 North Landing River. lights are displayed on the swing span. The draw of the S165 bridge, mile 20.2 (b) The draw of the Berkley Bridge at Chesapeake, shall open on signal; ex- mile 0.4. at Norfolk, shall remain cept that, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the closed one hour prior to the published draw need be opened only on the hour start of a scheduled marine event regu- and half hour for the passage of pleas- lated under § 100.501, and shall remain ure craft. Public vessels of the United closed until one hour following the States, commercial vessels, and vessels completion of the event unless the Pa- in an emergency endangering life or trol Commander designated under property shall be passed at any time. § 100.501 allows the bridge to open for commercial vessel traffic. § 117.1023 Pamunkey River. (c) The draw of the Berkley Bridge, The draw of the Eltham Bridge (SR33/ mile 0.4 in Norfolk— 30) mile 1.0, located in West Point, Vir- (1) Shall open on signal at any time, ginia shall open on signal if at least except from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from four hours notice is given at all times. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- day, except Federal holidays. [USCG–2008–1175, 74 FR 29947, June 24, 2009]

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§ 117.1025 York River. VHF that the Kalan Bridge is closing. (a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, Both messages shall be broadcast mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open on twice. signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and (2) Prior to activating the closing se- 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- quence the drawtender shall visually day, except Federal holidays, the inspect the waterway for marine traffic bridge shall remain closed to naviga- approaching the bridge. The closing se- tion. quence shall not be activated until (b) The bridge shall be opened at any- after marine traffic has cleared the time for vessels in an emergency which bridge. presents danger to life or property. (3) When the closing sequence is acti- vated, the following functions occur [CGD05–93–054, 59 FR 5954, Feb. 9, 1994, as automatically: The RACON is deacti- amended by CGD05–95–023, 60 FR 31247, June vated, red strobe lights on the lift tow- 14, 1995] ers and on the channel piers start flashing, a downward pointing arrow WASHINGTON consisting of amber colored lights is § 117.1031 Chehalis River. displayed from the center of the drawspan and a recorded message is The draw of the U.S. 101 highway broadcast over Channel 13–VHF advis- bridge, mile 0.1, at Aberdeen shall open ing that the Kalan Bridge is closed to on signal if at least one-hour notice is river traffic. The radio message is re- given at all times by telephone to the peated every five minutes, the red Washington State Department of lights continue to flash and the down- Transportation. ward pointing arrow is displayed, until [USCG–2009–0959, 75 FR 16004, Mar. 31, 2010] the lift span returns to the up and locked position. At the end of the ten § 117.1035 Columbia River. minutes, a horn sounds for 30 seconds, (a) The term drawtender, as used in the span begins closing and the this section means the operator of the centerspan navigation lights turn from drawspan, whether that person may be green to red. The horn sounds for 30 a train crew member, maintenance per- seconds at 10 minute intervals, until son, or an officially designated the lift span returns to the up and drawtender. locked position. (b) The draw of the semi-automated (4) If for any reason during the clos- Union Pacific railroad bridge (Kalan ing sequence a danger is posed to ma- Bridge), mile 323.4, near Kennewick, rine traffic, the closing sequence shall Washington, is normally maintained in be stopped and the bridge reopened the fully open position with no until the threat of danger has passed. drawtender in attendance. A radar bea- (5) If the bridge is to be temporarily con (RACON) is located at the center of closed for maintenance or for purposes the drawspan. The RACON operates other than the passage of a train, the only when the drawspan is fully open, drawtender shall continually monitor by responding with the Morse letter Channels 13 and 16 for calls from ap- ‘‘K’’ to X-band radar signals. When nec- proaching vessels, and respond to in- essary to close the drawspan for the quiries from vessels about the closure. 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

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telephone number posted at the 5000 gross tons and over, and a vessel drawspan of the bridge. proceeding to pick up for towing a ves- (c) The draw of the Burlington North- sel of 5000 gross tons and over. ern Santa Fe railroad bridge at mile (2) The draw of the South Park high- 328.0, between Pasco and Kennewick, way bridge, mile 3.8, need not be shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 4 opened for the passage of vessels from p.m. At all other times the draw shall 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to open on signal if at least 2 hour’s no- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- tice is given through the General cept Federal holidays. Yardmaster, Pasco, Washington. (b) The following bridges shall open on the specified signals: [CGD13 92–02, 57 FR 37712, Aug. 20, 1992] (1) Burlington Northern Santa Fe § 117.1037 Cowlitz River. railroad bridge, mile 0.4, and South- west Spokane Street bridge, mile 0.3, (a) The draw of the Burlington