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c. Betterments llll $llll other than an order of apportionment, Expected savings in repair or maintenance nor relieve any bridge owner of any li- costs: ability or penalty under other provi- a. Repair $ llll llll sions of that act. b. Maintenance llll $llll Costs attributable to requirements of rail- [CGD 91–063, 60 FR 20902, Apr. 28, 1995, as road and/or highway traffic llll amended by CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33663, June 28, $llll 1996; CGD 97–023, 62 FR 33363, June 19, 1997] Expenditure for increased carrying capacity llll $llll Expired service life of old bridge llll PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE $llll OPERATION REGULATIONS Subtotal llll $llll Share to be borne by the bridge owner Subpart A—General Requirements llll $llll Contingencies llll $llll Sec. Total llll $llll 117.1 Purpose. Share to be borne by the United States 117.3 Applicability. llll $llll 117.4 Definitions. Contingencies llll $llll 117.5 When the draw shall open. Total llll $llll 117.7 General duties of drawbridge owners and tenders. (d) The Order of Apportionment of 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw. Costs will include the guaranty of 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the draw. costs. 117.15 Signals. 117.17 Signalling for contiguous draw- § 116.55 Appeals. bridges. (a) Except for the decision to issue an 117.19 Signalling when two or more vessels are approaching a drawbridge. Order to Alter, if a complainant dis- 117.21 Signalling for an opened drawbridge. agrees with a recommendation regard- 117.23 Installation of radiotelephones. ing obstruction or eligibility made by a 117.24 Radiotelephone installation identi- District Commander, or the Chief, Of- fication. fice of Bridge Administration, the com- 117.31 Operation of draw for emergency situ- plainant may appeal that decision to ations. the Assistant Commandant for Oper- 117.33 Closure of draw for natural disasters ations. or civil disorders. 117.35 Operations during repair or mainte- (b) The appeal must be submitted in nance. writing to the Assistant Commandant 117.37 Opening or closure of draw for public for Operations, U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 interest concerns. Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 117.39 Closure of draw due to infrequent use. 20593–0001, within 60 days after the Dis- 117.41 Maintenance of draw in fully open po- trict Commander’s or the Chief’s, Of- sition. fice of Bridge Administration decision. 117.43 Changes in draw operation require- ments for regulatory purposes. The Assistant Commandant for Oper- 117.45 Operation during winter season in the ations will make a decision on the ap- Great Lakes area. peal within 90 days after receipt of the 117.47 Clearance gages. appeal. The Assistant Commandant for 117.49 Process of violations. Operations’ decision of this appeal shall constitute final agency action. Subpart B—Specific Requirements (c) Any Order of Apportionment 117.51 Purpose. made or issued under section 6 of the 117.53 Applicability. Truman-Hobbs Act, 33 U.S.C. 516, may 117.55 Posting of requirements. be reviewed by the Court of Appeals for 117.57 Advance notice. any judicial circuit in which the bridge 117.59 Special requirements due to hazards. in question is wholly or partly located, ALABAMA if a petition for review is filed within 90 days after the date of issuance of the 117.101 Alabama River. order. The review is described in sec- 117.103 Bayou La Batre. 117.105 Bayou Sara. tion 10 of the Truman-Hobbs Act, 33 117.107 Chattahoochee River. U.S.C. 520. The review proceedings do 117.109 Coosa River. not operate as a stay of any order 117.113 Tensaw River. issued under the Truman-Hobbs Act, 117.115 Three Mile Creek.

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ARKANSAS DELAWARE 117.121 Arkansas River. 117.231 Brandywine Creek. 117.123 Arkansas Waterway-Automated 117.233 Broad Creek. Railroad Bridges. 117.235 Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. 117.125 Black River. 117.237 Christina River. 117.127 Current River. 117.239 Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. 117.129 Little Red River. 117.241 Mispillion River. 117.131 Little River. 117.243 Nanticoke River. 117.133 Ouachita River. 117.245 Smyrna River. 117.135 Red River. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 117.137 St. Francis River. 117.139 White River. 117.253 Anacostia River. 117.255 Potomac River. CALIFORNIA FLORIDA 117.140 General. 117.141 American River. 117.258 Apalachicola River. 117.143 Bishop Cut. 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 117.145 Burns Cutoff. from St. Marys River to Key Largo. 117.147 Cerritos Channel. 117.263 Banana River. 117.149 China Basin, Mission Creek. 117.267 Big Carlos Pass. 117.150 Connection Slough. 117.268 Billy’s Creek. 117.151 Cordelia Slough (A tributary of 117.269 Biscayne Bay. Suisun Bay). 117.271 Blackwater River. 117.153 Corte Madera Creek. 117.272 Boot Key Harbor. 117.155 Eureka Slough. 117.273 Canaveral Barge Canal. 117.157 Georgiana Slough. 117.277 Clearwater Pass. 117.279 Coffeepot Bayou. 117.159 Grant Line Canal. 117.283 Dunns Creek. 117.161 Honker Cut. 117.285 Grand Canal. 117.163 Islais Creek (Channel). 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.165 Lindsey Slough. 117.289 Hillsboro Inlet. 117.167 Little Potato Slough. 117.291 Hillsborough River. 117.169 Mare Island Strait and the Napa 117.295 Kissimmee River. River. 117.297 Little Manatee River. 117.171 Middle River. 117.299 Loxahatchee River. 117.173 Miner Slough. 117.300 Manatee River. 117.175 Mokelumne River. 117.301 Massalina Bayou. 117.177 Mud Slough. 117.303 Matlacha Pass. 117.179 Newark Slough. 117.305 Miami River. 117.181 Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Canal. 117.307 Miami River, North Fork. 117.183 Old River. 117.309 Nassau Sound. 117.185 Pacheco Creek. 117.311 New Pass. 117.187 Petaluma River. 117.313 New River. 117.189 Sacramento River. 117.315 New River, South Fork. 117.191 San Joaquin River. 117.317 Okeechobee Waterway. 117.193 San Leandro Bay. 117.319 Oklawaha River. 117.195 Snodgrass Slough. 117.323 Outer Clam Bay. 117.197 Sonoma Creek. 117.324 Rice Creek. 117.199 Steamboat Slough. 117.325 St. Johns River. 117.201 Sutter Slough. 117.327 St. Marks River. 117.329 St. Marys River. CONNECTICUT 117.331 Snake Creek. 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. 117.333 Suwannee River. 117.205 Connecticut River. 117.335 Taylor Creek. 117.207 Housatonic River. 117.337 Trout River. 117.209 Mianus River. 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. 117.211 Mystic River. 117.213 New Haven Harbor, Quinnipiac and GEORGIA Mill Rivers. 117.351 Altamaha River. 117.215 Niantic River. 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Sa- 117.217 Norwalk River. vannah River to St. Marys River. 117.219 Pequonnock River. 117.359 Chattahoochee River. 117.221 Saugatuck River. 117.361 Flint River. 117.223 Shaw Cove. 117.363 Ocmulgee River. 117.224 Thames River. 117.365 Oconee River. 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel. 117.367 Ogeechee River.

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117.369 Satilla River. 117.477 Lower Atchafalaya River. 117.371 Savannah River. 117.478 Lower Grand River. 117.373 St. Marys River. 117.479 Macon Bayou. 117.480 Mermentau River. IDAHO 117.482 Nezpique Bayou. 117.381 Clearwater River. 117.483 Ouachita River. 117.383 Pend Oreille River. 117.484 Pass Manchac. 117.385 Snake River. 117.485 Patout Bayou. 117.486 Pierre Pass. ILLINOIS 117.487 Plaquemine Bayou. 117.488 Pearl River. 117.389 Calumet River. 117.489 Plaquemine Brule Bayou. 117.391 Chicago River. 117.491 Red River. 117.393 Illinois Waterway. 117.493 Sabine River. 117.397 Wabash River. 117.494 Schooner Bayou Canal. INDIANA 117.495 Superior Oil Canal. 117.497 Stumpy Bayou. 117.401 Trail Creek. 117.499 Tante Phine Pass. 117.403 Wabash River. 117.500 Tchefuncta River. 117.501 Teche Bayou. IOWA 117.503 Tensas River. 117.407 Missouri River. 117.505 Terrebonne Bayou. 117.507 Tigre Bayou. KANSAS 117.509 Vermilion River. 117.411 Missouri River. 117.511 West Pearl River.

KENTUCKY MAINE 117.415 Green River. 117.521 Back Cove. 117.417 Ohio River. 117.523 Back River. 117.525 Kennebec River. LOUISIANA 117.527 Kennebunk River. 117.529 Narraguagus River. 117.422 Amite River. 117.531 Piscataqua River. 117.423 Atchafalaya River. 117.533 Sheepscot River. 117.424 Belle River. 117.535 Taunton River. 117.425 Black Bayou. 117.427 Black River. MARYLAND 117.429 Boeuf Bayou. 117.433 Bonfouca Bayou. 117.541 Baltimore Harbor—Patapsco River. 117.434 Caddo Lake. 117.543 Bear Creek. 117.435 Carlin Bayou. 117.547 Bush River. 117.436 Chef Menteur Pass. 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. 117.437 Colyell Bayou. 117.551 Chester River. 117.438 Company Canal. 117.553 Choptank River. 117.439 Des Allemands Bayou. 117.555 College Creek. 117.441 D’Inde Bayou. 117.557 Curtis Creek. 117.443 Du Large Bayou. 117.559 Isle of Wight Bay. 117.444 Falgout Canal. 117.561 Kent Island Narrows. 117.445 Franklin Canal. 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. 117.447 Grand Cabahanosse Bayou. 117.565 Miles River. 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou. 117.567 Patuxent River. 117.451 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.569 Pocomoke River. 117.453 Houma Canal. 117.570 Sassafras River. 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. 117.571 Spa Creek. 117.457 Houston River. 117.573 Stoney Creek. 117.458 Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, New 117.575 Susquehanna River. Orleans. 117.577 Weems Creek. 117.459 Kelso Bayou. 117.579 Wicomico River (North Prong). 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. MASSACHUSETTS 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. 117.463 Lacombe Bayou. 117.585 Acushnet River. 117.465 Lafourche Bayou. 117.586 Annisquaim River and Blynman 117.467 Lake Pontchartrain. Canal. 117.469 Liberty Bayou. 117.587 Apponagansett River. 117.471 Little Black Bayou. 117.588 Bass River. 117.473 Little River. 117.589 Cape Cod Canal. 117.475 Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou. 117.591 Charles River and its tributaries.

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117.593 Chelsea River. 117.700 Piscataqua River. 117.595 Danvers River. 117.597 Dorchester Bay. NEW JERSEY 117.598 Eel Pond Channel. 117.701 Alloway Creek. 117.599 Fort Point Channel. 117.703 Bass River. 117.600 Lagoon Pond. 117.705 Beaver Dam Creek. 117.601 Malden River. 117.709 Cheesequake Creek. 117.603 Manchester Harbor. 117.711 Cohansey River. 117.605 Merrimack River. 117.713 Cooper River. 117.607 Mitchell River. 117.714 Corson Inlet. 117.609 Mystic River. 117.715 Debbies Creek. 117.611 Neponset River. 117.716 Delaware River. 117.613 North River. 117.719 Elizabeth River. 117.615 Plum Island River. 117.720 Great Channel. 117.618 Saugus River. 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. 117.619 Taunton River. 117.723 Hackensack River. 117.620 Westport River—East Branch. 117.725 Manantico Creek. 117.621 Fore River. 117.727 Manasquan River. 117.622 West Bay. 117.729 Mantua Creek. 117.731 Maurice River. MICHIGAN 117.731a Mullica River. 117.624 Black River (South Haven). 117.732 Nacote Creek. 117.625 Black River. 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. 117.627 Cheboygan River. 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming River). 117.735 Newark Bay. 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Channel). 117.736 Oceanport Creek. 117.633 Grand River. 117.737 Oldmans Creek. 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. 117.738 Overpeck Creek. 117.637 Manistee River. 117.739 Passaic River. 117.639 Ontonagon River. 117.741 Raccoon Creek. 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). 117.743 Rahway River. 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). 117.745 Rancocas River (Creek). 117.647 Saginaw River. 117.747 Raritank River, Arthur Kill, and 117.651 St. Joseph River. their tributaries. 117.653 St. Mary’s Fall Canal. 117.749 Salem River. 117.655 Thunder Bay River. 117.750 Schellenger Creek. 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). MINNESOTA 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg Harbor 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth-Superior Bay. Harbor). 117.755 Shrewsbury River. 117.663 Minnesota River. 117.756 South River. 117.665 Red River of the North. 117.757 Tuckahoe River. 117.667 St. Croix River. 117.759 Wading River. 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth-Superior 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. Harbor). 117.671 Upper Mississippi River. NEW YORK 117.769 Black Rock Canal. MISSISSIPPI 117.771 Bronx River. 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. 117.773 Buffalo River. 117.677 Big Sunflower River. 117.775 Coney Island Creek. 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). 117.683 Pearl River. 117.781 East River. 117.684 Bayou Portage. 117.783 Flushing Creek. 117.685 Tchoutacabouffa River. 117.785 Genessee River. 117.686 Yazoo River. 117.787 Gowanus Canal. 117.789 Harlem River. MISSOURI 117.791 Hudson River. 117.793 Hutchinson River (Eastchester 117.687 Missouri River. Creek). 117.689 Osage River. 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting Water- NEBRASKA ways. 117.797 Lake Champlain. 117.691 Missouri River. 117.799 Long Island, New York Island Water- way from East Rockaway Inlet to NEW HAMPSHIRE Shinnecock Canal. 117.697 Hampton River. 117.801 Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, 117.699 Little Harbor. English Kills and their tributaries.

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117.802 New Rochelle Harbor. 117.915 Ashley River. 117.803 Niagara River. 117.917 Battery Creek. 117.805 Peekskill (Annsville) Creek. 117.921 Broad River. 117.809 Tonawanda Creek. 117.923 Congaree River. 117.811 Tonawanda Harbor. 117.925 Cooper River. 117.813 Wappinger Creek. 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale Branch). 117.815 Westchester Creek. 117.929 Durham Creek. 117.933 Pee Dee River. NORTH CAROLINA 117.935 Rantowles Creek. 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Al- 117.936 Savannah River. bemarle Sound to Sunset Beach. 117.938 Waccamaw River. 117.822 Beaufort Channel, NC. 117.939 Wando River. 117.823 Cape Fear River. 117.824 Neuse River. SOUTH DAKOTA 117.825 Newport River. 117.941 Missouri River. 117.829 Northeast Cape Fear River. 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. TENNESSEE 117.833 Pasquotank River. 117.835 Perquimans River. 117.943 Cumberland River. 117.837 Roanoke River. 117.945 Hatchie River. 117.841 Smith Creek. 117.947 Obion River. 117.843 Trent River. 117.949 Tennessee River.

OHIO TEXAS 117.847 Ashtabula River. 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion Channel). Canal). 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. 117.850 Black River. 117.957 Cedar Bayou. 117.851 Portage River. 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. 117.853 Sandusky Bay. 117.963 Colorado River. 117.855 Maumee River. 117.965 Cow Bayou. 117.967 Greens Bayou. OREGON 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. 117.861 Blind Slough. 117.969 Lavaca River. 117.865 Clatskanie River. 117.971 Neches River. 117.867 [Reserved] 117.975 Old Brazos River. 117.869 Columbia River. 117.977 Pelican Island Causeway, Galveston 117.871 Coos Bay. Channel. 117.873 Coos River. 117.979 Sabine Lake. 117.875 Coquille River. 117.981 Sabine River. 117.879 Isthmus Slough. 117.983 Sabine River (Old Channel) behind 117.881 John Day River. Orange Harbor Island. 117.885 [Reserved] 117.984 San Bernard River. 117.887 Oregon Slough (North Portland Har- 117.987 Taylor Bayou. bor). 117.989 Trinity River. 117.889 Siuslaw River. 117.891 [Reserved] VERMONT 117.892 South Slough. 117.893 Umpqua River. 117.993 Lake Champlain. 117.895 Wallooskee River. VIRGINIA 117.897 Willamette River. 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and Clark 117.995 Appomattox River. River. 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, South Branch of the Elizabeth River to PENNSYLVANIA the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. 117.901 Chester Creek. 117.999 Blackwater River. 117.903 Darby Creek. 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. 117.904 Delaware River. 117.1003 Chickahominy River. 117.905 Schuylkill River. 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern Branch. RHODE ISLAND [RESERVED] 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. SOUTH CAROLINA 117.1015 Mattaponi River. 117.911 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, 117.1021 North Landing River. Little River to Savannah River. 117.1023 Pamunkey River. 117.913 Ashepoo River. 117.1025 York River.

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WASHINGTON bridges and which are not promulgated by the Federal Government have no force and 117.1031 Chehalis River. effect. 117.1035 Columbia River. 117.1037 Cowlitz River. 117.1039 [Reserved] § 117.3 Applicability. 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. The provisions of this subpart not in 117.1045 Hood Canal. conflict with the provisions of Subpart 117.1047 Hoquiam River. B apply to each drawbridge. 117.1049 Lake Washington. 117.1051 Lake Washington Ship Canal. NOTE: For all of the requirements applica- 117.1053 Lewis River. ble to a drawbridge listed in Subpart B, one 117.1055 Skagit River. must review the requirements in Subpart A 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. and §§ 117.51 through 117.99 of Subpart B, as 117.1058 Snake River. well as the requirements in Subpart B appli- 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steamboat cable to the particular drawbridge in ques- Sough, and Ebey Slough. tion. 117.1061 Tacoma Harbor. 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. § 117.4 Definitions. 117.1065 Wishkah River. Certain terms used in this part are WISCONSIN defined in this section. 117.1081 Black River. Appurtenance. The term ‘‘appur- 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. Louis tenance’’ means an attachment or ac- River). cessory extending beyond the hull or 117.1085 East River. superstructure that is not an integral 117.1087 Fox River. part of the vessel and is not needed for 117.1089 Manitowoc River. a vessel’s piloting, propelling, control- 117.1091 Menomonee River. 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, and ling, or collision avoidance capabili- Kinnickinnic Rivers and South ties. Menomonee and Burnham Canals. Lowerable. The term ‘‘lowerable’’ 117.1095 Root River. means the nonstructural vessel appur- 117.1097 Sheboygan River. tenance can be mechanically or manu- 117.1099 St. Croix River. ally lowered and raised again. The 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. term ‘‘lowerable’’ also applies to a non- 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. structural vessel appurtenance which 117.1105 Wisconsin River. 117.1107 Wolf River. can be modified to make the item flexi- ble, hinged, collapsible, or telescopic APPENDIX A TO PART 117—DRAWBRIDGES such that it can be mechanically or EQUIPPED WITH RADIOTELEPHONES manually lowered and raised again. AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); Failure to make the modification is Department of Homeland Security Delega- considered equivalent to refusing to tion No. 0170.1; section 117.255 also issued under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 lower a lowerable nonstructural appur- Stat. 5039. tenance that is not essential to naviga- tion. Examples of appurtenances which SOURCE: CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, are considered to be lowerable include, 1984, unless otherwise noted. but are not limited to, fishing out- EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to riggers, radio antennae, television an- part 117 appear at 63 FR 35529, June 30, 1998. tennae, false stacks, and masts purely for ornamental purposes. Examples of Subpart A—General Requirements appurtenances which are not consid- ered to be lowerable include, but are § 117.1 Purpose. not limited to, radar antennae, flying This subpart prescribes general re- bridges, sailboat masts, piledriver quirements relating to the use and op- leads, spud frames on hydraulic eration of drawbridges across the navi- dredges, drilling derricks’ sub- gable waters of the United States. structures and buildings, cranes on drilling or construction vessels, or NOTE: The primary jurisdiction to regulate drawbridges across the navigable waters of other items of permanent and fixed the United States is vested in the Federal equipment. Government. Laws, ordinances, regulations, Nonstructural. The term ‘‘non- and rules which purport to regulate these structural’’ means that the item is not

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rigidly fixed to the vessel and is thus to prevent unnecessary delays in the opening susceptible to relocation or alteration. and closure of the draw. Not essential to navigation. The term ‘‘not essential to navigation’’ means § 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the the nonstructural vessel appurtenance draw. does not adversely affect the vessel’s No vessel owner or operator shall— piloting, propulsion, control, or colli- (a) Signal a drawbridge to open if the sion avoidance capabilities when in the vertical clearance is sufficient to allow lowered position. the vessel, after all lowerable non- [CGD 91–059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994] structural vessel appurtenances that are not essential to navigation have § 117.5 When the draw shall open. been lowered, to safely pass under the Except as otherwise required by this drawbridge in the closed position; or subpart, drawbridges shall open (b) Signal a drawbridge to open for promptly and fully for the passage of any purpose other than to pass through vessels when a request to open is given the drawbridge opening. in accordance with this subpart. [CGD 91–059, 59 FR 16563, Apr. 7, 1994] EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- tations relating to temporary deviations § 117.15 Signals. from the regulatory provisions in § 117.5, see (a) General. (1) The operator of each the List of CFR Sections Affected, which ap- vessel requesting a drawbridge to open pears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access. shall signal the drawtender and the drawtender shall acknowledge that sig- § 117.7 General duties of drawbridge nal. The signal shall be repeated until owners and tenders. acknowledged in some manner by the (a) Drawbridge owners and tenders drawtender before proceeding. shall operate the draw in accordance (2) The signals used to request the with the requirement in this part. opening of the draw and to acknowl- (b) Except for drawbridges not re- edge that request shall be sound sig- quired to open for the passage of ves- nals, visual signals, or radiotelephone sels, owners of drawbridges shall en- communications described in this sub- sure that: part. (1) The necessary drawtenders are (3) Any of the means of signaling de- provided for the safe and prompt open- scribed in this subpart sufficient to ing of the draw; alert the party being signaled may be (2) The operating machinery of the used. draw is maintained in a serviceable (b) Sound signals. (1) Sound signals condition; and. shall be made by whistle, horn, mega- (3) The draws are operated at suffi- phone, hailer, or other device capable cient intervals to assure their satisfac- of producing the described signals loud tory operation. enough to be heard by the drawtender. (2) As used in this section, ‘‘pro- § 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw. longed blast’’ means a blast of four to No person shall unreasonably delay six seconds duration and ‘‘short blast’’ the opening of a draw after the signals means a blast of approximately one required by § 117.15 have been given. second duration.

NOTE: Trains are usually controlled by the (3) The sound signal to request the block method. That is, the track is divided opening of a draw is one prolonged into blocks or segments of a mile or more in blast followed by one short blast length. When a train is in a block with a sounded not more than three seconds drawbridge, the draw may not be able to after the prolonged blast. For vessels open until the train has passed out of the required to be passed through a draw block and the yardmaster or other manager during a scheduled closure period, the has ‘‘unlocked’’ the drawbridge controls. The maximum time permitted for delay is de- sound signal to request the opening of fined in Subpart B for each affected bridge. the draw during that period is five Land and water traffic should pass over or short blasts sounded in rapid succes- through the draw as soon as possible in order sion.

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(4) When the draw can be opened im- (2) The vessel and the drawtender mediately, the sound signal to ac- shall monitor the frequency used until knowledge a request to open the draw the vessel has cleared the draw. is one prolonged blast followed by one (3) When radiotelephone contact can- short blast sounded not more than 30 not be initiated or maintained, sound seconds after the requesting signal. or visual signals under this section (5) When the draw cannot be opened shall be used. immediately, or is open and shall be closed promptly, the sound signal to [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as acknowledge a request to open the amended by CGD 82–025, 50 FR 11366, Mar. 21, 1985; CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986; draw is five short blasts sounded in CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996] rapid succession not more than 30 sec- onds after the vessel’s opening signal. § 117.17 Signalling for contiguous The signal shall be repeated until ac- drawbridges. knowledged in some manner by the re- questing vessel. When a vessel must past two or more (c) Visual signals. (1) The visual signal drawbridges close together, the open- to request the opening of a draw is— ing signal is given for the first bridge. (i) A white flag raised and lowered After acknowledgment from the first vertically; or bridge that it will promptly open, the (ii) A white, amber, or green light opening signal is given for the second raised and lowered vertically. bridge, and so on until all bridges that (2) When the draw can be opened im- the vessel must pass have been given mediately, the visual signal to ac- the opening signal and have acknowl- knowledge a request to open the draw, edged that they will open promptly. given not more than 30 seconds after the vessel’s opening signal, is— § 117.19 Signalling when two or more vessels are approaching a draw- (i) A white flag raised and lowered bridge. vertically; (ii) A white, amber, or green light When two or more vessels are ap- raised and lowered vertically; or proaching the same drawbridge at the (iii) A fixed or flashing white, amber, same time, or nearly the same, time, or green light or lights. whether from the same or opposite di- (3) When the draw cannot be opened rections, each vessel shall signal inde- immediately, or is open and must be pendently for the opening of the draw closed promptly, the visual signal to and the drawtender shall reply in turn acknowledge a request to open the to the signal of each vessel. The draw is— drawtender need not reply to signals by (i) A red flag or red light swung back vessels accumulated at the bridge for and forth horizontally in full sight of passage during a scheduled open period. the vessel given not more than 30 sec- onds after the vessel’s opening signal; § 117.21 Signalling for an opened or drawbridge. (ii) A fixed or flashing red light or When a vessel approaches a draw- lights given not more than 30 seconds bridge with the draw in the open posi- after the vessel’s opening signal. tion, the vessel shall give the opening (4) The acknowledging signal when signal. If no acknowledgment is re- the draw cannot open immediately or ceived within 30 seconds, the vessel is open and must be closed promptly may proceed, with caution, through shall be repeated until acknowledged the open draw. in some manner by the requesting ves- sel. § 117.23 Installation of radio- (d) Radio telephone communications. (1) telephones. Radiotelephones may be used to com- (a) When the District Commander municate the same information pro- deems it necessary for reasons of safety vided by sound and visual signals. of navigation, the District Commander NOTE: Call signs and radio channels for may require the installation and oper- drawbridges with radiotelephones are listed ation or a radiotelephone on or near a in Appendix A to this part. drawbridge.

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(b) The District Commander gives § 117.31 Operation of draw for emer- written notice of the proposed require- gency situations. ment to the bridge owner. (a) When a drawtender is informed by (c) All comments the owner wishes to a reliable source that an emergency ve- submit shall be submitted to the Dis- hicle is due to cross the draw, the trict Commander within 30 days of re- drawtender shall take all reasonable ceipt of the notice under paragraph (b) measures to have the draw closed at of this section. the time the emergency vehicle arrives (d) If, upon consideration of the com- at the bridge. ments received, the District Com- (b) When a drawtender receives no- mander determines that a radio- tice, or a proper signal as provided in telephone is necessary, the District § 117.15 of this part, the drawtender Commander notifies the bridge owner shall take all reasonable measures to that a radiotelephone shall be installed have the draw opened, regardless of the and gives a reasonable time, not to ex- operating schedule of the draw, for pas- ceed six months, to install the radio- sage of the following, provided this telephone and commence operation. opening does not conflict with local emergency management procedures § 117.24 Radiotelephone installation which have been approved by the cog- identification. nizant Coast Guard Captain of the (a) The Coast Guard authorizes, and Port: the District Commander may require (1) Federal, State, and local govern- the installation of a sign on draw- ment vessels used for public safety; bridges, on the upstream and down- (2) Vessels in distress where a delay stream sides, indicating that the bridge would endanger life or property; is equipped with and operates a VHF (3) Commercial vessels engaged in radiotelephone in accordance with rescue or emergency salvage oper- § 117.23. ations; and (b) The sign shall give notice of the (4) Vessels seeking shelter from se- radiotelephone and its calling and vere weather. working channels— [CGD 91–016, 58 FR 20, Jan. 4, 1993] (1) In plain language; or (2) By a sign consisting of the outline § 117.33 Closure of draw for natural of a telephone handset with the long disasters or civil disorders. axis placed horizontally and a vertical Drawbridges need not open for the three-legged lightning slash super- passage of vessels during periods of imposed over the handset. The slash natural disasters or civil disorders de- shall be as long vertically as the clared by the appropriate authorities handset is wide horizontally and nor- unless otherwise provided for in Sub- mally not less than 27 inches and no part B or directed to do so by the Dis- more than 36 inches long. The preferred trict Commander. calling channel should be shown in the lower left quadrant and the preferred § 117.35 Operations during repair or maintenance. working channel should be shown in the lower right quadrant. (a) When operation of the draw must deviate from the regulations in this NOTE: It is recommended that the radio- part for scheduled repair or mainte- telephone sign be similar in design to the nance work, the drawbridge owner Service Signs established by the Federal shall request approval from the Dis- Highway Administration (FHWA) in U.S. trict Commander at least 30 days be- Road Symbol Signs using Reflective Blue fore the date of the intended change. and Reflective White colors. Color and de- sign information is available from the Dis- The request shall include a brief de- trict Commander of the Coast Guard District scription of the nature of the work to in which the bridge is located. be performed and the times and dates of requested changes. The District [CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986] Commander’s decision is forwarded to the applicant within five working days

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of the receipt of the request. If the re- § 117.39 Closure of draw due to infre- quest is denied, the reasons for the de- quent use. nial are forwarded with the decision. Upon written request by the owner or (b) When the draw is rendered inoper- operator of a drawbridge, the District ative because of damage to the struc- Commander may, after notice in the ture or when vital, unscheduled repair FEDERAL REGISTER and opportunity for or maintenance work shall be per- public comment, permit the draw to be formed without delay, the drawbridge closed and untended due to infrequency owner shall immediately notify the of use of the draw by vessels. The Dis- District Commander and give the rea- trict Commander may condition ap- sons why the draw is or should be ren- proval on the continued maintenance dered inoperative and the expected of the operating machinery. date of completion of the repair or maintenance work. § 117.41 Maintenance of draw in fully (c) All repair or maintenance work open position. under this section shall be performed The draw may be maintained in the with all due speed in order to return fully open position to permit the pas- the draw to operation as soon as pos- sage of vessels and drawtender service sible. discontinued if the District Com- (d) If the operation of the draw will mander is notified in advance. The be affected for periods of less than 60 draw shall remain in the fully open po- days, the regulations in this part will sition until drawtender service is re- not be amended. Where practicable, the stored or authorization under § 117.39 is District Commander publishes notice given for the draw to remain closed and of the temporary deviations from the untended. regulations in this part in the FEDERAL REGISTER and Local Notices to Mari- § 117.43 Changes in draw operation re- ners. If operation of the draw is ex- quirements for regulatory purposes. pected to be affected for more than 60 In order to evaluate suggested days, the District Commander pub- changes to the drawbridge operation lishes temporary regulations covering requirements, the District Commander the repair period. may authorize temporary deviations from the regulations in this part for § 117.37 Opening or closure of draw periods not to exceed 90 days. Notice of for public interest concerns. these deviations is disseminated in the (a) For reasons of public health or Local Notices to Mariners and pub- safety or for public functions, such as lished in the FEDERAL REGISTER. street parades and marine regattas, the [CGD–92–015b, 58 FR 46081, Sept. 1, 1993] District Commander may authorize the opening or closure of a drawbridge for § 117.45 Operation during winter sea- a specified period of time. son in the Great Lakes area. (b) Requests for opening or closure of (a) The Commander, Ninth Coast a draw shall be submitted to the Dis- Guard District, may determine that trict Commander at least 30 days be- drawbridges located in the Ninth Coast fore the proposed opening or closure Guard District need not open during and include a brief description of the the winter season when general naviga- proposed event or other reason for the tion is curtailed, unless a request to request, the reason why the opening or open the draw is given at least 12 hours closure is required, and the times and before the time of the intended pas- dates of the period the draw is to re- sage. main open or closed. (b) Notice of these determinations is (c) Approval by the District Com- disseminated in Local Notices to Mari- mander depends on the necessity for ners and other appropriate media. No- the opening or closure, the reasonable- tices indicate— ness of the times and dates, and the (1) The name and location of the overall effect on navigation and users bridge affected; of the bridge. (2) The period of time covered; and

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(3) The telephone number and address § 117.53 Applicability. of the party to whom requests for open- (a) The requirements in this subpart ings are given. apply to the bridges listed and are in addition to, or vary from, the general § 117.47 Clearance gauges. requirements in Subpart A. (a) Clearance gauges are required for (b) A requirement in this subpart drawbridges across navigable waters of which varies from a general require- the United States discharging into the ment in Subpart A supersedes the gen- Atlantic Ocean south of Delaware Bay eral requirement. (including the Lewes and Rehoboth (c) All other general requirements in Canal, DE) or into the Gulf of Mexico Subpart A not at variance apply to the (including coastal waterways contig- bridges listed in this subpart. uous thereto and tributaries to such (d) The draws of a number of the waterways and the Lower Atchafalaya bridges listed in this subpart need not River, LA), except the Mississippi open for the passage of vessels during River and its tributaries and outlets, certain periods, however, this does not (b) Except for provisions in this part preclude the bridge owner from direct- which specify otherwise for particular ing the drawtender to open the draw drawbridges, clearance gauges shall be during these periods. designed, installed, and maintained ac- cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of § 117.55 Posting of requirements. this chapter. (a) The owner of each drawbridge under this subpart, other than remov- NOTE: Clearance gauge requirements, if able span bridges, shall ensure that a any, for drawbridges other than those re- ferred to in this section are listed in Subpart sign summarizing the requirements in B under the appropriate bridge. this subpart applicable to the bridge is posted both upstream and downstream [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as of the bridge. The requirements to be amended by CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, posted need not include those in Sub- 1986; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996] part A or §§ 117.51 through 117.99. § 117.49 Process of violations. (b) The signs shall be of sufficient size and so located as to be easily read (a) Complaints of alleged violations at any time from an approaching ves- under this part are submitted to the sel. District Commander of the Coast (c) If advance notice is required to Guard District in which the drawbridge open the draw, the signs shall also is located. state the name, address, and telephone (b) Penalties for violations under this number of the person to be notified. part are assessed and collected under Subpart 1.07 of Part 1 of this chapter. § 117.57 Advance notice. Owners and tenders of drawbridges Subpart B—Specific Requirements requiring advance notice to open shall use all reasonable means to open the § 117.51 Purpose. draw at the requested time and give This subpart prescribes specific re- due regard to the possibility that a quirements relating to the operation of brief delay may be experienced by the vessel giving the advance notice. certain drawbridges.

NOTE: The drawbridges under this subpart § 117.59 Special requirements due to are listed by the waterway they cross and by hazards. the state in which they are located. Water- For the duration of occurrences haz- ways are arranged alphabetically by state. ardous to safety or navigation, such as The drawbridges listed under a waterway are floods, freshets, and damage to the generally arranged in order from the mouth of the waterway moving upstream. The bridge or fender system, the District drawbridges on the Atlantic Intracoastal Commander may require the owner of Waterway are listed from north to south and an operational drawbridge listed in this on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from east subpart to have the bridge attended to west. full time and open on signal.

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ALABAMA § 117.109 Coosa River. The draw of the CSX Transportation § 117.101 Alabama River. Railroad bridge, mile 175.0 at Gadsden, (a) The Alabama & Gulf Coast Rail- shall open on signal if at least six way Drawbridge, mile 105.3, at Coy, hours notice is given. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.113 Tensaw River. (b) The draw of the Canadian Na- The draw of the CSX Transportation tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, Railroad bridge, mile 15.0 at Hurricane, mile 277 near Montgomery, shall open shall open on signal; except that, from on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw shall open on given. signal if at least eight hours notice is (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- given. During periods of severe storms tation Railroad bridge, mile 293.3 near or hurricanes, from the time the Na- Montgomery, shall open on signal if at tional Weather Service sounds an least 24 hours notice is given. ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as on signal. amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000; CGD08–03–018, 68 FR 34303, June [CGD8–85–09, 50 FR 37356, Sept. 13, 1985] 9, 2003; CGD08–04–001, 69 FR 5465, Feb. 5, 2004] § 117.115 Three Mile Creek. § 117.103 Bayou La Batre. (a) The draw of the US43 bridge, mile The draw of SR 188 Bridge, mile 2.3, 1.0 at Mobile, need not be opened from at Bayou La Batre, will open on signal 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to every hour on the hour daily between 4 6:30 p.m. daily. At all other times, the a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Sun- draw shall open on signal if at least 12 day. The bridge need not open for the hours notice is given. passage of vessels on the hours of 7 (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m., Monday railroad bridge, mile 1.1 at Mobile, through Friday. Monday through Fri- shall open on signal if at least five days day the draw will open on signal for notice is given. the passage of vessels at 3:30 p.m. The bridge will remain closed to marine ARKANSAS traffic from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily ex- § 117.121 Arkansas River cept for emergencies. The draw of the Missouri Pacific [CGD08–05–001, 70 FR 37675, June 30, 2005] Railroad bridge, mile 23.1 near Yancopin, shall open on signal if at § 117.105 Bayou Sara. least 96 hours notice is given. The draw of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridge, mile 0.1 near Saraland, § 117.123 Arkansas Waterway-Auto- shall open on signal; except that, from mated Railroad Bridges. 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draw shall open on (a) Across the Arkansas River, the signal if at least eight hours notice is draw of the Cotton Belt Railroad (Rob given. During periods of severe storms Roy) Bridge, Mile 67.4, is maintained in or hurricanes, from the time the Na- the closed position and is remotely op- tional Weather Service sounds an erated. The following signals shall be ‘‘alert’’ for the area until the ‘‘all used: clear’’ is sounded, the draw shall open (1) The opening signal from the vessel on signal. for each of these bridges is three short blasts. [CGD8–85–12, 50 FR 41685, Oct. 15, 1985] (2) The acknowledging signal is flash- ing white lights visible upstream and § 117.107 Chattahoochee River. downstream. When the operator of the The draws of the CSX Transportation vessel sights the acknowledging signal, Railroad bridge, mile 117.1 near Omaha, one prolonged blast shall be sounded. GA, shall open on signal if at least six (3) This signal is acknowledged by hours notice is given. the bridge controller when the draw is

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to open by changing the flashing white mated time for individual drawbridge lights to continuous white lights, and openings. sounding one blast on a horn. When the (2) High Velocity Flow Procedures. span is fully raised to a maximum The area from mile 118.2 to mile 125.4 is clearance of 52 feet, the navigation a regulated navigation area (RNA) as lights at mid channel change from red described in 33 CFR 165.817. During pe- to green, indicating that the draw is riods of high velocity flow, which is de- ready for passage. fined as a flow rate of 70,000 cubic feet (4) If the draw cannot open, flashing per second or greater at the Murray amber warning lights are flashed and Lock and Dam, mile 125.4, downbound four blasts are sounded, indicating that vessels which require that the draw of a train is approaching or that mainte- these three bridges be opened for nance work is in progress. unimpeded passage shall contact the (5) The vessel shall acknowledge that remote drawbridge operator on VHF- there is a delay by sounding four short FM Channel 13 either before departing blasts. Murray Lock and Dam, or before de- (6) When the draw opens (after the parting the mooring cells at Mile 121.5 train crosses or when maintenance to ensure that the Rock Island, Junc- work permits), the amber lights are tion, and Baring Cross Railroad draw- turned off, the continuous white lights bridges are opened. The remote draw- turned on, and one blast sounded, to in- bridge operator shall immediately re- dicate the draw is ready for passage. spond to the vessel’s call, ensure that (7) The vessel acknowledges with one all three drawbridges are open for blast and, after the draw is fully open, pasage, and ensure that they remain in may proceed through the draw. the open position until the downbound (8) When the vessel clears the draw, vessel has passed through each draw- the mid channel navigation light bridge. If a closed drawbridge cannot be changes from green to red, the amber opened immediately for unimpeded warning lights will flash, and, after one passage in accordance with 33 CFR minute, the draw lowers and locks. 163.203, the remote drawbridge operator (b) The draws of the Junction Rail- will immediately notify the downbound road Bridge at mile 118.7 and the Bar- vessel and provide an estimated time ing Cross Railroad Bridge at mile 119.6, for drawbridge openings. Upbound ves- Arkansas River, at Little Rock, are sels shall request openings in accord- maintained in the closed position and ance with the normal flow procedures are remotely operated. The draw of the as set forth above. The remote draw- Rock Island Railroad Bridge at mile bridge operator shall keep all ap- 118.2, Arkansas River, at Little Rock, proaching vessels informed of the posi- is maintained in the open position. Use tion of the drawbridge spans. the following procedures to request (c) The draw of the Arkansas Mis- opening of these bridges when nec- souri Railroad Bridge, Mile 300.8 Ar- essary for transit; kansas River at Van Buren, and the (1) Normal Flow Procedures. Any Missouri Pacific Railroad Drawbridge, upbound or downbound vessel which re- Mile 7.5 Arkansas Waterway at Benzal, quires opening the draw of any of these are maintained in the open position bridges shall establish contact by ra- with a minimum vertical clearance of diotelephone with the remote draw- 52 feet except as follows: bridge operator on VHF-FM Channel 13 (1) When a train approaches either in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The bridge, amber lights attached to the remote drawbridge operator will advise bridge begin to flash and an audible the vessel whether the requested span signal on the bridge sounds. At the end can be immediately opened and main- of 10 minutes, the amber light con- tain constant contact with the vessel tinues to flash; however, the audible until the requested span has opened signal stops and the draw lowers and and the vessel passage has been com- locks if the photoelectric boat detec- pleted. If any or all of the drawbridges tion system detects no obstruction cannot be opened immediately, the re- under the span. If there is an obstruc- mote drawbridge operator will notify tion, the draw opens to its full height the calling vessel and provide an esti- until obstruction is cleared.

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(2) After the train clears the bridge, § 117.135 Red River. the draw opens to its full height, the The draws of the bridges above mile amber flashing light stops, and the mid 276.0 at the Arkansas Louisiana border, channel lights change from red to need not be opened for the passage of green, indicating the navigation chan- vessels. nel is open for the passage of vessels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR § 117.137 St. Francis River. 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD2–91– The draws of the Chicago, Rock Is- 03, 57 FR 1392, Jan. 14, 1992; USCG–1998–3799, land and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; USCG–2000–7223, 65 59.7 at Madison, and all drawbridges FR 40056, June 29, 2000] above that point, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.125 Black River. The following draws need not be [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD02 86–33, 51 FR 32318, Sept. opened for the passage of vessels: 11, 1986] (a) Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Paroquet. § 117.139 White River. (b) Burlington Northern railroad (a) Requirements for the Missouri bridge, mile 68.4 at Black Rock. Pacific railroad bridge, mile 7.5 at (c) Arkansas State Highway Depart- Benzal, are in § 117.123. ment bridge, mile 90.1 at Pocahontas. (b) The draws of the St. Louis South- (d) Burlington Northern railroad western railroad bridge, mile 98.9 at bridge, mile 90.4 at Pocahontas. Clarendon, the US70 highway bridge, (e) Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 121.7 at DeValls Bluff, the Chi- mile 144.4 at Corning. cago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad (f) Arkansas State Highway Depart- bridge, mile 122.0 at DeValls Bluff, the ment bridge, mile 152.2 at Corning. Missouri Pacific railroad bridge, mile 196.3 at Augusta, and the Missouri Pa- § 117.127 Current River. cific railroad bridge, mile 254.8 at New- The draws of the Arkansas highway port, shall open on signal if at least bridge, mile 10.2, and the Burlington eight hours notice is given. The draws Northern railroad bridge, mile 12.2, of any of these bridges need not be both at Biggers, need not be opened for opened for a vessel that arrives later the passage of vessels. than two hours after the time specified in the notice, unless a second notice of § 117.129 Little Red River. at least eight hours is given. (c) The draws of the Arkansas high- The draws of the Burlington North- way bridge, mile 300.1 at Batesville, ern railroad bridge, mile 25.0, and Ar- and the Missouri Pacific railroad kansas highway bridge, mile 25.2, both bridge, mile 401.9 at Cotter, need not be at Judsonia, and the Arkansas highway opened for the passage of vessels. bridge, mile 30.5 at Searcy, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. CALIFORNIA

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

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§ 117.143 Bishop Cut. on signal if at least one hour notice is given. The draw of the San Joaquin County highway bridge, mile 1.0 between King § 117.150 Connection Slough. Island and Bishop Tract, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is The draw of the Reclamation District given to the San Joaquin County De- No. 2027 bridge between Mandeville and partment of Public Works at Stockton. Bacon Islands, mile 2.5 near Stockton, shall open on signal from May 1 § 117.145 Burns Cutoff. through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 The draw of the Daggett Road bridge, p.m., and from November 1 through mile 3.0 at Stockton, shall open on sig- April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all nal if at least 48 hours notice is given other times, the draw shall open on sig- to the U.S. Naval Communications Sta- nal if at least four hours notice is given tion at Stockton. to the drawtender during regular oper- ating hours, or to the Rio Vista bridge § 117.147 Cerritos Channel. across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. The draw shall open on signal if at (a) The draw of the Commodore least one hour notice is given for emer- Schuyler F. Heim highway bridge, mile gency vessels owned, operated or con- 4.9 at Long Beach, shall open on signal; trolled by the United States or the except that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. State of California, for commercial and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through vessels engaged in rescue or emergency Friday except Federal holidays, the salvage operations, or for vessels in draws need not be opened for the pas- distress. sage of vessels. The opening signal for the Commodore Schuyler Heim bridge [CGD 12–84–02, 49 FR 25446, June 21, 1984; 49 is three prolonged blasts. The acknowl- FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984] edging signal is two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast when the § 117.151 Cordelia Slough (a tributary draw will open immediately and five of Suisun Bay). short blasts when the draw will not The draws of the Union Pacific rail- open immediately. Channel 13 (156.65 road bridge, mile 1.5 at Suisun, shall MHZ) or other assigned frequencies open on signal if at least 24 hours no- may be used. tice is given. (b) The draw of the Henry Ford Ave- nue railroad bridge, mile 4.8 at Long § 117.153 Corte Madera Creek. Beach, shall be maintained in the fully The draw of the Golden Gate Bridge, open position, except when a train is Highway and Transportation District crossing or for maintenance. If the bridge, mile 0.5 near Greenbrae, shall draw is in the closed position, the be maintained in the fully open posi- opening signal is two short blasts fol- tion, except for the crossing of trains lowed by one prolonged blast. The ac- or for maintenance. knowledging signal is two prolonged 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 USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, five short blasts when the draw will June 30, 1998] not open immediately. Channel 13 § 117.155 Eureka Slough. (156.65 MHZ) or other assigned fre- quencies may be used. The draw of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Company Bridge, mile 0.3 at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR Eureka, need not be opened for the pas- 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD11–90– 03, 61 FR 59026, Nov. 20, 1996; 62 FR 31724, sage of vessels. The owner or agency June 11, 1997; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, controlling the bridge shall restore the June 29, 1999] draw to full operation within six months of notification to take such ac- § 117.149 China Basin, Mission Creek. tion from the District Commander. The draws of the 3rd Street bridge, [CGD 11–93–001, 59 FR 8409, Feb. 22, 1994, as mile 0.0, and the 4th Street bridge, mile amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, 0.2, both at San Francisco, shall open June 30, 1998]

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§ 117.157 Georgiana Slough. Vista bridge across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. The draws of the Sacramento County highway bridges, mile 4.5 near Isleton, [CGD11–95–02, 61 FR 17248, Apr. 19, 1996] and mile 12.4 near Walnut Grove, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. § 117.169 Mare Island Strait and the Napa River. from May 1 through October 31. The draws shall open on signal from No- (a) The draw of the Mare Island vember 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. Drawbridge, mile 2.8, at Vallejo shall to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draws open on signal between the hours of 9 of these bridges shall open on signal if a.m. and 7 p.m. daily, and upon two at least four hours notice is given to hours advance notice all other times. When the drawbridge operator is the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge present, mariners may contact the across the Sacramento River, mile 12.8. drawbridge via marine radio or tele- § 117.159 Grant Line Canal. phone at (707) 648–4313 for drawspan op- eration. When the drawbridge operator The draw of the San Joaquin County is not present, mariners may contact highway bridge, mile 5.5 at Tracy, shall the City of Vallejo via the same tele- open on signal if at least 12 hours no- phone number to schedule drawspan tice is given to the San Joaquin Coun- operation. ty Department of Public Works at (b) The draw of the Northwestern Pa- Stockton. cific railroad bridge, mile 10.6 at Braz- os, shall be maintained in the fully § 117.161 Honker Cut. open position, except for the crossing The draw of the San Joaquin County of trains or for maintenance. When the (Eightmile Road) bridge, mile 0.3 be- draw is closed and visibility at the tween Empire Tract and King Island at drawtender’s station is less than one Stockton, shall open on signal if at mile, up or down the channel, the drawtender shall sound two prolonged least 12 hours notice is given to the blasts every minute. When the draw is San Joaquin County Department of opened, the drawtender shall sound Public Works at Stockton. three short blasts. § 117.163 Islais Creek (Channel). [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May The draw of the 3rd Street bridge, 20, 1985; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, mile 0.4 at San Francisco, shall open on 1999; CGD11–03–006, 69 FR 21958, Apr. 23, 2004; signal if at least one hour notice is CGD 11–05–025, 70 FR 20467, Apr. 20, 2005] given. § 117.171 Middle River. § 117.165 Lindsey Slough. (a) The draw of the San Joaquin The center span of the Hastings County (Bacon Island Road) highway Farms highway bridge, mile 2.0 be- bridge, mile 8.6 between Bacon Island tween Egbert and Lower Hastings and Lower Jones Tract, shall open on Tracts, shall be removed for the pas- signal from May 15 through September sage of maintenance vessels if at least 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Sep- 72 hours notice is given to the Hastings tember 16 through May 14, the draw Island Land Company office at Rio shall open on signal from 9 a.m. to 5 Vista. p.m. from Thursday through Monday. At all other times, the draw shall open [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as on signal if at least 12 hours notice is amended by CGD 12–85–05, 50 FR 31176, Aug. 1, given to the San Joaquin County De- 1985] partment of Public Works at Stockton. (b) The draw of the Burlington § 117.167 Little Potato Slough. Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, The draw of the California Depart- mile 9.8 near Middle River Station, ment of Transportation highway shall open on signal if at least 12 hours bridge, mile 0.1, at Terminus, shall notice is given to the Burlington open on signal if at least 4 hours notice Northern Santa Fe Railway Manager of is given to the drawtender at the Rio Structures at San Bernadino.