one prolonged blast followed quickly Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, by three short blasts. mile 1.5, shall operate as follows: (2) Burlington Northern Santa Fe (1) The draw shall open on signal if at railroad bridge, mile 0.4, one prolonged least 24 hours notice is given. blast followed quickly by one short (2) In the event of an emergency de- blast. clared by the Cowlitz County Depart- (3) First Avenue South bridge, mile ment of Emergency Services, the 2.5, three prolonged blasts. bridge shall be capable of opening upon (4) South Park highway bridge, mile two hours notice. Notification of emer- 3.8, one prolonged blast followed quick- gencies and requests for openings dur- ly by one short blast and one prolonged ing emergencies are initiated through blast. the Cowlitz County Department of (c) When fog prevails by day or by Emergency Services. night, the drawtender of bridges listed (3) The operating machinery of the in this section, after giving the ac- draw shall be maintained in a service- knowledging signal to open, shall toll a able condition and the draw shall be bell continuously during the approach opened and closed at intervals frequent and passage of vessels. enough to make certain that the ma- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as chinery is in proper order for satisfac- amended by CGD13 84–14, 49 FR 35498, Sept. tory operation. 10, 1984; CGD13 8–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, (4) During periods of fog or similar 1984; CGD13 84–12, 50 FR 10228, Mar. 14, 1985; periods of reduced visibility, the CGD13 85–01, 50 FR 30271, July 25, 1985; CGD13 drawtender, after acknowledging the 91–05, 56 FR 41284, Aug. 20, 1991; CGD13–99–005, signal to open, shall toll a bell continu- 66 FR 33025, June 20, 2001; USCG–2002–12471, 67 ously during the approach and passage FR 41332, June 18, 2002] of the vessel. § 117.1045 Hood Canal. (b) The draw of the Allen Street Bridge, mile 5.5, need not open for the The draw of the Washington State passage of vessels. pontoon highway bridge near Port Gamble operates as follows: [CGD13 91–01, 56 FR 23518, May 22, 1991] (a) The draw shall open on signal if at least one hour’s notice is given. The § 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. draw shall be opened horizontally for (a) The draws of each bridge across 300 feet unless the maximum opening of the Duwamish Waterway shall open on 600 feet is requested. signal, except as follows: (b) Telephone requests for bridge (1) From Monday through Friday, ex- openings may be directed as collect cept all Federal holidays but Columbus calls to the Toll Office at the bridge Day, the draws of the First Avenue site. The call may also be made by di- South Bridges, mile 2.5, need not be rect telephone communication through opened for the passage of vessels from the Seattle Marine Operator, Station 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 KOH, or through other marine wire or p.m., except: The draws shall open at radio telephone service. any time for a vessel of 5000 gross tons (c) During unusual or emergency pe- and over, a vessel towing a vessel of riods, the authorized representative of

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the owner of or agency controlling the § 117.1049 Lake Washington. bridge shall open the draw on a demand The draw of the Evergreen Point basis for specified periods of time, nor- Floating Bridge between Seattle and mally not exceeding 48 hours, when re- Bellevue shall operate as follows: quested by the Department of the (a) The draw shall open on signal if Navy. While on a demand basis, a at least two hours notice is given. drawtender shall be in attendance on (b) Telephone requests for bridge the bridge with radio communication opening may be directed as collect equipment in operation. calls to the Highway Radio or made by direct telephone communication [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as through the Seattle Marine Operator, amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. Station KOH, or through other marine 11, 1984; CGD13–95–011, 62 FR 43097, Aug. 12, wire or radiotelephone service. 1997] (c) The draw need not be opened from § 117.1047 Hoquiam River. 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Fri- day, except for all Federal holidays (a) When fog prevails by day or night, other than Columbus Day. the drawtender of each bridge listed in this section, after giving the acknowl- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. edging signal to open, shall toll a bell 11, 1984; CGD13–94–039, 60 FR 54434, Oct. 24, continuously during the approach and 1995] passage of vessels. (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and § 117.1051 Lake Washington Ship Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.3 at Canal. Hoquiam, shall be maintained in the (a) When fog prevails by day or by fully open position except for the pas- night, the drawtender of each bridge sage of trains or for maintenance. listed in this section, after giving the When the draw of the bridge is closed acknowledging signal to open, shall and the visibility at the drawtender’s toll a bell continuously during the ap- station is less than one mile up or proach and passage of vessels. (b) All non-self-propelled vessels, down the channel, the drawtender shall craft, or rafts navigating this water- sound two long blasts every minute. way for which the opening of any draw When the draw is reopened, the is necessary shall be towed by a suit- 