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(c) The California Route 4 Bridge, San Joaquin County Department of mile 15.1, between Victoria Island and Public Works at Stockton. Drexler Tract need not open for the (c) The removable span of the San passage of vessels. Joaquin County highway bridge over the South Fork of the Mokelumne [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12– River, mile 18.0 at New Hope Landing, 85–01, 50 FR 26559, June 27, 1985; USCG–2000– shall be removed as soon as possible 7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] upon notification by the District Com- mander that an emergency exists § 117.173 Miner Slough. which requires the removal. The draw of the California Depart- (d) The draws of the bridges above ment of Transportation highway New Hope Landing need not be opened bridge, mile 5.5 between the northerly for the passage of vessels. end of Ryer Island and Holland Tract, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as shall open on signal if at least 12 hours amended by CGD 11–92–10, 58 FR 33339, June notice is given to the drawtender at 17, 1993] the Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- ramento River, mile 12.8. § 117.177 Mud Slough. The draw of the Union Pacific rail- § 117.175 Mokelumne River. road bridge, mile 0.7 near Alviso, shall (a) The draw of the California De- open on signal if at least 24 hours no- partment of Transportation highway tice is given. bridge, the Mokelumne River Bridge, mile 3.0, at East Isleton shall open § 117.179 Newark Slough. upon signal as follows: The draw of the San Mateo County (1) From November 1 through April 30 Transportation Department railroad from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. bridge, mile 0.5 near Newark, shall (2) From May 1 through October 31 open on signal if at least 24 hours no- from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., except that dur- tice is given to the San Mateo Trans- ing the following periods the draw need portation Department, at San Carlos. only open for recreational vessels on [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, 40 minutes past the hour: June 30, 1998] Saturdays 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sundays 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. § 117.181 Oakland Inner Harbor Tidal Memorial Day; 4th of July; and Labor Day 11 Canal. a.m. until 6 p.m. The draws of the Alameda County (3) At all other times the draw shall highway drawbridges at Park Street, open on signal if at least 4 hours notice mile 5.2; Fruitvale Avenue, mile 5.6; is given to the drawtender at Rio Vista and High Street, mile 6.0; and the U.S. bridge over the Sacramento River, mile Army Corps of Engineers railroad 12.8. drawbridge, mile 5.6 at Fruitvale Ave- (4) Emergency vessels of the United nue, shall open on signal; except that, States, state or commercial vessels en- from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to gaged in rescue or emergency salvage 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday ex- operations, and vessels in distress shall cept Federal holidays, the draws need be passed as soon as possible but no not be opened for the passage of ves- later than one hour after notice is sels. However, the draws shall open given. during the above closed periods for ves- (b) The draw of the Sacramento and sels which must, for reasons of safety, San Joaquin Counties (Millers Ferry) move on a tide or slack water, if at highway bridge, mile 12.1 over the least two hours notice is given. The North Fork of the Mokelumne River draws shall open as soon as possible for near Walnut Grove, shall open on sig- vessels in distress and emergency ves- nal from May 1 through October 31 sels, including commercial vessels en- from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other gaged in rescue or emergency salvage times, the draw shall open on signal if operations. at least 12 hours notice is given to the [CGD 11–11–99–013, 66 FR 18725, Apr. 11, 2001]

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§ 117.183 Old River. p.m. and from November 1 through The draw of the California Depart- April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At all other times, the draws shall open on ment of Transportation (Route 4) high- signal if at least four hours notice is way bridge, mile 14.8 between Victoria given to the drawtender at the Rio Island and Byron Tract, shall open on Vista bridge across the Sacramento signal from May 1 through October 31 River, mile 12.8. from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and from Novem- (b) The draws of the California De- ber 1 through April 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 partment of Transportation bridges, p.m. At all other times, the draw shall mile 90.1 at Knights Landing, and mile open on signal if at least four hours no- 135.5 at Meridian, shall open on signal tice is given to the drawtender at the if at least 12 hours notice is given to Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- the California Department of Transpor- ramento River, mile 12.8. tation at Marysville. § 117.185 Pacheco Creek. (c) The draws of the bridges above Meridian need not be opened for the The draw of the Contra Costa County passage of vessels. highway bridge, mile 1.0, and Union Pa- cific Railroad bridge, mile 1.1, both [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as near Martinez, shall open on signal if amended by CGD 12–86–01, 51 FR 20483, June 5, 1986] at least 24 hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as § 117.191 San Joaquin River. amended by CGD 12–85–02, 50 FR 20758, May (a) The draw of the Port of Stockton 20, 1985] railroad bridge, mile 39.7 at Stockton, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours § 117.187 Petaluma River. notice is given to the Port Director. (a) The draws of the Northwestern (b) The draws of the U.S. Navy Draw- Pacific railroad bridges, mile 0.8 at bridge, mile 39.8, Burlington Northern Blackpoint and mile 12.4 at Haystack Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 40.6, and Landing, shall be maintained in the California Highway 4 bridge (Garwood fully open position, except for the Bridge), mile 41.6, need not be opened crossing of trains or for maintenance. for the passage of vessels. The owners When the draw is closed and visibility or agencies controlling the bridges from the drawtender’s station is less shall restore the draws to full oper- than one mile up or down the channel, ation within six months of notification the drawtender shall sound two long to take such action from the District blasts every minute. When the draw is Commander. reopened, the drawtender shall sound (c) Drawbridges above the Old River three short blasts. junction need not open for the passage (b) The draw of the Petaluma high- of vessels. way bridge at ‘‘D’’ Street, mile 13.7 at Petaluma, shall open on signal if at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 12–85–06, 50 FR 31177, Aug. 1, least four hours notice is given for 1985; CGD 88–052, 53 FR 25120, July 1, 1988; openings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and if at USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999] least 24 hours notice is given for open- ings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The draw § 117.193 San Leandro Bay. shall open as soon as possible for ves- The draws of the California Depart- sels in distress and vessels, including ment of Transportation highway commercial vessels, engaged in rescue bridge, mile 0.0 (kilometer 0.0) and the or emergency salvage operations. City of Alameda bicycle bridge, mile [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 0.1 (kilometer 0.2) between Alameda amended by CGD 11–88–10, 53 FR 51099, Dec. and Bay Farm Island, shall open on sig- 20, 1988] nal; except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the draws shall § 117.189 Sacramento River. open on signal if at least 12 hours no- (a) The draws of each bridge from tice is given. Notice shall be given to Isleton to American River junction the drawtender of the Bay Farm Island shall open on signal from May 1 bridges from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to the through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 drawtender of the Park Street bridge

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at Alameda at all other times. The and downstream of the bridge in order draws need not be opened for the pas- to use this telephone. sage of vessels from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. [CGD3 86–33, 52 FR 5536, Feb. 25, 1987] [CGD11–96–005, 61 FR 17249, Apr. 19, 1996] § 117.205 Connecticut River. § 117.195 Snodgrass Slough. (a) The owners of the AMTRAK Old The draw of the Sacramento County Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4 bridge, mile 4.4 at Walnut Grove, shall the Route 82 Bridge, mile 16.8, and the open on signal if at least 72 hours no- CONRAIL Middletown-Portland Bridge, tice is given to Sacramento County mile 32.0, shall provide, and keep in Transportation Operations and Mainte- good legible condition, clearance nance office at Sacramento. The draw gauges with figures not less than shall open as soon as possible for ves- twelve (12) inches which designed, in- sels in distress, and vessels, including stalled and maintained according to commercial vessels, engaged in rescue the provisions of § 118.160 of this chap- or emergency salvage operations or ter. emergency flood control efforts. (b) The draws of the AMTRAK Old [CGD11–93–02, 59 FR 13248, Mar. 21, 1994] Saybrook-Old Lyme Bridge, mile 3.4, and the CONRAIL Middletown-Port- § 117.197 Sonoma Creek. land Bridge, mile 32.0, shall be opened as soon as practicable for all non-com- The draw of the Northwestern Pacific mercial vessels that cannot pass under railroad bridge, mile 5.4 at Wingo, shall the closed draws, but in no case shall open on signal if at least 24 hours no- the delay be more than 20 minutes tice is given. from the time the opening was re- quested. § 117.199 Steamboat Slough. (c) The draw of the Route 82 Bridge, The draw of the California Depart- mile 16.8, at East Haddam, shall open ment of Transportation highway on signal except that, from 15 May to bridge, mile 11.2 at the head of Grand 31 October, between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., Island, shall open on signal from May 1 the draw need open for recreational through October 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 vessels on the hour and half-hour only. p.m. At all other times, the draw shall The draw shall open on signal for com- open on signal if at least four hours no- mercial vessels at all times. tice is given to the drawtender at the Rio Vista bridge across the Sac- [CGD01–95–009, 63 FR 10140, Mar. 2, 1998] ramento River, mile 12.8. § 117.207 Housatonic River. § 117.201 Sutter Slough. (a) The draw of the US 1 Bridge, mile The draw of the Sacramento County 3.5, at Stratford, shall open on signal; highway bridge, mile 6.4 near except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mon- Courtland, need not be opened for the day through Friday, and 4 p.m. to 5:45 passage of vessels. However, the draw p.m. daily, the draw need not open for shall be returned to operable condition the passage of vessels. From December within six months after notification by 1 through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 the District Commander to do so. a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least six-hours notice is given by call- CONNECTICUT ing the number posted at the bridge. (b) The draw of the Metro-North § 117.202 Cold Spring Brook. (Devon) bridge, mile 3.9 at Stratford, The draw of the footbridge, mile 0.1 shall operate as follows: at Saybrook, shall open within 15 min- (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- utes of a mariner’s request by tele- cept as follows: phone. To enable mariners to request (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 bridge openings, the owner shall main- p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Fri- tain and monitor a telephone at the day except Federal holidays or an bridge and provide a means for mari- emergency, the draw need not be ners to secure their boats upstream opened for the passage of vessels.

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(ii) From 5:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from paragraph (c), effective Jan. 9, 2006 through 5:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. except Saturdays, Sept. 1, 2006. Sundays, and Federal holidays, the draw need not be opened more than § 117.209 Mianus River. once in any 60 minute period. The draw of the Metro-North bridge, (iii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw mile 1.0 at Greenwich, shall operate as shall open on signal if notice is given follows: to the chief dispatcher of the railroad (a) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.— before 4 p.m. on the day of the intended (1) The draw shall open on signal im- passage. mediately for the passage of commer- (2) A delay in opening the draw shall cial vessels and as soon as practicable not exceed 20 minutes for the passage but no later than 20 minutes after the of approaching trains from the time of signal to open for the passage of all the request. other vessels. (c) The draw of the U.S. 1 Bridge, (2) When a train scheduled to cross mile 3.5, at Stratford, shall operate as the bridge without stopping has passed follows: the Greenwich or Riverside stations (1) The draw shall open on signal, ex- and is in motion toward the bridge, the cept that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Mon- draw shall open as soon as the train day through Friday, and 4 p.m. through has crossed the bridge. (b) The draw shall open on signal 5:45 p.m., daily, the draw need not open from April 1 through October 31, from 9 for the passage of vessel traffic. p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a four- (2) From January 9, 2006 through hour advance notice is given and from March 31, 2006, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., November 1 through March 30, from 9 the draw shall open on signal if at least p.m. to 5 a.m., after at least a twenty- a six-hour notice is given by calling the four-hour advance notice is given by number posted at the bridge. calling the number posted at the (3) From January 9, 2006 through Feb- bridge. ruary 9, 2006, May 30, 2006 through June 30, 2006, and July 5, 2006 through Sep- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as tember 1, 2006, only one of the two amended by GCD01–00–228, 69 FR 32447, June moveable spans need open for the pas- 10, 2004; CGD01–00–228, 70 FR 75939, Dec. 22, sage of vessel traffic. Two span bridge 2005] openings shall be provided if at least a § 117.211 Mystic River. seven-day notice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge, except as (a) The draw of the Amtrak railroad provided in (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this sec- bridge, mile 2.4 at Mystic, shall operate tion. as follows: (1) From April 1 to October 31, the (4) From February 10, 2006 through draw shall open on signal. April 1, 2006, and April 17, 2006 through (2) From November 1 to March 31, the May 26, 2006, only one of the two move- draw shall open on signal from 5 a.m. able spans need open for the passage of to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the vessel traffic, except as provided in draw shall open on signal if at least (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this section. No two eight hours notice is given. span openings need be provided. (3) Commercial vessels shall be (5) From April 2, 2006 through April passed immediately at any time; how- 16, 2006, May 27, 2006 through May 29, ever, the opening may be delayed up to 2006, and July 1, 2006 through July 4, eight minutes to allow trains, which 2006, both moveable spans shall open have entered the drawbridge block and for the passage of vessel traffic, except are scheduled to cross the bridge with- as provided in (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this out stopping, to clear the block. section. (4) All other vessels shall be passed as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as soon as practicable but no later than 20 amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, minutes after the signal to open is 1985; CGD01–99–085, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999] given. EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–05–102, 71 (b) The draw of the U.S. 1 Bridge, FR 1496, Jan. 10, 2006, § 117.207 was amended mile 2.8, at Mystic, shall open on signal by suspending paragraph (a), and adding except:

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(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. (3) The Grand Avenue bridge, one [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43458, Oct. 29, 1984, as 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 the Chapel Street bridge, a delay of up down vertically a number of times in to an additional hour may be expected. full sight of the vessel. (4) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw of (2) When the draw cannot be opened the Chapel Street bridge, Mill River, immediately, or is open and must shall open on signal if at least one hour close, a red flag by day or a red light notice is given to the drawtender at by night, swung back and forth hori- Ferry Street bridge. In the event that zontally in full sight of the vessel, to the drawtender is at the Grand Avenue be repeated until acknowledged by the bridge, a delay of up to an additional vessel by the same signal. hour may be expected. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984, as (b) Public vessels of the United amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, States, state or local vessels used for 1985] public safety, commercial vessels and vessels in distress, shall notify the op- § 117.215 Niantic River. erator of the Tomlinson and the Ferry (a) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, Street bridges and shall be passed mile 0.0 at Niantic, shall open on sig- through each of the bridges listed in nal; except that, from April 1 through

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October 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and § 117.219 Pequonnock River. from November 1 through March 31 (a) Public vessels of the United from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall States and vessels in distress shall be open on signal if at least one hour no- passed through the draw of each bridge tice is given. When a train scheduled to as soon as possible. cross the bridge without stopping has (b) The Stratford Avenue Bridge, entered the drawbridge block, a delay mile 0.1, at Bridgeport, shall open on in opening the draw may occur until signal; except that, from 6:45 a.m. to the train has cleared the block. 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., 11:45 (b) The draw of the S156 Bridge, mile a.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 0.1, at Niantic, shall open on signal; ex- p.m., the draw need not open for the cept that, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., and 4 passage of vessels. From December 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, through March 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 except holidays, the draw shall open a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at only for the passage of commercial ves- least six-hours notice is given by call- sels. From December 1 through March ing the number posted at the bridge. 31, from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall (c) The draw of the Metro-North open on signal if at least six hours no- ‘‘PECK’’ bridge, mile 0.3 at Bridgeport, tice is given by calling the number shall open on the signal of three blasts posted at the bridge. as follows: [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (1) From 5:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. except: 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; CGD01–99–087, 64 FR (i) From Monday through Friday, ex- 61519, Nov. 12, 1999] cluding holidays or emergencies, the draw need not be opened from 6:45 a.m. § 117.217 Norwalk River. to 7:15 a.m., 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and (a) The draw of the Washington 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. Street S136 bridge, mile 0.0 at Norwalk, (ii) From Monday through Friday, shall open on signal; except that, from excluding holidays or emergencies, the 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 draws need not be opened more than p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday once during the periods 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 through Friday except holidays, the a.m., 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m. to draw need not be opened for the pas- 9 a.m., and 6:10 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. sage of vessels that draw less than 14 (2) From 9 p.m. to 5:45 a.m., the draws feet of water. The opening signal is shall open on signal if at least eight three short blasts. Vessels drawing 14 hours notice is given. feet of water or more shall add one pro- (3) The draw need not open on signal longed blast after the three short if a train is approaching so closely that blasts. it may not be safely stopped; however, the delay in opening the draw shall not (b) The draw of the Metro-North exceed 7 minutes from time of the re- ‘‘WALK’’ bridge, mile 0.1 at Norwalk, quest. shall open on signal as follows: (d) The draw of the Congress Street (1) From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., except that, Bridge, mile 0.4 at Bridgeport, shall from Monday through Friday excluding open on signal as follows: holidays, the draw need not be opened (1) From 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; except that from 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 the draw need not open for the passage p.m., unless an emergency exists. of other than commercial vessels from (2) Only once in any 60-minute period 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and for all vessels from 5:45 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. to from 4:30 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. 7:45 p.m. (2) From 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., if at least (3) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., if at least eight hours notice is given; except that four hours notice is given. the draw need not open for the passage (4) A delay of up to 20 minutes may of vessels from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.; be expected if a train is approaching so and from 7:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. closely that it may not be safely (3) The opening signal is two pro- stopped. longed blasts followed by two short [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as blasts. amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, (e) The draw of the East Washington 1985] Street bridge mile 0.6, shall open on

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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] mander to do so. [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26711, June 28, 1985; 50 FR § 117.223 Shaw Cove. 43387, Oct. 25, 1985; CGD01–99–086; 64 FR 61522, The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile Nov. 12, 1999] 0.0 at New London, shall open on signal from December 1 through March 31 § 117.221 Saugatuck River. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through (a) The draw of each moveable bridge Friday. From December 1 through shall open at all times as soon as pos- March 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and on sible for passage of a public vessel of Saturdays and Sundays, the draw shall the United States, vessel in tow or for open on signal if at least eight hours a vessel in distress. notice is given. From April 1 through (b) The draw of the Metro-North November 30 from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., the ‘‘SAGA’’ Bridge, mile 1.1 at Saugatuck draw shall open on signal; and, from 10 shall operate as follows: p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on (1) Year-round need not open: signal if at least one hour notice is (i) Weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. given. A delay of up to 10 minutes may and 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. except on Fed- be expected if a train is approaching so eral holidays; closely that it may not be safety (ii) From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. stopped. When a vessel is in an emer- (2) From October 1–May 31, open on gency that may endanger life or prop- signal: erty, the draw shall open as soon as (i) Weekdays from 8:10 a.m.–4 p.m.; possible. (ii) Weekends and Federal holidays 7 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR a.m.–4 p.m.; 43459, Oct. 29, 1984] (iii) If at least eight hours notice is given: daily, from 5 a.m.–7 a.m., 4 p.m.– § 117.224 Thames River. 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m., and week- The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile ends and Federal holidays from 5:30 3.0 in New London, shall open— p.m.–7 p.m. (a) Immediately on signal for vessels (3) From June 1–September 30, open owned or operated by the United States on signal 5 a.m.–9 p.m., except as pro- Government, state and local vessels vided in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this sec- used for public safety, vessels in an tion. emergency, and commercial vessels; (4) A delay in opening the draw not except, when a train scheduled to cross to exceed 10 minutes may occur when a the bridge without stopping has passed train scheduled to cross the bridge the Midway, Groton, or New London without stopping has entered the draw- stations and is in motion toward the bridge block. bridge, the draw shall not be opened for (c) The draw of the Route 136 Bridge, the passage of any vessel until the mile 1.3 at Saugatuck shall operate as train has crossed the bridge; and follows: (b) As soon as practicable for all (1) Year-round, need not open week- other vessels but no later than 20 min- days, except Federal holidays, from 7 utes after the signal to open is given. a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43459, Oct. 29, 1984] (2) From April 15–October 31, open on signal if at least two hours notice is § 117.225 Yellow Mill Channel. given, except as provided in paragraph The draw of the Stratford Avenue (c)(1) of this section. bridge, mile 0.3 at Bridgeport, shall

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open on signal if at least 24 hours no- (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern tice is given. Public vessels of the Railroad Bridge, mile 1.4 at Wil- United States and vessels in distress mington, shall operate as follows: shall be passed as soon as possible. (1) The draw shall remain in the open position for navigation. The draw shall DELAWARE only be closed for train crossings or periodic maintenance authorized in ac- § 117.231 Brandywine Creek. cordance with subpart A of this part. The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile (2) The bridge shall be operated by 1.1, the Church Street bridge, mile 1.3, the controller at the Harrisburg, PA and the Sixteenth Street bridge, mile Dispatcher’s Office. The controller 1.7, all at Wilmington, need not be shall monitor vessel traffic with closed opened for the passage of vessels. circuit cameras and infrared sensors covering the swing radius. Operational [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as information will be provided 24 hours a amended by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, day on marine channel 13 and via tele- 1985] phone (717) 541–2140. (3) The bridge shall not be operated § 117.233 Broad Creek. from the remote location in the fol- The draws of the Conrail bridge, mile lowing events: Failure or obstruction 8.0, the Poplar Street bridge, mile 8.2, of the infrared sensors, closed-circuit and the US13A bridge, mile 8.2, all at cameras or marine-radio communica- Laurel, shall open on signal if at least tions, or anytime controller’s visibility four hours notice is given. is inhibited. In these situations, a bridge tender with Norfolk Southern § 117.235 Chesapeake and Delaware must be called and on-site within 30 Canal. minutes. The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile (4) Before the bridge closes for any 7.7, shall open on signal. The following reason, the remote operator will mon- light signals, located in the center of itor waterway traffic in the area. The the drawspan on both sides of the bridge shall only be closed if the off- bridge, shall be used: site remote operator’s visual inspec- (a) When the draw is to be opened im- tion shows that the channel is clear mediately, one fixed amber light. and there are no vessels transiting in (b) When the draw is not ready to be the area. While the bridge is moving, opened, one flashing red light. the operator shall maintain constant surveillance of the navigation channel. § 117.237 Christina River. (5) Before closing the draw, the chan- nel traffic lights would change from (a) The owners of the bridges on this flashing green to flashing red, the horn waterway: will sound five short blasts, and an (1) Shall provide and keep in good audio voice warning stating, ‘‘Atten- legible condition two board gages tion, Attention. Norfolk Southern painted white with black figures not Railroad Bridge over Christina River at less than six inches high to indicate milepost 1.4 will be closing to river the vertical clearance under the closed traffic.’’ Five short blasts of the horn draw at all stages of the tide. The will continue until the bridge is seated gages shall be so placed on the bridges and locked down to vessels. The chan- that they are plainly visible to the op- nel traffic lights will continue to flash erator of each vessel approaching the red. bridge either up or downstream. (6) When the rail traffic has cleared, (2) Shall open on signal except that the horn will sound one prolonged blast the draw of a railroad bridge need not followed by one short blast to indicate be opened when a train is in the bridge the draw is opening to vessel traffic. block, approaching the bridge, or with- During the opening swing movement, in 5 minutes of the passage of a pas- the channel traffic lights would flash senger train; but in no event shall the red until the bridge returns to the fully opening of the draw be delayed more open position. In the full open position than 10 minutes. to vessels, the bridge channel lights

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will flash green followed by an an- § 117.241 Mispillion River. nouncement stating, ‘‘Security, secu- The draws of the S14 bridge, mile 11.0 rity, security. Norfolk Southern Rail- at Milford, shall open on signal if at road Bridge over Christina River at least two hours notice is given. mile 1.4 is open for river traffic.’’ Ves- sels shall stay clear of both channels as § 117.243 Nanticoke River. to not interfere with infrared detec- The draw of the Norfolk Southern tors, until green lights are displayed on Railway Bridge across the Nanticoke the swing span. River, at mile 39.4, at Seaford, Dela- (c) The draw of the Third Street ware will operate as follows: Bridge, mile 2.3 and Walnut Street (a) From March 15 through November bridge, mile 2.8, both at Wilmington 15 the draw will open on signal for all shall open on signal. The draw of the vessels except that, from 11 p.m. to 5 Market Street Bridge, mile 3.0 at Wil- a.m. at least 21⁄2 hours notice will be re- mington shall open on signal if at least quired. eight hours notice in given. From 7 (b) At all times from November 16 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., through March 14 the draw will open on Monday through Saturday except holi- signal if at least 21⁄2 hours notice is days, the draws of these three bridges given. need not be opened for the passage of (c) When notice is required, the vessels. Any vessel which has passed owner operator of the vessel must pro- through one or more of these bridges vide the bridge tender with an esti- immediately prior to a closed period mated time of passage by calling 717– and which requires passage through the 541–2151/2140. other bridge or bridges in order to con- tinue to its destination shall be passed [CGD05–02–020, 68 FR 16955, Apr. 8, 2003] through the draw or draws of the § 117.245 Smyrna River. bridge or bridges without delay. The draws of these bridges shall open at all The draw of the Delaware highway times as soon as possible for passage of bridge, mile 4.0 at Flemings Landing, a public vessel of the United States. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (d) The draws of the Norfolk South- notice is given. ern Railroad bridges, at miles 4.1 and DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 4.2, both at Wilmington, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. if at least § 117.253 Anacostia River. 24 hours notice is given. From 8 p.m. to (a) The draw of the Frederick Doug- 6 a.m., the draws need not be opened lass Memorial (South Capitol Street) for the passage of vessels. bridge, mile 1.2, shall open on signal if (e) The draw of the SH141 bridge, at least 24 hours notice is given. The mile 7.5 at Wilmington, shall open on draw is closed to the passage of vessels signal if at least 24 hours notice is on each Presidential Inauguration Day given. and may occasionally be closed with- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as out advance notice to permit uninter- amended by CGD3 84–06, 49 FR 33448, Aug. 23, rupted transit of dignitaries across the 1984, CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985; bridge. CGD 87–035, 52 FR 33812, Sept. 8, 1987; CGD05– (b) The CSX Railroad Bridge, mile 04–168, 70 FR 4016, Jan. 28, 2005] 3.4. (1) The draw of the bridge to be oper- § 117.239 Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. ated by the controller at the Benning The draws of the Delaware highway Yard office shall open on signal: bridges, mile 2.0 and 7.0, both at Reho- (i) At all times for public vessels of both, shall open on signal from May 1 the United States, state and local gov- through October 31 from 7 a.m. to 8 ernment vessels, commercial vessels p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. if at and any vessels in an emergency in- least two hours notice is given. From volving danger to life or property. November 1 through April 30, the draws (ii) Between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and shall open on signal if at least 24 hours between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. from May 15 notice is given. through September 30.

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(iii) Between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. from § 117.255 Potomac River. May 15 through September 30 if notice (a) The draw of the Woodrow Wilson is given to the controller at the Memorial (I–95) bridge, mile 103.8, be- Benning Yard office not later than 6 tween Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon p.m. on the day for which the opening Hill, Maryland— is requested. (1) Shall open on signal at any time (iv) At all other times, if at least only for a vessel in distress, notwith- eight hours notice is given to the con- standing the provisions of § 117.31. troller at the Benning Yard office. (2) Shall open for the passage of a (2) The CSX Railroad Bridge shall not commercial vessel at any time except: be operated by the controller at the (i) Monday through Friday (except Benning Yard office in the event of Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and failure or obstruction of the motion 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. sensors, laser scanners, video cameras (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal or marine-radio communications, In holidays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. these situations, a bridge tender must (3) Need not open for the passage of a be called to operate the bridge on-site. commercial vessel under paragraph (3) Except as provided in § 117.31(b), (a)(2) of this section unless— opening of the draw shall not exceed (i) The owner or operator of the ves- ten minutes after clearance of rail traf- sel provides the bridge tender with an fic. estimate of the approximate time of (4) A horn will sound one prolonged that passage at least 12 hours in ad- blast followed by one short blast to in- vance at (202) 727–5522; and dicate that the CSX Railroad Bridge is (ii) the owner or operator of the ves- moving to the full open position for sel notifies the bridge tender at least 4 vessel traffic. During open span move- hours in advance of the requested time ment, the channel traffic lights will for that passage. (4) Shall open for the passage of a flash red until the bridge is in the full recreational vessel at any time except: open position to vessels. In the full (i) Monday through Friday (except open position to vessels, the bridge Federal holidays), 5 a.m. to 12 mid- channel traffic lights will flash green. night; (5) A horn will sound five short (ii) Saturday, Sunday, and Federal blasts, the channel traffic lights will holidays, 7 a.m. to 12 midnight, except flash red, and an audio voice-warning as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(iii) of device will announce bridge movement this section; during closing span movement. Five (iii) Notwithstanding paragraph short blasts of the horn will continue (a)(4)(ii) of this section, the bridge may until the bridge is seated in and locked open beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, down. When the bridge is seated and in Sunday, or a Federal holiday for the locked down position to vessels, the passage of a recreational vessel if the channel traffic lights will continue to owner or operator of the vessel notifies flash red. the Bridge Tender of the time of that (6) The owners of the bridge shall passage by not later than 12 hours be- provide and keep in good legible condi- fore that time. tion two board gauges painted white (5) Need not open for the passage of a with black figures not less than six recreational vessel under paragraph inches high to indicate the vertical (a)(4) of this section unless— clearance under the closed draw at all (i) The owner or operator of the ves- stages of the tide. The gauges shall be sel provides the bridge tender with an placed on the bridge so that they are estimate of the approximate time of plainly visible to the operator of any that passage at least 12 hours in ad- vessel approaching the bridge from ei- vance at (202) 727–5522; and ther upstream or downstream. (ii) the owner or operator of the ves- sel notifies the bridge tender at least 4 [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–88– hours in advance of the requested time 004, 53 FR 9627, Mar. 23, 1988; CGD05–95–081, 61 for that passage. FR 57586, Nov. 7, 1996; CGD05–04–028, 69 FR (6) A recreational vessel may pass 47773, Aug. 6, 2004] through the drawspan at any time it is

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open for the passage of a commercial days, the draw need open only at 8:15 vessel. a.m. and 5:15 p.m. (b) The draws of all other bridges (h) Coronado Beach bridge (SR 44), mile need not be opened for the passage of 845 at New Smyrna Beach. The Coronado vessels. Beach bridge (SR 44), mile 845, shall open on signal, except that from 7 a.m. [CGD 90–064, 57 FR 54178, Nov. 17, 1992] until 7 p.m., each day of the week, the FLORIDA draw need only open on the hour, twen- ty minutes past the hour and forty § 117.258 Apalachicola River. minutes past the hour. (i) [Reserved] The draw of the CSX Railroad bridge, (j) NASA Railroad bridge, mile 876.6 mile 105.9, at River Junction shall open at Kennedy Space Center. on signal Monday through Friday from (1) The draw is not constantly tend- 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. At all other times ed. the bridge will open on signal if at (2) The draw is normally in the fully least 4 hours notice is given. open position displaying flashing green [CGD08–03–007, 68 FR 43306, July 22, 2003] lights to indicate that vessels may pass. § 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- (3) When a train approaches the way from St. Marys River to Key bridge, it stops and the operator initi- Largo. ates a command to lower the bridge. (a) General. Public vessels of the The lights go to flashing red and the United States, tugs with tows, and ves- draw lowers and locks, providing scan- sels in a situation where a delay would ning equipment reveals nothing under endanger life or property shall, upon the draw. The draw remains down until proper signal, be passed through the a manual raise command is initiated, draw of each bridge listed in this sec- or will raise automatically 5 minutes tion at any time. after the intermediate track circuit is (b) McCormick Bridge, mile 747.5 at no longer occupied by a rail car. Jacksonville Beach. The draw shall open (4) After the train has cleared, the on signal; except that during April, draw opens and the lights return to May, October and November from 7 flashing green. a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (k) State Road 402, Max Brewer bridge, Monday through Friday except Federal mile 878.9 at Titusville. The draw shall holidays, the draw need open only on open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. the hour and half hour. During April, to 7:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., May, October and November from 12 Monday through Friday, except federal noon to 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the draw need not open. Federal holidays, the draw need open (l) John F. Kennedy Space Center only on the hour and half hour. bridge, mile 885 at Addison Point. The (c) [Reserved] draw shall open on signal; except that, (d) Bridge of Lions (SR A1A) bridge, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to mile 777.9 at St. Augustine. The draw 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except shall open on signal; except that, from Federal holidays, the draw need not 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. the draw need open open. only on the hour and half-hour; how- (m)–(n) [Reserved] ever, the draw need not open at 8 a.m., (o) Jensen Beach (SR 707a) bridge, mile 12 noon, and 5 p.m. Monday through 981.4 at Stuart. The draw shall open on Friday except Federal holidays. From 7 signal; except that from December 1 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays through May 1, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Federal holidays the draw need Monday through Friday, except federal only open on the hour and half-hour. holidays, the draw need open only on (e)–(f) [Reserved] the hour and half-hour. (g) Memorial bridge, mile 830.6 at Day- (p) Ernest Lyons (SR A1A) bridge, mile tona Beach. The draw shall open on sig- 984.9 at Stuart. The draw shall open on nal; except that, from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 signal; except that, from December 1 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through May 1, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Saturday except Federal holi- Monday through Friday, except federal

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holidays, the draw need open only on through Sunday and federal holidays, the hour and half-hour. the draw need open only on the hour (q) Indiantown Road bridge, mile 1006.2. and half-hour. The draw shall open on the hour and (cc) N.E. 14th Street bridge, mile 1055.0 half-hour. at Pompano. The draw shall open on (r) Donald Ross bridge, mile 1009.3, at signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 North Palm Beach. The draw shall open p.m., the draw need open only on the on the hour and half-hour. quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. (s) PGA Boulevard bridge, mile 1012.6, (dd) Atlantic Boulevard (SR814) bridge, at North Palm Beach. The draw shall mile 1056.0 at Pompano. The draw 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 to 6 p.m., the draw need open only on Riviera Beach. The draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. the quarter and three-quarter hour. (ee) Commercial Boulevard bridge (u) Flagler Memorial (SR A1A) bridge, (SR 870), mile 1059.0, at Lauderdale-by- mile 1020.8, at Palm Beach. The draw the-Sea. The draws shall open on sig- shall open on the quarter and three- nal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., quarter hour. the draws need open only on the hour, (v) Royal Park (SR 704) bridge, mile 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 min- 1022.6, at Palm Beach. The draw shall utes after the hour. open on the hour and half-hour. (ff) Oakland Park Boulevard Bridge, (w) Southern Boulevard (SR 700/80) mile 1060.5 at Fort Lauderdale. The draw bridge, mile 1024.7, at Palm Beach. The shall open on signal; except that from draw shall open on the hour and half- November 15 through May 15 from 7 hour. a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Fri- (x) Ocean Avenue bridge, mile 1031.0, at day, the draw need open only on the Lantana. The draw shall open on the hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 hour and half-hour. minutes past the hour, and from 10 (y) Ocean Avenue bridge, mile 1035.0, at a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Boynton Beach. The draw shall open on and Federal holidays, the draw need the hour and half-hour. open only on the hour, quarter-hour, (z) [Reserved] half-hour, and three-quarter hour. (z–1) Atlantic Avenue (SR 806) bridge, (gg) The draw of the East Sunrise mile 1039.6, at Delray Beach. The draw Boulevard bridge (SR 838), mile 1062.6 shall open on the quarter and three- at Fort Lauderdale shall open on sig- quarter-hour. nal; except that from November 15 to (z–2) Linton Boulevard bridge, mile May 15, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw 1041.1, at Delray Beach. The draw shall need open only on the hour, quarter- open on the hour and half-hour. hour, half-hour and three-quarter hour. (z–3) Spanish River bridge, mile 1044.9, On the first weekend in May, the draw at Boca Raton. The draw shall open on need not open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the hour and half-hour. Saturday and Sunday, and, on the first (aa) Palmetto Park bridge, mile 1047.5, Saturday in May, the draw need not at Boca Raton. The draw shall open on open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. the hour and half-hour. (hh) The draw of the East Las Olas (aa–1) Boca Club, Camino Real bridge, bridge, mile 1064 at Fort Lauderdale mile 1048.2, at Boca Raton. The draw shall open on signal; except that on the shall open on the hour, twenty minutes first weekend in May the draw need not past the hour and forty minutes past open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday the hour. and Sunday, and, on the first Saturday (bb) Hillsboro Boulevard (SR 810) in May, the draw need not open from bridge, mile 1050.0 at Deerfield Beach. 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. The draw shall open on signal; except (ii) [Reserved] that, from October 1 through May 31, (jj) Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR820) from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Monday bridge, mile 1072.2 at Hollywood. The through Thursday, the draw need open draw shall open on signal; except that only on the hour, 20 minutes after the from November 15 through May 15 from hour, and 40 minutes after the hour; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday only on the hour and half-hour. From

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May 16 through November 14 on Satur- (3) Atlantic Boulevard (SR 814) bridge, mile days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, 1056.0 at Pompano. The draw shall open on from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need the hour and half-hour. open only on the hour and half-hour. (4) Commercial Boulevard (SR 870) bridge, mile 1059.0, at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. The (kk) Hallandale Beach Boulevard draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. (SR824) bridge, mile 1074.0 at Hallandale. (5) Oakland Park Boulevard bridge, mile The draw shall open on signal; except 1060.5 at Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall that, from 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., the open on the quarter-hour and three-quarter draw need open only on the quarter- hour. hour and three-quarter hour. (6) East Sunrise Boulevard (SR 838) bridge, (ll) N.E. 163rd Street (SR826) bridge, mile 1062.6, at Fort Lauderdale. The draw mile 1078.0 at Sunny Isles. The draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. On the shall open on signal; except that, from first weekend in May, the draw need not 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Friday except Federal holidays, and Sunday, and, on the first Saturday in May, the draw need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, p.m. Sundays, and Federal holidays, the (7) East Las Olas bridge, mile 1064 at Fort draw need open only on the quarter- Lauderdale. The draw shall open on the quar- hour and three-quarter hour. ter-hour and three-quarter hour. On the first (mm) Broad Causeway bridge, mile weekend in May, the draw need not open 1081.4 at Bay Harbor Islands. The draw from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m on Saturday and Sun- shall open on signal; except that, from day, and, on the first Saturday in May, the 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need open draw need not open from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 only on the quarter-hour and three- p.m. quarter hour. (8) SE 17th Street (Brooks Memorial) (nn)–(pp) [Reserved] bridge, mile 1065.9 at Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall open on the hour and half-hour. (qq) Jewfish Creek, mile 1134, Key (9) Dania Beach Boulevard bridge, mile Largo. The draw shall open on signal; 1069.4 at Dania Beach. The draw shall open except that from 10 a.m. to sunset, on the hour and half-hour. Thursday through Sunday and federal (10) Sheridan Street bridge, mile 1070.5, at holidays, the draw need open only on Fort Lauderdale. The draw shall open on the the hour and half hour. quarter-hour and three-quarter hour. (rr)–(ss) [Reserved] (11) Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR 820) bridge, mile 1072.2 at Hollywood. The draw [CGD7–84–29, 50 FR 51248, Dec. 16, 1985] shall open on the hour and half-hour. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- (12) Hallandale Beach Boulevard (SR 824) tations to § 117.261, see the List of CFR Sec- bridge, mile 1074.0 at Hallandale. The draw tions Affected, which appears in the Finding shall open on the quarter-hour and three- Aids section of the printed volume and on quarter hour. GPO Access.

EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 71 FR 36995, June * * * * * 29, 2006, § 117.261 was amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (cc), (dd), (ee), (ff), § 117.263 Banana River. (gg), (hh), (jj), and (kk), and revising para- graph (bb), effective July 31, 2006. For the (a) The draw of the Mathers (SR A–1– convenience of the user, the revised text fol- A) Bridge, mile 0.5 at Indian Harbor lows: Beach, shall open on signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday § 117.261 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway through Friday except Federal holi- from St. Mary’s River to Key Largo. days, the draw shall open on signal if at least two hours notice is given. * * * * * (b) The draw of the NASA Causeway (bb) Broward County. (1) Hillsboro Boule- bridge, mile 27.6 at Cape Canaveral, vard bridge (SR 810), mile 1050.0 at Deerfield shall open on signal if at least four Beach. The draw shall open on the hour and hours notice is given to the NASA Se- half-hour. curity Office by telephone or in person. (2) NE 14th Street bridge, mile 1055.0 at Pompano. The draw shall open on the quar- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 26721, June 29, 1984] ter-hour and three-quarter hour.