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- However, the draws shall open without delay, when requested by vessels en- ington State Department of Transpor- gaged in towing operations. tation. The opening signal is two pro- (2) The draws need not open from 7 longed blasts followed by two short a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. blasts. Monday through Friday, except all [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Federal holidays but Columbus Day for amended by CGD13 84–11, 49 FR 46548, Nov. 27, any vessel of less than 1000 tons, unless 1984; CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; the vessel has in tow a vessel of 1000 CCGD13–93–019, 58 FR 44613, Aug. 24, 1993; gross tons or over. USCG–2008–1095, 74 FR 12552, Mar. 25, 2009] (3) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. the draws shall open if at least

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one hour notice is given by telephone, § 117.1058 Snake River. radiotelephone, or otherwise to the (a) The draw of the Burlington drawtender at the Fremont Avenue Bridge. Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge (e) The draw of the Montlake Bridge, across the Snake River at mile 1.5 be- mile 5.2, shall open on signal, except tween Pasco and Burbank is automated that: and is normally maintained in the fully (1) The draw need not open for a pe- open to navigation position. riod of up to 10 minutes after receiving (b) Lights. All lights required for an opening request, if needed to pass automated operation shall be visible accumulated vehicular traffic. How- for a distance of at least 2 miles and ever, the draw shall open without shall be displayed at all times, day and delay, when requested by vessels en- night. gaged in towing operations. (1) When the draw is fully open, a (2) For any vessel or watercraft of steady green light shall be displayed at less than 1,000 gross tons, unless the the center of the drawspan on both up- vessel has in tow a vessel of 1,000 gross stream and downstream sides. tons or over, from Monday through (2) When the draw is not fully open, a Friday, except Federal Holidays: steady red light shall be displayed at (i) The draw need not open from 7 the center of the drawspan on both up- a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 stream and downstream sides. p.m. from April 30 to September 1 and (3) When the draw is about to close, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3:30 flashing yellow lights in the form of a p.m. to 7 p.m. from September 1 to down-pointing arrow shall be displayed April 30. (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- § 117.1053 Lewis River. land. (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 passage of vessels. minute delay, the green lights shall change to red, the drawspan shall lower § 117.1055 Skagit River. and lock, and the yellow lights shall be extinguished. Red lights shall continue The draws of all bridges across the Skagit river need not be opened for the to be displayed until the train has passage of vessels. However, the draws crossed and the drawspan is again in shall be returned to operable condition the fully open position. At that time, within one year after notification by the red lights shall change green. the District Commander to do so. (d) Vessels equipped with radio- telephones may contact Burlington § 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- The draw of the Washington State tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge highway bridge at Skamokawa need status information also may be ob- not be opened for the passage of ves- tained by calling the commercial tele- sels. phone number posted at the drawspan of the bridge. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984] [CGD13 84–05, 49 FR 43956, Nov. 1, 1984]

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§ 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steam- followed by one short blast and one boat Slough, and Ebey Slough. prolonged blast. (g) The draws of the twin, SR 529, (a) Drawtenders of bridges listed in highway bridges across Steamboat this section shall acknowledge sound Slough, miles 1.1 and 1.2, near signals as follows: Marysville, shall open on signal if at (1) When draw can be opened imme- least four-hours notice is given. On diately, two prolonged blasts followed weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- by one short blast or three loud and tice for openings shall be given by ma- distinct strokes of a bell. rine radio, telephone, or other means (2) When draw cannot be opened im- to the drawtender at the SR 529 high- mediately, or when it is open and must way bridge across Ebey Slough, at be closed promptly, two prolonged Marysville, and at all other times to blasts or two loud and distinct strokes the drawtender at the twin SR 529 of a bell. This signal may also be used bridges at Everett. One signal opens by a vessel to countermand its call sig- both draws. During freshets, a nal. drawtender shall be in constant attend- (b) When fog prevails by day or by ance and the draws shall open on signal night, the drawtender of each bridge when so ordered by the District Com- listed in this section, after giving the mander. acknowledging signal to open, shall (h) The draws of the SR 529, highway toll a bell continuously during the ap- bridge, across Ebey Slough, mile 1.6, at proach and passage of vessels. Marysville, shall open on signal if at (c) The draws of the twin, SR 529, least one-hour notice is given. On highway bridges across the Snohomish weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- River, mile 3.6, at Everett shall open tice for openings shall be given by ma- 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 amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. ance and the draws shall open on signal 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, (a) When fog prevails by day or night, mile 6.9, at Everett, shall open on sig- the drawtender of each bridge listed in nal if at least four hours notice is this section, after giving the acknowl- given. During freshets, a drawtender edging signal to open, shall toll a bell shall be in constant attendance and the continuously during the approach and draw shall open on signal when so or- passage of vessels. dered by the District Commander. (b) The draw of the South 11th Street (e) The draw of the Burlington North- bridge across City Waterway, mile 0.6, ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the at Tacoma, shall open on signal if at Snohomish River, mile 15.5, at Snoho- least two hours notice is given. How- mish, need not be opened for the pas- ever the draw need not be opened from sage of vessels. 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to (f) The draw of the Burlington North- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, ex- ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across cept Federal holidays for vessels of less Steamboat Slough, mile 1.0, near than 1,000 gross tons, unless the vessels Marysville, shall open on signal if at have in tow a vessel 1,000 gross tons or least four hours notice is given. The over, or unless the opening of the draw opening signal is one prolonged blast is required for the pickup of a vessel of

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1,000 gross tons or over for towing. In on signal if at least two hours notice is emergencies, openings shall be made as given. soon as possible upon notification to [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as the Washington State Department of amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, Transportation. June 30, 1998] [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35629, Sept. § 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. 11, 1984; 49 FR 44632, Nov. 8, 1984; CGD 13–98– Louis River). 001, 63 FR 10777, Mar. 5, 1998] (a) The draws of the Burlington Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7 at § 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. Duluth, shall open on signal; except (a) The draw of the Washington State that, from January 1 through March 15, Parks and Recreation Commission the draws shall open on signal if at bridge across the South Fork Willapa least 24 hours notice is given. The River, mile 0.3, at Raymond, shall open opening signal for the Minnesota Draw on signal if at least 24 hours notice is is one prolonged blast followed by two given. short blasts and for the Wisconsin [USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] Draw is two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts. § 117.1065 Wishkah River. (b) The draws of the Grassy Point bridge, mile 8.0 at Duluth, and the Ar- (a) When fog prevails by day or by rowhead bridge, mile 8.7 at Duluth, night, the drawtender of each bridge shall open on signal; except that, from listed in this section, after giving the January 1 through March 15, the draws acknowledging signal to open, shall shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 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 trains or for maintenance. When the (c) The draw of the Duluth, Missabe draw of the bridge is closed and the vis- and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile ibility at the drawtender’s station is 16.3 at Duluth, need not be opened for less than one mile up or down the the passage of vessels. The owner shall channel, the drawtender shall sound return the draw to operable condition two prolonged blasts every minute. within a reasonable time when notified When the draw is reopened, the by the District Commander to do so. drawtender shall sound one prolonged § 117.1085 East River. blast followed by one short blast. (c) The draws of the Heron Street The draw of the Monroe Avenue Bridge, mile 0.2 and the Wishkah bridge, mile 0.3 at Green Bay, need not Street Bridge, mile 0.4, at Aberdeen, be opened for the passage of vessels. shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given by telephone to the § 117.1087 Fox River. 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 amended by CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, National Bridge, mile 3.31, all at Green 1986; USCG–2008–1095, 74 FR 12553, Mar. 25, Bay, shall open as follows: 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