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§ 117.267 Big Carlos Pass. ber. The draw shall open on demand The draw of the SR865 bridge, mile and as soon as practicable for the pas- 0.0 between Estero Island and Black Is- sage of tugs with tows, public vessels of land, shall open on signal; except that, the United States and vessels whereby the draw need not be opened from 7 a delay would endanger life or prop- p.m. to 8 a.m. erty. [CGD07–05–063, 71 FR 14806, Mar. 24, 2006] § 117.268 Billy’s Creek. The draw of the State Road 80 bridge § 117.273 Canaveral Barge Canal. at Fort Myers need not be opened for (a) The draws of the Christa the passage of vessels; however, the McAuliffe bridge, SR 3, mile 1.0, across draw shall be restored to operable con- the Canaveral Barge Canal need only dition within 6 months after notifica- open daily for vessel traffic on the hour tion by the District Commander to do and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; so. except that from 6:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. [CGD 07–98–009, 63 FR 67402, Dec. 7, 1998] and from 3:10 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holi- § 117.269 Biscayne Bay. days, the bridge need not open. From The draw of the East Span of the Ve- 10:01 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., everyday, the netian Causeway bridge, between bridge shall open on signal if at least 3 Miami and Miami Beach, shall open on hours notice is given to the bridge ten- signal; except that, from November 1 der. The bridge shall open as soon as through April 30 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:45 possible for the passage of tugs with a.m. and 4:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday tows, public vessels of the United through Friday, the draw need not be States and vessels in distress. opened. However, the draws shall open (b) The draw of the SR401 bridge, at 7:45 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 5:15 p.m., and 5:45 mile 5.5 at Port Canaveral, shall open p.m. if any vessels are waiting to pass. on signal; except that, from 6:30 a.m. to The draw shall open on signal on 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, through Friday except Federal holi- New Year’s Day, and Washington’s days, the draw need not be opened for Birthday. The draw shall open at any the passage of vessels. From 10 p.m. to time for public vessels of the United 6 a.m., the draws shall open on signal if States, tugs with tows, regularly at least three hours notice is given. scheduled cruise vessels, and vessels in The draw shall open as soon as possible distress. for the passage of pubic vessels of the § 117.271 Blackwater River. United States, tugs with tows, and ves- sels in distress. (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- tation Railroad bridge, mile 2.8 at Mil- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR ton, shall open on signal; except that, 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD7–90– from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the draw shall 79, 56 FR 4176, Feb. 4, 1991; CGD07–02–160, 68 open on signal if at least eight hours FR 65177, Nov. 19, 2003] notice is given. (b) [Reserved] § 117.277 Clearwater Pass. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (a) The draw of the SR 699 bridge amended by CGD8–86–06, 51 FR 29101, Aug. 14, shall open on signal except as provided 1986] below. (b) From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Satur- § 117.272 Boot Key Harbor. days, Sundays, and federal holidays the The draw of the Boot Key Harbor draw need open only on the hour, quar- drawbridge, mile 0.13, between Mara- ter hour, half hour, and three quarter thon and Boot Key, will open as nec- hour. Public vessels of the United essary on the hour between the hours States, tugs with tows, and vessels in of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At all other times, distress shall be passed at any time. the bridge will open following a one (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of hour notification to the bridge tender paragraph (b), the draw shall open on by calling the posted cell phone num- signal whenever a National Weather

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Service small craft advisory or warning from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need for winds of greater force is in effect. open only on the hour, quarter hour, (d) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. a delay of half hour and three quarter hour. up to 10 minutes may be expected un- (a–2) The draw of the Venice Avenue less the drawtender has been contacted bridge, mile 56.6 at Venice, shall open by telephone or radiotelephone. on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday ex- [CGD7–84–18, 50 FR 29671, July 22, 1985, as amended by CGD7–88–36, 54 FR 10542, Mar. 14, cept Federal holidays, the draw need 1989] open only at 10 minutes after the hour, 30 minutes after the hour and 50 min- § 117.279 Coffeepot Bayou. utes after the hour and except between The draw of the Snell Isle Boulevard 4:35 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. when the draw bridge, mile 0.4 at St. Petersburg, need need not open. not be opened for the passage of ves- (b) The draw of the Hatchett Creek sels. (US–41) bridge, mile 56.9 at Venice, shall open on signal, except that, from § 117.283 Dunns Creek. 7 a.m. to 4:20 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays, the The draw of the US17 bridge, mile 0.9 draw need open only on the hour, 20 near Satsuma, shall open on signal if minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes at least three hours notice is given. after the hour and except between 4:25 § 117.285 Grand Canal. p.m. and 5:25 p.m. when the draw need not open. On Saturdays, Sundays, and (a) The draw of the Lansing Island Federal holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 6 bridge, mile 0.7, shall open on signal, p.m. the draw need open only on the except that during the evening hours hour, quarter-hour, half-hour, and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday three quarter-hour. evening until Friday morning, except (b–1) The draw of the Siesta Drive on evenings preceeding a Federal holi- bridge, mile 71.6 at Sarasota, Florida day, the draw shall open on signal if at shall open on signal, except that from least 2 hours notice is given. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Fri- (b) The draw of the Tortoise Island day, except Federal holidays, the draw bridge, mile 2.6, shall open on signal; need open only on the hour, 20 minutes except that from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. from past the hour, and 40 minutes past the Sunday evening through Friday morn- hour. On weekends and Federal holi- ing, the draw shall open on signal if at days, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the draw least 2 hours advance notice is given. need open only on the hour, 20 minutes From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and past the hour, and 40 minutes past the Saturday and on evenings immediately hour. preceding Federal holidays, the draw (c) [Reserved] shall open on signal if at least 30 min- (d)(1) The draw of the Cortez (SR 684) utes advance notice is given. bridge, mile 87.4, shall open on signal; [CGD7–92–113, 58 FR 31474, June 3, 1993, as except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., the amended by CGD07–98–048, 64 FR 30391, June draw need open only on the hour, twen- 8, 1999] ty minutes past the hour and forty minutes past the hour. § 117.287 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. (2) The draw of the Anna Maria (SR (a) Public vessels of the United 64) bridge, mile 89.2, shall open on sig- States, tugs with tows, and vessels in nal; except that from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., distress shall be passed through the the draw need open only on the hour, draw of each bridge listed in this sec- twenty minutes past the hour and forty tion at any time. minutes past the hour. (a–1) The draw of the Boca Grande (3) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway Swingbridge, mile 34.3, shall open on Structure ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) bridge, mile 113 signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 at St. Petersburg Beach shall open on p.m., Monday through Friday, except signal; except that on Fridays from 2 Federal holidays, the draw need open p.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturday, Sun- only on the hour and half hour. On Sat- day and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. urday, Sunday and Federal holidays, to 7 p.m., the draw need only open on

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the hour and half-hour. Public vessels holidays, the draw need be opened only of the United States, tugs with tows on the hour and half hour. and vessels in distress shall be passed (k) The draw of the Treasure Island as necessary. Causeway bridge, mile 119.0, shall open (4) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 Structure ‘‘E’’ (SR 679) bridge, mile p.m. the draw need open only on the 113.0 at St. Petersburg Beach, shall hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 open on signal; except that from 9 a.m. minutes past the hour. From 11 p.m. to to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal if the hour, 20 minutes past the hour and at least 10 minutes advance notice is 40 minutes past the hour. given. (e) The draw of the Pinellas Bayway, (l) The draw of the Welch Causeway Structure ‘‘C’’ bridge, mile 114, at St. (SR 699) bridge, mile 122.8 at Madeira Petersburg Beach shall open on signal; Beach shall open on signal; except that except that from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and draw need open only on the hour, twen- from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, ty minutes past the hour, and forty Sunday and Federal holidays, the draw minutes past the hour. need be opened only on the hour and half-hour. Public vessels of the United (f) The draw of the Corey Causeway States, tugs with tows and vessels in (SR693) bridge, mile 117.7 at South distress shall be passed as necessary. Pasadena, shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holi- tations to § 117.287, see the List of CFR Sec- days, the draw need be opened only on tions Affected, which appears in the Finding the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, Aids section of the printed volume and on and 40 minutes after the hour. GPO Access. (g) The draw of the Treasure Island EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 1: By CGD07–05–041, Causeway bridge, mile 119.0, shall open 70 FR 25782, May 16, 2005, § 117.287 was amend- on signal, except that from 7 a.m. to 7 ed by suspending paragraph (g) and adding p.m. the draw need open only on the paragraph (k), effective May 16, 2005 through Nov. 1, 2006. hour, quarter hour, half hour and three quarter hour. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 2: By CGD07–06–074, the draw shall open on signal if at least 71 FR 35392, June 20, 2006, § 117.287 was amended by suspending paragraph (h) and 10 minutes advance notice is given. adding paragraph (l), effective from 2 p.m. (h) The draw of the Welch Causeway June 20, 2006 through 6 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2006. (SR699) bridge, mile 122.8 at Madiera EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE 3: By CGD07–06–073, Beach, shall open on signal; except 71 FR 36012, June 23, 2006, § 117.287 was that, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Satur- amended by suspending paragraph (d)(4) and days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, adding paragraph (d)(3), effective from 2 p.m. the draw need be opened only on the June 23, 2006 through 7 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2006. hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour. § 117.289 Hillsboro Inlet. (i) The draw of the Belleair Causeway The draw of the SR A–1–A bridge, bridge, mile 131.8 at Clearwater, shall mile 0.3 at Hillsboro Beach, shall open open on signal; except that, from 12 on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 6 noon to 6 p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays, p.m., the draw need be opened only on and holidays, the draw need be opened the hour, quarter hour, half hour, and only on the hour, quarter hour, half three quarter hour. Public vessels of hour, and three-quarter hour. the United States, tugs with tows, and (j) The draw of the Memorial Clear- vessels in distress shall be passed at water Causeway (SR60) bridge, mile any time. 136.0 at Clearwater, shall open on sig- nal; except that, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., § 117.291 Hillsborough River. the draw need be opened only on the (a) The draws of the bridges at Platt hour, 20 minutes past the hour, and 40 Street, mile 0.0, Brorein Street, mile minutes past the hour. From 2 p.m. to 0.16, Kennedy Boulevard, mile 0.4, Cass 6 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Street, mile 0.7, Laurel Street, mile 1.0,

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West Columbus Drive, mile 2.3, and (c) When a train approaches, the West Hillsborough Avenue, mile 4.8, lights go to flashing red and a horn shall open on signal if at least two starts four blasts, pauses, and then hours notice is given; except that, the continues four blasts. After an eight draws shall open on signal as soon as minute delay, the draw lowers and possible after a request by a public ves- locks, providing the scanning equip- sel of the United States, a vessel owned ment reveals nothing under the draw. or operated by the State, county or The draw remains down for a period of local government and used for public eight minutes or while the approach safety purposes, or a vessel in distress. track circuit is occupied. (b) The draw of the CSX Railroad (d) After the train has cleared, the Bridge across the Hillsborough River, draw opens and the lights return to mile 0.7, at Tampa, operates as follows: flashing green. (1) The bridge is not tended. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (2) The draw is normally in the fully 37381, Sept. 24, 1984; Redesignated by CGD07– open position, displaying green lights 04–015, 69 FR 42874, July 19, 2004] to indicate that vessels may pass. (3) As a train approaches, provided § 117.300 Manatee River. the marine traffic detection laser scan- The draw of the CSX Railroad Bridge ners do not detect a vessel under the across the Manatee River, mile 4.5 Bra- draw, the lights change to flashing red denton, operates as follows: and a horn continuously sounds while (a) The bridge is not tended. the draw closes. The draw remains (b) The draw is normally in the fully closed until the train passes. open position, displaying green lights (4) After the train clears the bridge, to indicate that vessels may pass. the lights continue to flash red and the (c) As a train approaches, provided horn again continuously sounds while the scanners do not detect a vessel the draw opens, until the draw is fully under the draw, the lights change to open and the lights return to green. flashing red and a horn continuously [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR sounds while the draw closes. The draw 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] the lights continue to flash red and the horn again continuously sounds while § 117.295 Kissimmee River. the draw opens, until the draw is fully The draw of the DSX Railroad bridge, open and the lights return to green. mile 37.0, near Fort Basinger, shall [CGD07–04–015, 69 FR 42874, July 19, 2004] open if at least 96 hours notice is given. [CGD07–93–091, 59 FR 21932, Apr. 28, 1994] § 117.301 Massalina Bayou. The draw of the Tarpon Dock bascule § 117.297 Little Manatee River. span bridge, Massalina Bayou, mile 0.0 The draw of the Seaboard System at Panama City, shall open on signal; Railroad bridge, mile 2.4 at Ruskin, except that from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. on shall open on signal if at least three July 4, each year, the draw need not hours notice is given. open for the passage of vessels. The draw will open at any time for a vessel § 117.299 Loxahatchee River. in distress. The draw of the Florida East Coast [66 FR 36467, July 12, 2001] Railway bridge across the Loxahatchee River, mile 1.2 at Jupiter, operates as § 117.303 Matlacha Pass. follows: The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile 6.0 (a) The bridge is not constantly tend- at Fort Myers, shall open on signal ed. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. (b) The draw is normally in the fully to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On open position, displaying flashing Sundays the draw shall open on signal green lights to indicate that vessels from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3 p.m. may pass. to 7 p.m. At all other times, the draw

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[CGD7–92–74, 57 FR 58711, Dec. 11, 1992] § 117.311 New Pass § 117.305 Miami River. The draw of the State Road 789 (a) General. Public vessels of the bridge, mile 0.05, at Sarasota, need United States, tugs, tugs with tows, only open on the hour, twenty minutes and vessels in a situation where a delay past the hour, and forty minutes past would endanger life or property shall, the hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. From 6 upon proper signal, be passed through p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open on the draw of each bridge listed in this signal if at least 3 hours notice is given section at any time. to the bridge tender. Public vessels of (b) The draws of the S.W. First Street the United States, tugs with tows, and Bridge, mile 0.9, up to and including vessels in a situation where a delay the N.W. 27th Avenue Bridge, mile 3.7 would endanger life or property shall, at Miami, shall open on signal; except upon proper signal, be passed at any that, from 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. and 4:45 time. p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday through Fri- day, except Federal holidays, the draws [CGD07–00–006, 66 FR 65105, Dec. 18, 2001] need not open for the passage of ves- § 117.313 New River. sels. (c) The draws of the Miami Avenue (a) The draw of the S.E. Third Ave- Bridge, mile 0.3, and the S.W. Second nue bridge, mile 1.4 at Fort Lauderdale, Avenue Bridge, mile 0.5, at Miami, shall open on signal; except that, from shall open on signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, the p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday draw need not be opened for the pas- through Friday, except Federal holi- sage of vessels. Public vessels of the days, the draws need not open for the United States, regularly scheduled passage of vessels. cruise vessels, tugs with tows, and ves- (d) The draw of the Brickell Avenue sels in distress shall be passed at any Bridge, mile 0.1, at Miami, shall open time. on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. to 7 (b) The draw of the Andrews Avenue p.m., Monday through Friday except bridge, mile 2.3 at Fort Lauderdale, Federal holidays, the draw need open shall open on signal; however, the draw only on the hour and half-hour. From need not be opened for upbound vessels 7:35 a.m. to 8:59 a.m., 12:05 p.m. to 12:59 when the draw of the Florida East p.m. and 4:35 p.m. to 5:59 p.m., Monday Coast railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at Fort through Friday except Federal holi- Lauderdale, is in the closed position for days, the draw need not open for the the passage of a train. passage of vessels. [CGD07–03–118, 69 FR 7688, Feb. 19, 2004] § 117.315 New River, South Fork. (a) The draw of the Southwest 12th § 117.307 Miami River, North Fork. Street bridge, mile 0.9 at Fort Lauder- The draw of the FDOT Railroad dale, shall open on signal; except that, Bridge, mile 5.3 at Miami, shall open on from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. signal if at least 48-hour notice is given to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, to CSX System Operating Head- the draws need not be opened for the quarters (800) 232–0144. passage of vessels. Public vessels of the [CGD07–03–088, 69 FR 9549, Mar. 1, 2004] United States, regularly scheduled cruise vessels, tugs with tows, and ves- § 117.309 Nassau Sound. sels in distress shall be passed through The draw of the Fernandina Port Au- the draw as soon as possible. thority (SR A–1–A) bridge, mile 0.4 be- (b) The draw of the SR84 bridge, mile tween Amelia Island and Talbot Island, 4.4 at Fort Lauderdale, shall open on shall open on signal from 6 a.m. to 6 signal if at least 24 hours notice is p.m. if at least six hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United

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States, regularly scheduled cruise ves- and 40 minutes after the hour. When sels, tugs with tows, and vessels in dis- the adjacent railway bridge is in the tress shall be passed through the draw closed position at the time of a sched- as soon as possible. uled opening the draw need not open, but it must then open immediately § 117.317 Okeechobee Waterway. upon opening of the railroad bridge to (a) Exempt vessels. This term means pass all accumulated vessels. Exempt public vessels of the United States, vessels shall be passed at any time. tugs with tows, and vessels in a situa- (e) Seaboard System Railroad bridge, tion where a delay would endanger life mile 28.2 at Indiantown. The draw shall or property. 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. (3) When a train approaches the (4) After the train has cleared, the bridge, the navigation lights go to draw will open, and the lights will re- flashing red and a horn sounds four turn to flashing green. blasts, pauses, and then repeats four (g) Belle Glade Dike (SR 71) bridge, mile blasts. After an eight minute delay, the 60.7 between Torry Island and Lake draw lowers and locks, providing the Shore. The draw shall open on signal scanning equipment reveals nothing from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through under the draw. The draw remains Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. down for a period of eight minutes or Friday through Sunday. At all other while the approach track circuit is oc- times, the draw need not be opened for cupied. the passage of vessels. (4) After the train has cleared, the (h) Seaboard System Railroad bridge, draw opens and the lights return to mile 78.3 at Moore Haven. The draw shall flashing green. open on signal; except that, from 10 (d) Roosevelt (US1) bridge, mile 7.4 at p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need not be Stuart. The draw shall open on signal; opened for the passage of vessels. except Monday through Friday, except (i) Highway bridges at Moore Haven Federal holidays, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (mile 78.4) La Belle (mile 103.0), Denaud the draw need open only on the hour (mile 108.2), Alva (mile 116.0), and Olga and half hour. However, the draw need (mile 126.3). The draws shall open on not open between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. signal; except that, from 10 p.m. to 6 and 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. except at 8:15 a.m. the draws shall open on signal if a.m. and 4:45 p.m. On Saturdays, Sun- at least three hours notice is given. days, and federal holidays from 8 a.m. (j) Sanibel Causeway bridge, mile 151 to 6 p.m. the draw need open only on at Punta Rassa. The draw shall open on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, signal, except that from 7 a.m. until 6

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p.m. Monday through Friday, except signal from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. Federal holidays, the draw need only From 4:01 p.m. to 7:59 a.m., daily, the open on the hour and half hour. On Sat- bridge shall open with a 24-hour ad- urday, Sunday, and Federal holidays vance notice to CSX at 1–800–232–0142. the draw shall open on signal, except [CGD07–03–094, 69 FR 1919, Jan. 13, 2004] that from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour, quarter § 117.325 St. Johns River. hour, half hour and three-quarter hour. From 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. daily, the (a) The draw of the Main Street draw shall open on signal if at least (US17) Bridge, mile 24.7, at Jackson- five minutes advance notice is given to ville, shall open on signal except that, the bridge tender. from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 4:30 (k) Caloosahatchee River Bridge (SR p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Satur- 29), Mile 103, Labelle, Florida. The day except Federal holidays, the draws Caloosahatchee River bridge (SR 29), need not be opened for the passage of mile 103, shall open on signal, except vessels. The draws shall open at any that from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 time for vessels in an emergency in- p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, volving life or property. except Federal holidays, the bridge (b) The draw of the Florida East need not open. Exempt vessels shall be Coast automated railroad bridge, mile passed at any time. 24.9, shall operate as follows: (1) The bridge shall be constantly [CGD7 85–50, 51 FR 12319, Apr. 10, 1986, as tended and have a mechanical override amended by CGD7 87–06, 52 FR 28693, Aug. 3, capability for the automated oper- 1987; CGD 7–87–37, 53 FR 120, Jan. 5, 1988; ation. A radiotelephone shall be main- CGD7–87–37, 53 FR 17465, May 17, 1988; CGD7– 90–37, 55 FR 42372, Oct. 19, 1990; CGD7–90–22, 55 tained at the bridge for the safety of FR 48232, Nov. 20, 1990; CGD7–92–112, 58 FR navigation. 15421, Mar. 23, 1993; CG07–93–025, 58 FR 36357, (2) The draw is normally in the fully July 7, 1993; CGD07–94–85, 60 FR 66747, Dec. 26, open position, displaying flashing 1995; CGD07–02–047, 67 FR 40608, June 13, 2002; green lights to indicate that vessels CGD07–02–141, 69 FR 4240, Jan. 29, 2004] may pass. (3) When a train approaches, large § 117.319 Oklawaha River. signs on both the upstream and down- (a) The draw of the Sharpes Ferry stream sides of the bridge flash ‘‘Bridge (SR 40) bridge, mile 55.1 shall open on Coming Down,’’ the lights go to flash- signal if at least three hours notice is ing red, and siren signals sound. After given. an eight minute delay, the draw lowers (b) The draw of the Moss Bluff (SR and locks if there are no vessels under 464) bridge, mile 66.0, need not open for the draw. The draw remains down for a the passage of vessels. period of eight minutes or while the ap- (c) The draw of the Muclan Farms proach track circuit is occupied. bridge, mile 63.9, need not open for the (4) After the train has cleared, the passage of vessels. draw opens and the lights return to [CGD7–85–15, 50 FR 29672, July 22, 1985, as flashing green. amended by CGD7–87–49, 52 FR 42649, Nov. 6, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 1987; CGD07–02–008, 67 FR 50351, Aug. 2, 2002] amended by CGD7–90–76, 55 FR 47753, Nov. 15, 1990; CGD07–96–069, 62 FR 15843, Apr. 3, 1997; § 117.323 Outer Clam Bay. CGD07–05–009, 70 FR 18991, Apr. 12, 2005] The draw of the Clam Bay boardwalk shall open on signal between 9 a.m. and § 117.327 St. Marks River. 5 p.m., if at least one-hour advance no- The draw of the U.S. 98–SR30 bridge, tice is given. Between 5 p.m. and 9 mile 9.0 at Newport, need not be opened a.m., the draw will be left in the open for the passage of vessels. position. [CGD8–88–13, 54 FR 13064, Mar. 30, 1989] [CGD7–87–1, 52 FR 21953, June 10, 1987] § 117.329 St. Marys River. § 117.324 Rice Creek. The draws of US17 bridge, mile 23.0, The CSX Railroad Swingbridge, mile and the Seaboard System Railroad 0.8, in Putnam County, shall open on bridge, mile 23.1, both at Kingsland,

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shall open on signal if at least 48 hours § 117.353 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- notice is given. way, Savannah River to St. Marys River. § 117.331 Snake Creek. (a) General. Public vessels of the The draw of the Snake Creek bridge, United States, tugs with tows, and ves- at Islamorada, Florida, shall open on sels in a situation where a delay would signal, except that from 8 a.m. to 4 endanger life or property shall, upon p.m., the draw need open only on the proper signal, be passed through the hour and half-hour. draw of each bridge in this section at [66 FR 57385, Nov. 15, 2001] any time. (b) Causton Bluff, SR 26, mile 579.9 near § 117.333 Suwannee River. Causton Bluff. The draw shall open on The draw of Suwannee River bridge, signal, except that from 6:30 a.m. to 9 mile 35 at Old Town need not be opened a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday for the passage of vessels, however, the through Friday, except Federal holi- draw shall be restored to operable con- days the draw need open only at 7 a.m., dition within 6 months after notifica- 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. tion by the District Commander to do (c) Skidaway Bridge, SR 204, mile 592.9 so. near Savannah. The draw will open as necessary on the hour from 7 a.m. to 9 [CGD07–98–054, 64 FR 55419, Oct. 13, 1999] a.m. (7, 8, and 9 a.m.) and on the half- § 117.335 Taylor Creek. hour between 4:30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.), daily; Monday The draw of US441 bridge, mile 0.3 at through Friday except Federal holi- Okeechobee, shall open on signal if at days. The draw shall open at any time least two hours notice is given. for Public vessels of the United States, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR tugs with tows, and vessels in distress. 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] At all other times, the draw will open on signal. § 117.337 Trout River. The draw of the Seaboard System [CGD7 84–29, 50 FR 51249, Dec. 16, 1985, as amended by CGD7–87–12, 52 FR 42647, Nov. 6, Railroad bridge, mile 0.9 at Panama 1987; CGD7–87–76, 53 FR 2035, Jan. 26, 1988; Park, shall open on signal from 6 a.m. CGD07–04–124, 70 FR 50974, Aug. 29, 2005; to 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the CGD07–04–124, 71 FR 16491, Apr. 3, 2006] draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. § 117.359 Chattahoochee River. § 117.341 Whitcomb Bayou. See § 117.107, Chattahoochee River, listed under Alabama. The draw of the Beckett Bridge, mile 0.5, at Tarpon Springs, Florida shall [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] open on signal if at least two hours no- tice is given. § 117.361 Flint River. [CGD7–87–60, 53 FR 3206, Feb. 4, 1988] The draws of the CSX Transportation Railroad bridges, miles 28.0 and 28.7, both at Bainbridge, shall open on sig- GEORGIA nal if at least 15 days notice is given. § 117.351 Altamaha River. § 117.363 Ocmulgee River. (a) The draws of all bridges, except The draws of each bridge shall open the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 59.4 at Doctortown, shall open on on signal if at least 24 hours notice is signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. given. § 117.365 Oconee River. (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 59.4 at The draw of the SR46 bridge, mile Doctortown, shall open on signal if at 44.3 near Soperton, shall open on signal least seven days notice is given. if at least 24 hours notice is given.

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§ 117.367 Ogeechee River. IDAHO (a) The draw of the Seaboard System § 117.381 Clearwater River. Railroad bridge, mile 30.7 at Richmond Hill, shall open on signal if at least 15 The draws of the Camas Prairie rail- days notice is given. road bridge, mile 0.6 at Lewiston, shall open on signal if at least three hours (b) The draw of the highway bridge, notice is given to the Camas Prairie mile 37.8 near Richmond Hill, need not Railroad in Lewiston. be opened for the passage of vessels. [CGD 82––025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] June 29, 2000]

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

§ 117.371 Savannah River. § 117.385 Snake River. (a) The draw of the Houlihan bridge The drawspan of the U.S. 12 bridge, (US 17) mile 21.6 at Savannah shall mile 140.0, between Lewiston, Idaho, 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. vance notice is given. VHF radio- (2) From November 16 through March telephone communications will be 14 at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. maintained at the railroad’s chief dis- (b) Requests for openings shall be patcher’s office in Savannah. given to the Washington State Depart- (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- ment of Transportation. tation railroad bridge, mile 60.9, near (1) Monday through Thursday of Clyo, Georgia, shall open on signal if at every week, except holidays, the draw least 48 hours advance notice is given. shall open if at least two hours notice Openings can be arranged by con- is given. tacting CSX Transportation on Chan- (2) Friday through Sunday of every nel 16 VHF or by telephone at 1 800 232– week, except holidays, the draw shall 0146. VHF radiotelephone communica- open if notice is given by 5 p.m. of the tions will be maintained at the dis- preceding Wednesday. patcher’s office in Savannah, Georgia. (3) The draw shall open on holidays if (d) The draw of the Seaboard System notice is given by 5 p.m. two workdays, excluding Friday, preceding the holi- Railroad bridge, mile 195.4 near Au- day. gusta, shall open on signal if at least (4) The draw shall open at any time three hours notice is given. for the passage of vessels engaged in an [CGD7–84–21, 49 FR 43955, Nov. 1, 1984, as emergency. amended by CGD7–84–01, 50 FR 25073, June 17, 1985; CGD7–87–45, 53 FR 4394, Feb. 16, 1988; [CGD13–92–01, 57 FR 38608, Aug. 26, 1992] CGD7–90–08, 56 FR 16008, Apr. 19, 1991] ILLINOIS § 117.373 St. Marys River. § 117.389 Calumet River. See § 117.329, St. Marys River, listed The draws of the Norfolk Southern under Florida. railroad bridges, miles 1.32 and 1.36 at [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] Chicago, operate as follows:

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(a) The draws shall open on signal; (ii) The draws shall open on Monday except that, if either one of the bridges and Friday, after 6:30 p.m. Each open- is inoperable because of equipment ing requires notice that has been given breakdown, the other bridge need not at least 6 hours in advance of a vessel’s be opened. requested time of passage. (b) In addition to the signals pre- (iii) The draws shall open on Wednes- scribed in § 117.15, the following special days at 10 a.m., or as soon thereafter as visual signals shall be used on the practical, if a request for passage has bridges: been given at least 20 hours in advance. (1) When the draw cannot be opened (iv) The draws shall open at times in immediately, or is open and must be addition to those listed in paragraphs closed promptly, two red lights are (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iii) of this sec- flashed alternately. tion, after notice has been given at (2) When the draw can be opened im- least 20 hours in advance requesting mediately, two amber lights are passage for a flotilla of at least five flashed alternately. vessels. However, the bridges need not (3) When the draw is open for pas- open Monday through Friday from 7 sage, two green lights are flashed alter- nately. a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except for Federal holidays. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (2) From December 1 through March amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, 31, the draws shall open on signal if at June 23, 2005] least 48 hours notice is given. However, § 117.391 Chicago River. the bridges need not open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., The draws of the bridges operated by and 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., except for Fed- the City of Chicago over the Main eral holidays. Branch of Chicago River, the bridges (c) The following bridges need not be on the North Branch of Chicago River from the Main Branch to North Halsted opened for the passage of vessels: The Street, mile 2.65, and bridges on the draws of South Damen Avenue, mile South Branch of Chicago River from 6.14, over South Branch of Chicago the Main Branch to South Ashland Av- River; all highway drawbridges be- enue, mile 4.47, shall operate as fol- tween South Western Avenue, mile 6.7, lows: and Willow Springs Road, mile 19.4, (a) For commercial vessels, all over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal; bridges shall open on signal if at least North Halsted Street, mile 2.85, and Di- 12-hours advance notice is provided to vision Street, mile 2.99, over North the Chicago City Bridge Desk prior to Branch Canal of Chicago River; and Di- the intended time of passage; except vision Street, mile 3.30, North Avenue, that, from Monday through Friday be- mile 3.81, Cortland Avenue, mile 4.48, tween the hours of 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., Webster Avenue, mile 4.85, North Ash- and between the hours of 4 p.m. and land Avenue, mile 4.90, and Union Pa- 6:30 p.m., except for Federal holidays, cific Railroad, mile 5.01, over North the draws need not open for the pas- Branch of Chicago River. sage of vessels. (b) For recreational vessels: [CGD09–95–023, 60 FR 52311, Oct. 6, 1995, as (1) From April 1 through November amended by CGD09–01–148, 67 FR 31729, May 10, 2002] 30— (i) The draws shall be scheduled to § 117.393 Illinois Waterway. open, before 1 p.m., twice on Saturdays and twice on Sundays if requests for (a) The draw of the automated Bur- passage have been received at least 20 lington Northern Santa Fe railroad hours in advance. If the bridges have bridge, mile 88.8 at Beardstown, Illi- been authorized to remain closed for nois, operates as follows: portions of a Saturday or Sunday to (1) The draw is normally maintained accommodate special events, openings in the fully open position, displaying a shall be scheduled after 1 p.m. as nec- green light to indicate that vessels essary to provide two openings per day. may pass.

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(2) When a vessel is approaching and uppermost chord and two secured to the draw is in the open position, con- the lowermost chord of the drawspan; tact shall be established by radio- (iv) A radar antenna on the lower telephone with the remote operator to portion of the drawspan capable of assure that the draw remains open scanning one mile upstream and one until passage is complete. mile downstream; and (3) When a vessel is approaching and (v) Infrared scanners located on the the draw is in the closed position, con- upstream and downstream ends of the tact shall be established by radio- channel span piers, to detect vessels or telephone with the remote operator. If other obstructions under the bridge. the draw cannot be opened imme- (3) The remote operator shall main- diately, alternate flashing red lights tain a radiotelephone watch for mari- are displayed. If the draw can be ners to establish contact as they ap- opened immediately, flashing amber proach the bridge to ensure that the lights are displayed. draw is open or that it remains open (4) When a train approaches the until passage is complete. bridge and the draw is in the open posi- (4) When a train approaches the tion, the operator shall activate alter- bridge and the draw is in the open posi- nate flashing red lights on top of the tion, the remote operator initiates a draw, sound four short blasts, and scan ten minute warning period before clos- the river on radar to determine wheth- ing the bridge. During this warning pe- er any vessel is approaching the bridge. riod, the amber lights begin flashing The remote operator shall also broad- and a signal of four short blasts sounds cast that the draw is closing. If a vessel on a horn. The four-blast signal will re- or vessels are approaching the bridge peat after a five second interval. A syn- within one mile, as determined by thesized-voice message is broadcast radar scanning, response to radio over the radiotelephone as follows: broadcast, or electronic detector, the ‘‘The Union Pacific railroad bridge at flashing red lights shall be changed to Mile 151.2, Illinois River, will close to flashing amber and the operator shall navigation in ten minutes.’’ The an- keep the draw in the fully open posi- nouncement is repeated every two min- tion until the vessel or vessels have utes, counting down the time remain- cleared the bridge. If no vessel is ap- ing until closure. proaching the bridge or is beneath the (5) At the end of the ten minute draw, the draw may be lowered and warning period, the remote bridge op- locked in place. erator scans under the bridge using in- frared detectors and the upstream and (5) After the train has cleared the downstream approaches to the bridge bridge, the draw shall be raised to its using radar to determine whether any full height and locked in place, the red vessels are under or are approaching flashing lights stopped, and the draw the bridge. If any vessels are under or lights changed from red to green. are approaching the bridge within one (b) The draw of the Union Pacific mile as determined by infrared or radar railroad bridge, Mile 151.2, at Pekin, Il- scanning or by a radiotelephone re- linois, is operated by a remote operator sponse, the remote operator shall not located at the Union Pacific offices in close the bridge until the vessel or ves- Chicago, Illinois, as follows: sels have cleared the bridge. (1) The draw is normally maintained (6) If no vessels are under or ap- in the fully open position, displaying proaching the bridge, the mid-channel green mid-channel lights to indicate navigation lights will change from that the span is fully open. green to red, the horn signal of four (2) The draw is equipped with the fol- short blasts will sound, twice, and the lowing: radiotelephone message will change to: (i) A radiotelephone link direct to ‘‘The Union Pacific Railroad Bridge at the remote operator; Mile 151.2, Illinois River, is closed to (ii) A horn for sound signals; navigation.’’ The message will repeat (iii) Eight high intensity amber every two minutes and the amber warning lights, oriented upstream and lights will continue to flash until the downstream, with two secured to the bridge is fully reopened.

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(7) If the infrared scanners detect a (v) A siren for sound signals; and vessel or other obstruction under the (vi) Red and green center span navi- bridge before the drawspan is fully low- gation lights. ered and locked, the closing sequence (3) The remote bridge operator shall is stopped, automatically, and the maintain a 24 hour VHF marine radio drawspan is raised to its fully open po- watch for mariners to establish contact sition until the channel is clear. When as they approach the bridge to ensure obstruction has cleared the navigation that the drawspan is open or that it re- span, the remote operator confirms mains open until passage of river traf- that the channel is clear, and reiniti- fic is complete. ates the ten-minute warning cycle. (4) When rail traffic approaches the (8) After the train has cleared the bridge, and the drawspan is in the open bridge, the remote operator initiates position, the remote bridge operator the lift span raising cycle. When the initiates a one minute warning period draw is raised to its full height and before closing the drawspan. During locked in place, the flashing lights stop this warning period, the remote oper- and the mid-channel navigation lights ator shall broadcast at least twice, via change from red to green. The syn- marine radio, that: ‘‘The drawspan of thesized voice announcement broad- the EJ&E Railroad bridge will be low- casts at two minute intervals for ten ered in one minute.’’ A siren on the minutes that the bridge is reopened to bridge sounds for 20 seconds, to warn navigation. anyone on or under the bridge that the (c) The draws of the McDonough drawspan will be lowered. Street Bridge, mile 287.3; Jefferson (5) If a vessel is approaching the Street bridge, mile 287.9; Cass Street bridge upbound or, departing the Lock- bridge, mile 288.1; Jackson Street port Lock and Dam at mile 291.1, bridge, mile 288.4; and Ruby Street downbound, with intentions of passing bridge, mile 288.7; all of Joliet, shall through the drawspan, they shall re- open on signal, except that they need spond to the remote bridge operators’ not open from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and marine radio broadcast, or initiate 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. remote bridge operator may begin low- (2) The bridge is equipped with the ering the drawspan. Navigation lights following: located at the center of the drawspan (i) A radiotelephone link direct to change from green to red when the the remote operator; drawspan is not in the fully open to (ii) A radar antenna on top of the navigation position. The drawspan drawspan capable of scanning the river, takes approximately 90 seconds to one mile upstream and one mile down- lower. stream; (7) If the presence of a vessel or other (iii) Infrared boat detectors under the obstruction is discovered approaching drawspan, to allow the remote bridge or under the drawspan, during the low- operator to detect vessels under the ering sequence, before the drawspan is drawspan; fully lowered and locked, the drawspan (iv) Electronic motion detectors shall be stopped and raised to the fully under the drawspan to allow the re- open position. When the vessel or ob- mote bridge operator to detect vessel struction has cleared the drawspan, the movement under the drawspan; remote operator shall confirm that the

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channel is clear and reinitiate the one (c) Public vessels of the United minute warning cycle before lowering States, state or local vessels used for the drawspan. public safety, vessels in distress, and (8) If no marine traffic is present the vessels seeking shelter from severe drawspan may be lowered and seated. weather shall be passed through the When the drawspan is lowered and draws of each bridge as soon as pos- locked in the closed to navigation posi- sible. tion, the remote bridge operator peri- [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 27867, May 21, 2001] odically broadcasts, via marine radio, that: ‘‘The drawspan of the EJ&E Rail- § 117.403 Wabash River. road bridge is closed to navigation.’’ (9) Failure of the radar system, radio See § 117.397, Wabash River, listed telephone system, infrared boat detec- under Illinois. tors or electronic motion sensors shall [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] prevent lowering the drawspan from the remote location. IOWA (10) when rail traffic has cleared the bridge, the remote bridge operator § 117.407 Missouri River. shall raise the drawspan to the fully See § 117.411, Missouri River, listed open to navigation position. When the under Kansas. drawspan is raised and in the fully open to navigation position, the re- [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] mote bridge operator broadcasts, at least twice, via marine radio, that: KANSAS ‘‘The drawspan of the EJ&E Railroad § 117.411 Missouri River. bridge is open to navigation.’’ The cen- ter drawspan navigation lights change (a) The draws of the bridges across from red to green when the drawspan is the Missouri River from the mouth to fully open to navigation. Sioux City, Iowa, shall open on signal; except during the winter season be- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as tween the date of closure and date of amended by CGD02 93–036, 59 FR 33677, June opening of the commercial navigation 30, 1994; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, season as published by the Army Corps 1999; CGD08–99–014, 64 FR 61520, Nov. 12, 1999] of Engineers, the draw need not open unless at least 24 hours advance notice INDIANA is given. (b) The lift span of the A-S-B high- § 117.401 Trail Creek. way and railroad bridge, Mile 365.6, be- (a) The draw of the Franklin Street tween Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas bridge, mile 0.5 at Michigan City, shall City, Missouri, is operated from a re- be operated as follows: mote location. Radiotelephone contact (1) From March 16 through November may be established with the remotely 30, the draw shall open on signal; ex- located bridge/train controller to re- cept from 6:15 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., Mon- quest bridge openings. The bridge is day through Sunday, the draw need also equipped with a directional micro- open only from three minutes before to phone and horn to receive and deliver three minutes after the quarter-hour signals to vessels not equipped with a and three-quarter hour. radiotelephone. Closed circuit TV cam- (2) From December 1 through March eras located at the bridge enable the 15, the draw shall open on signal if at remotely located bridge/train con- least 12-hours advance notice is pro- troller to view both river traffic and vided prior to intended time of passage. the bridge itself. (b) The draw of the Amtrak bridge, (1) When an approaching vessel re- mile 0.9 at Michigan City, shall open on quires a bridge opening, contact shall signal; except, from December 1 be established with the bridge/train through March 15, the bridge shall open controller by radiotelephone or appro- on signal if at least 12-hours advance priate signals prescribed in § 117.15. notice is provided prior to intended (2) The bridge/train controller will time of passage. confirm by radiotelephone or sound

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signal that the bridge will open ing this period, if the drawtender is in- promptly. formed at the time the vessel passes (3) When rail traffic is on bridge, the through the draw that the vessel will bridge/train controller will inform the return within four hours, the vessel that bridge cannot be opened drawtender shall remain on duty until and will also give an approximate time the vessel returns but is not required of bridge opening via radiotelephone. to remain for longer than four hours. The bridge/train controller will indi- The owners of, or agencies controlling, cate via sound signals that lift span the bridge shall arrange for ready tele- cannot be opened if the vessel doesn’t phone communication with the author- have a radiotelephone, or if radio- ized representative at any time from telephone is not used. the bridge or its immediate vicinity. (4) When the bridge is clear of rail traffic, the bridge/train controller will (c) The bascule span of the Paducah advise the waiting vessel by radio- and Louisville Railroad Bridge, Mile telephone or sound signal of the in- 94.8 at Rockport, is maintained in the tended opening. The lift span will be closed position and is remotely oper- raised to its full height, and the ated. Bridge clearance in the closed po- midchannel bridge lights will change sition in 41.3 feet at pool stage. Vessels from red to green. requiring more clearance for passage (5) The bridge/train controller will must contact the remote bridge oper- monitor the vessel’s passage via closed ator by radio telephone to request circuit TV and radiotelephone until it opening. The bridge operator will con- has cleared the bridge. firm by radiotelephone whether the (6) When the vessel has cleared the bridge can be opened safely and draw, midchannel bridge navigation promptly. If rail traffic is on or ap- lights will change from green to red proaching the bridge, the bridge oper- and the lift span will be lowered to the ator will advise the vessel that the closed-to-navigation position. bridge cannot be opened, and provide [CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as an approximate time when the bridge amended by CGD2 84-03, 50 FR 47391, Nov. 18, can be opened safely. Continuous radio 1985; CGD08–98–020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001] contact between the bridge operator and the vessel shall be maintained KENTUCKY until the vessel has transited and § 117.415 Green River. cleared the bridge. (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- [CGD2 88–01, 53 FR 23621, June 23, 1988, as tation railroad bridge, Mile 8.3 at amended by CGD2–91–04, 56 FR 16009, Apr. 19, Spottsville, shall open on signal when 1991; CGD2–91–07, 57 FR 2841, Jan. 24, 1992] there is 40 feet or less of vertical clear- ance beneath the draw. When vertical § 117.417 Ohio River. clearance is more than 40 feet, at least The draw of the Southern Railway four hours notice shall be given. The railroad bridge, mile 607.4 at New Al- owners of, or agencies controlling, the bany, Indiana, need not be opened for bridge shall arrange for ready tele- the passage of vessels. phone communication with the author- ized representative at any time from [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR the bridge or its immediate vicinity. 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- tation Railroad bridge, Mile 79.6 at LOUISIANA Small-house, is normally maintained in the fully open position and a vessel § 117.422 Amite River. may pass through the draw without (a) The draw of the S22 bridge, mile further signals. When the draw is in 6.0 at Clio, shall open on signal if at the closed position, it shall open on least four hours notice is given. signal when there is 40 feet or less of (b) The draws of the S16 bridge, mile vertical clearance. When the vertical 21.4 near French Settlement, and the clearance is more than 40 feet, at least S42 bridge, mile 32.0 at Port Vincent, four hours notice shall be given. Dur-

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shall open on signal if at least 48 hours through Friday except Federal Holi- notice is given. days. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, as amended by CGD (b) The draw need open only on the 08–84–04, 49 FR 48924, Dec. 17, 1984. Redesig- hour and half-hour from 6 a.m. to 7 nated by CGD8–88–05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday 1988] through Friday except Federal holi- days. § 117.423 Atchafalaya River. (c) The draw shall open a signal from The draw of the Kansas City South- 9 p.m. to 5 am., if at least 4 hours no- ern Railway bridge, mile 133.1 (mile 5.0 tice is given to the Louisiana Depart- on N.O.S. Chart) above the mouth of ment of Transportation and Develop- the waterway, at Simmesport, shall ment Security Service at (504) 375–0100. open on signal if at least three hours (d) At all other times the draw shall advance notice is given. open on signal. [CGD8–88–05, 53 FR 27681, July 22, 1988] [CGD8–95–026, 62 FR 14635, Mar. 27, 1997]

§ 117.424 Belle River. § 117.434 Caddo Lake. The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 23.8 The draw of the Kansas City South- (Landside Route) near Belle River, ern railroad bridge, mile 26.4 near shall open on signal; except that, from Mooringsport, shall open on signal if at 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open least 24 hours notice is given. on signal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice pe- [CGD82–025, 49 FR 17452. Redesignated by riod, the draw shall open on less than CGD08–96–053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, 1999] four hours notice for an emergency and shall open on demand should a tem- § 117.435 Carlin Bayou. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 6.4 at Delcambre, shall open on signal; ex- [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the § 117.425 Black Bayou. draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The draw The draws of the Terrebonne Parish shall open on less than four hours no- Police Jury bridges, miles 7.5, 15.0, 18.7 tice for an emergency and shall open and 22.5, between Gibson and Houma, on demand should a temporary surge in shall open on signal if at least 24 hours waterway traffic occur. notice is given. The draw of the US90 bridge, mile 7.0 near Gibson, need not [CGD8–88–19, 54 FR 16107, Apr. 21, 1989. Redes- be opened for the passage of vessels. ignated by CGD08–96–053, 64 FR 8722, Feb. 23, 1999] [CGD8–87–12, 53 FR 5974, Feb. 29, 1988] § 117.436 Chef Menteur Pass. § 117.427 Black River. The draw of the U.S. Highway 90 The draw of the US84 bridge, mile bridge, mile 2.8, at Lake Catherine, 41.0 at Jonesville, shall open on signal shall open on signal; except that, from if at least one hour notice is given. 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through § 117.429 Boeuf Bayou. Friday except Federal holidays, the draw need open only on the hour and The draw of the S307 bridge, mile 1.3 on the half-hour for the passage of ves- at Kraemer, shall open on signal; ex- sels. The draw shall open at any time cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the for a vessel in distress. draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours notice is given. [CGD08–01–005, 66 FR 11110, Feb. 22, 2001]

§ 117.433 Bonfouca Bayou. § 117.437 Colyell Bayou. The draw of the S433 bridge, mile 7.0, The removable span of the Louisiana at Slidell, shall operate as follows: highway bridge, mile 1.0 near Port Vin- (a) The draw need not open for pas- cent, shall be removed for the passage sage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. of vessels if at least 48 hours notice is and from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Monday given.

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§ 117.438 Company Canal. § 117.444 Falgout Canal. (a) The draw of the S1 bridge, mile 0.4 The draw of the LA 315 bridge across at Lockport, shall open on signal; ex- Falgout Canal, mile 3.1, shall open on cept that, from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the signal; except that from 15 August to 5 draw shall open on signal if at least June, the draw need not be opened four hours notice is given. During the from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to advance notice period, the draw shall 4 p.m., Monday through Friday except open on less than four hours notice for holidays. The draw shall open on signal at any time for an emergency aboard a an emergency and shall open on de- vessel. mand should a temporary surge in wa- terway traffic occur. [CGD8–91–11, 56 FR 43872, Sept. 5, 1991] (b) The draw of the S24 bridge, mile § 117.445 Franklin Canal. 8.1 at Bourg, shall open on signal; ex- cept that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the The draw of the Chatsworth bridge, draw shall open on signal if at least mile 4.8 at Franklin, shall open on sig- four hours notice is given. During the nal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. From October 1 through January 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 advance notice period, the draw shall a.m., the draw shall be opened on sig- open on less than four hours notice for nal if at least three hours notice is an emergency and shall open on de- given. From February 1 through Sep- mand should a temporary surge in wa- tember 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the terway traffic occur. draw shall open on signal if at least 12 [CGD 08–84–12, 50 FR 23306, June 3, 1985. Re- hours notice is given. designated and amended by CGD8–85–10, 50 FR 38001, Sept. 19, 1985] § 117.447 Grand Cabahanosse Bayou. The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 7.6 § 117.439 Des Allemands Bayou. near Paincourtville, shall open on sig- (a) The draw of the S631 bridge, mile nal if at least 24 hours notice is given. 13.9 at Des Allemands, shall open on [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as signal if at least four hours notice is amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, given. June 25, 2001] (b) The draw of the Burlington § 117.449 Grosse Tete Bayou. Northern Santa Fe Railroad bridge, mile 14.0, shall open on signal Monday (a) The draw of the Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 14.7 at Grosse through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Tete, need not be opened for the pas- all other times the draw shall open on sage of vessels. signal if at least 4 hours notice is (b) The removable span of the S377 given. bridge, mile 15.3 near Rosedale, shall be [CGD08–93–028, 59 FR 14757, Mar. 30, 1994] removed for the passage of vessels if at least 48 hours notice is given. § 117.441 D’Inde Bayou. § 117.451 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The draw of the Union Pacific rail- road bridge, mile 4.3, shall open on sig- (a) The draw of the Lapalco Boule- vard Bridge, Harvey Canal Route, mile nal if at least 72 hours notice is given 2.8 at Harvey, shall open on signal; ex- to the Defense Plant Corporation, Cit- cept that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. ies Service Refining Corporation and from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday Agent. through Friday except holidays, the draw need not be opened for the pas- § 117.443 Du Large Bayou. sage of vessels. The draw of the Terrebonne Parish (b) The draw of the SR 23 bridge, Al- bridge, mile 23.2, near Theriot, shall giers Alternate Route, mile 3.8 at Belle open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. Chasse, operates as follows: to 5 a.m., the draw shall open on signal (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- if at least 12 hours notice is given. cept that, from 6 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Mon- [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] day through Friday, except Federal

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holidays, the draw need not be opened § 117.457 Houston River. for the passage of vessels. The draw of the Kansas City South- (2) On Saturday and Sunday of the ern Railroad bridge, mile 5.2 near Lake last weekend in October, the draw need Charles, shall open on signal if at least not open for the passage of vessels from 24 hours notice is given. 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. (c) The draw of the SR 315 (Bayou § 117.458 Inner Harbor Navigation Dularge) bridge, mile 59.9 west of Har- Canal, New Orleans. vey Lock, at Houma, shall open on sig- (a) The draws of the SR 46 (St. Claude nal; except that, the draw need not Avenue) bridge, mile 0.5 (GIWW mile open for the passage of vessels Monday 6.2 East of Harvey Lock), the SR 39 through Friday except Federal holi- (Judge Seeber/Claiborne Avenue) days from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., from bridge, mile 0.9 (GIWW mile 6.7 East of 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., from 12:45 p.m. Harvey Lock), and the Florida Avenue to 1:15 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. bridge, mile 1.7 (GIWW mile 7.5 East of (d) The draw of the SR 319 (Louisa) Harvey Lock), shall open on signal; ex- bridge across the Gulf Intracoastal Wa- cept that, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. terway, mile 134.0 west of Harvey Lock, and from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday near Cypremort, shall open on signal if through Friday, except federal holi- at least 24 hours notice is given. days, the draws need not open for the (e) The draw of the Louisiana high- passage of vessels. The draws shall way bridge, mile 243.8 west of Harvey open at any time for a vessel in dis- Canal Locks, shall open on signal when tress. more than 50 feet vertical clearance is (b) The draw of the US90 (Danziger) required, if at least four hours notice is bridge, mile 3.1, shall open on signal; given to the Louisiana Department of except that, from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. the Highways, District Maintenance Engi- draw shall open on signal if at least neer, at Lake Charles. four hours notice is given, and the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR draw need not be opened from 7 a.m. to 37381, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 8–87– 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday 14, 53 FR 12417, Apr. 14, 1988; CGD8–90–08, 55 through Friday. FR 33691, Aug. 17, 1990; CGD8–92–27, 58 FR (c) The draw of the Leon C. Simon 12540, Mar. 5, 1993; CGD8–97–001, 62 FR 9370, Blvd. (Seabrook) bridge, mile 4.6, shall Mar. 3, 1997; CGD08–00–21, 65 FR 60361, Oct. 11, open on signal; except that, from 7 a.m. 2000; CGD08–02–022, 68 FR 3183, Jan. 23, 2003; CGD08–04–042, 70 FR 8516, Feb. 22, 2005; to 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon- CGD08–05–003, 70 FR 20471, Apr. 20, 2005] day through Friday, the draw need not be opened. § 117.453 Houma Canal. [CGD8–89–05, 54 FR 36305, Sept. 1, 1989, as The draw of the S3197 bridge, mile 1.7 amended by CGD08–01–002, 66 FR 27026, May at Houma, shall open on signal if at 16, 2001; GCD08–03–030, 68 FR 69609, Dec. 15, least four hours notice is given. 2003] [CGD 08–84–06, 50 FR 1850, Jan. 14, 1985] § 117.459 Kelso Bayou. § 117.455 Houma Navigation Canal. The draw of the S27 bridge mile 0.7 at Hackberry, shall operate as follows: The draw of SR 661 (Houma Nav (a) From May 20, through October 31, Canal) bridge, mile 36.0, at Houma, the draw shall open on signal from 7 shall open on signal; except that, the a.m. to 7 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., draw need not open for the passage of the draw shall open on signal if at least vessels Monday through Friday except four hours notice is given. Federal holidays from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 (b) From November 1 through Decem- a.m., from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., from ber 22, the draw shall open on signal 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. and from 4:30 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at [CGD08–05–004, 70 FR 20469, Apr. 20, 2005] least four hours notice is given.

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(c) From December 23 through May four hours notice for an emergency and 19, the draw shall open on signal if at shall open on demand should a tem- least 24 hours notice is given. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. [CGD 08–94–028, 63 FR 40654, July 30, 1998] (c) The draw of the State Route LA 654 bridge, mile 53.2 at Clotilda, shall § 117.460 La Carpe Bayou. open on signal if at least four hours no- The draw of the S661 bridge, mile 7.5, tice is given. During the advance no- shall open on signal if at least four tice period, the draw shall open on less hours advance notice is given; except than four hours notice for an emer- that, the draw need not be opened for gency and shall open on demand should the passage of vessels Monday through a temporary surge in waterway traffic Friday except holidays from 7 a.m. to occur. 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. (d) The draws of the S3199 bridge, [CGD8–90–05, 55 FR 33289, Aug. 15, 1990] mile 58.2, and the Lafourche Parish bridge, mile 58.7, both at Raceland, § 117.461 Lacassine Bayou. shall open on signal if at least six The draws of the S14 bridge, mile hours notice is given. 17.0, and the Southern Pacific railroad (e) The draw of the S649 bridge, mile bridge, mile 20.4, both near Hayes, shall 66.6, shall open on signal if at least open on signal if at least 24 hours no- forty-eight hours notice is given. tice is given. (f) The draws of the Burlington [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, 37381, Sept. 24, 1984] mile 69.0 at Lafourche, and all bridges upstream of the Burlington Northern § 117.463 Lacombe Bayou. Santa Fe railroad bridge need not be The draw of the US190 bridge, mile opened for the passage of vessels. 6.8 at Lacombe, shall open on signal if at least 48 hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08–04–12, 50 FR 23305, June § 117.465 Lafourche Bayou. 3, 1985; CGD8–85–17, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; CGD8–90–12, 55 FR 29576, July 20, 1990; CGD8– (a) The draws of the following bridges 92–28, 58 FR 11193, Feb. 24, 1993; CGD08–94–032, shall open on signal; except that, from 60 FR 43374, Aug. 21, 1995; CGD08–98–064, 63 August 15 through May 31, the draw FR 55031, Oct. 14, 1998; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR need not open for the passage of vessels 40056, June 29, 2000; GCD08–04–024, 69 FR Monday through Friday except Federal 55749, Sept. 16, 2004; GCD08–05–049, 70 FR holidays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.; from 2 76691, Dec. 28, 2005] p.m. to 4 p.m.; and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: § 117.467 Lake Pontchartrain. (1) SR 308 (Golden Meadow) Bridge, (a) The south draw of the S11 bridge mile 23.9, at Golden Meadow near New Orleans shall open on signal (2) Galliano Pontoon Bridge, mile if at least 48 hours notice is given. In 27.8, at Galliano (3) SR 308 (South Lafourche (Tarpon)) case of emergency, the draw shall open Bridge, mile 30.6, at Galliano within 12 hours and shall be kept in (4) Cote Blanche Pontoon Bridge, condition for immediate operation mile 33.9, at Cutoff until the emergency is over. (5) Cutoff Vertical Lift Bridge, mile (b) The draw of the Greater New Orle- 36.3, at Cutoff ans Expressway Commission Causeway (6) SR 310 (Larose Pontoon) Bridge, shall open on signal if at least three mile 39.1, at Larose hours notice is given; except that, the (b) The draws of the S3220 bridge, draw need not be opened for the pas- mile 49.2 near Lockport, and the S655 sage of vessels Monday through Friday bridge, mile 50.8 at Lockport, shall except Federal holidays from 5:30 a.m. open on signal; except that, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. and from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draws shall open on sig- The draw will open on signal for any nal if at least four hours notice is given. During the advance notice pe- riod, the draws shall open on less than

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vessel in distress or vessel waiting im- § 117.478 Lower Grand River. mediately following the closures listed above. (a) The draw of the LA 75 bridge, mile 38.4 (Alternate Route) at Bayou Sorrel, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as shall open on signal; except that, from amended by CGD8–90–02, 55 FR 13522, Apr. 11, about August 15 to about June 5 (the 1990; CGD08–01–022, 66 FR 56208, Nov. 7, 2001] school year), the draw need not be § 117.469 Liberty Bayou. opened from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and The draw of the S433 bridge, mile 2.0 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday at Slidell, shall open on signal; except through Friday except holidays. The that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw draw shall open on signal at any time shall open on signal if at least 12 hours for an emergency aboard a vessel. notice is given. (b) The draw of the LA 77 bridge, mile 47.0 (Alternate Route) at Grosse Tete, § 117.471 Little Black Bayou. shall open on signal; except that, from The draw of the Southern Pacific about August 15 to about June 5 (the railroad bridge, mile 1.3 at Southdown, school year), the draw need not be need not be opened for the passage of opened from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from vessels. 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. The § 117.473 Little River. draw shall open on signal at any time The draw of the Louisiana and Ar- for an emergency aboard a vessel. kansas railroad bridge, mile 12.1 at Ar- (c) The draw of the S997 bridge, mile chie, shall open on signal if at least 12 41.5 (Landside Route) at Pigeon, shall hours notice is given. open on signal; except that, from 10 § 117.475 Little (Petit) Caillou Bayou. p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is (a) The draws of the S58 bridge, mile given. During the advanced notice pe- 25.7 at Sarah, and the Terrebonne Par- riod, the draw shall open on less than ish (Smithridge) bridge, mile 26.6 near four hours notice for an emergency and Montegut, shall open on signal; except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draws shall open on demand should a tem- shall open on signal if at least 12 hours porary surge in waterway traffic occur. notice is given. [CGD8–92–16, 57 FR 57962, Dec. 8, 1992, as (b) The draws of the Terrebonne Par- amended by CGD08–93–024, 59 FR 14756, Mar. ish (DuPlantis) bridge, mile 29.9 near 30, 1994; CGD08–96–003, 61 FR 49064, Sept. 18, Bourg, and the S24 bridge, mile 33.7 at 1996] Presquille, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. The § 117.479 Macon Bayou. draws shall open on less than four The draw of the S4 bridge, mile 44.8 hours notice for an emergency, and near Winnsboro, shall open on signal if shall open on signal should a tem- at least 24 hours notice is given. porary surge in waterway traffic occur. [CGD8–86–02, 51 FR 31113, Sept. 2, 1986] § 117.480 Mermentau River. The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 7.1 § 117.477 Lower Atchafalaya River. at Grand Chenier, shall open on signal; The draw of the St. Mary Parish except that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. the bridge, mile 26.8 at Patterson, shall draw shall open on signal if at least 4 open on signal from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. hours notice is given. During the ad- From October 1 through January 31 vance notice period, the draw will open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall on less than 4 hours notice for an emer- open on signal if at least three hours gency and will open on demand should notice is given. From February 1 through September 30 from 9 p.m. to 5 a temporary surge in waterway traffic a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at occur. least 12 hours notice is given. [CGD8–94–027, 60 FR 14221, Mar. 16, 1995] [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37381, Sept. 24, 1984]

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§ 117.482 Nezpique Bayou. been performed by the yardmaster based on his monitoring of the marine The draw of the S97 bridge, mile 7.0 radio and the CCTV, the bridge low- near Jennings, shall open on signal if ering sequence will automatically pro- at least 48 hours notice is given. ceed. [CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- (e) Upon passage of the train, the ignated by CGD8-86-04, 51 FR 36224, Oct. 9, bridge will automatically open. Rail- 1986] road track circuits will initiate the automatic bridge opening and closing § 117.483 Ouachita River. sequences. (Estimated duration that The draws of the S8 bridge, mile 57.5 the bridge will remain closed for pas- at Harrisonburg, and the US165 bridge, sage of rail traffic is 10 to 12 minutes.) mile 110.1 at Columbia, shall open on The bridge will also be manually oper- signal if at least one hours notice is able from two locked trackside control given. locations (key releases) on the ap- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as proach spans, one on each side of the amended by CGD08–01–007, 66 FR 33472, June movable span. 22, 2001] (f) The yardmaster will be provided with a remote EMERGENCY STOP § 117.484 Pass Manchac. button which, if pressed, will stop the The draw of the Canadian National/ bridge operation, interrupt the low- Illinois Central Railroad automated ering sequence, and immediately re- bridge, mile 6.7, at Manchac, operates turn the bridge to the open position. as follows: The yardmaster will utilize this con- (a) The draw is not constantly trol feature in the event a vessel oper- manned and the bridge will normally ator issues an urgent radio call to keep be maintained in the open position, the waterway open for immediate pas- providing 56 feet vertical clearance sage of the vessel. above mean high tide to the raised tip [CGD08–93–023, 59 FR 14755, Mar. 30, 1994; 59 of the bascule span for one-half the FR 23158, May 5, 1994, as amended by USCG– channel, and unlimited vertical clear- 2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] ance for the other half. (b) Railroad track circuits will detect § 117.485 Patout Bayou. an approaching train and initiate The draw of the S83 bridge, mile 0.4 bridge closing warning broadcasts over near Weeks, shall open on signal if at marine radio and over the Public Ad- least four hours notice is given. dress (PA) system six (6) minutes in ad- [CGD 08–84–05, 50 FR 1213, Jan. 10, 1985] vance of the train’s arrival. Navigation channel warning lights will be lit, and § 117.486 Pierre Pass. photoelectric (infrared) boat detectors The draw of the S70 bridge, mile 1.0 will monitor the waterway beneath the at Pierre Part, shall open on signal; ex- bridge for the presence of vessels. The cept that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the waterway approaches to the bridge will draw shall open on signal if at least be monitored by closed circuit TV four hours notice is given. During the (CCTV) cameras. advance notice period, the draw shall (c) Activation of the warning broad- open on less than four hours notice for casts also activates a marine radio an emergency and shall open on de- monitor in the Mays Yard (New Orle- mand should a temporary surge in wa- ans switch yard). The yardmaster will terway traffic occur. continuously monitor marine radio broadcasts on the normal and emer- [CGD 08–84–07, 50 FR 24195, June 10, 1985] gency marine radio channels through- out the warning period and at all times § 117.487 Plaquemine Bayou. the bridge is closed. The yardmaster (a) The draw of the S3066 (Spur) will communicate with waterway users bridge, mile 6.5 at Indian Village, shall via the marine radio, if necessary. open on signal if at least four hours no- (d) At the end of warning period, if no tice is given. vessels have been detected by the boat (b) The draws of the Union Pacific detectors, and no interruptions have railroad bridge, mile 10.5 at

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Plaquemine, and the S1 bridge, mile hours to open the draw if that vessel 10.5 at Plaquemine, need not be opened appears. After that time, a new notice for the passage of vessels. of the appropriate length of time is re- quired. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08–84–01; 49 FR 28405, July [CGD08–94–026, 60 FR 7123, Feb. 7, 1995, as 12, 1984] amended by CGD08–95–024, 61 FR 4886, Feb. 9, 1996; CGD08–96–025, 61 FR 39873, July 31, 1996; § 117.488 Pearl River. CGD8–97–037, 62 FR 52502, Oct. 8, 1997; CGD08– (a) The draw of the CSX Transpor- 00–020, 65 FR 52022, Aug. 28, 2000] tation railroad bridge, mile 1.0 near English Lookout, shall open on signal; § 117.493 Sabine River. except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the (a) The draw of the Union Pacific draw shall open on signal if at least railroad bridge, mile 19.3 near Echo four hours notice is given. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (b) The draw of the US 90 highway notice is given. bridge, mile 8.8 near Pearlington, shall (b) The Kansas City Southern rail- open on signal; except that, from 7 p.m. road bridge, mile 36.2 near Ruliff and to 7 a.m. the draw shall open on signal the draw of the S12 bridge, mile 40.8 at if at least four hours notice is given. Starks, need not be opened for passage of vessels. [CGD8–92–09, 57 FR 34868, Aug. 7, 1992, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, [CGD08–95–017, 61 FR 4887, Feb. 9, 1996] June 30, 1998] § 117.494 Schooner Bayou Canal. § 117.489 Plaquemine Brule Bayou. The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 4.0 (a) The draw of the Union Pacific from White Lake at Little Prairie railroad bridge, mile 5.1 near Midland, Ridge, shall open on signal; except shall open on signal if at least 24 hours that, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw notice is given. shall open on signal if at least four (b) The draw of the S91 bridge, mile hours notice is given. The draw shall 8.0 at Estherwood, shall open on signal open on less than four hours notice for from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. if at least four an emergency and shall open on signal hours notice is given. From 9 p.m. to 5 should a temporary surge in waterway a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at traffic occur. least 12 hours notice is given. [CGD 8–85–11, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985] § 117.491 Red River. (a) The draw of the Union Pacific § 117.495 Superior Oil Canal. Railroad bridge, mile 90.1, at Alexan- The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 6.3, dria, shall open on signal if at least in Cameron Parish shall open on signal eight hours notice is given. if at least 8 hours notice is given. Pub- (b) The draw of the US 165 (Jackson lic vessels of the United States and ves- St.) bridge, mile 88.6, at Alexandria, sels in distress shall be passed as soon shall open on signal if at least eight as possible. hours notice is given; except that, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 [CGD08–94–029, 60 FR 4561, Jan. 24, 1995] p.m. the draw need not be opened Mon- § 117.497 Stumpy Bayou. day through Friday except holidays. (c) The draws of the bridges above The removable span of the Louisiana mile 105.8 through mile 234.4 shall open highway bridge, mile 1.0 near Weeks Is- on signal if at least 48 hours notice is land, shall be removed for the passage given. of vessels if at least six days notice is (d) The draws of the bridges above given. mile 234.4 to mile 276 need not be opened for passage of vessels. § 117.499 Tante Phine Pass. (e) When a vessel which has given no- The draw of the Tidewater Associ- tice fails to arrive at the time specified ated Oil Company bridge, mile 7.6 near in the notice, the drawtender shall re- Venice, shall open on signal if at least main on duty for up to two additional 24 hours notice is given.

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§ 117.500 Tchefuncta River. bridge, mile 82.0 at Parks, shall open The draw of the SR 22 bridge, mile 2.5 on signal if at least 24 hours notice is at Madisonville, shall open on signal; given. except that, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., the (c) The draws of the S31 bridge, mile draw need open only on the hour and 90.5, at Breaux Bridge, and the Union half-hour. The draw shall open on sig- Pacific railroad bridge, mile 91.0 at nal at any time for a vessel in distress Breaux Bridge, shall open on signal if or for an emergency aboard a vessel. at least 48 hours notice is given. (d) The draws of the bridges listed in [CGD8–88–15, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988] paragraph (a) of this section shall open § 117.501 Teche Bayou. on less than four hours notice for an emergency during the advance notice (a) The draws of the following bridges period, and shall open on signal should shall open on signal if at least four a temporary surge in waterway traffic hours notice is given: occur. (1) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 3.9 at Calumet. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (2) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 11.8 amended by CGD 08–83–04, 49 FR 35936, Sept. at Centerville. 13, 1984; CGD 8–85–16, 50 FR 50164, Dec. 9, 1985; (3) S3069 bridge, mile 16.3 at Frank- CGD8–86–09, 52 FR 3225, Feb. 3, 1987; CGD8–89– lin. 12, 54 FR 53056, Dec. 27, 1989; CGD08–93–015, 58 (4) S322 bridge, mile 17.2 at Franklin. FR 43264, Aug. 16, 1993; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD08–03–032, 68 FR (5) S323 bridge, mile 22.3 at Oaklawn. 55006, Sept. 22, 2003] (6) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 27.0 at Baldwin. § 117.503 Tensas River. (7) S324 bridge, mile 32.5 at Charenton. The draws of the S15 bridge, mile 27.3 (8) S670 bridge, mile 37.0 at Adeline. at Clayton, and the S128 bridge, mile (9) St. Mary Parish bridge, mile 38.9 61.0 at New Light, shall open on signal at Sorrel. if at least 48 hours notice is given. (10) S671 bridge, mile 41.8 at [CGD08–04–034, 69 FR 60556, Oct. 12, 2004] Jeanerette. (11) S3182 bridge, mile 43.5 at § 117.505 Terrebonne Bayou. Jeanerette. (a) The draw of the S58 bridge, mile (12) LSU Agri bridge, mile 46.5 near 22.2 at Montegut, and the draw of the Jeanerette (notice required for opening S55 bridge, mile 27.3 at Klondyke, shall from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through open on signal; except that from 9 p.m. Friday except holidays). to 5 a.m. the draws shall open on signal (13) S320 bridge, mile 48.7 at Olivier. if at least four hours notice is given. (14) S3195 bridge, mile 50.4 at New Iberia. (b) The draw of the S3087 bridge, mile (15) S87 Spur bridge, mile 52.5 at New 33.9 at Houma, shall open on signal; ex- Iberia. cept that, from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. the (16) S86 bridge, mile 53.0 at New Ibe- draw shall open on signal if at least ria. four hours notice is given. (17) S3156 bridge, mile 53.3 at New (c) The draws of the Howard Avenue Iberia. bridge, mile 35.0, and the Daigleville (18) S44 bridge, mile 56.7 at Morbihan. bridge, mile 35.5, at Houma, shall open (19) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 58.0 at on signal; except that, the draws need New Iberia. not open for the passage of vessels (20) Iberia Parish bridge, mile 60.7 at Monday through Friday, except holi- Vida. days from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 (21) S344 bridge, mile 62.5 at p.m. to 6 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Loreauville. the draws shall open on signal if at (22) S86 bridge, mile 69.0 at Daspit. least four hours notice is given. (23) S92 bridge, mile 73.3 at St. (d) During advance notice periods, Martinville. the draws of the bridges listed in this (b) The draws of the S96 bridge, mile section shall open on less than four 75.2 at St. Martinville, and the S350 hours notice for an emergency and

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shall open on signal should a tem- (b) The draw of the US 90 bridge, mile porary surge in waterway traffic occur. 7.9 near Pearlington, shall open on sig- nal if at least four hours notice is [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 08–84–09, 50 FR 7586, Feb. 25, given. 1985; CGD8–89–02, 54 FR 27642, June 30, 1989; [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as CGD8–89–02, 54 FR 34769, Aug. 22, 1989; CGD8– amended by CGD 08–84–03, 49 FR 47231, Dec. 3, 93–03, 58 FR 29973, May 25, 1993; CGD08–01–003, 1984] 66 FR 52687, Oct. 17, 2001; CGD08–04–028, 69 FR 49813, Aug. 12, 2004] MAINE

§ 117.507 Tigre Bayou. § 117.521 Back Cove. The draw of the S330 bridge, mile 2.3 The draw of the Canadian National near Delcambre, shall open on signal if railroad bridge, mile 0.2 at Portland, at least four hours notice is given. The need not be opened for the passage of draw shall open on less than four hours vessels. The draw shall be returned to notice for an emergency and shall open operable condition within six months on signal should a temporary surge in after notification from the District waterway traffic occur. Commander to do so. [CGD 8–85–08, 50 FR 52774, Dec. 26, 1985] § 117.523 Back River. § 117.509 Vermilion River. The draw of the Maine Department of (a) The draw of the S82 bridge, mile Transportation highway bridge, mile 22.4 at Perry, shall open on signal; ex- 4.6 between Hodgdon and Barters Island cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the at Boothbay, shall open on signal from draw shall open on signal if at least June 1 through October 31; except that, four hours notice is given. from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall be (b) The draws of the following bridges opened on signal if notice was given to shall open on signal; except that, from the drawtender from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. the draws shall open From November 1 through May 31 the on signal if at least four hours notice is draw shall open on signal if at least 24 given: hours notice is given to the drawtender (1) S14 bridge, mile 25.4 at Abbeville. or to the Maine Department of Trans- (2) S14 Bypass bridge, mile 26.0 at portation at Augusta. Abbeville. (3) Vermilion Parish bridge, mile 34.2 § 117.525 Kennebec River. near Milton. (a) The draw of the Carlton Bridge, (4) S92 bridge, mile 37.6 at Milton. mile 14.0, between Bath and Woolwich (c) The draws of the following bridge shall operate as follows: shall open on signal if at least four (1) From May 15 through September hours notice is given: 30 the draw shall open on signal; except (1) S733, mile 41.0 at Eloi Broussard. that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw (2) S3073 bridge, mile 44.9 at New shall open on signal if a two-hour no- Flanders. tice is given by calling the number (3) S182 bridge, mile 49.0 at Lafayette. posted at the bridge. (d) During the advance notice peri- (2) From October 1 through May 14 ods, the draws of the bridges listed in the draw shall open on signal; except this section shall open on less than that, from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw four hours notice for an emergency and shall open on signal after a twenty-four shall open on signal should a tem- hours notice is given and from 8 a.m. to porary surge in waterway traffic occur. 5 p.m., on Saturday and Sunday, after [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as an eight-hour notice is given by calling amended by CGD 08–83–05, 49 FR 31868, Aug. 9, the number posted at the bridge. 1984; CGD 8–85–13, 50 FR 40832, Oct. 7, 1985] (b) The draw of the Route-197 bridge, mile 27.1, between Richmond and Dres- § 117.511 West Pearl River. den shall open on signal from June 1 (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern through September 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 railroad bridge, mile 22.1 at Pearl River p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 a.m., the draw Station, shall open on signal if at least shall open on signal after notice is six hours notice is given. given to the drawtender while the

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drawtender is on duty between 9 a.m. However, if a train moving toward the and 5 p.m. From October 1 through bridge has crossed the home signal for May 31, the draw shall open on signal the bridge before the signal requesting after at least a twenty-four-hour ad- opening of the bridge is given, that vance notice is given to the Maine De- train may continue across the bridge partment of Transportation Division and must clear the bridge interlocks Office in Rockland, Maine. before stopping. [CGD1–89–077, 55 FR 11182, Mar. 27, 1990 as (4) Except as provided in paragraphs amended by CGD1 92–002, 57 FR 24190, June 8, (b) through (c) of this section the draws 1992; CGD01–98–174, 64 FR 61521, Nov. 12, 1999; shall open on signal. CGD01–00–193, 66 FR 9202, Feb. 7, 2001] (b) The draw of the Memorial (US 1) § 117.527 Kennebunk River. bridge, mile 3.5, shall open on signal; except that from 15 May through 31 Oc- The Dock Square drawbridge at mile tober, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw 1.0, across the Kennebunk River, be- need be opened only on the hour and tween Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine, need not open for vessel traffic. half hour for recreational vessels and The owners of the bridge shall provide commercial vessels less than 100 gross and keep in good legible condition, two tons except as provided in (a)(1). board gages in accordance with 33 CFR (c) The draw of the Sarah M. Long 118.160, of this chapter. (Route 1 Bypass) bridge, mile 4.0, shall open as follows: [CGD01–99–024, 64 FR 60673, Nov. 8, 1999] (1) The main ship channel draw shall § 117.529 Narraguagus River. open on signal; except that from 15 May through 31 October, from 7 a.m. to The draw of the highway bridge, mile 1.8 at Milbridge, shall open on signal if 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only at at least 24 hours notice is given to the quarter of and quarter after the hour Maine State Highway Commission, Di- for recreational vessels and commer- vision Office at Ellsworth. cial vessels less than 100 gross tons ex- cept as provided in (a)(1). [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (2) The secondary recreation draw 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] shall be left in the fully open position § 117.531 Piscataqua River. from 15 May through 31 October except (a) The following requirements apply for the crossing of a train in accord- to all bridges across the Piscataqua ance with (a)(3) above. River: [CGD1–89–111, 55 FR 13275, Apr. 10, 1990] (1) Public vessels of the United States, state and local vessels used for § 117.533 Sheepscot River. public safety, vessels in distress, com- The draw of the Maine Central Rail- mercial vessels over 100 gross tons, in- road Bridge, mile 15.0, between bound ferry service vessels and inbound commercial fishing vessels shall be Wiscasset and North Edgecombe, passed through the draws of each Maine, need not be opened for the pas- bridge as soon as possible without sage of vessels. The draw of the Maine delay at any time. The opening signal Central Railroad Bridge shall be re- from these vessels is four or more short turned to operable condition within six blasts of a whistle, horn or a radio re- months after notification by the Dis- quest. trict Commander to do so. (2) The owners of these bridges shall [CGD01–97–128, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] provide and keep in good legible condi- tion clearance gauges for each draw § 117.535 Taunton River. with figures not less than 18 inches high designed, installed and main- The draw of the Maine highway tained according to the provisions of bridge, mile 4.3 between Hancock and § 118.160 of this chapter. Sullivan, need not be opened for the (3) Trains and locomotives shall be passage of vessels. controlled so that any delay in opening the draw shall not exceed five minutes.

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MARYLAND § 117.547 Bush River. § 117.541 Baltimore Harbor—Patapsco The draw of the Amtrak bridge, mile River. 6.8 at Perryman, operates as follows: (a) When notice under paragraph (b) (a) The draw of the Hanover Street of this section is given, the draw shall S2 bridge, mile 12.0 across the Middle open twice a day— Branch of the Patapsco River at Balti- (1) From May 1 through September more, shall open on signal from 5 a.m. 30, on each Saturday, Sunday, and Fed- to 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and 6 eral holiday falling on a Friday or a p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The draw need not be Monday; and opened from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 4 (2) In October, on the Saturday and p.m. to 6 p.m.; however, fire boats, po- Sunday of one weekend. lice boats, and other vessels engaged in emergency operations shall be passed (b) Notice of the need for an opening immediately during this period. When is given to the Amtrak Assistant a vessel desires to pass the draw from Transportation Superintendent at 301– 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., notice shall be given 291–4278 by an authorized representa- to the superintendent of the bridge, ei- tive of the Bush River Yacht Club by ther at the bridge before 9 p.m. or at noon on the Friday just preceding the the superintendent’s residence after 9 day of opening or, if that Friday is a p.m. If the notice is given from 5 a.m. Federal holiday, by noon on the pre- to 9 p.m. or if at least one half hour has ceding Thursday. elapsed since the notice was given, the (c) Amtrak determines the times for draw shall open promptly at the time openings and shall schedule the times— requested. (1) During daylight hours; (b) The draw of the Western Mary- (2) Six to ten hours apart; and land railroad bridge, mile 12.5 across (3) One opening before noon and one the Middle Branch of the Patapsco after noon. River at Baltimore, shall open on sig- (d) Amtrak shall notify a representa- nal from 7 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to tive of the Yacht Club of the times of 4 p.m. Monday through Friday except all openings for the weekend (or ex- legal holidays. At all other times, the tended weekend) in question by 6 p.m. draw shall open if at least six hours no- on the Friday just preceding the week- tice is given. Marine firefighting equip- end or, if that Friday is a Federal holi- ment and pollution control vessels day, by 6 p.m. on the preceding Thurs- shall be passed as soon as possible but day. in no event more than 15 minutes after (e) Each opening shall be of sufficient notice is given. duration to pass waiting vessels. [CGD 5–85–01, 50 FR 18480, May 1, 1985] § 117.543 Bear Creek. (a) The draws of the Baltimore Coun- § 117.549 Cambridge Harbor. ty Revenue Authority (Dundalk Ave- The draw of the S342 bridge, mile 0.1 nue) highway toll bridge, mile 1.5, and at Cambridge, shall open on signal the Peninsula Parkway bridge, mile from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; except that, from 2.1, both between Dundalk and Spar- 12 noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Fri- rows Point, shall open on signal; except day, the draw need not be opened. The that, from April 16 through November draw need not be opened from 8 p.m. to 15 from 12 midnight to 8 a.m. except 6 a.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal and State holidays, at least one half hour § 117.551 Chester River. notice is required. The draw of the S213 bridge, mile 26.8 (b) The draw of the Baltimore County at Chestertown, shall open on signal highway bridge, mile 3.4 at Wise Ave- from April 1 though September 30 from nue between Dundalk and Sparrows 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. At all other times, the Point, shall open on signal if at least draw shall open on signal if at least six four hours notice is given. hours notice is given.

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§ 117.553 Choptank River. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. but need not be opened 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 round, and the draw shall remain p.m., but need not be opened from 9 closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., year- p.m. to 6 a.m. round, unless 24 hours advance notice (c) The draw shall open on signal for is given by calling (301) 820–8592 or (301) public vessels of the United States, 745–2096. state and local government vessels (b) The draw of the Conrail bridge, used for public safety purposes, and mile 50.9 at Denton, shall open on sig- vessels in distress. Operational infor- nal from May 30 through September 30 mation will be available 24 hours a day from sunrise to sunset and at all other by calling 1–800–543–2515. times if at least four hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–87–055, 53 FR 9888, Mar. 28, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as 1988; CGD05–05–019, 70 FR 38595, July 5, 2005] amended by CGD5–90–059, 55 FR 35622, Aug. 31, 1990] § 117.563 Marshyhope Creek. The draw of the S14 bridge, mile 5.8 § 117.555 College Creek. at Brookview, need not be opened for The draws of the Naval Academy the passage of vessels. The operating highway bridge, mile 0.3 at Annapolis, machinery shall be maintained in a and the Maryland highway bridge, mile serviceable condition. 0.4 at Annapolis, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.565 Miles River. The draw of the Route S370 bridge, § 117.557 Curtis Creek. mile 10.0 at Easton, Maryland, shall The draw of the I695 bridge, mile 0.9 open on signal; except that from No- at Baltimore, shall open on signal if at vember 1 through March 31, 24 hours a least a one-hour notice is given to the day, and from April 1 through October Maryland Transportation Authority in 31, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., a six-hour ad- Baltimore. vance notice to the drawtender is re- quired for bridge openings. § 117.559 Isle of Wight Bay. [CGD05–99–003, 64 FR 61209, Nov. 10, 1999] The draw of the US50 bridge, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, shall open on signal; ex- § 117.567 Patuxent River. cept that, from October 1 through April The draw of S231 bridge, mile 18.5 at 30 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw shall Benedict, shall open on signal; except open if at least three hours notice is that, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw given and from May 25 through Sep- shall open on signal if notice is given tember 15 from 9:25 a.m. to 9:55 p.m. the to the Toll Captain at the Administra- draw shall open at 25 minutes after and tion Building at the east end of the 55 minutes after the hour for a max- bridge before 6 p.m. imum of five minutes to let accumu- lated vessels pass, except that, on Sat- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR urdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the draw 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] shall open on the hour for all waiting § 117.569 Pocomoke River. vessels and shall remain in the open position until all waiting vessels pass. (a) The Conrail railroad bridge, mile 15.2, at Pocomoke City, shall open on [CGD05–97–013, 62 FR 38909, July 21, 1997] signal, except between November 1 and March 31 the draw must open only if at § 117.561 Kent Island Narrows. least five hours advance notice is The draw of the U.S. Route 50/301 given. bridge, mile 1.0, Kent Island Narrows, (b) The draw of the Route 675 bridge, operates as follows: mile 15.6, at Pocomoke City, shall open (a) From November 1 through April on signal, except between November 1 30, the draw shall open on signal from and March 31 the draw must open only

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if at least five hours advance notice is safety, tugs with tows, and vessels in given. distress. (c) The draw of the S12 bridge, mile [CGD5–90–002, 55 FR 4604, Feb. 9, 1990, as 29.9, at Snow Hill, shall open on signal amended by CGD05–94–08, 59 FR 44316, Aug. if at least five hours advance notice is 29, 1994; CGD05–04–052, 69 FR 63066, Oct. 29, given. 2004]

[CGD5–87–063, 53 FR 16548, May 10, 1988] § 117.573 Stoney Creek. § 117.570 Sassafras River. The draw of the Stoney Creek (S173) bridge, mile 0.9, in Riviera shall open The draw of the Sassafras River on signal, except: (Route 213) bridge, mile 10.0 at George- (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from town, Maryland, shall open on signal; 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through except that from November 1 through Friday except Federal and State holi- March 31, from midnight to 8 a.m., the days, the draw need be opened only at draw need only open if at least a six- 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. if any vessels are hour advance notice is given. waiting to pass. [CGD05–99–006, 64 FR 61207, Nov. 10, 1999] (b) From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Satur- day and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun- § 117.571 Spa Creek. day, the draw need be opened only on the hour and half hour. The S181 bridge, mile 4.0, at Annap- (c) Public vessels of the United olis, Maryland: States and vessels in an emergency in- (a) From May 1 to October 31, Mon- volving danger to life or property shall day through Friday, except Federal be passed at any time. and State holidays: (1) The draw shall remain closed from [CGD5–92–012, 57 FR 14643, Apr. 22, 1992] 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. § 117.575 Susquehanna River. to 7:30 p.m., except the draw shall open at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for any vessels The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile waiting to pass. 1.0 at Havre de Grace, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is (2) The draw shall open on the hour given. and the half-hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. § 117.577 Weems Creek. (3) The draw shall open on the hour The draw of the S437 bridge, mile 0.7 and half hour, from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 at West Annapolis, shall open on signal a.m. from sunrise to sunset from May 1 (b) From November 1 to April 30, through September 30. At all other Monday through Friday, except Fed- times, the draw shall open on signal if eral and State holidays: at least five hours notice is given. (1) The draw shall remain closed from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. § 117.579 Wicomico River (North to 6:00 p.m. Prong). (2) The draw shall open on signal The draws of the Main Street and US from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and from 6:00 50 bridges, mile 22.4, Salisbury, Mary- p.m. to 7:30 a.m. land shall open on signal, except from (c) On Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., from 12 noon to 1 p.m., days year-round, the draw shall open and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw on the hour and half-hour for vessels need not be opened for the passage of waiting to pass. Except on July 4th of vessels, except for tugs with tows, if at every year from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., least three hours of advance notice is the draw need not open for vessels, and given, and the reason for passage in the event of inclement weather, the through the bridges during a closure alternate date is July 5th. period is due to delay caused by in- (d) The draw shall always open on clement weather or other emergency or unforeseen circumstances. signal for public vessels of the United States, or local vessels used for public [CGD05–94–116, 60 FR 32267, June 21, 1995]

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MASSACHUSETTS (2) The bridge shall open on signal, once an hour, on the hour between 9 § 117.585 Acushnet River. a.m. and 8 p.m. (a) The drawspan will be opened (b) At all other times the bridge shall promptly, provided proper signal is open if at least four (4) hours advance given, on the following schedule: notice is given. (1) On the hour between 6:00 a.m. and (c) The owners of this bridge shall 10:00 a.m. inclusive; provide and maintain mooring facili- (2) At a quarter past the hour be- ties for vessels to make fast while waiting for the bridge to open. tween 11:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. inclusive. (d) The owners of this bridge shall (3) At all other times on call. provide and keep in good legible condi- (b) The draw will be opened at any tion, clearance gauges for each draw time for vessels whose draft exceeds 15 with figures not less than twelve (12) feet, for vessels owned or operated by inches high designed, installed and the U.S. Government, the State of Mas- maintained according to the provisions sachusetts, or by local authorities. of section 118.160 of this chapter. (c) Each opening of the draw, from the time vehicular traffic flow is [CGD01–95–008, 60 FR 29761, June 6, 1995] stopped until the flow resumes, shall not exceed 15 minutes except for ves- § 117.588 Bass River. sels whose draft exceeds 15 feet or in The Hall Whitaker Bridge, mile 0.6 at extraordinary circumstances. Beverly, shall operate as follows: (d) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to (a) Public vessels of the United midnight on December 25 and from 6 States and state or local vessels used p.m. on December 31 to midnight on for public safety shall be passed as soon January 1, the draw shall open on sig- as possible. nal if at least a two-hour notice is (b) The owners of this bridge shall given by calling the number posted at provide and keep in good legible condi- the bridge. tion clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 inches [CGD 1–84–10R, 49 FR 36841, Sept. 20, 1984, as high designed, installed and main- amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June tained according to the provisions of 20, 2000] § 118.160 of this chapter. (c) That the draw of the Hall § 117.586 Annisquam River and Blynman Canal. Whitaker bridge shall open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given by The draw of the Blynman (SR127) commercial and recreational vessels. Bridge shall open on signal, except that, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- [CGD1–91–015, 56 FR 41460, Aug. 21, 1991] giving Day, 6 p.m. on December 24 to § 117.589 Cape Cod Canal. midnight on December 25, and from 6 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on The draw of the Conrail railroad January 1, the draw shall open on sig- bridge, mile 0.7 at Bourne, shall oper- nal if at least a two-hour advance no- ate as follows: tice is given by calling the number (a) The draw is normally in the fully posted at the bridge. open position except for the passage of trains or for maintenance. No signal is [CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004] required if the draw is in the fully open position. § 117.587 Apponagansett River. (b) If the draw is not in the fully open (a) The draw of the Padanaram position, the opening signal is one pro- Bridge mile 1.0 shall open on signal 1 longed and one short blast. May through 31 October from 5 a.m. to (c) Signals to be sounded from the 9 p.m. daily as follows: bridge are— (1) The bridge shall open on signal, (1) Immediately preceding the open- twice an hour, on the hour and the half ing of the draw, one prolonged blast; hour between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. and be- (2) Immediately preceding the closing tween 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. of the draw, two prolonged blasts;

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(3) When a vessel has sounded the mile 1.0 at Boston, need not be opened opening signal and the draw cannot be for the passage of vessels. However, the opened immediately, five short blasts operating machinery of the draw shall in a rapid succession; and be maintained in an operable condi- (4) When the draw is closed and visi- tion. bility is reduced in foggy weather, five (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Dis- short blasts in rapid succession every trict Commission (Craigie) Bridge, mile two minutes. 1.0 at Boston, shall operate as follows: (1) Open on signal; except that from § 117.591 Charles River and its tribu- 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to taries. 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- (a) The following requirements apply cept holidays, the draw need not open to all bridges across the Charles River for the passage of vessels, except as and it’s tributaries: stated in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec- (1) Public vessels of the United tion. States, state or local vessels used for (2) From December 1 to March 31, the public safety, and vessels in distress draw shall open on signal after a 24 shall be passed through the draw of hour advance notice is given. each bridge as soon as possible without (3) From midnight to 8 a.m., April, delay at any time. The opening signal May, October, and November, the draw from these vessels is four or more short shall open on signal after at least an blasts of a whistle or horn, or a radio eight-hour advance notice is given. request. (f) The draws of the bridges across (2) The owners of these bridges shall Broad Canal, mile 0.0, need not open for provide and keep in good legible condi- the passage of vessels. However, the tion clearance gauges for each draw draws shall be returned to operable with figures not less than 12 inches condition within one year after notifi- high designed, installed and main- cation by the District Commander to tained according to the provisions of do so. § 118.160 of this chapter. [CGD1 91–141, 57 FR 30405, July 9, 1992, as (3) Trains and locomotives shall be amended by CGD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. controlled so that any delay in opening 14, 2003] the draw span shall not exceed ten minutes. However, if a train moving to- § 117.593 Chelsea River. ward the bridge has crossed the home All drawbridges across the Chelsea signal for the bridge before the signal River shall open on signal. The opening requesting opening of the bridge is signal for each drawbridge is two pro- given, that train may continue across longed blasts followed by two short the bridge and must clear the bridge blasts and one prolonged blast. The ac- interlocks before stopping. knowledging signal is three prolonged (4) Except as provided in paragraph blasts when the draw can be opened im- (b) through (f) of this section, the mediately and is two prolonged blasts draws shall open on signal. when the draw cannot be opened or is (b) The draw of the Charlestown open and must be closed. Bridge, mile 0.4 at Boston, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. § 117.595 Danvers River. (c) The draw of the Massachusetts (a) The requirements in this para- Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA/ graph apply to all bridges across the Amtrak Bridge, mile 0.8, at Boston, Danvers River: shall open on signal; except that from (1) The owners of these bridges shall 6:15 a.m. to 9:10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to provide and keep in good legible condi- 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- tion clearance gauges for each draw cept holidays, the draw need not be with figures not less than 12 inches opened for the passage of vessels, ex- high, designed, installed, and main- cept as stated in paragraph (a)(1) of tained according to the provisions of this section. § 118.160 of this chapter. (d) The draw of the Massachusetts (2) Trains and locomotives shall be Bay Transportation Authority (East controlled so that any delay in opening Cambridge Viaduct) railroad Bridge, the draw span shall not exceed ten