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commercial vessels with a cargo capac- (1) From April 1 through October 31, ity of 300 short tons or greater shall be Monday through Friday, the bridges passed at all times. need not open from 6:50 a.m. to 7 a.m., (2) From December 1 through March 7:50 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 31, the draws shall open on signal if no- p.m., and 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., except tice is given at least 12 hours in ad- federal holidays. From 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 vance of a vessels time of intended pas- a.m. the draws shall open on signal if sage. at least a 6 hour advance notice is (3) The opening signal for the Main given. Street Bridge is two short blasts fol- (2) From November 1 through March lowed by one prolonged blast, for the 31 the draws shall open on signal if at Walnut Street Bridge one prolonged least a 12 hour advance notice is given. blast followed by two short blasts, and (3) The opening signals for these for the Mason Street Bridge one pro- bridges are: longed blast, followed by one short (i) Eighth Street—one prolonged blast, followed by one prolonged blast. blast followed by one short blast. (ii) Tenth Street—two short blasts (b) The draw of the George Street followed by one prolonged blast. Bridge, mile 7.27 at DePere, shall open (4) When signal is given by car ferry on signal from April 1 to November 30; or other large vessel to pass either of except that, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., the the two bridges, the remaining bridge draw shall open on signal if notice is shall open promptly so that such ves- given at least 2 hours in advance of a sels shall not be held between the two vessels time of intended passage. From bridges. December 1 to March 31, the draw shall (b) The draw of the Wisconsin Central open on signal if notice is given at railroad bridge, mile 0.91 at Manitowoc, least 12 hours in advance of a vessels shall open on signal except that: time of intended passage. (1) From April 1 through October 31 (c) The draws of the Main Street between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 bridge, mile 56.3, Jackson Street a.m., the draws shall open on signal if bridge, mile 56.5, Wisconsin Street at least a 6 hour advance notice is bridge, mile 57.0, and the Congress Ave- given. nue bridge, mile 58.3 all at Oshkosh, (2) From November 1 through March shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 12 31 the draw shall open on signal if at midnight; except that, from Monday least a 12 hour advance notice is given. through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 (3) Opening signal for this bridge is p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 3 p.m. two short blasts followed by one pro- to 5 p.m., the draws need not be opened longed blast. for other than public vessels of the United States except on Memorial Day, [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 13434, Mar. 6, 2001] Independence Day, and Labor Day. § 117.1091 Menomonee River. From 12 midnight to 8 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if at least two The draw of the Ogden-First Street hours notice is given by radiotelephone bridge, mile 0.4 at Marinette, shall to the Main Street bridge drawtender open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. or the Winnebago County Sheriff’s De- from May 1 through October 31. From partment. 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through (d) The draw of each bridge at or be- October 31, the draw shall open on sig- tween Berlin and Portage need not nal if at least two hours notice is open for the passage of vessels. given. From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal if at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as least 12 hours notice is given. amended by CGD09–05–081, 70 FR 59657, Oct. 13, 2005] § 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers and South § 117.1089 Manitowoc River. Menomonee and Burnham Canals. (a) The draws of the Eighth Street (a) The draws of each bridge listed in bridge, mile 0.29, and Tenth Street this section shall open as soon as pos- bridge, mile o.43, both at Manitowoc, sible for the passage of public vessels of shall open on signal except that: the United States, vessels carrying

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United States mail, vessels licensed to through Saturday except Federal holi- carry 50 or more passengers when on days, the draws need not be opened their regular routes, and fireboats of and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draws the City of Milwaukee. shall open on signal if at least two (b) For all bridges, the drawtender’s hours notice is given. acknowledging signal when the draw (3) The opening signal for the Cana- will open is the same as the opening dian Pacific railroad bridge across the signal. The acknowledging signal when Menomonee River, mile 1.05, is two pro- the draw will not open, or is open and longed blasts followed by two short must be closed promptly is four short blasts. blasts. (4) The following bridges are re- (c) The draws of bridges across the motely operated, are required to oper- Milwaukee River operate as follows: ate a radiotelephone, and shall open as (1) The draws of the North Broadway noted in this section; North Street bridge, mile 0.5, North Water Plankinton Avenue, mile 1.08, North Street bridge, mile 0.6, and Michigan Sixth Street, mile 1.37, and North Street bridge, mile 1.1, all at Mil- Emmber Lane, mile 1.95, all over waukee, shall open on signal; except Menomonee River, and South Sixth that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 Street, mile 1.51 over South p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Sat- Menomonee Canal. urday except Federal holidays, the (e) The draws of bridges across the draws need not be opened. Kinnickinnic River operate as follows: (2) The draws of all other bridges (1) The draw of the Kinnickinnic Ave- across the Milwaukee River shall open nue bridge, mile 1.5, shall open on sig- 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: (i) The Union Pacific railroad bridge, (2) The draws of the Canadian Pacific mile 0.59, two prolonged blasts. railroad bridge, mile 1.67, and the (ii) The North Broadway