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minutes. However, if a train moving to- a.m. through midnight, except as pro- ward the bridge has crossed the home vided in paragraph (a) of this section. signal for the bridge before the signal From midnight through 8 a.m. at least requesting opening of the bridge is an eight-hour advance notice is re- given, that train may continue across quired for bridge openings. the bridge and must clear the bridge (e) The draw shall open on signal interlocks before stopping. from October 15 through April 15, after (b) The draw of the Massachusetts at least a 24 hours notice is given, ex- Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)/ cept as provided in paragraph (a) of AMTRAK Bridge, at mile 0.05, between this section. Salem and Beverly, shall open on sig- nal; except that, from midnight to 5 [CGD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003] a.m., daily, and on December 25 and § 117.598 Eel Pond Channel. January 1, the draw shall open as soon as possible, but not more than one hour The following requirements apply to after notice is given to the drawtenders the draw of Eel Pond (Water Street) either at the bridge during the time drawbridge at mile 0.0 at Falmouth, the drawtenders are on duty or by call- Massachusetts. ing the number posted at the bridge. (a) The draw shall open at all times (c) The Kernwood Bridge, at mile 1.0, as soon as possible for a public vessels shall operate as follows: of the United States, State or local (1) From May 1 through September vessels used for public safety, and ves- 30, midnight to 5 a.m., and from Octo- sels in distress. The opening signal for ber 1 through April 30, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., these vessels shall be four or more draw shall open on signal after at least short blast of a whistle, horn, or radio a one-hour advance notice is given by request. calling the number posted at the (b) The owners of this bridge shall bridge. provide and keep in good legible condi- (2) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- tion clearance gauges for each draw giving Day and all day on Christmas with figures not less than 12 inches and New Years Day, the draw shall high designed, installed and main- open on signal after at least a one-hour tained according to the provisions of advance notice is given by calling the section 118.160 of this chapter. number posted at the bridge. (c) The draw shall operate as follows: (1) On signal from October 15 through [CGD01–99–148, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999, as May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except as amended by CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. provided in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this 16, 2004] section. § 117.597 Dorchester Bay. (2) Need open on signal only on the hour and half hour as follows: The draw of the of the William T. (i) From May 15 through June 14 and Morrisey Boulevard Bridge, mile 0.0, at from September 16 through October 14, Boston, shall operate as follows: from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (a) From 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4:30 (ii) From June 15 through September p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 15, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. except holidays, the draw need not (3) The draw shall open on signal if at open for the passage of vessel traffic. least 8 hours advance notice is given: (b) The draw shall open on signal (i) At all times on Christmas, New from April 16 through May 31, from 8 Years, Easter and all Sundays in Janu- a.m. through midnight, except as pro- ary and February. vided in paragraph (a) of this section. (ii) At all other times not stipulated From midnight through 8 a.m. at least in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this an eight-hour advance notice is re- section. quired for bridge openings. (c) The draw shall open on signal at [CGD1 90–024, 55 FR 20263, May 16, 1990] all times from June 1 through Sep- tember 30, except as provided in para- § 117.599 Fort Point Channel. graph (a) of this section. The draw of the Northern Avenue (d) The draw shall open on signal Bridge, mile 0.1, at Boston, shall oper- from October 1 through October 14, 8 ate as follows:

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(a) From May 1 through October 31, (2) From April 1 to Memorial Day and the draw shall open on signal from 7 from October 1 to November 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw shall open on signal if at least (b) At all other times, the draw shall a two-hour advance notice is given by open on signal with at least four hours calling the number posted at the notice. bridge. (c) The owner of this bridge shall pro- (b) From November 1 through April vide and keep in good legible condition, 30, the draw shall open on signal from clearance gauges for each draw with 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3 p.m. to 7 a.m. figures not less than twelve (12) inches the draw shall open on signal if at least high designed, installed and main- a twenty-four hours advance notice is tained in accordance with the provi- given by calling the number posted at sions of section 118.160 of this chapter. the bridge. [CGD01–97–022, 62 FR 50509, Sept. 26, 1997] [CGD01–00–234, 66 FR 10817, Feb. 20, 2001]

§ 117.600 Lagoon Pond. § 117.605 Merrimack River. The draw of the Lagoon Pond Bridge, (a) The draw of the Newburyport US1 mile 0.0 in Tisbury, Massachusetts, Bridge, mile 3.4, shall operate as fol- shall operate as follows: lows: (a) The draw shall open on signal (1) From May 1 through November 15, from May 15 through September 15, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., from 10:15 open on signal; except that, from Me- a.m. to 11 a.m., from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m., morial Day through Labor Day, from 6 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw shall open on p.m. to 8 p.m. At all other times the signal only on the hour and half hour. draw will open for the passage of ves- (2) At all other times the draw shall sels if at least four (4) hours advance open on signal after at least a one-hour notice is given by calling the number advance notice is given by calling the posted at the bridge. number posted at the bridge. (b) The draw shall open on signal (b) The draw of the Boston and Maine from September 16 through May 14 if at railroad bridge, mile 3.4 at Newbury- least a twenty-four (24) hours advance port, is normally maintained in the notice is given by calling the number fully open position. When the draw is posted at the bridge. in the closed position, a drawtender (c) The owners of this bridge shall shall be on duty and the draw shall provide and keep in good legible condi- open on signal. tion, clearance gauges for each draw (c) The draws of the Massachusetts with figures not less than twelve (12) Department of Public Works bridges, inches high designed, installed and mile 5.8 at Newburyport and mile 12.6 maintained according to the provisions at Rock Village, and Groveland bridge, of section 118.160 of this chapter. mile 16.5 at Groveland, shall open on [CGD01–95–001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995] signal if at least two hours notice is given. Public vessels of the United § 117.601 Malden River. States and state or local vessels used The draw of the S16 bridge, mile 0.3 for public safety shall be passed between Medford and Everett, need not through the draw as soon as possible. be opened for the passage of vessels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR amended by CGD01–94–094, 60 FR 58518, Nov. 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] 28, 1995; CGD01–99–029, 65 FR 24640, Apr. 27, 2000] § 117.603 Manchester Harbor. § 117.607 Mitchell River. The Massachusetts Bay Transpor- tation Authority Bridge at mile 1.0 in The Chatham Highway Bridge, at Manchester, shall operate as follows: mile 0.2, at Chatham, Massachusetts, (a) The draw shall open on signal— shall operate as follows: (1) From Memorial Day through Sep- (a) From May 1 through October 31, tember 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; the draw shall open on signal from 8

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a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least one-hour no- on signal if at least 24 hours notice is tice is given and from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. given. the draw shall open on signal if at least [CGD01–97–126, 63 FR 18323, Apr. 15, 1998] 12-hours notice is given by calling the Chatham Harbormasters Department. § 117.615 Plum Island River. (b) From November 1 through April The draw of the Plum Island Turn- 30, the draw shall open on signal if at pike Bridge, mile 3.3 between Newbury- least a 24-hours advance notice is given port and Plum Island, shall operate as by calling the Chatham Harbormasters follows: Department. (a) From April 1 through November [CGD01–05–006, 70 FR 32235, June 2, 2005] 30, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least one hour advance § 117.609 Mystic River. notice is given by calling the number (a) The draw of the S99 Alford Street posted at the bridge. At all other times Bridge, mile 1.4, shall open on signal; the draw shall open on signal if at least except that, Monday through Satur- three hours advance notice is given. day, excluding holidays, the draw need (b) The owners of this bridge shall not open for the passage of vessel traf- provide and keep in good legible condi- fic from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., 9:10 a.m. to tion, clearance gauges for each draw 10 a.m., and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., daily. with figures not less than twelve (12) From November 1 through March 31, inches high, designed, installed and between 3 p.m. and 7 a.m., at least an maintained according to the provisions eight-hour advance notice is required of § 118.160 of this chapter. for bridge openings by calling the num- [CGD01–94–057, 60 FR 54431, Oct. 24, 1995] ber posted at the bridge. (b) The draw of the Wellington § 117.618 Saugus River. Bridge, mile 2.5, need not open for the (a) The following requirements apply passage of vessel traffic. to all bridges across the Saugus River: [CGD01–02–020, 67 FR 63261, Oct. 11, 2002] (1) Public vessels of the United States, state or local vessels used for § 117.611 Neponset River. public safety, and vessels in distress The Granite Avenue Bridge, mile 2.5, shall be passed through the draw of between Boston and Milton, Massachu- each bridge as soon as possible at any setts, shall operate as follows: time. The opening signal from these (a) The draw of the Granite Avenue vessels is four or more short blasts of a Bridge shall open on signal from May 1 whistle or horn or a radio request. through October 31; 6 a.m. to 12 mid- (2) The owners of these bridges shall night. At all other times the draw shall provide and keep in good legible condi- open on signal if at least one hour ad- tion clearance gauges with figures not vance notice is given by calling the less than 12 inches high designed, in- number posted at the bridge. stalled and maintained according to (b) The owners of this bridge shall provisions of § 118.160 of this chapter. provide and keep in good legible condi- (3) Trains and locomotives shall be tion, clearance gauges for each draw controlled so that any delay in opening with figures not less than twelve (12) the draw span shall not exceed seven inches high designed, installed and minutes. However, if a train moving to- maintained according to the provisions ward the bridge has crossed the home of § 118.160 of this chapter. signal for the bridge before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is [CGD01–94–087, 60 FR 54432, Oct. 24, 1995] given, the train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge § 117.613 North River. interlocks before stopping. The draw of the Plymouth County (b) The draw of the General Edwards (Bridge Street) Bridge, mile 4.0, at SR1A Bridge, mile 1.7, between Revere Norwell, shall open on signal from May and Lynn, shall open on signal; except 1 through October 31 if at least four that, from April 1 through November hours notice is given. From November 30, from midnight through 8 a.m. at 1 through April 30, the draw shall open least an eight-hour advance notice is

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required for bridge openings, and at all calling the number posted at the times from December 1 through March bridge. 31, at least an eight-hour advance no- [CGD01–97–098, 63 FR 70662, Dec. 22, 1998, as tice is required for bridge openings. amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June (c) The Fox Hill (SR107) Bridge, at 20, 2000; CGD01–04–143, 70 FR 15767, Mar. 29, mile 2.5, shall operate as follows: 2005] (1) The draw shall open on signal, ex- cept that, from October 1 through May § 117.620 Westport River—East Branch. 31, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., the draw shall open after at least a one-hour advance The Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 notice is given by calling the number at Westport, shall operate as follows: posted at the bridge. (a) Public vessels of the United (2) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- States and state or local vessels used giving Day, and all day on Christmas, for public safety shall be passed as soon and New Years Day, the draw shall as possible. open on signal after at least a one-hour (b) The owners of this bridge shall advance notice is given by calling the provide and keep in good legible condi- number posted at the bridge. tion clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than 12 inches [CGD1 91–004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991, as high designed, installed, and main- amended by CGD01–94–150, 60 FR 51730, Oct. 3, tained, according to the provisions of 1995; GD01–02–026, 68 FR 59116, Oct. 14, 2003; § 118.160 of this chapter. CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, 2004] (c) That the draw of the Westport Point Bridge, mile 1.2 at Westport, § 117.619 Taunton River. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (a) The owners of the Brightman notice is given by commercial and rec- Street and Bristol County bridges shall reational vessels. provide and keep in good legible condi- [CGD1–91–014, 56 FR 41462, Aug. 21, 1991] tion clearance gauges for each draw with figures not less than twelve § 117.621 Fore River. inches high, designed, installed, and The draw of the Quincy Weymouth maintained according to the provisions SR3A bridge, mile 3.5 between Quincy of § 118.160 of this chapter. Point and North Weymouth, Massachu- (b) The Brightman Street Bridge, at setts, shall open on signal, except that: mile 1.8, between Fall River and Som- (a) From 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from erset, shall open on signal, except that: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through (1) From June 1 through August 31, Friday, except holidays observed in the the draw need not open for the passage locality, the draw need not be opened. of pleasure craft, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and (b) The draw shall open on signal at 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through all times for self-propelled vessels Friday, except holidays. The draw shall greater than 10,000 gross tons. open on signal for commercial vessel (c) From noon to 6 p.m. on Thanks- traffic at all times. giving Day, from 6 p.m. on December 24 (2) From November 1 through March to midnight on December 25, and from 31, between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, the 6 p.m. on December 31 to midnight on draw shall open if at least a one-hour January 1, the draw shall open on sig- advance notice is given by calling the nal after at least a two-hour advance number posted at the bridge. notice is given by calling the number (3) From 6 p.m. on December 24 to posted at the bridge. midnight on December 25, and from 6 [CGD01–94–159, 60 FR 2688, Jan. 11, 1995, as p.m. on December 31 to midnight on amended by CGD01–00–135, 65 FR 38207, June January 1, the draw shall open on sig- 20, 2000; CGD01–04–096, 69 FR 67058, Nov. 16, nal if at least a two-hour advance no- 2004] tice is given by calling the number posted at the bridge. § 117.622 West Bay (c) The Bristol County Bridge, mile The draw of the West Bay Bridge, 10.3, shall open on signal if at least mile 1.2, at Osterville, shall operate as twenty-four hours’ notice is given by follows:

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(1) From November 1 through April opening of a draw may be given to the 30, the draw shall open on signal if at dispatcher of the Port Huron Police least a twenty-four hours advance no- Department. Public vessels of the tice is given. United States, state or local vessels (2) From May 1 through June 15, the used for public safety, and vessels in draw shall open on signal from 8 a.m. distress shall be passed through each to 6 p.m. drawbridge on the river as soon as pos- (3) From June 16 through September sible. 30, the draw shall open on signal from (b) The draws of the Military Street 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. bridge, mile 0.3, and Seventh Street (4) From October 1 through October bridge, mile 0.5, both at Port Huron, 31, the draw shall open on signal from shall open on signal; except that, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 1 through October 31 from 9 a.m. (5) At all other times from May 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday through October 31, the draw shall except Federal holidays, the draw need open on signal if at least a four-hours be opened only on the hour and half advance notice is given by calling the hour and, from November 1 through number posted at the bridge. November 30 and April 1 through April 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw shall [CGD01–01–038, 66 FR 46525, Sept. 6, 2001] open if at least three hours notice is MICHIGAN given. From December 1 through March 31, the draw shall open if at § 117.624 Black River (South Haven). least 24 hours notice is given. The draw of the Dyckman Avenue (c) The draw of the Tenth Street bridge, mile 1.9 at South Haven, shall bridge, mile 0.9 at Port Huron, shall open as follows: open on signal— (a) From May 1 through October 14— (1) From May 1 through October 31 (1) From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. a week the draw need open only on the to 8 a.m., if at least one hours notice is hour and half-hour; however, Mondays given; through Fridays the draw need not (2) From April 1 through April 30 and open at 12 noon and 1 p.m. Commercial November 1 through November 30, if at vessels shall be passed through the least three hours notice is given; and draw of this bridge as soon as possible (3) From December 1 through March even though this regulated period is in 31, if at least 24 hours notice is given. effect. (2) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., no § 117.627 Cheboygan River. bridgetender is required to be in con- The draw of the US 23 highway tinuous attendance at the bridge and bridge, mile 0.9 at Cheboygan shall op- the draw shall open on signal for com- erate as follows: mercial vessels and pleasure craft if at (a) From April 1 through May 15 and least a three hour advance notice is from September 16 through December given. 14, the draw shall open on signal. (b) From October 15 through April 30, (b) From May 16 through September the draw shall open on signal for the 15— passage of commercial vessels and (1) Between the hours of 6 p.m. and 6 pleasure craft if at least a twelve hour a.m., seven days a week, the draw shall advance notice is given. open on signal. (c) At all times, the draw shall open (2) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 as soon as possible for public vessels of p.m., seven days a week, the draw need the United States, state or local gov- open only from three minutes before to ernment vessels used for public safety three minutes after the quarter-hour and vessels in distress. and three-quarter hour. [CGD 09 85–21, 51 FR 13219, Apr. 18, 1986] (c) From December 15 through March 31, no bridgetender is required to be at § 117.625 Black River. the bridge and the draw need not open (a) For all drawbridges across the unless a request to open the draw is Black River, notice requesting the given at least 12-hours in advance of a

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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 public vessels of the United States, [CGD09 87–07, 52 FR 39520, Oct. 22, 1987, as amended by USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, State or local vessels used for public June 23, 2005] safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress. § 117.633 Grand River. [CGD09–91–03, 56 FR 37474, Aug. 7, 1991, as (a) Public vessels of the United amended by CGD09–01–008, 66 FR 32749, June States, state or local vessels used for 18, 2001] public safety, commercial vessels, and § 117.631 Detroit River (Trenton Chan- vessels in distress shall be passed nel). through the draw of each bridge as soon as possible. (a) The draw of the Grosse Ile Toll bridge (Bridge Road), mile 8.8, at (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- Grosse Ile, shall operate as follows: tation Corp. railroad bridge, mile 2.8 at (1) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 Grand Haven, shall open on signal; ex- p.m., seven days a week and holidays, cept that, from December 15 through the draw need open only from three March 15, the draw shall open on signal minutes before to three minutes after if at least 12 hours notice is given. the hour and half-hour for pleasure (c) The draw of the U.S. Route 31 craft; for commercial vessels, during bridge, mile 2.9 at Grand Haven, shall this period of time, the draw shall open open on signal for pleasure craft- on signal as soon as possible. (1) From March 16 through December (2) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 14, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal days a week, once an hour, on the half- for pleasure craft and commercial ves- hour; except the draw need not open for sels. pleasure craft at 7:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., (b) The draw of the Wayne County and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, highway bridge (Grosse Ile Parkway), Thursday, and Friday, and at 7:30 a.m., mile 5.6, at Grosse Ile, shall operate as 12:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. follows: (2) From December 15 through March (1) From March 16 through December 15, if at least 12 hours notice is given. 14— (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk (i) Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 Western railroad bridge, mile 0.2 across p.m., seven days a week and holidays, the mouth of Spring Lake, shall open the draw need open only from three on signal; except that, from December minutes before to three minutes after 15 through March 15, the draw shall the quarter and three-quarter hour for open on signal if at least 24 hours no- pleasure craft, with no opening re- tice is given. quired at 7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09–97–008, 62 FR 43098, Aug. except holidays; for commercial ves- 12, 1997] sels, during these periods of time, the draw shall open on signal as soon as § 117.635 Keweenaw Waterway. possible. (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and The draw of the US41 bridge, mile 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal 16.0 between Houghton and Hancock, for pleasure craft and commercial ves- shall open on signal; except that, from sels. January 1 through March 15, the draws (2) From December 15 through March shall open on signal if at least 24 hours 15, no bridgetenders are required to be notice is given. on duty at the bridge and the bridge shall open on signal if at least a § 117.637 Manistee River. twelve-hour advance notice is given. (a) The draws of the Maple Street (c) At all times, the bridges listed in bridge, mile 1.1, and US–31 highway this section shall open as soon as pos- bridge, mile 1.4, both at Manistee, shall sible for public vessels of the United operate as follows:

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(1) From May 1 through October 31, black figures not less than six inches between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., the bridges high to indicate the vertical clearance shall open on signal. From 11 p.m. to 7 under the closed draw at all water lev- a.m., the bridges need not open unless els. The gages shall be placed on the notice is given at least two hours in ad- bridge so that they are plainly visible vance of a vessel’s time of intended to operators of vessels approaching the passage through the draws. bridge either up or downstream. (2) From November 1 through April 30, the bridges need not open unless no- [CGD09–00–001, 65 FR 15240, Mar. 22, 2000] tice is given at least 24 hours in ad- § 117.643 Pine River (St. Clair). vance of a vessel’s time of intended passage through the draws. The draw of the S29 bridge, mile 0.1 (b) The CSX Transportation railroad at St. Clair, shall open on signal from bridge, mile 1.5, at Manistee, shall open April 1 through November 30 from 2 on signal from May 1 to October 31. a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. From November 1 to April 30, the on the hour and one-half hour. From bridge need not open unless notice is December 1 through March 31, the draw given at least 24 hours in advance of a shall open on signal if at least 24 hours vessel’s time of intended passage notice is given. Public vessels of the through the draw. United States, state or local vessels used for public safety, and vessels in [CGD 09–93–006, 58 FR 52442, Oct. 8, 1993, as amended by CGD09–97–014, 62 FR 43931, Aug. distress shall be passed through the 18, 1997] draw as soon as possible.

§ 117.639 Ontonagon River. § 117.647 Saginaw River. The draw of the S64 bridge, mile 0.2 (a) The draws of the Lake State Rail- at Ontonagon, shall open on signal ways railroad bridge, mile 3.10 at Bay from April 1 through November 15 from City, and the Central Michigan rail- 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and from 11 p.m. to 7 road bridge, mile 4.94 at Bay City, shall a.m., if at least one hour notice is open on signal; except that, from De- given. From November 16 through cember 16 through March 15, the draws March 31, the draw shall open on signal shall open on signal if at least 12 hours if at least 24 hours notice is given. advance notice is provided. (b) The draws of the Independence § 117.641 Pine River (Charlevoix). bridge, mile 3.88, Liberty Street bridge, (a) The draw of the U.S. 31 bridge, mile 4.99, Veterans Memorial bridge, mile 0.3 at Charlevoix, shall be oper- mile 5.60, and Lafayette Street bridge, ated as follows: mile 6.78, all in Bay City, shall open on (1) From April 1 through December signal from March 16 through Decem- 31, the draw shall open on signal; ex- ber 15, except as follows: cept from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 to (1) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 October 31, the draw need open only p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except Saturdays, from three minutes before to three Sundays, and holidays observed in the minutes after the hour and half-hour locality, the draws need not be opened for recreational vessels. Public vessels for the passage of vessels of less than 50 of the United States, state or local ves- gross tons. sels used for public safety, commercial (2) From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 vessels, vessels in distress, and vessels p.m. to 5:30 p.m. except on Sundays and seeking shelter from severe weather Federal holidays, the draws need not be shall be passed through the draw as opened for the passage of downbound soon as possible. vessels of over 50 gross tons. (2) From January 1, through March (3) From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- 31, the draw shall open on signal if at days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, least 12 hours advance notice is pro- the draws of the Independence and Vet- vided prior to a vessel’s intended time erans Memorial bridges need not be of passage. opened for the passage of pleasure craft (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- except from three minutes before to vide and keep in good legible condition three minutes after the hour and half- two board gauges painted white with hour.

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(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 to three minutes after the quarter hour trains or for maintenance. Bridge oper- and three-quarter hour. ators shall not give precedence to rail- (5) From December 16 through March way traffic and shall not close the 15, the draws of these bridges shall bridge against an upbound vessel after open on signal if at least 12 hours no- lock gates are open and the vessel is tice is given. proceeding toward the bridge, nor (c) The draw of the CSX railroad against a downbound vessel, 1,200 feet bridge, mile 18.0, need not be opened for or less west of the bridge, unless the the passage of vessels. The owner shall vessel is moored at either canal pier return the draw to an operable condi- awaiting its turn to take position at tion within a reasonable time when di- lock approaches. rected by the District Commander to do so. § 117.655 Thunder Bay River. (d) The draw of the Grand Trunk The draw of the Second Avenue Western railroad bridge, mile 19.2, need bridge, mile 0.3 at Alpena, shall open not be opened for the passage of ves- on signal if at least three hours notice sels. is given to the Dispatcher, Police De- partment, City of Alpena, Michigan. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD09–94–019, 59 FR 36063, July [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 15, 1994; CGD09–96–003, 61 FR 24236, May 14, 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] 1996; CGD09–02–017, 67 FR 49240, July 30, 2002] MINNESOTA § 117.651 St. Joseph River. The draws of the US33 (Blossomland) § 117.661 Duluth Ship Canal (Duluth- Superior Harbor). bridge, mile 0.9, and the BL–94 (Bicen- tennial) bridge, mile 1.3, both at St. Jo- The draw of the Duluth Ship Canal seph, shall be operated as follows: bridge, mile 0.1 at Duluth, shall open (a) From March 1 through May 14, on signal; except that, from January 1 from October 1 through December 15, through March 15, the draw shall open and from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 15 on signal if at least 24 hours notice is through September 30, the draws shall given. The opening signal is one pro- open on signal. longed blast, one short blast, one pro- longed blast, one short blast. If the Du- (b) From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May 15 luth Ship Canal Bridge is disabled, the through September 30, the draw of the bridge authorities shall give incoming Blossomland bridge need be opened and outgoing vessels timely and de- only from three minutes before to pendable notice, by tug service if nec- three minutes after the hour and half essary, so that the vessels do not at- hour, and the draw of the Bicentennial tempt to enter the canal. Vessels shall bridge need be opened only from three be given precedence over highway or minutes before to three minutes after railway traffic at all times. the quarter and three-quarter hour. (c) From December 16 through the § 117.663 Minnesota River. last day of February, the draw of both The draws of bridges above LeSueur bridges shall open on signal if at least need not be opened for the passage of 12 hours notice is given. vessels. (d) Public vessels of the United States, state and local government ves- [CGD08–97–004, 63 FR 4584, Jan. 30, 1998] sels used for public safety, commercial vessels, and vessels in distress shall be § 117.665 Red River of the North. passed through the draw of both The draws of the bridges need not be bridges as soon as possible. opened for the passage of vessels.

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§ 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. Bridge, Mile 17.3, shall operate as fol- (b) The draws of the Grassy Point lows: bridge, mile 8.0, and the Arrow Head (1) From April 1 to October 31: bridge, mile 8.7, shall open on signal; (i) 8 a.m. to midnight, the draws shall except that, from January 1 through open on signal; March 15, the draw shall open on signal (ii) Midnight to 8 a.m., the draws if at least 24 hours notice is given. The shall open on signal if notification is opening signal for the Grassy Point made prior to 11 p.m., bridge is two prolonged blasts followed (2) From November 1 through March by one short blast and for the Arrow- 31, the draw shall open on signal if at head bridge is three prolonged blasts. least 24 hours notice is given. (c) The draw of the Duluth Missabe (b) The draw of the Stillwater High- and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile way Bridge, Mile 23.4, shall open on sig- 16.3, need not be opened for the passage nal as follows: of vessels. The owner shall return the (1) From May 15 through October 15, draw to operable condition within a Monday through Friday, except Fed- reasonable time when notified by the eral holidays, from: District Commander to do so. (i) 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., every hour on the hour; § 117.671 Upper Mississippi River. (ii) 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every half hour; (a) The draws of all bridges between (iii) 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at 2:30 p.m., Lock and Dam No. 10, mile 615.1, and 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, shall (iv) 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., every half open on signal; except that, from De- hour; and cember 15 through the last day of Feb- (v) 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., upon at least ruary, the draws shall open on signal if two hours notice. at least 24 hours notice is given. (2) from May 15 through October 15, (b) The draws of all bridges between Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holi- Lock and Dam No. 2, mile 815.2, and days from: Lock and Dam No. 1, mile 847.6, shall (i) 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., every half hour; open on signal; except that, from De- (ii) 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., every hour on the cember 15 through the last day of Feb- hour; ruary, the draws shall open on signal if (iii) 8 p.m. to midnight, every half at least 12 hours notice is given. hour; and (iv) Midnight to 8 a.m., upon at least MISSISSIPPI two hours notice. (3) From October 16 through May 14, § 117.675 Back Bay of Biloxi. if at least 24 hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the I–110 bridge, mile (c) The draw of the Soo Line Railroad 3.0 at Biloxi, shall open on signal if at Bridge, Mile 40.7, at Otisville, need not least six hours notice is given. be opened for the passage of vessels. (b) The draw of the Popps Ferry Road [CGD2–91–01, 56 FR 21303, May 8, 1991, as bridge, mile 8.0, at Biloxi, shall open on amended by 59 FR 63898, Dec. 12, 1994; USCG– signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; CGD08– a.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- 02–035, 68 FR 74479, Dec. 24, 2003] day through Friday, except Federal § 117.669 St. Louis River (Duluth Supe- holidays, the draw need not be opened rior Harbor). for passage of vessels. The draw shall (a) The draws of the Burlington open at any time for a vessel in dis- Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7, shall tress. open on signal; except that, from Janu- [CGD8–85–05, 50 FR 27583, July 5, 1985, as ary 1 through March 15, the draws shall amended by CGD08–96–049, 64 FR 6221, Feb. 9, open on signal if at least 24 hours no- 1999; CGD08–06–015, 71 FR 26416, May 5, 2006]

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§ 117.677 Big Sunflower River. bridge shall open on signal if at least The draw of the Columbus and Green- four hours notice is given. When a ves- ville railroad bridge, mile 96.1 at Baird, sel has given notice and fails to arrive shall open on signal if at least four within the four hour period specified, hours notice is given. the drawtender shall remain on duty for two additional hours and open the § 117.681 Old Fort Bayou. draw if the requesting vessel appears. After this time, an additional four hour The draw of the bridge, mile 1.6 at notice is required. Ocean Springs, shall open on signal; ex- cept that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984. Redes- draw shall open on signal if at least ignated at CGD8–92–03, 57 FR 27696, June 22, eight hours notice is given to the Old 1992, as amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR Fort Bayou drawtender. During periods 40056, June 29, 2000] of storm or hurricane warnings issued MISSOURI by the National Weather Service, the draw shall open on signal at any time. § 117.687 Missouri River. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (a) The draws of the bridges across 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] the Missouri River from the mouth to St. Joseph shall open on signal; except § 117.683 Pearl River. during the winter season between the See § 117.488, Pearl River, listed under date of closure and date of opening of Louisiana. the commercial navigation season as [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992. Redes- published by the Army Corps of Engi- ignated by CGD08–98–055, 63 FR 49822, Sept. neers, the draw need not open unless at 18, 1998] least 24 hours advance notice is given. (b) The lift span of the A-S-B high- § 117.684 Bayou Portage. way and railway bridge, Mile 365.6, be- The draw of the Henderson Avenue tween Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas Bridge, mile 2.0, at Pass Christian, MS City, Missouri, is operated from a re- shall open on signal if at least two mote location. Radiotelephone contact hours notice is given to the Harrison may be established with the remotely County Board of Supervisors. located bridge/train controller to re- quest bridge openings. The bridge is [CGD08–04–010, 69 FR 69531, Nov. 30, 2004] also equipped with a directional micro- § 117.685 Tchoutacabouffa River. phone and horn to receive and deliver signals to vessels not equipped with a The draw of the Cedar Lake Road radiotelephone. Closed circuit TV cam- Bridge over the Tchoutacabouffa River, eras located at the bridge enable the mile 8.0, shall open on signal if at least remotely located bridge/train con- twenty-four hours notice is given. troller to view both river traffic and [CGD08–98–055, 63 FR 49822, Sept. 18, 1998] the bridge itself. (1) When an approaching vessel re- § 117.686 Yazoo River. quires a bridge opening, contact shall (a) The draws of the Canadian Na- be established with the bridge/train tional/Illinois Central railroad bridge, controller by radiotelephone or appro- mile 16.7 at Redwood, and the Satartia priate signals prescribed in § 117.15. highway (S433) bridge, mile 53.3 at (2) The bridge/train controller will Satartia, shall open on signal if at confirm by radiotelephone or sound least two hours notice is given. When a signal that the bridge will open vessel has given notice and fails to ar- promptly. rive within the two hour period speci- (3) When rail traffic is on bridge, the fied, the drawtender shall remain on bridge/train controller will inform the duty for two additional hours and open vessel that bridge cannot be opened the draw if the requesting vessel ap- and will also give an approximate time pears. After this time, an additional of bridge opening via radiotelephone. two hour notice is required. The bridge/train controller will indi- (b) The draws of the bridges upstream cate via sound signals that lift span from the Satartia highway (S433) cannot be opened if the vessel doesn’t

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have a radiotelephone, or if radio- provided by the National Ocean Serv- telephone is not used. ice. At all other times, the draw shall (4) When the bridge is clear of rail open on signal if at least three hours traffic, the bridge/train controller will notice is given. advise the waiting vessel by radio- (b) The owners of the bridge shall telephone or sound signal of the in- provide and keep in good legible condi- tended opening. The lift span will be tion two board gages painted white raised to its full height, and the with black figures not less than six midchannel bridge lights will change inches high to indicate the vertical from red to green. clearance under the closed draw at all (5) The bridge/train controller will stages of the tide. The gages shall be so monitor the vessel’s passage via closed placed on the bridge that they are circuit TV and radiotelephone until it plainly visible to operators of vessels has cleared the bridge. approaching the bridge either up or (6) When the vessel has cleared the downstream. draw, midchannel bridge navigation (c) Vessels which can pass under the lights will change from green to red closed draw with a clearance of one and the lift span will be lowered to the foot or more shall not signal for the closed-to-navigation position. opening of the draw. In case a vessel [CGD 82-025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as gives the prescribed signal and the amended by CGD2 84-03, 50 FR 47391, Nov. 18, drawtender is uncertain as to whether 1985; CGD08–98–020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001] the vessel can safely pass, the drawtender shall open the draw. If the § 117.689 Osage River. drawtender finds that there would have The draw of the Missouri Pacific been a clearance of one foot or more Railroad bridge, mile 5.6 at Osage City, had the draw remained closed, the mat- need not be opened for the passage of ter shall be reported immediately to vessels. the District Commander, giving the name of the vessel, the time of opening NEBRASKA the draw, the clearance under the bridge as indicated by the gage at the § 117.691 Missouri River. time of opening the draw, and the ap- The draw of the Illinois Central Gulf proximate vertical clearance required Railroad Bridge, mile 618.3, at Omaha, by the vessel. shall open on signal; except during the 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, June 25, 2001] mercial navigation season as published by the Army Corps of Engineers, the § 117.699 Little Harbor. draw need not open unless at least 24 hours advance notice is given. The draw of the SR1B bridge, mile 1.0 between New Castle and Rye, shall [CGD08–98–020, 66 FR 62938, Dec. 4, 2001] open on signal from April 1 through Oc- tober 31 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. if at NEW HAMPSHIRE least four hours notice is given. At all § 117.697 Hampton River. other times, the draw shall open as soon as possible only for emergencies. The SR1A bridge, mile 0.0 at Hamp- ton, operates as follows: § 117.700 Piscataqua River. (a) The draw shall open on signal 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 [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] hours after each high tide. ‘‘Daylight hours’’ means one-half hour before sun- NEW JERSEY rise to one-half hour after sunset. High tide occurs one-half hour later than the § 117.701 Alloway Creek. time of high tide for Portland, Maine, (a) The draws of the Salem County as published in the tide tables pub- bridges, miles 5.1 at Hancocks Bridge, lished by private entities using data and 6.5 at New Bridge, shall open on

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signal if at least 24 hours notice is (1) The draw shall open on signal; ex- given. cept that, at least four hours notice is (b) The draw of the S49 bridge, mile required— 9.5 at Quinton, need not be opened for (i) From January 1 through March 31 the passage of vessels. from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; (ii) From April 1 through April 30 and § 117.703 Bass River. November 1 through November 30 from The draw of the U.S. 9 bridge, mile 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through 2.6, at New Gretna, shall operate as fol- Thursday, and midnight Sunday lows: through 6 a.m. Monday; and (iii) From December 1 through De- (a) The draw shall open on signal if cember 31 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at least six hours notice is given, ex- (2) The owners of the bridge shall cept that public vessels of the United provide and keep in good legible condi- States, State and local vessels used for tion two board gages painted white public safety, and vessels in distress with black figures not less than eight shall be passed as soon as possible. inches high to indicate the vertical (b) The owners of this bridge shall clearance under the closed draw at all provide and keep in good legible condi- stages of the tide. The gages shall be so tion clearance gauges for the draw span placed on the bridge that they are with figures not less than 12 inches plainly visible to operators of vessels high designed, installed and main- approaching the bridge either up or tained in accordance with the provi- downstream. sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD5–91–031, 57 FR 22175, May 27, 1992] amended by CGD01–04–126, 70 FR 20465, Apr. 20, 2005; CGD01–05–096, 71 FR 17351, Apr. 6, § 117.705 Beaver Dam Creek. 2006] The draw of the Ocean County bridge, mile 0.5 at Point Pleasant, shall open § 117.711 Cohansey River. on signal from June 1 through Sep- The draw of the Broad Street bridge, tember 30 and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. mile 18.2 at Bridgeton, need not be during April, May, October, and No- opened for the passage of vessels. vember. At all other times, the draw shall open on signal if at least 24 hours § 117.713 Cooper River. notice is given. (a) The draws of the State Street bridge, mile 0.3, the Conrail bridge at [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR North River Avenue, mile 0.9, and the 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] Federal Street bridge, mile 1.0, both at § 117.709 Cheesequake Creek. Camden, shall open on signal if at least four hours notice is given. (a) The draw of the S35 Bridge, at (b) The draw of the Admiral Wilson mile 0.0, at Morgan, South Amboy, New Boulevard bridge, mile 1.1 at Camden, Jersey, shall operate as follows: need not be opened for the passage of (1) From April 1 through November 30 vessels. However, the draw shall be re- from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need turned to operable condition within six only open on the hour. From 8 p.m. to months after notification by the Dis- 11 p.m. the draw shall open on signal. trict Commander to do so. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw shall open after at least a two hour advance [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR notice is given by calling the number 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] posted at the bridge. § 117.714 Corson Inlet. (2) From December 1 through March 31, the draw shall open on signal after The draw of the Corson Inlet bridge, at least a two hour advance notice is mile 0.9, at Strathmere, shall open on given by calling the number posted at signal; except that from October 1 the bridge. through May 15, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., (b) The draw of the New Jersey Tran- the draw need only open if at least two sit Rail Operations railroad bridge, hours notice is given. mile 0.2, operates as follows: [CGD05–96–101, 62 FR 24339, May 5, 1997]

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§ 117.715 Debbies Creek. § 117.719 Elizabeth River. (a) The draw of the Monmouth Coun- (a) The draw of the South Front ty highway bridge, mile 0.4 at Street bridge, mile 0.0 at Elizabeth, Manasquan, shall open on signal, ex- shall open on signal; except that, from cept as follows: 12 midnight to 7 a.m., the draw shall (1) From 4:30 p.m. January 1 through open on signal if at least three hours 8 a.m. April 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m., notice is given. the draw need open only if at least (b) The draws of the South First four-hours advance notice is given. Street bridge, mile 0.4 at Elizabeth, (2) From Memorial Day through shall open on signal if at least three Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the hours notice is given. draw need open only on the hour and (c) The draws of the New Jersey half hour if any vessels are waiting to Transit Rail Operations railroad pass. bridge, mile 0.7, the Baltic Street (b) The owners of the bridge shall bridge, mile 0.9, the Summer Street provide and keep in good legible condi- bridge, mile 1.3, the South Street bridge, mile 1.8, and the Bridge Street tion two board gauges painted white bridge, mile 2.1, all at Elizabeth, need with black figures not less than eight not be opened for the passage of ves- inches high to indicate the vertical sels. clearance under the closed draw at all stages of the tide. The gauges shall be § 117.720 Great Channel. so placed on the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels The draw of the County of Cape May approaching the bridge either up or bridge, mile 0.7, between Stone Harbor downstream. and Nummy Island, shall open on sig- nal except that: [CGD05–98–111, 64 FR 59624, Nov. 3, 1999] (a) From May 15 through October 15 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the draw need § 117.716 Delaware River. only open if at least four hours advance The following requirements apply to notice is given. all drawbridges across the Delaware (b) From October 16 through May 14, River: the draw need only open if at least 24 (a) The draws of railroad bridges need hours advance notice is given. not be opened when there is a train in [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2312, Jan. 15, 1998, as the bridge block approaching the amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, bridge with the intention of crossing, June 30, 1998] or within five minutes of the known time of the passage of a scheduled pas- § 117.721 Grassy Sound Channel. senger train. The draw of the Grassy Sound Chan- (b) The opening of a bridge may not nel Bridge, mile 1.0, in Middle Town- be delayed more than five minutes for ship, will open on signal from 6 a.m. to a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a 8 p.m. from May 15 through September railroad bridge, after the signal to open 30; two-hours advance notice is re- is given. quired for all other openings by (c) The owners of drawbridges shall phoning (609) 368–4591. provide and keep in good legible condi- [CGD05–98–015, 63 FR 43323, Aug. 13, 1998] tion two board gages painted white with black figures not less than six § 117.723 Hackensack River. inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw at all (a) The following requirements apply stages of the tide. The gages shall be so to all bridges across the Hackensack River: placed on the bridge that they are plainly visible to operators of vessels (1) Public vessels of the United approaching the bridge either up or States, state or local vessels used for public safety, and vessels in distress downstream. shall be passed through the draw of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43460, Oct. 29, 1984] each bridge as soon as possible without

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delay. The opening signal for these ves- passage of vessel traffic Monday sels is four or more short blasts of a through Friday, except Federal holi- whistle or horn, or a radio request. days, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 (2) The owners of each bridge shall p.m. to 8 p.m. Additional bridge open- provide and keep in good legible condi- ings shall be provided for commercial tion clearance gauges for each draw, vessels from 6 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; 9:20 with figures not less than 18 inches a.m. to 10 a.m.; 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and high for bridges below the turning from 6:50 p.m. to 8 p.m., if at least a basin at mile 4.0, and 12 inches high for one-hour advance notice is given by bridges above mile 4.0. The gauges shall calling the number posted at the be designed, installed and maintained bridge. At all other times the draw according to the provisions of section shall open on signal. 118.160 of this chapter. (d) Except as provided in paragraph (3) Train and locomotives shall be (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the controlled so that any delay in opening NJTRO Upper Hack Bridge, mile 6.9 at the draw shall not exceed 10 minutes Secaucus, N.J. shall open on signal un- except as provided in paragraph (a)(1) less the drawtender is at the HX of this section. However, if a train bridge, mile 7.7 at Secaucus, N.J. over moving toward the bridge has crossed the Hackensack River; then up to a the home signal for the bridge before half hour delay is permitted. the signal requesting the opening of 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- sey. In the event the HX drawtender is [CCGD01–91–029, 58 FR 39148, July 22, 1993, as at the Newark/Harrison (Morristown amended by CGD01–98–091, 64 FR 38830, July Line) Bridge, mile 5.8 on the Passaic 20, 1999; CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, River, up to an additional half hour 1999; CGD01–05–061, 70 FR 58059, Oct. 5, 2005] delay is permitted. (c) Except as provided in paragraphs § 117.725 Manantico Creek. (a)(1) of this section, the draw of the The draw of the highway bridge, mile Amtrak Portal Bridge, mile 5.0, at Lit- 0.5 at Millville, need not be opened for tle Snake Hill, need not open for the the passage of vessels.

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§ 117.727 Manasquan River. to return to its full open position to vessels. The draw of the Route 70 Bridge, mile 3.4, at Riviera Beach, shall open on sig- (v) During open span movement, the nal on the hour, except that from 4 channel traffic lights will flash red, the p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday horn will sound one prolonged blast fol- and from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., every day lowed by one short blast, then a pause, the draw need not be opened. and an audio voice warning will an- nounce bridge movement until the [CGD05–02–054, 68 FR 34803, June 11, 2003] bridge is in the full open position. In the full open position, the channel traf- § 117.729 Mantua Creek. fic lights will flash green. (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- (2) From December to February, the road Bridge, mile 1.4 at Paulsboro, draw may be left in the closed position shall operate as follows: and opened on signal if at least four (1) From March through November, hours notice is given by telephone at the draw shall be left in the open posi- (856) 231–2393. tion to vessels and will only be closed (b) The draw of the S.R. 44 bridge, for the passage of trains and to perform mile 1.7, at Paulsboro, shall open on periodic maintenance authorized in ac- signal from March 1 through November cordance with subpart A of this part. 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., and shall open (i) Trains shall be controlled so that on signal at all other times upon four any delay in opening of the draw shall hours notice. not exceed ten minutes except as pro- vided in § 117.31(b). [CGD3 84–33, 50 FR 30270, July 25, 1985, as (ii) Before the bridge closes for any amended by CGD05–03–121, 69 FR 21063, Apr. 20, 2004] reason, an on-site train crewmember will observe the waterway for ap- § 117.731 Maurice River. proaching craft, which will be allowed to pass. An on-site train crewmember The draw of the Cumberland County will then operate the bridge by radio- bridge, mile 12.1 at Mauricetown, need phone. The bridge shall only be closed not be opened for the passage of ves- if an on-site train crewmember’s visual sels. inspection shows that the channel is clear and there are no vessels § 117.731a Mullica River. transiting in the area. The draws of the bridges listed in (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad this section shall open on signal, ex- Bridge is moving from the full open to cept as follows: the full closed position, an on-site (a) The draw of the Lower Bank train crewmember will maintain con- bridge, mile 15.0, need not open during stant surveillance of the navigational the following periods unless at least channel to ensure no conflict with mar- four hours notice is given: itime traffic exists. In the event of fail- (1) From May 1 through November 30, ure or obstruction, the on-site train from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. crewmember will stop the bridge and (2) From December 1 through April return the bridge to the open position. 30, at all times. (iv) During closing of the span, the (b) The draw of the Green Bank channel traffic lights will flash red, the bridge, mile 18.0, need not open unless horn will sound five short blasts, and an audio voice warning device will an- at least four hours notice is given dur- nounce bridge movement, and the ing the following periods: bridge will close. When the bridge is (1) April 1 through November 30, from seated and locked down to vessels, the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. channel traffic lights will continue to (2) December 1 through March 31, at flash red. When the rail traffic has all times. cleared the swing span, the horn will (c) The draws shall open as soon as sound one prolonged blast followed by possible during the periods when four one short blast to signal the draw of hours notice is required for vessels in the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about distress, public vessels of the United

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States, and state and local vessels used Heights, shall open on signal except as for public safety purposes. follows: [CGD5–87–065, 53 FR 406, Jan. 7, 1988, as (1) From December 1 through March amended by CGD05 94–093, 60 FR 51732, Oct. 3, 31 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw need 1995] not be opened. (2) From April 1 through November 30 § 117.732 Nacote Creek. from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw need (a) The Route 9 bridge, mile 1.5, shall only open if at least four hours notice open on signal, except that from 11 is given. p.m. to 7 a.m., the draw shall open if at (3) From Memorial Day through least two hours notice is given. Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., the (b) The draw of the Atlantic County draw need only open on the hour and (Rte. 575) bridge, mile 3.5 at Port Re- half hour. public, shall open on signal if at least (e) The draw of the AMTRAK New eight hours notice is given. Jersey Transit Rail Operations [CGD05–94–065, 61 FR 29960, June 13, 1996] (NJTRO) automated railroad swing bridge across Beach Thorofare, mile § 117.733 New Jersey Intracoastal Wa- 68.9 at Atlantic City shall operate as terway. follows: (a) The following requirement applies (1) Open on signal from 11 p.m. to 6 to all bridges listed in this section: The a.m. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., the draw owners of these bridges shall provide, shall open on signal from 20 minutes to and keep in good legible condition, 30 minutes after each hour and remain clearance gauges with figures not less open for all waiting vessels. than twelve (12) inches high designed, (2) Opening of the draw span may be installed and maintained according to delayed for ten minutes except as pro- the provisions of § 118.160 of this chap- vided in § 117.31(b). However, if a train ter. is moving toward the bridge and has (b) The draw of the Route 35 Bridge, crossed the home signal for the bridge mile 1.1 across Manasquan River at before the signal requesting opening of Brielle, shall open on signal except as the bridge is given, that train may con- follows: tinue across the bridge and must clear (1) From May 15 through September the bridge interlocks before stopping. 30: (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 hour. tained at the bridge site to enable the (ii) On Mondays to Thursdays from 4 remotely located bridge/train con- p.m. to 7 p.m., and on Fridays, except troller to have full view of both river Federal holidays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., traffic and the bridge. the draw need only open 15 minutes be- (4) Radiotelephone Channel 13 (156.65 fore the hour and 15 minutes after the MHz) VHF-FM, shall be maintained hour. and utilized to facilitate communica- (2) Year-round from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., tion in both remote and local control the draw need only open if at least four locations. The bridge shall also be hours notice is given. equipped with directional microphones (c) The draw of the County Route 528 and horns to receive and deliver signals Bridge, mile 6.3 across Barnegat Bay at to vessels within a mile that are not Mantoloking, shall open on signal; ex- equipped with radiotelephones. cept that from Memorial Day through (5) Whenever the remote control sys- Labor Day on Saturdays, Sundays and tem equipment is partially disabled or Federal holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., fails for any reason, the bridge shall be the draw need only open on the hour, physically tended and operated by local twenty minutes after the hour, and control. Personnel shall be dispatched forty minutes after the hour. to arrive at the bridge as soon as pos- (d) The draw of the S37 Bridge across sible, but not more that one hour after Barnegat Bay, mile 14.1 at Seaside malfunction or disability of the remote

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system. Mechanical bypass and over- the draw need open only on the hour, 20 ride capability of the remote operation minutes after the hour, and 20 minutes system shall be provided and main- before the hour. tained. (k) The draw of Cape May Canal Rail- (6) When the draw is opening and road Bridge across Cape May Canal, closing, or is closed, yellow flashing mile 115.1, at Cape May shall operate as lights located on the ends of the center follows: piers shall be displayed continuously (1) The draw shall be maintained in until the bridge is returned to the fully the open position; the draw may close open position. only for the crossing of trains and (f) The draw of the Route 30 Bridge maintenance of the bridge. When the across Beach Thorofare, mile 67.2 at draw is closed for a train crossing a Atlantic City, shall open on signal ex- bridge tender shall be present to reopen cept that, year-round from 11 p.m. to 7 the draw after the train has cleared the a.m. and, from November 1 through bridge. When the draw is closed for March 31 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the maintenance a bridge tender shall be draw need only open if at least four present to open the draw upon signal. hours notice is given. (2) Train service generally operates (g) The draw of the US40–322 (Albany as follows (please contact Cape May Avenue) Bridge, mile 70.0 across Inside Seashore Lines for current train sched- Thorofare, at Atlantic City, shall open ules): on signal except that: (i) Winter (generally December (1) Year-round, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.; through March): In general, there is no and from November 1 through March 31 train service, therefore the bridge is from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the draw need unmanned and placed in the full open only open if at least four hours notice position. is given; (ii) Spring (generally April through (2) From June 1 through September May and Fall (generally September 30: through November): Generally weekend (i) From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 service only: Friday through Sunday p.m. to 9 p.m. the draw need only open train service starts at 10 a.m. and ends on the hour and half hour; and at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (ii) From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. the draw the bridge generally unmanned and in need not open. the open position. (h) The draw of the Dorset Avenue (iii) Summer Service (generally June Bridge across Inside Thorofare, mile through August): Daily train service 72.1 at Ventnor City, shall open on sig- starting at 10 a.m. and ending 7:30 p.m. nal except that from June 1 through (3) When a vessel approaches the September 30, from 9:15 a.m. to 9:15 drawbridge with the draw in the open p.m., the draw need only open at 15 and position, the vessel shall give the open- 45 minutes after the hour. ing signal. If no acknowledgement is (i) The draw of the Route 52 (Ninth received within 30 seconds, the vessel Street) Bridge, mile 80.4 across Beach may proceed, with caution, through Thorofare, at Ocean City, shall open on the open draw. When the draw is open signal except that from Memorial Day and will be closing promptly, the draw- through Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 bridge will generally signal using p.m., the draw need only open on the sound signals or radio telephone. hour and half hour. (4) Opening of the draw span may be (j) The draw of the Stone Harbor delayed for ten minutes after a signal Boulevard Bridge, mile 102.0 across to open except as provide in (117.31(b). Great Channel, at Stone Harbor, shall However, if a train is moving toward open on signal except that: the bridge and has crossed the home (1) From October 1 through March 31 signal for the bridge before the signal from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the draw need requesting opening of the bridge is only open if at least eight hours notice given, the train may continue across is given. the bridge and must clear the bridge (2) From Memorial Day through interlocks as soon as possible in order Labor Day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sat- to prevent unnecessary delays in the urdays, Sundays and Federal holidays, opening of the draw.

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(l) The draw of the Route 35 Bridge, (a) Public vessels of the United mile 1.1 across Manasquan River at States, state or local vessels used for Brielle, shall open on signal except as public service, and vessels in distress follows: shall be passed through the draw with- (1) From May 15 through September out delay. The opening signal from 30: these vessels is four or more short (i) On Saturdays, Sundays and Fed- blasts of a whistle or horn or a radio eral holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., request. the draw need only open 15 minutes be- (b) The owners of these bridges shall fore the hour and 15 minutes after the provide and keep in good legible condi- hour. tion two board gages painted white (ii) On Mondays to Thursdays from 4 with black figures not less than 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays, except inches high to indicate the vertical Federal holidays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., clearance under the closed draw at all the draw need only open 15 minutes be- stages of the tide. The gages shall be so fore the hour and 15 minutes after the placed on the bridge that they are hours. plainly visible to operators of vessels (2) Year-round, unless otherwise pro- approaching the bridge either up or vided by paragraph (l)(3) of this sec- downstream. tion, from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m., the draw (c) Trains and locomotives shall be need only open if at least four hours controlled so that any delay in opening notice is given. the draw span shall not exceed five (3) From 8 a.m. on November 1, 2006 minutes. However, if a train moving to- until 5 p.m. March 1, 2007; from 8 a.m. ward the bridge has crossed the home on November 1, 2007 until 5 p.m. March signal for the bridge before the signal 1, 2008; and from 8 a.m. on November 1, requesting opening of the bridge is 2008 until 5 p.m. March 1, 2009, the given, the train may continue across Route 35 Bridge, mile 1.1, at Brielle the bridge and must clear the bridge may remain in the closed position to interlocks before stopping. navigation. [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, 1985] [CGD05–97–003, 63 FR 2311, Jan. 15, 1998, as amended by CGD05–01–007, 66 FR 39445, July § 117.736 Oceanport Creek. 31, 2001] The draw of the New Jersey Transit EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD05–05–079, 71 FR 10435, Mar. 1, 2006, corrected at 71 FR Rail Operations bridge, mile 8.4 near 14804, Mar. 24, 2006, § 117.733 was amended by Oceanport, shall open on signal from suspending paragraph (b) and adding para- May 15 through September 15 between 5 graph (l), effective Apr. 17, 2006, through a.m. and 9 p.m.; except that, the bridge Mar. 1, 2009. need not open 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays ex- § 117.734 Navesink River (Swimming cept holidays. The draw shall open on River). signal upon four hours notice from May The Oceanic Bridge, mile 4.5, shall 15 through September 15 between 9 p.m. open on signal; except that, from De- and 5 a.m., and from September 16 cember 1 through March 31, the draw through May 14; except that, the draw shall open on signal, if at least a twen- need not be opened from 6 a.m. to 7:45 ty-four hour notice is given by calling a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on week- the number posted at the bridge. The days except holidays. Public vessels of owner of this bridge shall provide and the United States and vessels in dis- keep in good legible condition clear- tress shall be passed as soon as possible ance gauges with figures not less than at any time. eight inches high, designed, installed and maintained according to the provi- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43461, Oct. 29, 1984. Redes- ignated by CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26712, June 28, sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. 1985] [CGD01–99–075, 64 FR 71655, Dec. 22, 1999] § 117.737 Oldmans Creek. § 117.735 Newark Bay. The draws of the US30 bridge, mile The following requirements apply to 3.1 at Nortonville, the Conrail railroad all bridges across this waterway: bridge, mile 4.0 at Jumbo, and the

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Salem County bridge, mile 5.1 at erated according to the requirements Pedricktown, need not be opened for of this section. the passage of vessels. However, the (b) The draw of the Routes 1 & 9 (Lin- draws of any of these bridges shall be coln Highway) Bridge, mile 1.8, at New- restored to operable condition within ark, shall open on signal if at least four six months after notification by the hours notice is given. District Commander to do so. (c) The draw of CONRAIL’s Point-No- Point Railroad Bridge, mile 2.6, at § 117.738 Overpeck Creek. Newark, shall open on signal if at least (a) The draws of the Conrail and the four hours notice is given to the CON- New York, Susquehanna and Western RAIL Movement Desk. After the signal railroad bridges, mile 0.0 both at to open is given, the opening may be Ridgefield Park, NJ, operate as follows: delayed no more than ten minutes. (1) The draws shall open on signal if (d) The draw of the Jackson Street at least 24 hours notice is given. Bridge, mile 4.6, shall open on signal if (2) Public vessels of the United at least four hours notice is given by States, state or local vessels used for calling the number posted at the public safety, and vessels in distress bridge. shall be passed through the draw of (e) The draw of Amtrak’s Dock each bridge as soon as possible. Bridge, mile 5.0, at Harrison, shall open (3) The owners of these bridges shall on signal; except that from 7:20 a.m. to provide and keep in good legible condi- 9:20 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6:50 p.m., tion two board gages painted white Monday through Friday except federal with black figures not less than 12 holidays, the draw need not be opened. inches high to indicate the vertical At all other times, an opening may be clearance under the closed draw at all delayed no more than ten minutes, un- stages of the tide. The gages shall be so less the drawtender and the vessel op- placed on the bridge that they are erator, communicating by radio- plainly visible to operators of vessels telephone, agree to a longer delay. approaching the bridge either up or (f) The draw of the Bridge Street downstream. Bridge, mile 5.6, shall open on signal if (b) Trains and locomotives shall be at least four hours notice is given by controlled so that any delay in opening calling the number posted at the the draw span shall not exceed five bridge. minutes. However, if a train moving to- (g) The draw of the NJTRO Newark- ward the bridge has crossed the home Harrison (Morristown Line) Bridge, signal for the bridge before the signal mile 5.8, at Harrison, New Jersey shall requesting opening of the bridge is open on signal if at least one hour ad- given, the train may continue across vance notice is given to the drawtender the bridge and must clear the bridge at Upper Hack Bridge mile 6.9, across interlocks before stopping. the Hackensack River at Secaucus, N.J. In the event the HX drawtender is [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985] 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- (i) The draw of the Clay Street ators to ensure NJTRO bridges are op- Bridge, mile 6.0, shall open on signal if

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at least four hours notice is given by (1) March 1 through November 30, calling the number posted at the from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. bridge. (2) At all other times, if at least four (j) The draw of the NJTRO (West Ar- hours notice is given. lington) Bridge, mile 8.0, at Kearney, (b) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- shall open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 road Bridge, mile 2.0 at Bridgeport, p.m. if at least eight hours notice is shall operate as follows: given. After the signal to open is given, (1) From March 1 through November the opening may be delayed no more 30, the draw shall be left in the open than ten minutes. From 11 p.m. to 7 position at all times and will only be a.m., the draw need not be opened. closed for the passage of trains and to (k) The draw of the Route 7 (Rutgers perform periodic maintenance author- Street) Bridge, mile 8.9, at Belleville, ized in accordance with subpart A of shall open on signal if at least four this part. hours notice is given. (i) Trains shall be controlled so that (l) The draw of the Avondale Bridge, any delay in opening of the draw shall mile 10.7, at Lyndhurst, shall open on not exceed ten minutes except as pro- signal if at least four hours notice is vided in § 117.31(b). given. (m) The draw of the NJTRO Bridge, (ii) Before the bridge closes for any mile 11.7, shall open on signal after at reason, a train crewmember will ob- least a 24 hour notice is given by call- serve the waterway for approaching ing the number posted at the bridge. craft, which will be allowed to pass. A (n) The draw of the Route 3 Bridge, train crewmember will then operate mile 11.8, shall open on signal after at the bridge by radiophone. The bridge least a 24 hour notice is given by call- shall only be closed if a train crew- ing the number posted at the bridge. member’s visual inspection shows that (o) The draw of the Douglas O. Mead the channel is clear and there are no (Union Avenue) Bridge, mile 13.2, shall vessels transiting in the area. open on signal if at least four hours no- (iii) While the CONRAIL Railroad tice is given. Bridge is moving from the full open to (p) The draw of the following bridges the full closed position, a train crew- need not be opened for the passage of member will maintain constant sur- vessels: veillance of the navigational channel (1) Gregory Avenue Bridge, mile 14.0, to ensure no conflict with maritime at Wallington. traffic exists. In the event of failure or (2) Second Street Bridge, mile 14.7, at obstruction, the train crewmember will Wallington. stop the bridge and return the bridge (3) West Eighth Street Bridge, mile to the open position. 15.3, at Garfield. (iv) The CONRAIL Railroad channel (q)–(t) [Reserved] traffic lights will change from flashing (u) From March 1, 2006 through No- green to flashing red anytime the vember 30, 2007, the Route 280 Bridge, bridge is not in the full open position. mile 5.8, may remain in the closed posi- (v) During closing of the span, the tion for the passage of vessel traffic. channel traffic lights will change from flashing green to flashing red, the horn [CGD01–95–171, 62 FR 6485, Feb. 12, 1997, as amended by CGD01–97–020, 63 FR 34124, June will sound four times, followed by a 23, 1998; CGD01–97–134, 64 FR 4788, Feb. 1, 1999; pause, then the four blasts will be re- CGD01–99–076, 64 FR 62114, Nov. 16, 1999] peated and the bridge will close. When the rail traffic has cleared the swing EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–05–029, 70 FR 58310, Oct. 6, 2005, § 117.739 was amended span, the horn will automatically by suspending paragraph (h) and adding a sound five times to signal the draw of new paragraph (u), effective March 1, 2006 the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is about through November 30, 2007. to return to its full open position. (vi) During open span movement, the § 117.741 Raccoon Creek. channel traffic lights will be flashing (a) The draw of the Route 130 high- red, the horn will sound four times, fol- way bridge, mile 1.8 at Bridgeport, lowed by a pause, then four blasts will shall open on signal: be repeated until the bridge is in the

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full open position. In the full open posi- sequence shall be stopped, automati- tion, the channel traffic lights will cally, and the draw shall be raised to then turn from flashing red to flashing its full open position until the channel green. is clear. (2) At all other times, the draw may (h) During the downward bridge clos- be left in the closed position and ing movement, the marine traffic light opened on signal if at least four hours system located at the bridge will notice is given by telephone at (856) change from flashing green to flashing 231–2393. red, the public address system shall an- nounce that the bridge shall be closing, [CGD05–02–065, 68 FR 27461, May 20, 2003] and the horn shall sound two times, § 117.743 Rahway River. pause 10 seconds, then repeat two horn blasts until the bridge is seated and The draw of the Conrail Bridge, mile fully locked down. 2.0, across the Rahway River, at Lin- (i) When all rail traffic has cleared den, New Jersey, shall operate as fol- the bridge, the bridge/train dispatcher lows: shall sound the horn five-times to sig- (a) The draw shall remain in the full nal that the draw is about to open. open position at all times, and shall (j) In the event of a failure, or ob- only be closed for the passage of rail struction to the infrared sensor sys- traffic or the performance of mainte- tem, the bridge shall immediately be nance authorized in accordance with returned to the full open position until subpart A of this part. the problem is corrected. (b) The draw shall be remotely oper- (k) In the event of a loss of commu- ated by a bridge/train dispatcher lo- nication between the on-site personnel cated at the Conrail Dispatch Office at and the bridge/train dispatcher, the Mount Laurel, New Jersey. bridge shall immediately be returned (c) A marine traffic light system to the full open position until the prob- shall be maintained at the bridge and lem is corrected. display flashing green lights to indi- (l) Should the draw become inoper- cate that vessels may pass through the able from the remote site while the bridge, and flashing red lights anytime bridge is in the closed position, a the bridge is not in the full open posi- bridge tender, maintenance personnel, tion. or engineer shall be deployed to be on (d) An infrared sensor system shall be scene within one hour from the time maintained at the bridge to determine the draw becomes inoperable until the that no conflict with vessel traffic ex- bridge can be returned to the full open ists while the bridge is closing. position. (e) Before the bridge may be closed (m) Trains shall be controlled so that from the remote location, an on-site any delay in opening of the draw shall train crewmember shall observe the not exceed ten minutes after a train waterway for any vessel traffic. All ap- has crossed the bridge; except, as pro- proaching vessels shall be allowed to vided in 33 CFR 117.31(b). However, if a pass before the bridge may close. The train moving toward the bridge has on-scene train crewmember shall then crossed the home signal for the bridge, communicate with the bridge/train dis- the train may continue across the patcher at the Conrail Dispatch Office, bridge and must clear the bridge inter- at Mount Laurel, either by radio or locks before stopping. telephone, to request that the bridge be closed. [CGD01–03–096, 69 FR 8814, Feb. 26, 2004] (f) While the bridge is moving from the full open to full closed position, the § 117.745 Rancocas River (Creek). bridge/train dispatcher shall maintain (a) The following requirements apply constant surveillance of the naviga- to all bridges across the Rancocas tional channel at the bridge using the River (Creek): infrared sensor system. (1) Public vessels of the United (g) If the infrared sensors detect a States, state or local vessels used for vessel or other obstruction approach- public safety and vessels in distress ing or under the bridge before the draw shall be passed through the draw of is fully lowered and locked, the closing each bridge as soon as possible without

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delay at any time. The opening signal draw at all stages of the tide. The from these vessels is four or more short gages shall be so placed on the bridges blasts of a whistle or horn, or a radio that they are plainly visible to opera- request. tors of vessels approaching the bridges (2) The owners of these bridges shall either up or downstream. provide and keep in good legible condi- tion clearance gauges for each draw § 117.749 Salem River. with figures not less than 12 inches high designed, installed and main- The draw of the S49 bridge, mile 3.5 tained according to the provisions of at Salem, shall open on signal if at § 118.160 of this chapter. least 24 hours notice is given. (3) Trains and locomotives shall be controlled so that any delay in opening § 117.750 Schellenger Creek. the draw span shall not exceed ten The draw of the Cape May County minutes. However, if a train moving to- bridge, mile 0.3 at Cape May, need not ward the bridge has crossed the home be opened for the passage of vessels. signal for the bridge before the signal requesting opening of the bridge is [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] given, that train may continue across the bridge and must clear the bridge § 117.751 Shark River (South Channel). interlocks before stopping or reversing. The draws of S71 bridge, mile 0.8, the (b) The draws of the SR#543 bridge, railroad bridge, mile 0.9, and the S35 mile 1.3 at Riverside, the Conrail bridge, mile 0.9, all at Avon, operate as bridge, mile 1.6 at Delanco and the follows: SR#38 bridge, mile 7.8 at Centerton, (a) The bridges operate as one unit. shall operate as follows: The owners shall provide signal sys- (1) From April 1 through October 31 tems so connected that the operator of open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. any of the bridges may simultaneously (2) From November 1 through March notify the operators of the other two. 31 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., open on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given, ex- The operator of the first bridge to be cept as provided in paragraph (a)(1) of passed shall be responsible for observ- this section. ing the approach of vessels, for receiv- (3) Year round from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. ing and acknowledging signals, and for need not open for the passage of ves- coordinating the opening of the other sels, except as provided in paragraph draws. (a)(1) of this section. (b) The draws shall open on signal; except that, from May 15 through Sep- [CGD5 91–054, 58 FR 40591, July 29, 1993] tember 30 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday § 117.747 Raritan River, Arthur Kill, through Friday except Federal holi- and their tributaries. days and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Satur- The draws of all bridges shall open on days, Sundays, and holidays, the draw signal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 need be opened only on the hour and a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the draws half hour if a vessel is waiting to pass. may be opened for the passage of ves- (c) The owners of the bridges shall sels for periods no longer than 10 min- provide and keep in good legible condi- utes or remain closed for the passage of tion two board gages painted white land traffic for no longer than 10 min- with black figures not less than eight utes. Public vesels of the United States inches high to indicate the vertical and state or local vessels used for pub- clearance under the closed draw at all lic safety shall be passed at any time. stages of the tide. The gages shall be so The owners of each bridge shall main- placed on the bridges that they are tain a tug at the drawbridge to control plainly visible to operators of vessels and aid in the passage of vessels. The approaching the bridges either up or owners shall provide and keep in good downstream. legible condition two board gages painted white with black figures not [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984] less than eight inches high to indicate the vertical clearance under the closed

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§ 117.753 Ship Channel, Great Egg cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of Harbor Bay. this chapter. The draw of the S52 (Ship Channel) [CGD01–99–010, 64 FR 44130, Aug. 13, 1999, as bridge, mile 0.5 between Somers Point amended by CGD01–03–002, 68 FR 43304, July and Ocean City, shall open: 22, 2003; CGD01–04–127, 70 FR 13102, Mar. 18, (a) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., on signal, 2005] if at least 24 hours advance notice is § 117.756 South River. given. (b) From Memorial Day through The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile Labor Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on the 2.8 at South River shall open on week- hour and half hour. days (exclusive of holidays) from De- cember 1 through the last day of Feb- (c) At all other times, on signal, for ruary if at least four hours notice is any vessel. given. From March 1 through Novem- [CGD05–97–002, 62 FR 45160, Aug. 26, 1997] ber 30, and December 1 through the last day of February on weekends and holi- § 117.755 Shrewsbury River. days the draw shall be maintained open (a) The Route 36 Bridge, mile 1.8, at to navigation except for closure to ac- Highlands, New Jersey, shall open on commodate passage of a train. The draw shall be opened as soon as pos- signal; except that: sible at all times for passage of a pub- (1) From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. the draw lic vessel of the United States. shall open on signal after at least a 4- hour advance notice is given by calling [CGD3 83–067, 49 FR 33014, Aug. 20, 1984] the number posted at the bridge. (2) From May 15 through October 15, § 117.757 Tuckahoe River. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., the draw need only The draw of the State highway open on the hour and half hour. bridge, mile 8.0 at Tuckahoe, shall open (3) From December 1 through March on signal if at least 24 hours notice is 31, the draw shall open on signal at all given. times after at least a 4-hour advance notice is given by calling the number § 117.759 Wading River. posted at the bridge. The draw of the Burlington County (4) The owners of the bridge shall highway bridge, mile 5.0 at Wading provide and keep in good legible condi- River, shall open on signal if at least 24 tion, two clearance gauges, with fig- hours notice is given. ures not less than eight inches high, § 117.761 Woodbridge Creek. designed, installed, and maintained ac- 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 (b) The draw of the Monmouth Coun- 0.6, both at Sewaren, shall open on sig- ty highway bridge, mile 4.0, at Sea nal if at least four hours notice is Bright, shall open on signal; except given. that, from May 15 through September NEW YORK 30, on Saturdays, Sundays, and holi- days, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw § 117.769 Black Rock Canal. need open only on the hour and half The draws of the Ferry Street bridge, hour. The draw need not be opened at mile 2.6, and Canadian National Rail- any time for a sailboat, unless it is way bridge, mile 3.8, both at Buffalo, under auxiliary power or is towed by a shall operate as follows: powered vessel. The owners of the (a) From April 15 through November bridge shall keep in good legible condi- 30, the draws shall open on signal. How- tion two clearance gages, with figures ever, between the hours of 12 midnight not less than eight inches high, de- and 8 a.m., seven days a week, no signed, installed and maintained ac- bridgetender is required to be in at- tendance at the bridges and the draws shall open on signal if notice is given

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to the owners at least two hours in ad- (1) From March 22 through December vance of a vessel’s intended time of 15, the draw shall open on signal within passage through the draws. 20 minutes after a request is made to (b) From December 1 through April the Michigan Avenue drawtender. How- 14, no bridgetender is required to be in ever, the draw need not open from 7:30 attendance at the bridges and the a.m. to 9 a.m., and from 4 p.m. to 5:45 draws shall open on signal if notice is p.m., Monday through Saturday. given to the owners at least four hours (2) From December 16 through March in advance of a vessel’s time of in- 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- tended passage through the draws. tice is given at least 4 hours in advance [CGD09–94–008, 59 FR 50167, Oct. 3, 1994] of a vessel’s time of intended passage through the draw. § 117.771 Bronx River. (3) In addition to the standard signals (a) The draw of the Bruckner Boule- required for requesting the bridge to vard Bridge, mile 1.1, at the Bronx, open, the owners of this bridge shall New York, shall open on signal if at maintain and monitor a marine radio- least a two-hour advance notice is telephone for use by the Michigan Ave- given to the New York City Depart- nue drawtender for receiving requests ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) for opening the Ohio Street bridge. The Radio Hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge drawtender shall maintain communica- Operations Office. From 7 a.m. to 9 tions with any transiting vessel until a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday the vessel has cleared both the Ohio through Friday, the bridge need not be Street and Michigan Avenue draws. opened for the passage of vessels. (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- (b) The draw of the Conrail Bridge, tation railroad bridges, miles 4.02 and mile 1.6 at the Bronx, New York, need 4.39, both at Buffalo, shall open on sig- not be opened for the passage of ves- nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in sels. advance of a vessel’s time of intended (c) The owners of the Bruckner Bou- passage through the draws. levard Bridge, mile 1.1, and the Conrail (d) The South Park Avenue bridge, Bridge, mile 1.6, both at the Bronx, mile 5.3, at Buffalo, shall open on sig- New York, shall provide and keep in nal if notice is given at least 4 hours in good legible condition two clearance advance of a vessel’s time of intended gauges designed, installed and main- passage through the draw. However, tained in accordance with the provi- the draw need not open from 7 a.m. to sions of § 118.160 of this chapter. 8:30 a.m., and from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. [CGD01–97–018, 62 FR 54385, Oct. 20, 1997, as (e) The periods when the bridges need amended by CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July not open on signal prescribed in para- 25, 2000] graphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (d) in this sec- § 117.773 Buffalo River. tion shall not be effective on Sundays, 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- utes of signal. However, the draw need [CGD09–95–022, 61 FR 10467, Mar. 14, 1996, as not open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, from 4 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday June 29, 1999] through Saturday. (2) From December 16 through March § 117.775 Coney Island Creek. 21, the draw shall open on signal if no- The draws of the Cropsey Avenue tice is given at least 4 hours in advance bridge, mile 0.4, the Stillwell bridge, of a vessel’s time of intended passage mile 0.6, and the New York City Tran- through the draw. sit Authority bridges near Stillwell Av- (b) The draw of the Ohio Street enue, mile 0.7, all at New York City, bridge, mile 2.1, at Buffalo, shall oper- need not be opened for the passage of ate as follows: vessels.

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§ 117.779 Eastchester Bay (Arm of). (2) Clearance gages of a type ap- The draw of the highway bridge, mile proved by the Commander, Ninth Coast 2.2 between Rodman Neck and City Is- Guard District, shall be installed on land, need not be opened for the pas- the upstream and downstream sides of sage of vessels. each drawbridge by and at the expense of the owner of or agency controlling § 117.781 East River. the bridge and the gages shall be kept in good repair and legible condition. The following requirements apply to (b) The draw of the CSX Transpor- the Roosevelt Island bridge, mile 6.4 at tation bridge, mile 0.9 at Rochester, New York City, as follows: shall open on signal; except that, from (a) Public vessels of the United December 15 through March 31, the States Government, state or local ves- draw shall open on signal if at least 12 sels used for public safety, and vessels hours notice is given. in distress shall be passed through the draws of each bridge as soon as possible (c) The draw of the Stutson Street without delay at anytime. The opening bridge, mile 1.2 at Rochester, shall signal from these vessels shall be four open on signal from April 1 through or more short blasts of a whistle, horn December 15; however, from 7 a.m. to 9 or radio request. a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday (b) The owners of each bridge shall through Friday except Federal holi- provide and keep in good legible condi- days, the draw need be opened only for tion clearance gauges for each draw the passage of commercial vessels. with figures not less than 12 inches From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 high designed, installed and main- p.m. Monday through Friday except tained according to the provisions of Federal holidays, and from 7 a.m. to 11 § 118.160 of this chapter. p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Fed- (c) The draw of the Roosevelt Island eral holidays, the draw need be opened bridge shall open on signal if at least only on the hour and half hour, except two hour advance notice is given to the that commercial vessels shall be passed drawtender at the Grand Street/Avenue at any time. From December 16 bridge, mile 3.1 across Newtown Creek through March 31, the draw shall open (East Branch), the New York Depart- on signal if at least 12 hours notice is ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) given. Radio Hotline or NYCDOT Bridge Oper- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as ations Office. In the event the amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, drawtender is at Borden Avenue or June 29, 1999] Hunters Point Avenue bridges mile 1.2 and 1.4, respectively, across Dutch § 117.787 Gowanus Canal. Kills, up to an additional half hour The draws of the Ninth Street delay may be required. Bridge, mile 1.4, the Third Street Bridge, mile 1.8, the Carroll Street [CGD1–90–040, 55 FR 37710, Sept. 13, 1990] Bridge, mile 2.0, and the Union Street § 117.783 Flushing Creek. Bridge, mile 2.1, at Brooklyn, shall open on signal, if at least a two-hour The draws of the Northern Boulevard advance notice is given to the New bridge, mile 0.2, the Roosevelt Avenue York City Department of Transpor- bridge, mile 0.8, and the Long Island tation (NYCDOT), Radio Hotline, or Railroad bridge, mile 1.0, all at New the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. York City, need not be opened for the passage of vessels. [CGD01–99–067, 65 FR 46870, Aug. 1, 2000]

§ 117.785 Genessee River. § 117.789 Harlem River. (a) The following applies to all (a) The draws of all bridges across bridges listed in this section: the Harlem River, except the Spuyten (1) At all times, public vessels of the Duyvil railroad bridge, need not be United States, vessels in distress, and opened from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. However, vessels seeking shelter from rough at all times, public vessels of the weather shall be passed through the United States and New York City ves- bridges as soon as possible. sels used for public safety shall be

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passed through the draw of each bridge determined by the District Com- listed in this section as soon as pos- mander. sible. (2) Public vessels of the United (b) The draws of the railroad bridges States. across this waterway need not open on (3) State or local vessels used for pub- signal from the time an express pas- lic safety. senger train scheduled to cross the (4) Vessels of 500 tons or more. bridge is within five minutes of the (5) Tugs with a tow on a hawser. bridge until the train has crossed the (b) The draws of the bridges listed in bridge. this section shall not remain open for (c)(1) The draws of the bridges at 103 more than 15 minutes and may remain Street, mile 0.0, Willis Avenue, mile closed for up to 10 minutes to allow ac- 1.5, Third Avenue, mile 1.9, Madison cumulated land traffic to pass. Avenue, mile 2.3, 145 Street, mile 2.8, (c) The draw of the CSX Transpor- Macombs Dam, mile 3.2, 207 Street, tation bridge, mile 146.2 between Al- mile 6.0, and the two Broadway bany and Rensselaer, shall open on sig- Bridges, mile 6.8, shall open on signal nal; except that, from December 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. if at least four through March 31, the draw shall open hours notice is given to the New York on signal if at least 24 hours notice is City Highway Radio (Hotline) Room. given. (2) The Willis Avenue Bridge, mile (d) The draw of the state highway 1.5, the Third Avenue Bridge, mile 1.9, bridge, mile 150.2 between Troy and and the Madison Avenue Bridge, mile Menands, need not be opened for the 2.3, need not open for vessel traffic at passage of vessels. various times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (e) The draw of the highway bridge, on the first Sunday in May and Novem- mile 152.7 between Troy and Green Is- ber. The exact time and date of each land, operates as follows: bridge closure will be published in the (1) From April 1 through December Local Notice to Mariners several weeks 15, the draw shall open on signal from prior to the first Sunday of both May 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; except that, the draw and November. need not be opened from 6 p.m. to 7 (d) The draw of the Triborough (125th a.m., unless notice is given before 4:30 Street) bridge, mile 1.3, shall open on p.m. of the time the vessel is expected signal from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. if at least to pass, and need not open from 7 a.m. four hours notice is given. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. (2) From December 16 through March (e) The draw of the Metro North 31, the draw need not be opened. (Park Avenue) Bridge, mile 2.1, shall (f) The draws of the 112th Street open on signal, except as provided in bridge, mile 155.4 between Troy and Co- paragraph (b) of this section, from 10 hoes operate as follows: a.m. to 5 p.m., if at least a four-hour (1) The draws shall open on signal advance notice is given by calling the from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. number posted at the bridge. (2) The draws shall open on signal (f) The draw of the Spuyten Duyvil from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., if notice is given, railroad bridge, mile 7.9, shall open on before 4:30 p.m., of the time the vessel signal at any time, except as provided is expected to pass. in paragraph (b) of this section. (3) The draws need not be opened [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984, as from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 amended by CGD01–01–048, 66 FR 62936, Dec. p.m. 4, 2001; CGD01–02–007, 67 FR 6648, Feb. 13, 2002; (4) During the period that the Fed- CGD01–04–019, 69 FR 34572, June 22, 2004] eral Lock at Troy is inoperative, the draws need not be opened for the pas- § 117.791 Hudson River. sage of vessels, provided that emer- (a) The draws of the bridges listed in gency openings be made as soon as pos- this section shall open as soon as pos- sible. sible at any time for the passage of the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as following vessels: amended at 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984, CGD3 (1) Downbound vessels during a fresh- 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985; USCG–1999– et of a height exceeding an elevation 5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

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§ 117.793 Hutchinson River hours before to three hours after pre- (Eastchester Creek). dicted high tide). (a) The following requirements apply [CGD01–93–009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993, as to all bridges across Hutchinson River amended by CGD01–97–125, 63 FR 18321, Apr. (Eastchester Creek): 15, 1998; CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, June 25, (1) The owners of each bridge shall 2001; CGD01–04–033, 69 FR 35246, June 24, 2001] provide and keep in good legible condi- tion clearance gauges for each draw § 117.795 Jamaica Bay and Connecting with figures not less than 12 inches Waterways. high designed, installed and main- (a) The draw of the Marine Parkway tained according to the provision of bridge, mile 3.0 over Rockaway Inlet, § 118.160 of this chapter. shall open on signal Monday through (2) Trains and locomotives shall be Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all controlled so that any delay in opening other times, the draw shall open on sig- the draw shall not exceed ten minutes nal if at least eight hours notice is except as provided in § 117.31(b). How- given; however, the draw shall open on ever, if a train moving toward the signal if at least a one hour notice is bridge has crossed the home signal for given for the passage of U.S. Navy or the bridge before the signal requesting National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- opening of the bridge is given, the train ministration vessels. may continue across the bridge and (b) The draws of the New York City must clear the bridge interlocks before highway bridge, mile 0.8 across Mill stopping. Basin on Belt Parkway, need not be opened for the passage of vessels from (3) Except as provided in paragraphs noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays from May 15 (b) and (c) of this section each draw to September 30, and on Memorial Day, shall open on signal. Independence Day, and Labor Day. (b) The draw of the Hutchinson River However, on these days, from two Parkway Bridge, mile 0.9, at the Bronx, hours before to one hour after pre- New York shall open on signal if at dicted high tide, the draw shall open on least a two-hour notice is given to the signal. For the purpose of this section, New York City Department of Trans- predicted high tide occurs 15 minutes portation (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline, or later than that predicted for Sandy the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. Hook, as given in the tide tables pub- (c) The draw of the South Fulton Av- lished by private entities using data enue Bridge, mile 2.9, shall open on sig- provided by the National Ocean Serv- nal from three hours before to three ice. At all times, public vessels of the hours after the predicted high tide. For United States and state or local vessels the purposes of this section, predicted used for public safety shall be passed as high tide occurs four hours after pre- soon as possible. dicted high water for New York (Bat- (c) The draws of the New York City tery), as given in the tide tables pub- Cross Bay Boulevard bridge, mile 10.0, lished by private entities using data and the New York City Transit Author- ity bridge, mile 10.6 both across the provided by the National Ocean Serv- North Channel at Hamilton Beach, ice. need not be opened for the passage of (1) At all other times, the bridge vessels. shall open on signal if at least four (d) The New York City Highway hours advance notice is given to the Bridge (Belt Parkway), mile 0.8, across Westchester County Road Maintenance Mill Basin, need only open one move- Division during normal work hours or able span for the passage of vessel traf- to the County’s Parkway Police at all fic from March 8, 2006 through Sep- other times. tember 7, 2006. The draw need not be (2) The bridge tender shall honor re- opened for the passage of vessel traffic quests for opening within six hours from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays from after predicated high water if such re- May 15 through September 30, and on quest is given to the bridge tender Memorial Day, Independence Day, and while he or she is on station (three Labor Day. However, on these days the

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draw shall open on signal from the (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile time two hours before to one hour after 105.9 across the entrance to Missisquoi the predicted high tide(s). For the pur- Bay between Alburg Tongue and Hog pose of this section, predicted high Island at East Alburg, shall open on tide(s) occur 15 minutes later than that signal if at least 24 hours notice is predicted for Sandy Hook, as docu- given. mented in the tidal current data, which is updated, generated and published by [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 49452, Dec. 20, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999] Administration/National Ocean Serv- ice. § 117.799 Long Island, New York In- [CGD3 85–42, 50 FR 26713, June 28, 1985, as land Waterway from East Rockaway amended by USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33641, Inlet to Shinnecock Canal. June 25, 2001] (a) At all times, public vessels of the EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD01–06–006, 71 United States, state or local vessels FR 12623, Mar. 13, 2006, § 117.795 was amended used for public safety and vessels in by suspending paragraph (b) and adding a distress shall be passed through the temporary paragraph (d), effective from Mar. draws of each bridge listed in this sec- 8, 2006 through Sept. 7, 2006. tion as soon as possible. (b) The draw of each bridge listed in § 117.797 Lake Champlain. this section need not be opened for sail- (a) The draw of each bridge listed in ing vessels, unless the vessels are under this section shall open as soon as pos- machinery power or under tow, if an sible for public vessels of the United opening would unduly delay other ves- States and vessels of the Vermont Fish sel or vehicular traffic. and Game Department. (c) The owners of the bridges listed in (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile this section shall provide and keep in 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between good legible condition two board gages South Hero Island and North Hero Is- painted white with black figures not land, shall operate as follows: less than eight inches high to indicate (1) The draw shall open on signal on the vertical clearance under the closed the hour and the half hour from May draw at all stages of the tide. The 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. gages shall be so placed on the bridges to 8 p.m. daily. that they are plainly visible to opera- (2) The draw shall open on signal tors of vessels approaching the bridges from May 15th through October 15th either up or downstream. from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four (d) The draws of the West Bay bridge, hours notice is given by calling the mile 0.1 across Quantuck Canal, Beach number posted at the bridge. Lane bridge, mile 1.1 across Quantuck (3) The draw shall open on signal Canal, Quoque bridge, mile 1.1 across from October 16th through May 14th if Quoque Canal and the Smith Point at least four hours notice is given by bridge, mile 6.1 across Narrow Bay calling the number posted at the shall open on signal from October 1 bridge. through April 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (c) The draw of the Central Vermont and from May 1 through September 30 Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. At all other mile 105.6 shall open on signal: times during these periods, the draws (1) From June 15 through September shall open as soon as possible but no 15: more than one hour after a request to (i) Monday through Friday from 9 open is received. a.m. to 5 p.m.; (e) The draw of the Atlantic Beach (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to 0.4, shall open on signal— 11 p.m.; (1) From October 1 through May 14; (iii) At all other times, if at least two (2) From May 15 through September hours notice is given. 30, except that it need be opened only (2) From September 16 through June on the hour and half-hour from 4 p.m. 14 if at least 24 hours notice is given. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m.

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to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, Me- Creek, and the Captree State Parkway morial Day, Independence Day, and bridge, mile 30.7 across State Boat Labor Day; and Channel at Captree Island, shall open (3) From May 15 through September on signal if at least one half hour no- 30, from two hours before to one hour tice is given to the New York State De- after predicted high tide. Predicted partment of Transportation, as follows: high tide occurs 10 minutes earlier (1) Every other hour on the even than that predicted for Sandy Hook, as hour. given in the tide table published by the (2) From April 1 through October 31 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal ministration. holidays, every three hours beginning (f) The draw of the Loop Parkway at 3 a.m. Notice may be given from the Bridge across Long Creek, mile 0.7, telephone located at the moorings on shall open on signal every other hour each bridge or by marine radio- on the even hour; except that, from telephone. April 1 through October 31 on Satur- (j) The Atlantic Beach Bridge, mile days, Sundays, and Federal holidays, 0.4, across Reynolds Channel, from the draw shall open on signal every April 22, 2002 through October 31, 2002, three hours beginning at 3 a.m. If an shall open on signal, except as follows: opening is desired at other than a (1) Only one moveable bridge span scheduled time, notice may be given need be opened for the passage of vessel from the telephone located on either traffic between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, side of the bridge or via marine radio- except as provided in paragraph (j)(3) of telephone. this section. (g) The draw of the Long Beach (2) From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on week- Bridge across Reynolds Channel, mile days, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on 4.7, shall open on signal; except that: weekends and holidays, the draw shall (1) From midnight to 8 a.m. year- open on signal only on the hour and round, the draw shall open on signal if half-hour, except as provided in para- at least four hours notice is given; and graph (j)(3) of this section. (2) From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- (3) From one-hour before to one-hour days, Sundays, and holidays from May after the predicted high tide, two 15 through September 30, the draw need moveable spans may be opened for the be opened only on the hour and half passage of vessel traffic, provided at hour. least a two-hour advance notice is (3) From 10 p.m. to midnight on July given by calling the number posted at 3 each year the draw need not open for the bridge. For the purposes of this sec- the passage of vessel traffic. tion, predicted high tide occurs 10 min- (h) The draw of the Meadowbrook utes earlier than that predicted for State Parkway Bridge, mile 12.8, across Sandy Hook, as given in the tide tables Sloop Channel, shall open on signal if published by the National Oceanic and at least a one-half hour notice is given Atmospheric Administration. to the New York State Department of [CGD3 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Transportation, as follows: amended by CGD3 84–51, 50 FR 2546, Jan. 17, (1) Every other hour on the even 1985; CGD01–99–080, 64 FR 46275, Aug. 25, 1999; hour. CGD01–04–025, 69 FR 34570, June 22, 2004; (2) From April 1 through October 31, CGD01–04–047, 70 FR 15765, Mar. 29, 2005] on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays, every three hours beginning § 117.801 Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, at 1:30 a.m. Notice may be given from English Kills and their tributaries. the telephone located at the moorings (a) The following requirements apply on each side of the bridge or by marine to all bridges across Newtown Creek, radio. Dutch Kills, English Kills, and their (3) From 9 p.m. to midnight, on the tributaries: Fourth of July, the Meadowbrook (1) The owners of all bridges across State Parkway Bridge need not open Newtown Creek, Dutch Kills, English for the passage of vessel traffic. Kills and their tributaries listed under (i) The draws of the Wantagh State this section, shall provide and keep in Parkway bridge, mile 16.1 across Goose good legible condition two clearance

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gauges with figures not less than 12 Department of Transportation Radio inches high designed, installed and (Hotline) Room. maintained according to the provisions (2) The Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6, need of § 118.160 of this chapter. not open for vessel traffic at various (2) Trains and locomotives shall be times between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the controlled so that any delay in opening first Sunday in both May and Novem- the draw shall not exceed five minutes. ber. The exact time and date of the If a train moving toward the bridge has bridge closure will be published in the crossed the home signal for the bridge Local Notice to Mariners several weeks before the request to open the bridge is prior to the first Sunday of both May given, that train may continue across and November. the bridge, but must clear the inter- lock before stopping. [CGD01–99–069, 65 FR 46872, Aug. 1, 2000, as (b) The draws of the Long Island amended by CGD01–04–019, 69 FR 34573, June Railroad bridges, at mile 1.1, across 22, 2004] Dutch Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at least six-hours advance no- § 117.802 New Rochelle Harbor. tice is given to the Long Island Rail- (a) The draw of the Glen Island road Movement Bureau, except as pro- Bridge, mile 0.8, at New Rochelle, New vided in paragraph (a)(2) of this sec- York, shall open on signal, except as tion. follows: (c) The draw of the Borden Avenue (1) two hours advance notice shall be Bridge, mile 1.2, across Dutch Kills at given for openings from 12 midnight to Queens, shall open on signal if at least 6 a.m. from May 1st through October a two-hour advance notice is given to 31st by calling the number posted at the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) Radio Hot- the bridge. line or NYCDOT Bridge Operations Of- (2) twenty-four hours advance notice fice. shall be given for openings from 8 p.m. (d) The draw of the Hunters Point to 8 a.m. from November 1st through Avenue Bridge, mile 1.4, across Dutch April 30th by calling the number posted Kills at Queens, shall open on signal if at the bridge. at least a two-hour advance notice is (b) The owner of the bridge shall pro- given to the New York City Depart- vide, and keep in good legible condi- ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) tion, clearance gauges with figures not Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge less than twelve (12) inches high de- Operations Office. signed, installed, and maintained ac- (e) The draw of the Metropolitan Av- cording to the provisions of § 118.160 of enue Bridge, mile 3.4, across English this chapter. Kills at New York City, shall open on signal if at least a two-hour advance [CGD1–95–002, 63 FR 27680, May 20, 1998] notice is given to the New York City Department of Transportation § 117.803 Niagara River. (NYCDOT) Radio Hotline or the The draw of the Canadian National NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. Railway bridge, mile 33.0 at Buffalo, (f) The draw of the Grand Street/Ave- need not be opened for the passage of nue Bridge, mile 3.1, across Newtown vessels. Creek (East Branch) between Brooklyn and Queens, shall open on signal if at § 117.805 Peekskill (Annsville) Creek. least a two-hour advance notice is The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile given to the New York City Depart- 0.0 at Peekskill, need not be opened for ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) the passage of vessels. Radio Hotline or the NYCDOT Bridge Operations Office. § 117.809 Tonawanda Creek. (g)(1) The draw of the of the Pulaski Bridge, mile 0.6, and the Greenpoint The draw of the Penn Central Cor- Avenue Bridge, mile 1.3, shall open on poration railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at signal if at least a two hour advance Tonawanda, is permanently main- notice is given to the New York City tained in the open position.