Street Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.71, bridge, mile 0.5, three prolonged blasts shall open on signal if at least two followed by one short blast. hours notice is given. (iii) The North Water Street bridge, (3)(i)The draws of all other bridges mile 0.6, three prolonged blasts fol- across the Kinnickkinnick River shall lowed by two short blasts. open on signal; except that, from 7:30 (4) The following bridges are re- a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 motely operated, are required to oper- p.m. Monday through Saturday except ate a radiotelephone, and shall open as Federal holidays, the draws need not be noted in this section; St. Paul Avenue, opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the mile 1.21, Clybourn Street, mile 1.28, draws hall open on signal if at least Highland Avenue, mile 1.97, and Knapp two hours notice is given. Street, mile 2.14. (ii) The South First Street Bridge, (d) The draws of bridges across the mile 1.78, is remotely operated, is re- Menomonee River and South quired to operate a radiotelephone, and Menomonee Canal operate as follows: shall open as noted in this section. (1) The draw of the North Plankinton (4) The opening signal for the Union Avenue bridge across the Menomonee Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.19, is two River, mile 1.08, shall open on signal; prolonged blasts. except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (f) The draw of the Canadian Pacific and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Railway bridge, mile 1.74 over through Saturday except Federal holi- Burnham Canal, need not be opened for days, the draws need not be opened. the passage of vessels. (2) The draws of all other bridges [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as across the Menomonee River and South amended by CGD09–03–215, 68 FR 57358, Oct. 3, Menomonee Canal shall open on signal; 2003; USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, June 23, except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 2005; USCG–2009–0968, 74 FR 63612, Dec. 4, and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday 2009]

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§ 117.1095 Root River. ter from rough weather, or any other emergency. (a) The draw of the Main Street bridge, mile 0.3 shall open on signal; [CGD09–98–003, 63 FR 49288, Sept. 15, 1998] except that, from April 1 through De- cember 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the § 117.1099 St. Croix River. draw need be opened only on the hour, See § 117.667, St. Croix River, listed 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 min- under Minnesota. utes after the hour to pass all accumu- lated vessels; and, from December 2 [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] through March 31, the draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is § 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. given. At all times, public vessels of (a) The draw of the Michigan Street the United States, state or local ves- Bridge, mile 4.3 at Sturgeon Bay, shall sels used for public safety, commercial open as follows: vessels, and vessels in distress shall be (1) From March 15 through December passed as soon as possible. 31, the draw need open on signal for (b) The draw of the State Street recreational vessels only on the hour, bridge, mile 0.5, shall open on signal; 24 hours a day. However, if more than except that, from October 16 through 20 vessels have accumulated at the April 30, the draw shall open on signal bridge, or vessels are seeking shelter if at least two hours notice is given. At from severe weather, the bridge shall all times, public vessels of the United open on signal. States, state or local vessels used for (2) From January 1 through March 14, public safety, commercial vessels, and the draw shall open on signal if notice 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 (c) The draw of the Maple-Oregon open only at 10 minutes after the hour, Bridge at Mile 4.17 at Sturgeon Bay, on the half-hour, and 10 minutes before shall operate as follows: the hour; and (1) From June 1 through December (ii) From Monday through Friday, 31, 2009, and from March 15 through No- except Federal holidays, the draw need vember 15, 2010 the draw need open for not open between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 recreational vessels only on the hour, a.m., between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., and 24 hours a day. between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (2) Commercial and Public vessels (2) Between the hours of 10 p.m. and shall be passed at all times. 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hours advance notice is pro- (3) From January 1 through March 14, vided. 2010, the draw shall open on signal for all vessels if notice is given at least 12 (b) From November 1 through April hours in advance of a vessel’s intended 30, the draw shall open on signal if at time of passage. least 12 hours advance notice is pro- vided. [CGD09–05–080, 70 FR 61381, Oct. 24, 2005] (c) At all times, the draw shall open EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By USCG–2009–0385, as soon as possible for public vessels of 74 FR 26954, June 5, 2009, § 117.1101 was the United States, state or local gov- amended by temporarily adding paragraph ernment vessels used for public safety, (c), effective from 6 a.m. on June 1, 2009 until vessels in distress, vessels seeking shel- 6 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2010.