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§ 117.811 Tonawanda Harbor. (4) Figure Eight Swing Bridge, mile 278.1, at Scotts Hill, NC, the draw need The draw of the Tonawanda Island only open on the hour and half hour. Railroad bridge, mile 0.2 between North (5) S.R. 74 Bridge, mile 283.1, at Tonawanda and Tonawanda Island, Wrightsville Beach, NC, between 7 a.m. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on notice is given. the hour; except that from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the third and fourth Saturday § 117.813 Wappinger Creek. in September of every year, the draw The draw of the Metro-North Com- need not open for vessels due to the muter railroad bridge, mile 0.0 at New Triathlon run. Hamburg, need not be opened for the (6) S.R. 1172 Bridge, mile 337.9, at passage of vessels. However, the draw Sunset Beach, NC, shall open on the shall be returned to operable condition hour on signal between 7 a.m. and 7 within six months after notification by p.m., April 1 to November 30, except the District Commander to do so. that on Saturdays, Sundays and Fed- eral holidays, from June 1 through Sep- § 117.815 Westchester Creek. tember 30, the bridge shall open on sig- nal on the hour between 7 a.m. and 9 The draw of the Bruckner Boulevard/ p.m. Unionport Bridge, mile 1.7, at the (b) If a pleasure vessel is approaching Bronx, New York, shall open on signal a drawbridge which is only required to if at least a two-hour advance notice is open on the hour or on the hour and given to the New York City Depart- half hour, and cannot reach the draw- ment of Transportation (NYCDOT) bridge on the hour or on the half hour, radio hotline, or the NYCDOT Bridge the drawtender may delay the required Operations Office. The draw need not opening up to 10 minutes past the hour be opened for vessel traffic from 7 a.m. or half hour. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. The owner of the [CGD05–97–072, 63 FR 9419, Feb. 25, 1998, as bridge shall provide clearance gauges amended by CGD05–98–030, 63 FR 24427, May according to the provisions of § 118.160 4, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] of this chapter. [CGD01–99–070, 65 FR 45718, July 25, 2000] § 117.822 Beaufort Channel, NC. The draw of the US 70 bridge, mile NORTH CAROLINA 0.1, at Beaufort, shall open as follows: (a) From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the draw § 117.821 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- need only open every hour on the hour way, Albermarle Sound to Sunset and on the half hour; except that Mon- Beach. day through Friday the bridge need not (a) The drawbridges across the Atlan- open between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to tic Intracoastal Waterway in North 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Carolina shall open on signal for com- (b) From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge mercial vessels at all times and on sig- shall open on signal. nal for pleasure vessels, except at the (c) From midnight on June 30, 2006, times and during the periods specified to 9 p.m. on July 5, 2006, the U.S. 70 in this paragraph: Bridge, mile 0.1, at Beaufort NC, may (1) S.H. 94 Bridge, mile 113.7, at Fair- remain closed to navigation. field, NC from April 1 to November 30, [CGD05–01–001, 66 FR 40119, Aug. 2, 2001] between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour and half EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: By CGD05–06–047, 71 FR 36196, June 26, 2006, § 117.822 was amended hour. by suspending paragraphs (a) and (b) and (2) Onslow Beach Swing Bridge, mile adding paragraph (c), effective June 30, 2006, 240.7, at Cap Lejeune, NC, between 7 to July 5, 2006. a.m. and 7 p.m., the draw need only open on the hour and half hour. § 117.823 Cape Fear River. (3) S.R. 50 Bridge, mile 260.7, at Surf The draw of the Cape Fear Memorial City, NC, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the Bridge, mile 26.8, at Wilmington need draw need only open on the hour. not open for the passage of vessel from

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8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the second Satur- (4) From 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the sec- day of July of every year, and from 7 ond Saturday of July of every year, a.m. to 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of and from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the sec- November of every year. ond Sunday of November of every year, the draw need not open for vessels. [CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] (b) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge, § 117.824 Neuse River. mile 1.5 in Wilmington, NC shall oper- ate as follows: (a) The draw of the U.S. 17 bridge, (1) The draw of the bridge to be re- mile 33.7, at New Bern: motely operated by the controller at (1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to the Navassa Railroad Bridge mile 34.0 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., across the Cape Fear River. Monday through Friday, for pleasure (2) The draw shall be left in the open vessels. However, the draw shall open position to vessels and will only be at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., for any vessel closed for the passage of trains and to waiting to pass. perform periodic maintenance author- (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to ized in accordance with Subpart A of 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through Sep- this part. tember 8, on Sundays and Federal holi- days, for pleasure vessels. However, the (3) Trains shall be controlled so that draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 any delay in opening of the draw shall p.m., for any vessel waiting to pass. not exceed ten minutes except as pro- vided in 117.31(b). (3) Shall always open on signal for public vessels of the United States, (4) The CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge State or local vessels used for public shall not be operated by the controller safety, tugs with tows, vessels in dis- at the CSX Navassa Railroad in the tress. 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 longed blast followed by one short amended by CGD5–88–054, 54 FR 3778, Jan. 26, blast to indicate that the CSX Hilton 1989. Redesignated by CGD05–05–102, 71 FR Railroad Bridge is moving to the full 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] open position to vessels. During open § 117.825 Newport River. span movement, the channel traffic 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 (2) The draw will open on signal for flash red. 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

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signal if at least four hours notice is § 117.841 Smith Creek. given. The draw of the S117–S133 bridge, [CGD05–02–014, 67 FR 70554, Nov. 25, 2002, as mile 1.5 at Wilmington, shall open on amended by CGD05–04–120, 69 FR 70061, Dec. signal if at least 24 hours notice is 2, 2004; CGD05–05–102, 71 FR 5010, Jan. 31, 2006] given.

§ 117.831 Pamlico and Tar Rivers. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] The draws of the US17–264 bridge, mile 37.2 at Washington, and the Boyds § 117.843 Trent River. Ferry bridge, mile 44.8 at Grimesland, (a) The draw of the U.S. 70 bridge, shall open on signal if at least 24 hours mile 0.0, at New Bern: notice is given. The bridge owners shall (1) Need not open from 6:30 a.m. to restore constant attendance when so 8:30 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., directed by the District Commander. Monday through Friday, for pleasure vessels. However, the draw shall open § 117.833 Pasquotank River. at 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for any vessel (a) The draw of the Albemarle & waiting to pass. Chesapeake railroad bridge, mile 47.7, (2) Need not open from 2:00 p.m. to at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, shall 7:00 p.m. from May 24 through Sep- be maintained in the open position; the tember 8, on Sundays and Federal holi- draw may close only for the crossing of days, for pleasure vessels. However, the trains and maintenance of the bridge. draw shall open at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 When the draw is closed, a bridgetender p.m. for any vessel waiting to pass. shall be present to reopen the draw (3) Shall always open on signal for after the train has cleared the bridge. public vessels of the United States, State or local vessels used for public (b) The draw of the US 158 Highway safety, tugs with tows, and vessels in Bridge, mile 50.7, at Elizabeth City, distress. shall open on signal; except that be- (4) Shall open on signal at all other tween 7 a.m. and 9 a.m., and 4 p.m. and times. 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, the (b) The draws of the Seaboard Sys- draw need open only at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 tem Railroad bridge, mile 18.0 near a.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. for any Pollocksville, need not be opened for pleasure vessels waiting to pass. the passage of vessels. [CGD05–94–118, 60 FR 40098, Aug. 7, 1995, as [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD05–97–009, 62 FR 66006, Dec. amended by CGD5–88–53, 54 FR 1361, Jan. 13, 17, 1997] 1989]

§ 117.835 Perquimans River. OHIO The draw of the US17 bridge, mile 12.0 at Hertford, shall open on signal § 117.847 Ashtabula River. from 8 a.m. to midnight from April 1 (a) The draw of the Fifth Street through September 30 and from 10 a.m. bridge, mile 1.4 at Ashtabula, shall to 10 p.m. from October 1 through open on signal for the passage of com- March 31. The draw need not be opened mercial and emergency vessels and on at all other times. the hour and half hour for all other vessels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (b) The draw of the Norfolk Southern 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] bridge, mile 1.5 at Ashtabula, shall open on signal from April 1 through § 117.837 Roanoke River. November 30 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. At The draw of the Seaboard System all other times the draw shall open on Railroad bridge, mile 94.0 at Palmyra, signal if at least 24 hours notice is need not be opened for the passage of given. vessels. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as [CGD5–92–004, 57 FR 11580, Apr. 6, 1992] amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999]

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§ 117.849 Muskingum River (Zanesville distress and vessels seeking shelter Canal). from rough weather shall be passed The draw of the Conrail bridge, mile through the draws listed in this section 77.1 at Zanesville, shall open on signal as soon as possible. Except as provided Tuesday through Friday if the Conrail in paragraph (c)(1)(ii) with respect to office is notified by 12:01 p.m. on the the Monroe Street bridge, commercial day preceding the day the opening is vessels shall be passed through the required. For openings Saturday draws of this section as soon as pos- through Monday, the Conrail office sible. shall be notified by 12:01 p.m. on Friday (b) The owners of the bridges listed in specifying which day and time the this section shall provide and keep in opening is required. In case of emer- good legible condition two board gages gency, the draw shall open as soon as painted white with black figures to in- possible. dicate the vertical clearance under the closed draw at all stages of the tide. § 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, shall 31, the draw shall open on signal for open on signal. However, from Decem- pleasure craft and commercial vessels ber 1 through April 30, the draw shall if at least a twelve hour advance notice open on signal if at least 24 hours’ no- is given. tice is given. (c) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for public vessels of [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as the United States, state or local gov- amended by CGD09 89–07, 54 FR 41965, Oct. 13, ernment vessels used for public safety 1989; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, 1999] and vessels in distress. [CCGD09 86–01, 51 FR 28380, Aug. 7, 1986] § 117.853 Sandusky Bay. The draw of the Norfolk Southern § 117.851 Portage River. bridge, mile 3.5 at Sandusky, shall open (a) Public vessels of the United on signal from April 1 through October States, State or local government ves- 31 and from November 1 through No- sels used for public safety, vessels in vember 30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. At all

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other times, the draw shall open on sig- vance notice is given and from January nal if at least 24 hours notice is given 1 through March 31, if at least a twelve to the Chief Dispatcher, Central Union hour advance notice is given. Terminal, Toledo. (c) The draws of the CSX Transpor- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as tation railroad bridge, mile 1.07, Nor- amended by CGD09 90–06, 55 FR 10769, Mar. folk Southern railroad bridge, mile 1.80 23, 1990; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, June 29, and Norfolk Southern railroad bridge, 1999] mile 5.76, all at Toledo, shall operate as follows: § 117.855 Maumee River. (1) From April 1 through December (a) The draw of the Craig Memorial 20, the draws shall open on signal for highway bridge, mile 3.30, at Toledo, all vessels. shall operate as follows: (2) From December 21 through March (1) From April through December 31, no bridgetenders are required to be 20— at the bridges and the draws shall open (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. (2) From December 21 through March [CCGD09 86–11, 51 FR 39858, Nov. 3, 1986, as 31, no bridgetenders are required to be amended by USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34712, 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, (ii) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and June 29, 2000 7 a.m., the draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels and pleasure § 117.865 Clatskanie River. 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

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hours after each day’s authorized com- open position. At that time, the red mercial fishing period established by lights shall change to green. the Columbia River Compact (Wash- (3) Vessels equipped with radio- ington State Department of Fisheries telephones may contact Burlington and the Fish Commission of Oregon) Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- for the Columbia River Fishery below tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge Bonneville Dam. status information also may be ob- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as tained by calling the commercial tele- amended by USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, phone number posted at the drawspan June 29, 2000 of the bridge. (d) The draws of the Interstate 5 § 117.867 [Reserved] Bridges, mile 106.5, between Portland, § 117.869 Columbia River. OR, and Vancouver, WA, need not open for the passage of vessels from 6:30 a.m. (a) The draws of the Interstate 5 on July 15, 2004, to 9 p.m. on August 6, Bridges, mile 106.5, between Portland, 2004, and at no other time until 9 p.m. OR, and Vancouver, WA, shall open on signal except that the draws need not on October 15 except for scheduled be opened for the passage of vessels openings on signal at 9 p.m. on August from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 2:30 6 and 20, September 3 and 17, and Octo- p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ber 1, 2004. except federal holidays. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as (b) The draw of the Port of Hood amended by CCGD13 85–02, 50 FR 31591, Aug. River bridge, mile 169.8 at Hood River, 5, 1985; CGD13–93–031, 60 FR 32268, June 21, shall open on signal if at least 12 hours 1995; CGD13–99–011, 65 FR 1544, Jan. 11, 2000] notice is given. (c) The draw of the Burlington North- § 117.871 Coos Bay. ern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile The draw of the Union Pacific rail- 201.2, between Celilo, Oregon, and road bridge, mile 9.0 at North Bend, Wishram, Washington, is automated shall be maintained in the fully open and is normally maintained in the fully position, except for the crossing of open-to-navigation position. trains or for maintenance. During (1) Lights. All lights required for foggy weather, a fog bell installed in automated operation shall be visible to the center of the draw shall be rung marine traffic for a distance of at least continuously, striking every 10 sec- 2 miles and shall be displayed at all times, day and night. onds. At any time during foggy weath- (i) When the draw is fully open, a er when the draw is closed and passage steady green light shall be displayed at is not clear for vessels, a siren shall be the center of the drawspan on both up- sounded continuously. The siren shall stream and downstream sides. be capable of being heard at a distance (ii) When the draw is not fully open, of one mile from the draw. When the a steady red light shall be displayed at bridge is again opened, the siren shall the center of the drawspan on both up- be stopped, indicating that the way is stream and downstream sides. clear for the passage of vessels. (iii) When the draw is about to close, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR flashing yellow lights in the form of a 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] down-pointing arrow shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both § 117.873 Coos River. upstream and downstream sides. (2) Operation. When a train ap- The draw of the Oregon State sec- proaches the bridge, the yellow lights ondary highway bridge, mile 2.2 near shall start flashing. After an 8-minute Eastside, shall open on signal if at delay, the green lights shall change to least 12 hours notice is given. red, the drawspan shall lower and lock, and the yellow lights shall be extin- § 117.875 Coquille River. guished. Red lights shall continue to be The draws of the US 101 highway displayed until the train has crossed bridge, mile 3.5 at Bandon, Oregon, and the drawspan is again in the fully shall open on signal if at least two

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hours notice is given to the drawtender § 117.891 [Reserved] at the Coos Bay South Slough bridge. § 117.892 South Slough. [CGD13–94–033, 59 FR 52424, Oct. 18, 1994] The draw of the Oregon State high- § 117.879 Isthmus Slough. way bridge across South Slough at The draw of the Oregon State sec- Charleston shall open on signal for the passage of vessels, except that between ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0, at the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., from Coos Bay, shall open on signal if at June 1 through September 30, the draw least 24 hours notice is given. need be opened only on the hour and [CGD13–88–19, 54 FR 3448, Jan. 24, 1989] half-hour. This exception shall not apply to vessels in distress, commer- § 117.881 John Day River. cial tugs and/or tows, or public vessels (a) The draw of the Portland and of the United States. Western railroad bridge, mile 0.0 near [CGD13 84–14, 49 FR 35498, Sept. 10, 1984] Astoria, shall open on signal if at least one hour notice is given. However, the § 117.893 Umpqua River. draw shall open promptly on signal (a) The draw of the US 101 Bridge, from four hours before to four hours mile 11.1, at Reedsport, Oregon, shall after each day’s authorized commercial open on signal if at least two hours no- fishing period established by the Co- tice is given. lumbia River Compact (Washington (b) The draw of the Central Oregon State Department of Fisheries and the and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 11.5 at Fish Commission of Oregon) for the Co- Reedsport, shall be maintained in the lumbia River Fishery below Bonneville fully open position, except for the Dam. crossing of trains or other railroad (b) [Reserved] equipment or for maintenance. During [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as foggy weather when the draw is closed amended by CGD13 91–07, 56 FR 67528, Dec. 31, and the channel is not clear for the 1991; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, passage of vessels, a fog horn with an 2000] audible range of one-half mile from the draw shall be sounded. Two clear sig- § 117.885 [Reserved] nals of approximately six seconds dura- tion each, repeated at intervals of 60 § 117.887 Oregon Slough (North Port- seconds from completion of the second land Harbor). signal to commencement of the next The draw of the Burlington Northern signal, shall be sounded and repeated Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 3.2 at from commencement of closure to full Portland, shall open on signal if at opening of the draw. When the draw is least one half hours notice is given. again in the open position, the fog horn shall be stopped, indicating that the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as channel is clear for the passage of ves- amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35627, Sept. sels. 11, 1984] (c) The draw of the US101 bridge § 117.889 Siuslaw River. across the side channel of the Umpqua River, mile 11.1 near Reedsport, need (a) The draw of the US101 bridge, not be opened for the passage of ves- mile 5.0 at Florence, shall open on sig- sels. nal if at least two hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. (b) The draw of the Central Oregon 11, 1984; CCGD13 91–06, 56 FR 66599, Dec. 24, and Pacific railroad bridge, mile 8.0 1991; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, near Cushman, shall open on signal if 1998] at least 24 hours notice is given. § 117.895 Wallooskee River. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR 37382, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG– The draw of the Oregon State sec- 1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] ondary highway bridge, mile 1.0 near

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Astoria, shall open on signal if at least openings. At all other times, notice at 48 hours notice is given. least two hours in advance is required. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR (iv) Morrison Bridge, Portland, mile 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] 12.8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, one hour’s notice shall § 117.897 Willamette River. be given for draw openings. At all other (a) The draws of the Union Pacific times, two hours notice is required. railroad bridge, mile 119.6 at Albany; (v) Hawthorne Bridge, Portland, mile and mile 164.3 near Harrisburg, need 13.1, no advance notice required. not open for the passage of vessels. [CGD13–05–023, 70 FR 73939, Dec. 14, 2005] However the draws shall be returned to operable condition within six months § 117.899 Youngs Bay and Lewis and after notification by the District Com- Clark River. mander to do so. (a) The draw of the US101 (New (b) The draw of the Oregon State Youngs Bay) highway bridge, mile 0.7. highway bridge, mile 132.1 at Corvallis, across Youngs Bay at Smith Point shall open on signal if at least seven shall open on signal for the passage of days notice is given. However, the draw vessels if at least one half-hour notice need not be opened on Saturdays, Sun- is given to the drawtender at the Lewis days, and Federal Holidays. and Clark River Bridge by marine (c) The draws of the bridges listed in radio, telephone, or other suitable paragraph (c)(3) of this section shall means from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday open on signal if appropriate advance through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 notice is given subject to the following p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all requirements and exceptions: other times at least a four-hour notice (1) The draws need not open for the by telephone is required. The opening passage of vessels from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. signal shall be two prolonged blasts fol- and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. every Monday lowed by one short 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 6 a.m. to 6 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 at least a four-hour notice is (3)(i) Broadway Bridge, Portland, telephone is required. The opening sig- mile 11.7. No advance notice required, nal is two prolonged blasts followed by however any periods where the draws one short blast. are not required to be opened do not (c) The draw of the Oregon State apply to oceangoing vessels of 750 gross (Lewis and Clark River) highway tons or over. bridge, mile 1.0, across the Lewis and (ii) Steel Bridge (upper deck only), Clark River, shall open on signal for Portland, mile 12.1. From 8 a.m. to 5 the passage of vessels if at least one p.m. Monday through Friday, one half-hour notice is given by marine hour’s notice shall be given for draw radio, telephone, or other suitable openings. At all other times, two hours means from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday notice is required. through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 (iii) Burnside Bridge, Portland, mile p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. At all 12.4. Only single-leaf openings will be other times at least a four-hour notice provided, except that double-leaf open- is required. The opening signal is one ings will be provided during Rose Fes- prolonged blast followed by four short tival. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday blasts. through Friday notice at least one hour in advance shall be given for draw [CGD13–01–006, 66 FR 51558, Oct. 10, 2001]

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PENNSYLVANIA (7) While the CONRAIL Railroad Bridge is moving from the full open to § 117.901 Chester Creek. the full closed position, the off-site The draw of the Front Street bridge, bridge/train controller will maintain mile 0.1 at Chester, shall open on signal constant surveillance of the naviga- if at least 24 hours notice is given. tional channel using infrared sensors to ensure no conflict with maritime § 117.903 Darby Creek. traffic exists. In the event of failure or obstruction of the infrared channel (a) The draw of the CONRAIL Rail- sensors, the off-site bridge/train con- road Bridge, mile 0.3, at Essington, will troller will stop the bridge and return operate as follows: the bridge to the open position. In the (1) The owner of this bridge on this event of loss of radio or telephone com- waterway shall provide and keep in munications with the on-site crew- good legible condition two board gages member, the off-site bridge/train con- painted white with black figures, nine troller will stop the bridge and the inches high to indicate the vertical bridge return to the open position. clearance under the closed draw at all (8) When the draw cannot be operated stages of the tide. The gages shall be so from the remote site, a bridge tender placed on the bridge that they are must be called to operate the bridge in plainly visible to operators of vessels the traditional on-site manner. 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 May 15 through October 15, 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 October 16 through May 14, train controller at the Delair Railroad the draw shall open on signal if at least Bridge either by radio or telephone, re- 24 hours notice is given by telephone at questing the off-site bridge/train con- (856) 231–7088 or (856) 662–8201. Oper- troller to lower the bridge. ational information will be provided 24 (6) The bridge shall only be lowered hours a day by telephone at (856) 231– from the remote site if the on-site 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. [CGD05–01–052, 67 FR 64170, Feb. 11, 2002]

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§ 117.904 Delaware River. RHODE ISLAND [RESERVED]

See § 117.716, Delaware River, listed SOUTH CAROLINA under New Jersey. [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] § 117.911 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- way, Little River to Savannah § 117.905 Schuylkill River. River. (a) The following requirements apply (a) General. Public vessels of the to all drawbridges across the Schuyl- United States, tugs with tows, and ves- kill River: sels in a situation where a delay would (1) The draws of railroad bridges need endanger life or property shall, upon not be opened when there is a train in proper signal, be passed through the the bridge block approaching the draw of each bridge listed in this sec- bridge with the intention of crossing, tion at anytime. or within five minutes of the known (b) [Reserved] time of the passage of a scheduled pas- (c) Ben Sawyer (SR 703) bridge across senger train. Sullivan’s Island Narrows, mile 462.2 be- (2) The opening of a bridge may not tween Sullivan’s Island and Mount Pleas- be delayed more than five minutes for ant. The draw shall open on signal; ex- a highway bridge or 10 minutes for a cept that, the draw need not open from railroad bridge, after the signal to open 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 is given. p.m. Monday through Friday except (3) The owners of drawbridges shall Federal holidays. On Saturdays, Sun- provide and keep in good legible condi- days, and Federal holidays from 9 a.m. tion two board gages painted white to 7 p.m. the draw need open only on with black figures not less than six the hour. inches high to indicate the vertical (d) SR 171/700 bridge across Wappoo clearance under the closed draw at all Creek Mile 470.8 at Charleston. The draw stages of the tide. The gages shall be so shall open on signal, except that from placed on the bridge that they are April 1 to November 30 from 9 a.m. to plainly visible to operators of vessels 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except approaching the bridge either up or federal holidays, and from 9 a.m. to 7 downstream. p.m., on Saturdays, Sundays and fed- (b) The Passyunk Avenue bridge, eral holidays, the bridge need not open mile 3.5 at Philadelphia, shall open on except on the hour and half-hour. From signal at all times if at least four hours June 1 to September 30 and from De- notice is given. Public vessels of the cember 1 to March 30 the draw need not United States shall be passed as soon open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from as possible at any time. 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Fri- (c) The draw of the Conrail bridge, day, except federal holidays, and from mile 5.5 at Grays Ferry Avenue, Phila- April 1 to May 31 and from October 1 to delphia, shall open on signal; except November 30 Monday through Friday, that, on Saturdays and Sundays, the except federal holidays, the draw need draw shall open on signal if at least not open from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from two hours notice is given. Public ves- 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. sels of the United States shall be (e) John Limehouse Bridge across the passed as soon as possible at any time. Stone River, mile 479.3 at Johns Island. (d) The draw of the University Ave- The draw of the John Limehouse nue bridge, mile 6.2 at Philadelphia, Bridge shall open on signal; except that shall open on signal at all times if at the draw need not open from 6:30 a.m. least two hours notice is given. Public to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., vessels of the United States shall be Monday through Friday except Federal passed as soon as possible at any time. holidays. Between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., (e) The draw of the Conrail bridge, Monday through Friday except Federal mile 6.4 near Christian Street, Phila- holidays, the draw need open only on delphia, shall open on signal if at least the hour and half hour. The draw shall two hours notice is given. open as soon as possible for the passage [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43462, Oct. 29, 1984] of tugs with tows, public vessels of the

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United States and vessels in a situa- § 117.921 Broad River. tion where a delay would endanger life (a) The draw of the S170 bridge, mile or property. 14.0 near Beaufort, shall open on signal (f) Lady’s Island Bridge, across the if at least 24 hours notice is given. Beaufort River, Mile 536.0 at Beaufort. (b) The draw of the Seaboard System The draw shall operate as follows: Railroad bridge, mile 17.0 near Whale (1) On Monday through Friday, ex- Branch, shall open on signal if at least cept Federal holidays: 24 hours notice is given. (i) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the draw need not open; and, § 117.923 Congaree River. (ii) Between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the The draw of the Southern Railway draw need open only on the hour and bridge, mile 4.3 at Moye’s Station, half-hour. shall open on signal if at least 24 hours (2) At all other times the draw shall notice is given. open on signal. § 117.925 Cooper River. [CGD7 84–29, 50 FR 51250, Dec. 16, 1985, as amended by CGD7 85–55, 51 FR 12320, Apr. 10, The draw of the Seaboard System 1986; CGD7 86–12, 51 FR 25054, July 10, 1986; Railroad bridge, mile 42.8 near CGD7 87–25, 52 FR 42648, Nov. 6, 1987; CGD7 Cordesville, shall open on signal if at 87–18, 52 FR 44107, Nov. 18, 1987; CGD7–90–07, least six hours advance notice is given. 55 FR 24231, June 15, 1990; CGD7–90–25, 56 FR 1491, Jan. 15, 1991; CGD7–92–82, 57 FR 57963, [CGD 7–85–24, 50 FR 37175, Sept. 12, 1985] Dec. 8, 1992; CGD07–99–038, 64 FR 38830, July 20, 1999; CGD07–01–078, 66 FR 42110, Aug. 10, § 117.927 Coosaw River (Whale 2001; CGD07–99–038, 67 FR 37682, May 30, 2002; Branch). CGD07–04–014, 69 FR 42876, July 19, 2004] The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 5.3 at Seabrook, § 117.913 Ashepoo River. and the draw of the US21 bridge, mile The draw of the Seaboard System 7.0 at Beaufort, shall open on signal Railroad bridge, mile 32.0 at Ashepoo, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through need not be opened for the passage of Friday if at least 24 hours notice is vessels. However, the draw shall be re- given. At all other times, the draw turned to operable condition within six need not be opened for the passage of months after notification by the Dis- vessels. trict Commander to do so. § 117.929 Durham Creek. § 117.915 Ashley River. The removable span of the Seaboard (a) The draws of the US17 highway System Railroad bridge, mile 1.7 at bridges, miles 2.4 and 2.5 at Charleston, Bushy Park, shall be removed to allow shall open on signal; except that, from the passage of dredges and construc- 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday tion equipment if at least 20 days no- and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily, the draws tice is given. When notified by the City need be opened only if at least 12 hours of Charleston of an emergency in the notice is given. The draws of either Bushy Park Reservoir, the span shall bridge shall open as soon as possible for be removed as soon as possible to per- the passage of vessels in an emergency mit the passage of dredges and con- involving danger to life or property. struction equipment. (b) The draw of the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 12.0 near Drayton § 117.933 Pee Dee River. Hall, shall open on signal from 7 a.m. The draws of the Seaboard System to 11 p.m. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the Railroad bridges, mile 72.6 near Poston draw shall open on signal if at least and mile 107.2 near Pee Dee, need not three hours notice is given. be opened for the passage of vessels.

§ 117.917 Battery Creek. § 117.935 Rantowles Creek. The draw of the State highway The draw of the Seaboard System bridge, mile 2.1 between Beaufort and Railroad bridge, 1.1 near Rantowles, Parris Island, shall open on signal if at need not be opened for the passage of least 24 hours notice is given. vessels.

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§ 117.936 Savannah River. § 117.947 Obion River. See § 117.371, Savannah River, listed The draws of all bridges on the Obion under Georgia. River need not be opened for the pas- sage of vessels. [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] § 117.949 Tennessee River. § 117.938 Waccamaw River. The draws of the Chief John Ross The draw of the Waccamaw Coast Line Railroad bridge, mile 44.4 at Bridge over the Tennessee River, mile Conway, shall open on signal; except 464.1, at Chattanooga, and the South- that from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday ern Railway Bridge over the Tennessee through Friday, the draw shall open on River, mile 470.7, at Hixon, Tennessee, signal if at least one hour notice is shall open on signal when the vertical given. clearance beneath the draw is 50 feet or less. When the vertical clearance be- [CGD7–90–80, 56 FR 1491, Jan. 15, 1991] neath the draw is more than 50 feet, at least eight hours notice is required. § 117.939 Wando River. When the operator of a vessel returning The draw of the S41 bridge, mile 10.0 through the draw within four hours in- near Cainhoy, shall open on signal if at forms the drawtender of the probable least 12 hours notice is given. time of return, the drawtender shall re- turn one half hour before the time SOUTH DAKOTA specified and promptly open the draw on signal for the vessel without further § 117.941 Missouri River. notice. If the vessel giving notice fails The draws of the US81 bridge, mile to arrive within one hour after the ar- 805.7 at Yankton, and the Chicago and rival time specified, whether upbound Northwestern Railroad bridge, mile or downbound, a second eight hours no- 1066.5 at Pierre, need not be opened for tice is required. Clearance gages of a the passage of vessels. type acceptable to the Coast Guard shall be installed on both sides of each TENNESSEE bridge. § 117.943 Cumberland River. [CGD02 86–02, 51 FR 32320, Sept. 11, 1986; 51 The draw of the Clarksville Railroad FR 41894, Nov. 19, 1986] bridge over the Cumberland River, mile TEXAS 126.5, at Clarksville, shall open on sig- nal when the vertical clearance under § 117.951 Arroyo Colorado River. the navigational span is 47 feet or less. The draw shall open on signal if at The draw of the S106 highway bridge, least two hours notice is given when mile 22.5 at Rio Hondo, shall open on the vertical clearance is greater than signal if at least 12 hours notice is 47 feet. The draw need not be opened given. for a vessel that arrives at the bridge more than 30 minutes after the time § 117.953 Brazos River (Diversion specified in the notice, unless a second Channel). two hours notice has been given. (a) The draw of the S36 highway bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall open [CGD02 86–01, 51 FR 32319, Sept. 11, 1986, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, on signal if at least 12 hours notice is June 30, 1998] given. (b) The draw of the Union Pacific § 117.945 Hatchie River. railroad bridge, mile 22.6 at Brazoria, The draws of the Illinois Central Gulf need not be opened for the passage of railroad bridge, mile 35.0 at Covington, vessels. and the Seaboard System Railroad bridge, mile 71.0 at Brownsville, need § 117.955 Buffalo Bayou. not be opened for the passage of ves- (a) The draw of the Houston Belt and sels. Terminal railroad bridge, mile 1.2 at

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Houston, and all drawbridges down- Bay City, shall open on signal if at stream of it, shall open on signal if at least six hours notice is given. least 24 hours notice if given. (b) The draws of the Union Pacific § 117.967 Greens Bayou. railroad bridge, mile 3.1, and the Hous- The draw of the Port Terminal Rail- ton Belt and Terminal railroad bridge, road Association railroad bridge, mile mile 4.3, need not be opened for the 2.8 at Houston, shall open on signal if passage of vessels. at least four hours notice is given. The draw shall open on signal for three [CGD–8–89–11, 55 FR 2066, Jan. 22, 1990, as amended by CGD08–98–066, 63 FR 55030, Oct. hours thereafter for returning 14, 1998] downbound vessels.

§ 117.957 Cedar Bayou. § 117.968 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The draw of the Union Pacific rail- The draw of the Port Isabel bridge, road automated bridge, mile 7.0 at Bay- mile 666.0, shall open on signal; except town, operates as follows: that, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays (a) The draw shall be maintained at a only, excluding holidays, the draw need vertical clearance of 81.4 feet above open only on the hour for pleasure mean high water. Fixed green naviga- craft. The draw shall open on signal at tion lights shall be displayed in the any time for commercial vessels, for a center of the draw. vessel in distress, or for an emergency aboard a vessel. When the draw is open (b) When a train approaches the for a commercial vessel, waiting pleas- bridge, the navigation lights shall be ure craft shall be passed. changed from green to red, alternating flashing red lights turned on, and a [CGD8–90–10, 56 FR 14644, Apr. 11, 1991] horn sounded for six minutes. At the end of six minutes, the draw may be § 117.969 Lavaca River. lowered and locked if the scanning The draws of the Union Pacific rail- equipment does not detect any object road bridge, mile 11.2, and the highway under the span. If the scanning equip- bridge, mile 11.2, both at Vanderbilt, ment detects an obstruction, the draw shall open on signal if at least 48 hours shall be raised until the obstruction is notice is given. In emergencies, the cleared. draws shall open as soon as possible. (c) After a train has cleared the bridge, the draw shall be raised to 81.4 § 117.971 Neches River. feet above mean high water, the flash- (a) The draw of the Kansas City ing red lights stopped, and the naviga- Southern automated bridge, mile 19.5, tion lights changed from red to green. at Beaumont, is not constantly manned and is operated from a remote § 117.959 Chocolate Bayou. site in Shreveport, Louisiana. The The draw of the Union Pacific rail- bridge is normally maintained in the road bridge, mile 11.4 at Liverpool, closed to navigation position, pro- need not be opened for the passage of viding 13 feet of vertical clearance vessels. above mean high tide. This bridge will open on signal. § 117.963 Colorado River. (1) Mariners may request a bridge The draw of the highway bridge, mile opening at anytime via one of the fol- 10.7 at Wadsworth need open on signal lowing methods: Monday through Friday only, and then (i) Telephone at 1–877–829–6295; only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. At least 48 (ii) Marine radio on VHF-FM Channel hours notice is required. 16; or (iii) Proper sound signal as prescribed [CGD8–90–22, 56 FR 488, Jan. 7, 1991] in § 117.15. (2) When signaling by sound, if return § 117.965 Cow Bayou. sound signal is not sent from the re- The draws of the Orange County mote bridge operator, in compliance highway bridge, mile 2.9 at West Or- with § 117.15, contact the remote oper- ange, and the S87 bridge, mile 4.5 at ator via telephone or marine radio.

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(3) An audible warning siren will § 117.983 Sabine River (Old Channel) sound when the bridge is in motion. behind Orange Harbor Island. Video cameras will constantly monitor The draw of the highway bridge, mile the waterway near and under the draw. 9.5 at Orange, need not be opened for Once a vessel has passed through the the passage of vessels. bridge, the draw will lower, provided the infrared ‘‘under bridge’’ presence [CGD 08–84–08, 50 FR 19527, May 9, 1985] detector and video cameras reveal § 117.984 San Bernard River. nothing under the draw. The draw of the Union Pacific rail- (b) The draw of the Burlington road bridge, mile 20.7 near Brazoria, Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, shall open on signal; except that, from mile 53.9 at Evadale, need not be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., opened for the passage of vessels. the draw shall open on signal if at least [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as three hours notice is given. amended by CGD 08–00–026, 65 FR 71059, Nov. [CGD 08–84–14, 50 FR 15743, Apr. 22, 1985] 29, 2000] § 117.987 Taylor Bayou. § 117.975 Old Brazos River. The draws of the Union Pacific rail- The draw of the Union Pacific rail- road bridge, mile 2.0, and the S73 road bridge, mile 4.4 at Freeport, shall bridge, mile 10.2, both at West Port Ar- be maintained in the fully open posi- thur, need not be opened for the pas- tion, except for the crossing of trains sage of vessels. or for maintenance. § 117.989 Trinity River. § 117.977 Pelican Island Causeway, The draws of the Union Pacific Rail- Galveston Channel. road bridges, mile 41.4 at Liberty, mile The draw of the Pelican Island Cause- 54.8 at Kenefick, mile 117.3 at Goodrich, way bridge across Galveston Channel, mile 181.8 at Riverside, and the Bur- mile 4.5 of the Galveston Channel, lington Northern Santa Fe railroad (GIWW mile 356.1) at Galveston, Texas, bridge, mile 96.2 at Romayor, need not shall open on signal; except that, from be opened for the passage of vessels. 6:40 a.m. to 8:10 a.m., 12 noon to 1 p.m., [USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998] and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday except Federal holi- VERMONT days, the draw need not be opened for passage of vessels. Public vessels of the § 117.993 Lake Champlain. United States and vessels in distress (a) The draws of the bridges listed in shall be passed at any time. this section shall open as soon as pos- sible for the passage of public vessels of [CGD08–02–003, 67 FR 35903, May 22, 2002] the United States and Vermont Fish and Game Department vessels. § 117.979 Sabine Lake. (b) The draw of the US2 Bridge, mile The draw of the S82 bridge, mile 10.0 91.8, over Lake Champlain, between at Port Arthur, shall open on signal; South Hero Island and North Hero Is- except that, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the land, shall operate as follows: draw shall open on signal if at least six (1) The draw shall open on signal on hours notice is given to the Mainte- the hour and the half hour from May nance Construction Supervisor or the 15th through October 15th from 8 a.m. Maintenance Foreman at Port Arthur. to 8 p.m. daily. (2) The draw shall open on signal § 117.981 Sabine River. from May 15th through October 15th from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. if at least four See § 117.493, Sabine River, listed hours notice is given by calling the under Louisiana. number posted at the bridge. [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] (3) The draw shall open on signal from October 16th through May 14th if at least four hours notice is given by

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calling the number posted at the (4) When the bridge closes for any bridge. reason, the controller will announce 30 (c) The draw of the Central Vermont minutes in advance, 15 minutes in ad- Railway bridge across Missisquoi Bay, vance, and immediately proceeding the mile 105.6 shall open on signal: actual lowering, over marine channel (1) From June 15 through September 13, that the Belt Line Railroad Bridge 15: is closing for river traffic. In each of (i) Monday through Friday from 9 these three announcements, the bridge/ a.m. to 5 p.m.: train controller will request all con- (ii) Saturdays, Sundays, Independ- cerned river traffic to please acknowl- ence Day and Labor Day from 7 a.m. to edge on marine channel 13. 11 p.m.; (5) The bridge shall only be operated (iii) At all other times, if at least two from the remote site if closed circuit hours notice is given. visual and radar information shows (2) From September 16 through June there are no vessels in the area and no 14, if at least 24 hours notice is given. opposing radio communications have been received. (d) The draw of the SR78 bridge, mile (6) While the Belt Line Bridge is 105.9 between Alburg Tongue and East moving from the full open position to Alburg, shall open on signal if at least the full closed position, the bridge/ 24 hours notice is given. train controller will maintain constant [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as surveillance of the navigational chan- amended by CGD3 83–059, 49 FR 44208, Nov. 5, nel to ensure no conflict with maritime 1984; CGD01–98–032, 64 FR 28103, May 25, 1999] traffic exists. In the event of failure of a camera or the radar system, or loss VIRGINIA of marine-radio communications, the bridge shall not be operated by the off- § 117.995 Appomattox River. site bridge/train controller from the re- The draw of the Seaboard System mote location. Railroad bridge, mile 2.5 at Hopewell, (7) If the off-site bridge/train control- shall open on signal if at least 24 hours ler’s visibility of the navigational notice is given to the Seaboard System channel is less than 3⁄4 of a mile, the Agent at Hopewell. However, a bridge shall not be operated from the drawtender shall be in constant attend- remote location. ance and the draw shall open on signal (8) When the draw cannot be operated upon 30 days notice, in writing, to do so from the remote site, a bridgetender from the District Commander. must be called to operate the bridge in the traditional on-site manner. § 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Water- (9) The Belt Line mid-channel lights way, South Branch of the Elizabeth will change from green to red anytime River to the Albermarle and Chesa- the bridge is not in the full open posi- peake Canal. tion. (a) The draw of the Belt Line Rail- (10) During the downward and upward road Bridge, mile 2.6, in Portsmouth span movement, a warning alarm will and Chesapeake will operate as follows: sound until the bridge is seated and (1) The bridge will be left in the open locked down or in the full open posi- position at all times and will only be tion. lowered for the passage of trains and to (11) When the bridge has returned to perform periodic maintenance author- its full up position, the mid-channel ized in accordance with subpart A of light will turn from red to green, and this part. the controller will announce over ma- (2) The bridge will be operated by the rine radio channel 13, ‘‘Security, secu- controller at the Berkley Yard office. rity, security, the Belt Line bridge is (3) The controller will monitor water- open for river traffic.’’ Operational in- way traffic in the area of the bridge formation will be provided 24 hours a and directly beneath the bridge with day on marine channel 13 and via tele- closed circuit cameras mounted on top phone (757) 543–1996 or (757) 545–2941. of the bridge and with surface naviga- (b) The draw of the Jordan (S337) tional radar. bridge, mile 2.8, in Chesapeake:

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(1) Shall open on signal at any time (2) The draw shall be left in the open for commercial vessels carrying lique- position to vessels and will only be fied flammable gas or other hazardous closed for the passage of trains and to materials. perform periodic maintenance author- (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and ized in accordance with subpart A of from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday this part. through Friday, except Federal holi- (3) Trains shall be controlled so that days: any delay in opening of the draw shall (i) Need not open for the passage of not exceed ten minutes except as pro- recreational or commercial vessels vided in § 117.31(b). that do not qualify under paragraph (4) Before the bridge closes for any (b)(2)(ii) of this section. reason, the off-site remote operator (ii) Need not open for commercial will monitor waterway traffic in the cargo vessels, including tugs and tows, area with closed circuit cameras and unless 2 hours advance notice has been motion sensors mounted on the bridge. given to the Jordan Bridge Office at The bridge will only be closed if the (757) 545–4695. off-site remote operator’s visual in- (3) Shall open on signal at all other spection shows that the channel is times. clear and there are no vessels (c) The draw of the Norfolk and West- transiting in the area. ern railroad bridge across the South (5) While the bridge is moving from Branch of the Elizabeth River, mile 3.6 the full open position to the full closed at Portsmouth-Chesapeake, shall be position, the off-site remote operator maintained in the open position; except will maintain constant surveillance of the draw may close for the crossing of trains and maintenance of the bridge. the navigation channel to ensure that When the draw is closed, a drawtender no conflict with maritime traffic ex- shall be present and the draw shall ists. In the event of failure or obstruc- open on signal. tion, the off-site remote operator will (d) The draw of the Gilmerton (US13/ stop and return the bridge to the full 460) bridge, mile 5.8, in Chesapeake: open position to vessels. In the event of (1) Shall open on signal at any time a failure or obstruction, a bridge ten- for commercial vessels carrying lique- der must be called by the off-site re- fied flammable gas or other hazardous mote operator and must be on-site materials. within 30 minutes of the call to operate (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and the bridge. from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday (6) During closing of the span, the through Friday, except Federal holi- channel traffic lights will change from days: flashing green to flashing red, the horn (i) Need not open for the passage of will sound twice, and an audio voice recreational or commercial vessels warning device will announce bridge that do not qualify under paragraph movement, then two repeat blasts of (d)(2)(ii) of this section. the horn will sound until the bridge is (ii) Need not open for commercial seated and locked down. When the cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs bridge is seated and locked down to with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- vessels, the channel traffic lights will tice has been given to the Gilmerton flash red. Bridge at (757) 545–1512. (7) During the open span movement, (3) Shall open on signal at all other the channel traffic lights will flash red, times. the horn will sound twice, followed by (e) The draw of the Norfolk Southern a pause, and then five repeat blasts of #7 Railroad Bridge, mile 5.8 in Chesa- the horn will sound until the bridge is peake, shall operate as follows: in the full open position to vessels. In (1) The draw shall be remotely con- the full open position to vessels, the trolled by the operator at the Norfolk bridge channel traffic lights will turn Southern #5 Railroad Bridge office over from flashing red to flashing green the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth then an audio warning device will an- River, at mile 1.1, in Norfolk. nounce bridge movement by stating

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‘‘Security, security, security, the Nor- ing up to 10 minutes past the hour for folk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge at the passage of the approaching vessel mile 5.8 is open for river traffic’’. and any other vessels that are waiting (8) Operational information will be to pass. Vessels in an emergency condi- provided 24 hours a day on marine tion which presents danger to life or channel 13 and via telephone (757) 924– property shall be passed at any time. 5320. (i) The draw of the Albemarle & (f) The draw of the I64 bridge across Chesapeake Railroad bridge, mile 13.9, the South Branch of the Elizabeth in Chesapeake, Virginia, shall be main- River, mile 7.1 at Chesapeake, shall tained in the open position; the draw open on signal if at least 24 hours no- may close only for the crossing of tice is given. trains and maintenance of the bridge. (g) The draw of the Dominion Boule- vard (US 17) bridge, mile 8.8 in Chesa- When the draw is closed, a bridgetender peake: shall be present to reopen the draw (1) Shall open on signal at any time after the train has cleared the bridge. for commercial vessels carrying lique- (j) The draw of the Centerville Turn- fied flammable gas or other hazardous pike (SR170) bridge across the Albe- materials. marle and Chesapeake Canal, mile 15.2, (2) From 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 at Chesapeake: p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, (1) Shall open on signal at any time need not open for the passage of rec- for commercial vessels carrying lique- reational vessels, and need open for fied flammable gas or other hazardous commercial cargo vessels not carrying materials. hazardous materials, including tugs (2) From 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and and tugs with tows, only when notice from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through has been given at least 2 hours in ad- Friday, except Federal holidays: vance to the Dominion Boulevard (i) Need not open for the passage of Bridge at (757) 547–0521. recreational or commercial vessels (3) From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday that do not qualify under paragraph through Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 6 (i)(2)(ii) of this section. p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Fed- eral holidays, the draw need only be (ii) Need not open for commercial opened every hour on the hour. During cargo vessels, including tugs, and tugs these hours, the draw will continue to with tows, unless 2 hours advance no- open on signal for commercial vessels tice has been given to the Centerville carrying liquefied flammable gas or Turnpike bridge at (757) 547–3632. other hazardous materials, and for (3) From 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday commercial cargo vessels not carrying through Friday, except Federal holi- hazardous materials, including tugs days, the draw need only be opened on and tugs with tows, when notice has the hour and half hour. been given at least 2 hours in advance. (4) If any vessel is approaching the (4) If any vessel is approaching the bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- bridge and cannot reach the draw ex- actly on the hour or half hour, the actly on the hour, the drawtender may drawtender may delay the opening ten delay the opening up to ten minutes minutes past the hour or half hour for past the hour for the passage of the ap- the passage of the approaching vessel proaching vessel and any other vessels and any other vessels that are waiting that are waiting to pass. to pass. (5) Shall open on signal at all other times. (h) The draw of the S168 bridge, mile 12 at Chesapeake (Great Bridge), shall open on signal; except that, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the draw need be opened only on the hour. If any vessel is approach- ing the bridge and cannot reach the draw exactly on the hour, the drawtender may delay the hourly open-

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(5) Shall open on signal at all other mand from midnight to 6 a.m., and on times. the hour from 6 a.m. to midnight, ex- cept that from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD5–91–045, 56 FR 49411, Sept. last consecutive Wednesday and Thurs- 30, 1991; CGD5–90–026, 57 FR 46506, Oct 9, 1992; day in July of every year, the draw CGD5–90–043, 58 FR 16124, Mar. 25, 1993; need not be opened. CGD05–94–050, 59 FR 67632, Dec. 30, 1994; [CGDO5–04–215, 70 FR 20053, Apr. 18, 2005] CGD05–94–117, 60 FR 37365, July 20, 1995; CGD05–95–029, 61 FR 1715, Jan. 23, 1996; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; § 117.1007 Elizabeth River—Eastern CGD05–98–014, 63 FR 55948, Oct. 20, 1998; Branch. CGD05–02–108, 68 FR 59537, Oct. 16, 2003; (a) The draw of the Norfolk Southern CGD05–04–117, 69 FR 70059, Dec. 2, 2004; Railroad Bridge (NS #V2.8), mile 2.7 at USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, June 23, 2005; Norfolk, shall operate as follows: CGD05–05–041, 70 FR 48639, Aug. 19, 2005] (1) The draw shall remain in the open EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 71 FR 36999, June position for navigation. The draw shall 29, 2006, § 117.997 was amended by revising only be closed for train crossings or paragraph (g)(3), effective July 31, 2006. For periodic maintenance authorized in ac- the convenience of the user, the revised text follows: cordance with subpart A of this part. (2) The bridge shall be operated by § 117.997 Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the controller at the Norfolk Southern South Branch of the Elizabeth River to Railroad Bridge (NS #5), mile 1.1, over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, VA. The controller * * * * * shall monitor vessel traffic with closed (g) * * * circuit cameras and infrared sensors (3) From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from 9 a.m. covering the swing radius. Operational to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 6 a.m. information will be provided 24 hours a to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal day on marine channel 13 and via tele- holidays, the draw need only be opened every phone (757) 446–5320. hour on the hour, except the draw shall open on signal for commercial vessels that qualify (3) The bridge shall not be operated under paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this sec- from the remote location in the fol- tion. lowing events: Failure or obstruction of the infrared sensors, closed-circuit * * * * * cameras or marine-radio communica- tions, or anytime controller’s visibility § 117.999 Blackwater River. is inhibited. In these situations, a The draw of the S189 bridge, mile 9.2 bridge tender with Norfolk Southern at South Quay, shall open on signal if must be called to operate the bridge at least 24 hours notice is given. on-site. (4) Before the bridge closes for any § 117.1001 Cat Point Creek. reason, the remote operator will mon- itor waterway traffic in the area. The The draw of the S634 bridge, mile 0.3 bridge shall only be closed if the off- at Naylors, need not be opened for the site remote operator’s visual inspec- passage of vessels. tion shows that the channel is clear § 117.1003 Chickahominy River. and there are no vessels transiting in the area. While the bridge is moving, The draw of the highway bridge, mile the operator shall maintain constant 1.5 at Barrets Ferry, shall open on sig- surveillance of the navigation channel. nal; except that, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., (5) Before closing the draw, the chan- the draw shall open on signal if at least nel traffic lights will change from 12 hours notice is given. flashing green to flashing red, the horn [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR will sound five short blasts, and an 37382, Sept. 24, 1984] audio voice warning stating, ‘‘Atten- tion, Attention. Norfolk Southern’s § 117.1005 Chincoteague Channel. Railroad Bridge over the Eastern The draw of the SR 175 Bridge, mile Branch of the Elizabeth River at mile- 3.5, at Chincoteague shall open on de- post 2.7 will be closing to river traffic.’’