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§ 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 494; 14 U.S.C. 85, 633; Department of Homeland Security Delega- See § 117.671, Upper Mississippi River, tion No. 0170.1. listed under Minnesota. SOURCE: CGD 75–046, 40 FR 24898, June 11, [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] 1975, unless otherwise noted.

§ 117.1105 Wisconsin River. § 118.1 General requirements. The draws of each drawbridge across All persons owning or operating the Wisconsin River shall open on sig- bridges over the navigable waters of nal if at least 48 hours notice is given. the United States or any international § 117.1107 Wolf River. bridge constructed after March 23, 1906, shall maintain at their own expense The draw of the Winneconne highway the lights and other signals required by bridge, mile 2.4 at Winneconne, shall this part. open on signal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through Oc- [CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16312, May 2, 1986] tober 31, at least two hours notice is required and, from November 1 through § 118.3 Incorporation by reference. April 30, at least 12 hours notice is re- (a) In this part, portions or the entire quired. At all times, public vessels of text of certain standards and specifica- the United States, state and local ves- tions are incorporated by reference as sels used for public safety, and vessels the governing requirements for mate- in distress shall be passed as soon as rials, equipment, tests, or procedures possible. to be followed. These standards and specification requirements specifically PART 118—BRIDGE LIGHTING AND referred to in this part are the gov- OTHER SIGNALS erning requirements for the subject matters covered, unless specifically Sec. limited, modified, or replaced by the 118.1 General requirements. regulations. 118.3 Incorporation by reference. 118.5 Penalty for failure to maintain. (b) These materials are incorporated 118.10 Interference or obstruction prohib- by reference into this part under 5 ited. U.S.C. 552(a) with the approval of the 118.15 Penalty for interference or obstruc- Director of the Federal Register. The tion. Office of the Federal Register publishes 118.20 Obtaining information. 118.25 Application procedure. a table, ‘‘Material Approved for Incor- 118.30 Action by Coast Guard. poration by Reference,’’ which appears 118.40 Modification of requirements. in the Finding Aids section of this vol- 118.45 Lighting for the protection of aerial ume. In that table are found citations navigation. to the particular sections of this part 118.50 Inspection. where the material is incorporated. To 118.55 Periods of operation. 118.60 Characteristics of lights. enforce any edition other than the one 118.65 Lights on fixed bridges. listed in paragraph (c) of this section, 118.70 Lights on swing bridges. notice of the change must be published 118.75 Lights on single-opening drawbridges. in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the ma- 118.80 Lights on bascule bridges. terial made available. All approved ma- 118.85 Lights on vertical lift bridges. terial is available for inspection at 118.90 Bridges crossing channel obliquely. U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, Ad- 118.95 Lights on structures not part of a bridge or approach structure. ministrator, Bridge Administration 118.100 Retroreflective panels on bridge Program, room 3500, (CG–5411), 2100 2nd piers. St. SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 118.105 [Reserved] 20593–7581, or at the National Archives 118.110 Daymarks and lateral lighting on and Records Administration (NARA). bridges. For information on the availability of 118.120 Radar reflectors and racons. 118.130 Fog signals. this material at NARA, call 202–741– 118.140 Painting bridge piers. 6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ 118.150 Traveller platforms. federallregister/ 118.160 Vertical clearance gauges. codeloflfederallregulations/

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