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Five short blasts of the horn will con- § 117.1013 Kinsale Creek. tinue until the bridge is seated and The draw of the state highway locked down to vessels, the channel bridge, mile 4.0, at Kinsale need not be traffic lights will continue to flash red. opened for the passage of vessels. (6) When the rail traffic has cleared, the horn will sound one prolonged blast § 117.1015 Mattaponi River. followed by one short blast to indicate that the draw is opening to vessel traf- The draws of the Lord Delaware (S33) fic. During the opening swing move- bridge, mile 0.8 at West Point, and the ment, the channel traffic lights will S629 bridge, mile 28.5 at Walkerton, flash red until the bridge returns to the shall open on signal if at least 24 hours fully open position. In the full open po- notice is given. The drawtender service sition to vessels, the bridge channel for either bridge shall be increased to lights will flash green followed by an the degree determined to be adequate announcement stating, ‘‘Security, se- within 30 days after written notice is curity, security. Norfolk Southern received from the District Commander Railroad Bridge at mile 2.7 is open for to do so. river traffic.’’ Vessels shall stay clear of both channels as to not interfere § 117.1021 North Landing River. with infrared detectors, until green The draw of the S165 bridge, mile 20.2 lights are displayed on the swing span. at Chesapeake, shall open on signal; ex- (b) The draw of the Berkley Bridge cept that, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., the mile 0.4. at Norfolk, shall remain draw need be opened only on the hour closed one hour prior to the published and half hour for the passage of pleas- start of a scheduled marine event regu- ure craft. Public vessels of the United lated under § 100.501, and shall remain States, commercial vessels, and vessels closed until one hour following the in an emergency endangering life or completion of the event unless the Pa- property shall be passed at any time. trol Commander designated under § 100.501 allows the bridge to open for § 117.1023 Pamunkey River. commercial vessel traffic. (a) The draw of the Eltham Bridge (c) The draw of the Berkley Bridge, (SR33/30), mile 1.0, located in West mile 0.4 in Norfolk— Point, Virginia, shall open on signal; (1) Shall open on signal at any time, except that, the bridge need not open except from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from for commercial crabbing and fishing 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- vessels and recreational vessels on day, except Federal holidays. Mondays through Fridays, except Fed- (2) From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 eral Holidays, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at except Federal holidays, shall open at all other times, the bridge will open for any time for commercial vessels with a these vessels only on the hour, Monday draft of 18 feet or more, provided that through Friday, except Federal holi- at least 6 hours advance notice has days. been given to the Berkley Bridge Traf- (b) Public vessels of the United fic Control room at (757) 494–2490. States and vessels in an emergency in- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 43463, Oct. 29, 1984, as volving danger to life or property shall amended by CGD 05–88–13, 53 FR 20321, June be passed at any time. 3, 1988; CGD 5–89–43, 54 FR 30039, July 18, 1989; CGD5–90–023, 55 FR 23434, June 8, 1990; [CGD05–94–072, 59 FR 46173, Sept. 7, 1994] CGD05–04–209, 70 FR 22254, Apr. 29, 2005; CGD05–05–049, 70 FR 68337, Nov. 10, 2005] § 117.1025 York River. (a) The Coleman Memorial bridge, § 117.1011 Great Wicomico River. mile 7.0, at Yorktown, shall open on The draw of the S200 bridge, mile 8.0 signal; except from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. and at Tipers, shall open on signal; except 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Fri- that, if an opening is desired from 6 day, except Federal holidays, the p.m. to 6 a.m., the drawtender on duty bridge shall remain closed to naviga- shall be notified before 6 p.m. tion.

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(b) The bridge shall be opened at any- minutes. If after two minutes no re- time for vessels in an emergency which sponse is received, the drawtender shall presents danger to life or property. broadcast a message over Channel 13– [CGD05–93–054, 59 FR 5954, Feb. 9, 1994, as VHF that the Kalan Bridge is closing. amended by CGD05–95–023, 60 FR 31247, June Both messages shall be broadcast 14, 1995] twice. (2) Prior to activating the closing se- WASHINGTON quence the drawtender shall visually § 117.1031 Chehalis River. inspect the waterway for marine traffic approaching the bridge. The closing se- The draw of the SR–101 highway quence shall not be activated until bridge, mile 0.1, at Aberdeen, shall open on a signal of two short blasts fol- after marine traffic has cleared the lowed by one prolonged blast from one bridge. hour before sunrise to one hour after (3) When the closing sequence is acti- sunset, except that from 7:15 a.m. to vated, the following functions occur 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., automatically: The RACON is deacti- Monday through Friday, except Fed- vated, red strobe lights on the lift tow- eral holidays, the draw need not be ers and on the channel piers start opened for the passage of vessels of less flashing, a downward pointing arrow than 5,000 gross tons. At all other consisting of amber colored lights is times, the draw shall open on signal if displayed from the center of the at least one hour notice is given by ma- drawspan and a recorded message is rine radio, telephone, or other suitable broadcast over Channel 13–VHF advis- means to the Washington Department ing that the Kalan Bridge is closed to of Transportation. river traffic. The radio message is re- [CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2394, 2395, Jan. 16, 1986, as peated every five minutes, the red amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, lights continue to flash and the down- June 30, 1998] ward pointing arrow is displayed, until the lift span returns to the up and § 117.1035 Columbia River. locked position. At the end of the ten (a) The term drawtender, as used in minutes, a horn sounds for 30 seconds, this section means the operator of the the span begins closing and the drawspan, whether that person may be centerspan navigation lights turn from a train crew member, maintenance per- green to red. The horn sounds for 30 son, or an officially designated seconds at 10 minute intervals, until drawtender. (b) The draw of the semi-automated the lift span returns to the up and Union Pacific railroad bridge (Kalan locked position. Bridge), mile 323.4, near Kennewick, (4) If for any reason during the clos- Washington, is normally maintained in ing sequence a danger is posed to ma- the fully open position with no rine traffic, the closing sequence shall drawtender in attendance. A radar bea- be stopped and the bridge reopened con (RACON) is located at the center of until the threat of danger has passed. the drawspan. The RACON operates (5) If the bridge is to be temporarily only when the drawspan is fully open, closed for maintenance or for purposes by responding with the Morse letter other than the passage of a train, the ‘‘K’’ to X-band radar signals. When nec- drawtender shall continually monitor essary to close the drawspan for the Channels 13 and 16 for calls from ap- passage of a train or for maintenance, proaching vessels, and respond to in- a drawtender shall be dispatched to op- quiries from vessels about the closure. erate the draw from either of the re- (6) After a train has cleared the mote control stations located at the bridge, the following functions occur ends of the bridge. Operation of the automatically: The drawspan returns bridge shall be as follows: to the fully open and locked position, (1) The drawtender shall broadcast a radio message over Channel 16–VHF to the RACON is reactivated, the arrow all vessels in the vicinity that the display and the red strobe lights are Kalan Bridge will be closing in two

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extinguished, the red centerspan navi- (1) From Monday through Friday, ex- gation lights return to green and a re- cept all Federal holidays but Columbus corded message is broadcast over Chan- Day, the draws of the First Avenue nel 13–VHF that the Kalan Bridge is South Bridges, mile 2.5, need not be open for marine traffic. opened for the passage of vessels from (7) Bridge status information may be 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 obtained by calling the commercial p.m., except: The draws shall open at telephone number posted at the any time for a vessel of 5000 gross tons drawspan of the bridge. and over, a vessel towing a vessel of (c) The draw of the Burlington North- 5000 gross tons and over, and a vessel ern Santa Fe railroad bridge at mile proceeding to pick up for towing a ves- 328.0, between Pasco and Kennewick, sel of 5000 gross tons and over. shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 4 (2) The draw of the South Park high- p.m. At all other times the draw shall way bridge, mile 3.8, need not be open on signal if at least 2 hour’s no- opened for the passage of vessels from tice is given through the General 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to Yardmaster, Pasco, Washington. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- cept Federal holidays. [CGD13 92–02, 57 FR 37712, Aug. 20, 1992] (b) The following bridges shall open § 117.1037 Cowlitz River. on the specified signals: (1) Burlington Northern Santa Fe (a) The draw of the Burlington railroad bridge, mile 0.4, and South- Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, west Spokane Street bridge, mile 0.3, mile 1.5, shall operate as follows: one prolonged blast followed quickly (1) The draw shall open on signal if at by three short blasts. least 24 hours notice is given. (2) Burlington Northern Santa Fe (2) In the event of an emergency de- railroad bridge, mile 0.4, one prolonged clared by the Cowlitz County Depart- blast followed quickly by one short ment of Emergency Services, the blast. bridge shall be capable of opening upon (3) First Avenue South bridge, mile two hours notice. Notification of emer- 2.5, three prolonged blasts. gencies and requests for openings dur- (4) South Park highway bridge, mile ing emergencies are initiated through 3.8, one prolonged blast followed quick- the Cowlitz County Department of ly by one short blast and one prolonged Emergency Services. blast. (3) The operating machinery of the (c) When fog prevails by day or by draw shall be maintained in a service- night, the drawtender of bridges listed able condition and the draw shall be in this section, after giving the ac- opened and closed at intervals frequent knowledging signal to open, shall toll a enough to make certain that the ma- bell continuously during the approach chinery is in proper order for satisfac- and passage of vessels. tory operation. (4) During periods of fog or similar [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as periods of reduced visibility, the amended by CGD13 84–14, 49 FR 35498, Sept. drawtender, after acknowledging the 10, 1984; CGD13 8–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, signal to open, shall toll a bell continu- 1984; CGD13 84–12, 50 FR 10228, Mar. 14, 1985; ously during the approach and passage CGD13 85–01, 50 FR 30271, July 25, 1985; CGD13 91–05, 56 FR 41284, Aug. 20, 1991; CGD13–99–005, of the vessel. 66 FR 33025, June 20, 2001; USCG–2002–12471, 67 (b) The draw of the Allen Street FR 41332, June 18, 2002] Bridge, mile 5.5, need not open for the passage of vessels. § 117.1045 Hood Canal. [CGD13 91–01, 56 FR 23518, May 22, 1991] The draw of the Washington State pontoon highway bridge near Port § 117.1039 [Reserved] Gamble operates as follows: (a) The draw shall open on signal if § 117.1041 Duwamish Waterway. at least one hour’s notice is given. The (a) The draws of each bridge across draw shall be opened horizontally for the Duwamish Waterway shall open on 300 feet unless the maximum opening of signal, except as follows: 600 feet is requested.

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(b) Telephone requests for bridge tation. The opening signal is two pro- openings may be directed as collect longed blasts followed by two short calls to the Toll Office at the bridge blasts. site. The call may also be made by di- rect telephone communication through [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD13 84–11, 49 FR 46548, Nov. 27, the Seattle Marine Operator, Station 1984; CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, 1986; KOH, or through other marine wire or CCGD13–93–019, 58 FR 44613, Aug. 24, 1993] radio telephone service. (c) During unusual or emergency pe- § 117.1049 Lake Washington. riods, the authorized representative of The draw of the Evergreen Point the owner of or agency controlling the Floating Bridge between Seattle and bridge shall open the draw on a demand Bellevue shall operate as follows: basis for specified periods of time, nor- (a) The draw shall open on signal if mally not exceeding 48 hours, when re- at least two hours notice is given. quested by the Department of the Navy. While on a demand basis, a (b) Telephone requests for bridge drawtender shall be in attendance on opening may be directed as collect the bridge with radio communication calls to the Highway Radio or made by equipment in operation. direct telephone communication through the Seattle Marine Operator, [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as Station KOH, or through other marine amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. wire or radiotelephone service. 11, 1984; CGD13–95–011, 62 FR 43097, Aug. 12, (c) The draw need not be opened from 1997] 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Fri- § 117.1047 Hoquiam River. day, except for all Federal holidays other than Columbus Day. (a) When fog prevails by day or night, the drawtender of each bridge listed in [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as this section, after giving the acknowl- 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 Canal. Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.3 at 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. down the channel, the drawtender shall (b) All non-self-propelled vessels, sound two long blasts every minute. craft, or rafts navigating this water- When the draw is reopened, the way for which the opening of any draw drawtender shall sound one long blast is necessary shall be towed by a suit- followed by one short blast. able self-propelled vessel while passing (c) The draw of Simpson Avenue the draw. Bridge, mile 0.5, at Hoquiam, shall (c) The draw of the Burlington North- open on signal if at least one hour no- ern Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 0.1, tice is given by marine radio, tele- shall open on signal. phone, or other suitable means to the (d) The draws of the Ballard Bridge, Washington 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 marine radio, tele- However, the draws shall open without phone, or other suitable means to the delay, when requested by vessels en- Washington Department of Transpor- gaged in towing operations.

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(2) The draws need not open from 7 (ii) The draw need open only on the a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. hour and half hour from 12:30 p.m. to Monday through Friday, except all 3:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Federal holidays but Columbus Day for [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as any vessel of less than 1000 tons, unless amended by CGD 82–025, 49 FR 26722, June 29, the vessel has in tow a vessel of 1000 1984; CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. 11, 1984; gross tons or over. CGD13 86–02, 51 FR 18788, May 22, 1986; CGD 13 (3) Between the hours of 11 p.m. and 88–03, 53 FR 10535, April 1, 1988; CGD13 89–06, 7 a.m. the draws shall open if at least 54 FR 52798, Dec. 22, 1989; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996; CGD13–99–005, 66 FR one hour notice is given by telephone, 33026, June 20, 2001; CGD13–02–012, 68 FR radiotelephone, or otherwise to the 53051, Sept. 9, 2003] drawtender at the Fremont Avenue EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: CGD13–06–014, 71 FR Bridge. 26834, May 9, 2006, § 117.1051 was amended by (4) The draws of the Ballard and Fre- suspending paragraph (d)(2) and adding para- mont Bridges need not open from 7 graph (d)(4), effective May 30, 2006 to Mar. 30, a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 2007. 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ex- cept on all Federal holidays, but Co- § 117.1053 Lewis River. lumbus Day, Martin Luther King Day, The draw of the Burlington Northern President’s Day, and Veteran’s Day. Santa Fe railroad bridge, mile 2.0 at The draw of the University Bridge need Woodland, need not be opened for the not open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from passage of vessels. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Fri- § 117.1055 Skagit River. day, except Federal holidays. A vessel of any size towing another vessel of The draws of all bridges across the 1000 gross tons or more shall receive an Skagit river need not be opened for the opening on signal at any of these draws passage of vessels. However, the draws at any time. shall be returned to operable condition (e) The draw of the Montlake Bridge, within one year after notification by mile 5.2, shall open on signal, except the District Commander to do so. that: § 117.1057 Skamokawa Creek. (1) The draw need not open for a pe- riod of up to 10 minutes after receiving The draw of the Washington State an opening request, if needed to pass highway bridge at Skamokawa need not be opened for the passage of ves- accumulated vehicular traffic. How- sels. ever, the draw shall open without delay, when requested by vessels en- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984; 49 FR gaged in towing operations. 43463, Oct. 29, 1984] (2) For any vessel or watercraft of § 117.1058 Snake River. less than 1,000 gross tons, unless the vessel has in tow a vessel of 1,000 gross (a) The draw of the Burlington tons or over, from Monday through Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge Friday, except Federal Holidays: across the Snake River at mile 1.5 be- (i) The draw need not open from 7 tween Pasco and Burbank is automated a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 and is normally maintained in the fully p.m. from April 30 to September 1 and open to navigation position. from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 3:30 (b) Lights. All lights required for automated operation shall be visible p.m. to 7 p.m. from September 1 to for a distance of at least 2 miles and April 30. shall be displayed at all times, day and night. (1) When the draw is fully open, a steady green light shall be displayed at the center of the drawspan on both up- stream and downstream sides. (2) When the draw is not fully open, a steady red light shall be displayed at

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the center of the drawspan on both up- toll a bell continuously during the ap- stream and downstream sides. proach and passage of vessels. (3) When the draw is about to close, (c) The draws of the twin, SR 529, flashing yellow lights in the form of a highway bridges across the Snohomish down-pointing arrow shall be displayed River, mile 3.6, at Everett shall open at the center of the drawspan on both on signal if at least one-hour notice is upstream and downstream sides. given. On weekdays, Monday through (4) A similar set of red, green, and Friday, notice for openings shall be yellow lights shall be displayed on a re- given by marine radio, telephone, or mote lighting panel located near the other means to the drawtender at the north end, upstream side, of the Wash- SR 529 highway bridge across Ebey ington State highway bridge at mile Slough, at Marysville, and at all other 2.2. These lights shall be synchronized times to the drawtender at the twin SR with the lights on the railroad bridge 529 bridges at Everett. One signal opens and shall be visible to vessles traveling both draws. During freshets, a downstream throughout the passage of drawtender shall be in constant attend- the channel adjacent to Strawberry Is- ance and the draws shall open on signal land. when so ordered by the District Com- (c) Operation. When a train ap- mander. proaches the bridge, the yellow lights shall start flashing. After an eight- (d) The draw of the SR2 highway minute delay, the green lights shall bridge across the Snohomish River, change to red, the drawspan shall lower mile 6.9, at Everett, shall open on sig- and lock, and the yellow lights shall be nal if at least four hours notice is extinguished. Red lights shall continue given. During freshets, a drawtender to be displayed until the train has shall be in constant attendance and the crossed and the drawspan is again in draw shall open on signal when so or- the fully open position. At that time, dered by the District Commander. the red lights shall change green. (e) The draw of the Burlington North- (d) Vessels equipped with radio- ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across the telephones may contact Burlington Snohomish River, mile 15.5, at Snoho- Northern Santa Fe to obtain informa- mish, need not be opened for the pas- tion on the status of the bridge. Bridge sage of vessels. status information also may be ob- (f) The draw of the Burlington North- tained by calling the commercial tele- ern Santa Fe railroad bridge across phone number posted at the drawspan Steamboat Slough, mile 1.0, near of the bridge. Marysville, shall open on signal if at [CGD13 84–05, 49 FR 43956, Nov. 1, 1984] least four hours notice is given. The opening signal is one prolonged blast § 117.1059 Snohomish River, Steam- followed by one short blast and one boat Slough, and Ebey Slough. prolonged blast. (a) Drawtenders of bridges listed in (g) The draws of the twin, SR 529, this section shall acknowledge sound highway bridges across Steamboat signals as follows: Slough, miles 1.1 and 1.2, near (1) When draw can be opened imme- Marysville, shall open on signal if at diately, two prolonged blasts followed least four-hours notice is given. On by one short blast or three loud and weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- distinct strokes of a bell. tice for openings shall be given by ma- (2) When draw cannot be opened im- rine radio, telephone, or other means mediately, or when it is open and must to the drawtender at the SR 529 high- be closed promptly, two prolonged way bridge across Ebey Slough, at blasts or two loud and distinct strokes Marysville, and at all other times to of a bell. This signal may also be used the drawtender at the twin SR 529 by a vessel to countermand its call sig- bridges at Everett. One signal opens nal. both draws. During freshets, a (b) When fog prevails by day or by drawtender shall be in constant attend- night, the drawtender of each bridge ance and the draws shall open on signal listed in this section, after giving the when so ordered by the District Com- acknowledging signal to open, shall mander.

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(h) The draws of the SR 529, highway § 117.1065 Wishkah River. bridge, across Ebey Slough, mile 1.6, at (a) When fog prevails by day or by Marysville, shall open on signal if at night, the drawtender of each bridge least one-hour notice is given. On listed in this section, after giving the weekdays, Monday through Friday, no- acknowledging signal to open, shall tice for openings shall be given by ma- toll a bell continuously during the ap- rine radio, telephone, or other means, proach and passage of vessels. to the drawtender at this bridge, and at (b) The draw of the Puget Sound and all other times to the drawtender at Pacific railroad bridge, mile 0.1 at Ab- the SR 529 bridges across the Snoho- erdeen, shall be maintained in the fully mish River at Everett. During freshets, open position, except for the passage of a drawtender shall be in constant at- trains or for maintenance. When the tendance and the draws shall open on draw of the bridge is closed and the vis- signal when so ordered by the District ibility at the drawtender’s station is Commander. less than one mile up or down the [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as channel, the drawtender shall sound amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35628, Sept. two prolonged blasts every minute. 11, 1984; CGD13 85–10, 50 FR 25961, June 24, When the draw is reopened, the 1985] drawtender shall sound one prolonged blast followed by one short blast. § 117.1061 Tacoma Harbor. (c) The draws of the Heron Street (a) When fog prevails by day or night, Bridge, mile 0.2, and the Wishkah the drawtender of each bridge listed in Street Bridge, mile 0.4, at Aberdeen, this section, after giving the acknowl- shall open on signal if a least one hour edging signal to open, shall toll a bell notice is given by marine radio, tele- continuously during the approach and phone, or other suitable means to the passage of vessels. Washington Department of Transpor- (b) The draw of the South 11th Street tation. The opening signal for both bridge across City Waterway, mile 0.6, bridges is one prolonged blast followed at Tacoma, shall open on signal if at by two short blasts. least two hours notice is given. How- (d) The draws of the Heron Street ever the draw need not be opened from Bridge, mile 0.2, shall open on signal if 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to at least 48 hours notice is provided. 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, ex- The draw of the Wishkah Street cept Federal holidays for vessels of less Bridge, mile 0.4, shall open on signal if than 1,000 gross tons, unless the vessels at least one hour notice is provided. have in tow a vessel 1,000 gross tons or The opening signal for both bridges is over, or unless the opening of the draw one prolonged blast followed by two is required for the pickup of a vessel of short blasts. 1,000 gross tons or over for towing. In [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as emergencies, openings shall be made as amended by CGD13 85–15, 51 FR 2395, Jan. 16, soon as possible upon notification to 1986] the Washington State Department of EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: CGD13–05–040, 71 FR Transportation. 25066, Apr. 28, 2006, § 117.1065 was amended by suspending paragraph (c) and adding para- [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as graph (d), effective May 30, 2006 to April 1, amended by CGD13 84–13, 49 FR 35629, Sept. 2007. 11, 1984; 49 FR 44632, Nov. 8, 1984; CGD 13–98– 001, 63 FR 10777, Mar. 5, 1998] WISCONSIN

§ 117.1063 Willapa River South Fork. § 117.1081 Black River. (a) The draw of the Washington State The draw of the CP Rail railroad Parks and Recreation Commission bridge, mile 1.0 at La Crosse, shall open bridge across the South Fork Willapa on signal if at least two hours notice is River, mile 0.3, at Raymond, shall open given. on signal if at least 24 hours notice is given. [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as amended by USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, [USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000] June 30, 1998]

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§ 117.1083 Duluth-Superior Harbor (St. vance of a vessels time of intended pas- Louis River). sage. (a) The draws of the Burlington (3) The opening signal for the Main Northern railroad bridge, mile 5.7 at Street Bridge is two short blasts fol- lowed by one prolonged blast, for the Duluth, shall open on signal; except Walnut Street Bridge one prolonged that, from January 1 through March 15, blast followed by two short blasts, and the draws shall open on signal if at for the Mason Street Bridge one pro- least 24 hours notice is given. The longed blast, followed by one short opening signal for the Minnesota Draw blast, followed by one prolonged blast. is one prolonged blast followed by two (b) The draw of the George Street short blasts and for the Wisconsin Bridge, mile 7.27 at DePere, shall open Draw is two prolonged blasts followed on signal from April 1 to November 30; by two short blasts. except that, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., the (b) The draws of the Grassy Point draw shall open on signal if notice is bridge, mile 8.0 at Duluth, and the Ar- given at least 2 hours in advance of a rowhead bridge, mile 8.7 at Duluth, vessels time of intended passage. From shall open on signal; except that, from December 1 to March 31, the draw shall January 1 through March 15, the draws open on signal if notice is given at shall open on signal if at least 24 hours least 12 hours in advance of a vessels notice is given. The opening signal for time of intended passage. the Grassy Point bridge is two short (c) The draws of the Main Street blasts followed by one prolonged blast bridge, mile 56.3, Jackson Street and for the Arrowhead bridge is three bridge, mile 56.5, Wisconsin Street prolonged blasts. bridge, mile 57.0, and the Congress Ave- (c) The draw of the Duluth, Missabe nue bridge, mile 58.3 all at Oshkosh, and Iron Range Railway bridge, mile shall open on signal from 8 a.m. to 12 16.3 at Duluth, need not be opened for midnight; except that, from Monday the passage of vessels. The owner shall through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 return the draw to operable condition p.m., 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and 3 p.m. within a reasonable time when notified to 5 p.m., the draws need not be opened by the District Commander to do so. for other than public vessels of the United States except on Memorial Day, § 117.1085 East River. Independence Day, and Labor Day. The draw of the Monroe Avenue From 12 midnight to 8 a.m., the draws bridge, mile 0.3 at Green Bay, need not shall open on signal if at least two be opened for the passage of vessels. hours notice is given by radiotelephone to the Main Street bridge drawtender § 117.1087 Fox River. or the Winnebago County Sheriff’s De- (a) The draws of the Canadian Na- partment. tional Bridge, mile 1.03, Main Street (d) The draw of each bridge at or be- Bridge, mile 1.58, Walnut Street Bridge, tween Berlin and Portage need not mile 1.81, Mason Street (Tilleman Me- open for the passage of vessels. morial) Bridge, mile 2.27, and Canadian [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as National Bridge, mile 3.31, all at Green amended by CGD09–05–081, 70 FR 59657, Oct. Bay, shall open as follows: 13, 2005] (1) From April 1 through November 30, the draws shall open on signal for § 117.1089 Manitowoc River. recreational vessels; except the draws (a) The draws of the Eighth Street need not open from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., 12 bridge, mile 0.29, and Tenth Street noon to 1 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., bridge, mile o.43, both at Manitowoc, Monday through Saturday except Fed- shall open on signal except that: eral holidays. Public vessels, tugs, and (1) From April 1 through October 31, commercial vessels with a cargo capac- Monday through Friday, the bridges ity of 300 short tons or greater shall be need not open from 6:50 a.m. to 7 a.m., passed at all times. 7:50 a.m. to 8 a.m., 11:55 a.m. to 12:10 (2) From December 1 through March p.m., and 12:45 p.m. to 1 p.m., except 31, the draws shall open on signal if no- federal holidays. From 10:30 p.m. to 4:30 tice is given at least 12 hours in ad- a.m. the draws shall open on signal if

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at least a 6 hour advance notice is signal. The acknowledging signal when given. the draw will not open, or is open and (2) From November 1 through March must be closed promptly is four short 31 the draws shall open on signal if at blasts. least a 12 hour advance notice is given. (c) The draws of bridges across the (3) The opening signals for these Milwaukee River operate as follows: bridges are: (1) The draws of the North Broadway (i) Eighth Street—one prolonged Street bridge, mile 0.5, North Water blast followed by one short blast. Street bridge, mile 0.6, and Michigan (ii) Tenth Street—two short blasts Street bridge, mile 1.1, all at Mil- followed by one prolonged blast. waukee, shall open on signal; except (4) When signal is given by car ferry or other large vessel to pass either of that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m and 4:30 the two bridges, the remaining bridge p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Sat- shall open promptly so that such ves- urday except Federal holidays, the sels shall not be held between the two draws need not be opened. bridges. (2) The draws of all other bridges (b) The draw of the Wisconsin Central across the Milwaukee River shall open railroad bridge, mile 0.91 at Manitowoc, on signal if at least two hours notice is shall open on signal except that: given; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to (1) From April 1 through October 31 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the between the hours of 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 draws need not be opened. a.m., the draws shall open on signal if (3) The opening signals are as follows: at least a 6 hour advance notice is (i) The Union Pacific railroad bridge, given. mile 0.59, two prolonged blasts. (2) From November 1 through March (ii) The North Broadway Street 31 the draw shall open on signal if at bridge, mile 0.5, three prolonged blasts least a 12 hour advance notice is given. followed by one short blast. (3) Opening signal for this bridge is (iii) The North Water Street bridge, two short blasts followed by one pro- mile 0.6, three prolonged blasts fol- longed blast. lowed by two short blasts. [CGD09–01–001, 66 FR 13434, Mar. 6, 2001] (d) The draws of bridges across the Menomonee River and South § 117.1091 Menomonee River. Menomonee Canal operate as follows: The draw of the Ogden-First Street (1) The draw of the North Plankinton bridge, mile 0.4 at Marinette, shall Avenue bridge across the Menomonee open on signal from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. River, mile 1.08, shall open on signal; from May 1 through October 31. From except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday October 31, the draw shall open on sig- through Saturday except Federal holi- nal if at least two hours notice is days, the draws need not be opened. given. From November 1 through April (2) The draws of all other bridges 30, the draw shall open on signal if at across the Menomonee River and South least 12 hours notice is given. Menomonee Canal shall open on signal; § 117.1093 Milwaukee, Menomonee, except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and Kinnickinnic Rivers and South and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Menomonee and Burnham Canals. through Saturday except Federal holi- (a) The draws of each bridge listed in days, the draws need not be opened this section shall open as soon as pos- and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the draws sible for the passage of public vessels of shall open on signal if at least two the United States, vessels carrying hours notice is given. United States mail, vessels licensed to (3) The opening signal for the Cana- carry 50 or more passengers when on dian Pacific railroad bridge across the their regular routes, and fireboats of Menomonee River, mile 1.05, is two pro- the City of Milwaukee. longed blasts followed by two short (b) For all bridges, the drawtender’s blasts. acknowledging signal when the draw (e) The draws of bridges across the will open is the same as the opening Kinnickinnic River operate as follows:

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(1) The draw of the Kinnickinnic Ave- § 117.1097 Sheboygan River. nue bridge, mile 1.5, shall open on sig- The draw of the Eighth Street bridge, nal; except that, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 mile 0.69 at Sheboygan, shall open as a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday follows: through Saturday except Federal holi- days, the draw need not be opened. (a) From May 1 through October 31— (2) The draws of the Canadian Pacific (1) Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 railroad bridge, mile 1.67, and the p.m., the bridge shall open on signal, Union Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.71, except that: shall open on signal if at least two (i) From 6:10 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., Mon- hours notice is given. day through Saturday, the draw need (3) The draws of all other bridges open only at 10 minutes after the hour, across the Kinnickinnic River shall on the half-hour, and 10 minutes before open on signal; except that, from 7:30 the hour; and a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 (ii) From Monday through Friday, p.m. Monday through Saturday except except Federal holidays, the draw need Federal holidays, the draws need not be not open between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 opened and, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the a.m., between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., and draws shall open on signal if at least between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. two hours notice is given. (2) Between the hours of 10 p.m. and (4) The opening signal for the Union 6 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if Pacific railroad bridge, mile 1.19, is two at least 2 hours advance notice is pro- prolonged blasts. vided. (f) The draw of the Canadian Pacific (b) From November 1 through April Railway bridge, mile 1.74 over 30, the draw shall open on signal if at Burnham Canal, need not be opened for least 12 hours advance notice is pro- the passage of vessels. vided. (c) At all times, the draw shall open [CGD 82–025, 49 FR 17452, Apr. 24, 1984, as as soon as possible for public vessels of amended by CGD09–03–215, 68 FR 57358, Oct. 3, the United States, state or local gov- 2003; USCG–2005–21531, 70 FR 36349, June 23, ernment vessels used for public safety, 2005] vessels in distress, vessels seeking shel- § 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 § 117.1101 Sturgeon Bay. on signal if at least two hours notice is 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.

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(b) The draw of the Bayview (SR 42/ § 117.1105 Wisconsin River. 57) Bridge, mile 3.0 at Sturgeon Bay, The draws of each drawbridge across shall open as follows: the Wisconsin River shall open on sig- (1) From March 15 through November nal if at least 48 hours notice is given. 30, the draw shall open on signal. (2) From December 1 through March § 117.1107 Wolf River. 14, the draw shall open on signal if no- The draw of the Winneconne highway tice is given at least 12 hours in ad- bridge, mile 2.4 at Winneconne, shall vance of a vessel’s time of intended open on signal; except that, from 11 passage. p.m. to 7 a.m. from May 1 through Oc- tober 31, at least two hours notice is [CGD09–05–080, 70 FR 61381, Oct. 24, 2005] required and, from November 1 through § 117.1103 Upper Mississippi River. April 30, at least 12 hours notice is re- quired. At all times, public vessels of See § 117.671, Upper Mississippi River, the United States, state and local ves- listed under Minnesota. sels used for public safety, and vessels [CGD 92–015, 57 FR 37880, Aug. 21, 1992] in distress shall be passed as soon as possible.

APPENDIX A TO PART 117—DRAWBRIDGES EQUIPPED WITH RADIOTELEPHONES

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Alabama Alabama River ...... 105.3 Coy ...... Burlington Northern Railroad ...... WXY 960 ...... 16 13 Black Warrior River ..... 267.8 Eutaw ...... Southern Railway System ...... KQ 7158 ...... 16 13 Chickasaw Creek ...... 0 Pritchard ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 Mobile River ...... 13 .3 Mobile ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 Three Mile Creek ...... 0 .3 Mobile ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 Tombigbee River ...... 44 .9 Jackson ...... Southern Railway ...... KQ 9072 ...... 16 13 Tennessee River ...... 259.4 East Florence ..... Wilson Lock, U.S. Army Engineer WUE 612 ...... 16 13 District, Nashville. 304.4 Decatur ...... Southern Railway System ...... KQ 8999 ...... 16 13 305.0 Decatur ...... Keller Highway Bridge, AL, US–3 KYH 502 ...... 16 13 414.4 Bridgeport ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KC 9430 ...... 16 13 Arkansas Arkansas Waterway ..... 67.4 Rob Roy ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KTA 435 ...... 16 ...... 118.2 Little Rock ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KSK 392 ...... 16 13 118.7 Little Rock ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KSK 392 ...... 16 13 119.6 Little Rock ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KSK 392 ...... 16 13 White River ...... 98.9 Clarendon ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUF 653 ...... 16 14 196.3 Clarendon ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KVY 684 ...... 13 13 254.8 Clarendon ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KIZ 553 ...... 16 13 California Carquinez Strait ...... 7 .0 Martinez ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KQ 7193 ...... 16 14 Cerritos Channel ...... 4 .8 Long Beach...... Henry Ford (Badger) Avenue, WHX 947 ...... 16 13 Port of Los Angeles. 4.9 Long Beach ...... Schuyler Heim, CA DOT ...... KXJ 749 ...... 16 13 Channel Street ...... 0 San Francisco .... 3rd Street, San Francisco ...... WXY 959 ...... 16 9 0.2 San Francisco .... 4th Street, San Francisco ...... WXY 970 ...... 16 9 Connection Slough ...... 2 .5 Mandeville Island South Real Estate Company ...... WHV 225 ...... 16 9 Cordelia Slough ...... 1 .5 Benicia ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KA 98642 ...... 16 9 Georgianna Slough ...... 4 .5 Isleton ...... Tyler Island, Sacramento Co ...... WHU 246 ...... 16 9 12.4 Walnut Grove ..... Georgianna Sl, Sacramento, Co WHU 254 ...... 16 9 Islais Creek ...... 0 .4 San Francisco .... 3rd Street, San Francisco ...... WXY 977 ...... 16 9 Little Potato Slough ..... 1 .0 Terminous ...... Potato Slough, CA DOT, SR12 ... KSK 278 ...... 16 9 Middle River ...... 8 .6 Bacon Island ...... Bacon Island, San Joaquin Co ... WBE 8326 ...... 16 9 Mokelumne River ...... 3 .0 Isleton ...... Mokelumne, CA DOT, SR12 ...... KMJ 382 ...... 16 9 12.1 Walnut Grove ..... Millers Ferry, Sacramento, Co .... WBE 8326 ...... 16 9 Napa River ...... 2 .8 Vallejo ...... Mare Island Causeway, Navy ..... Military license 16 13 only, No FCC. Oakland Inner Harbor 5 .2 Oakland ...... Park Street, Alameda County ..... WHX 996 ...... 16 9 Tidal Canal.

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5.6 Oakland ...... Fruitvale Avenue, Alameda WQB 330 ...... 16 9 County. 6.0 Oakland ...... High Street, Alameda County ..... WHX 488 ...... 16 9 Old River ...... 10.4 Orwood ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe WHU 322 ...... 16 9 Railroad Bridge. 14.8 Victoria Island ..... Victoria Island, CA DOT ...... KXE 301 ...... 16 9 Pacheco Creek ...... 1 .1 Martinez ...... Avon, Union Pacific RR ...... KA 97324 ...... 16 9 Petaluma River ...... 13 .7 Petaluma ...... D Street Bridge, Petaluma ...... WQX 644 ...... 16 9 Sacramento River ...... 12 .8 Rio Vista ...... Rio Vista, CA DOT, SR12 ...... KMJ 384 ...... 16 9 15.7 Isleton ...... Isleton, CA DOT, SR160 ...... KMJ 383 ...... 16 9 26.7 Walnut Grove ..... Walnut Grove, Sacto Co., SR E– KMJ 491 ...... 16 9 13. 33.4 Paintersville ...... Paintersville, CA DOT, SR160 .... KMJ 381 ...... 16 9 46.0 Freeport ...... Freeport Sacto Co., SR E–9 ...... KMJ 490 ...... 16 9 59.0 Sacramento ...... Tower Bridge, CA DOT ...... KDO 739 ...... 16 9 59.4 Sacramento ...... I Street Union Pacific RR ...... WHW 554 ...... 16 9 San Leandro Bay ...... 0 Alameda ...... Bay Farm Island, CA DOT ...... WHX 870 ...... 16 9 Steamboat Slough ...... 11.2 Courtland ...... Steamboat Slough, CA DOT, WHX 295 ...... 16 9 SR160. Three Mile Slough ...... 0 .1 Rio Vista...... Three Mile Slough, CA DOT, KMJ 385 ...... 16 9 SR160. Turner Cut ...... 2 .3 McDonald Island Zuckerman Bros. Br, Delta WHV 959 ...... 16 9 Farms. Connecticut Connecticut ...... 3.4 Old Saybrook ..... Amtrak ...... KT 5414 ...... 13 13 16.8 Haddam ...... Connecticut, SR82 ...... KXR 913 ...... 13 13 Housatonic River ...... 3 .5 Stratfort ...... Stratfort Avenue, CT ...... KXJ 695 ...... 13 13 3.9 Devon ...... Devon RR ...... KU 6035 ...... 13 13 Mystic River ...... 2 .4 Mystic ...... Amtrak ...... KJA 842...... 13 13 2.8 Mystic ...... Connecticut, US1 ...... KXR 912 ...... 13 13 Niantic River ...... 0 Niantic ...... Amtrak ...... KGA 511 ...... 13 13 0.1 Niantic ...... Connecticut, SR156 ...... KXR 911 ...... 13 13 Norwalk River ...... 0 South Norwalk .... Connecticut, SR136 ...... KXJ 707 ...... 13 13 0.1 South Norwalk .... Conrail ...... KU 6035 ...... 13 13 Pequonnock River ...... 0.3 Bridgeport ...... Peck RR ...... KU 6033 ...... 13 13 Quinnipiac River ...... 0 New Haven ...... Connecticut, US1 ...... KXJ 688 ...... 13 13 Thames River ...... 3 .0 Groton ...... Amtrak ...... KT 5473...... 13 13 Florida Bayou Chico ...... 0 .3 Pensacola, FL DOT ...... WHF 855 ...... 16 9 Barrancas Ave- nue. Gulf County Canal ...... 0.1 Port St. Joe ...... FL DOT ...... KBA 338 ...... 16 13 Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 119.0 Treasure Island .. Treasure Island Causeway ...... WQZ 367 or KZU 16 ...... 970. Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 126.0 Indian Rocks Park Blvd., Pinellas Co ...... WHV 751 ...... 16 13 Beach. Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 132.0 Belleair Beach .... Belleair Causeway, Pinellas Co .. WHV 752 ...... 16 13 Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 139.0 Bunedin ...... Dunedin Causeway, Pinellas Co WHV 750 ...... 16 13 Hillsboro Inlet ...... 0.3 Hillsboro ...... FL DOT...... 16 13 Intracoastal Waterway 1,050 Deerfield Beach .. Hillsboro Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,055 Pompano Beach NE 14th St., FL DOT ...... 13 1,056 Pompano Beach Atlantic Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,059 Ft. Lauderdale .... Commercial Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,060.5 Ft. Lauderdale .... Oakland Park Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,062.6 Ft. Lauderdale .... Sunrise Blvd ...... 13 1,064 Ft. Lauderdale .... Las Olas Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,066 Ft. Lauderdale .... 17th Street, FL DOT ...... 13 1,069.4 Dania ...... Dania Bch. Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,070.5 Hollywood ...... Sheridan Street, FL DOT ...... 13 1,072.2 Hollywood ...... Hollywood Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 1,074 Hallandale ...... Hallandale Blvd., FL DOT ...... 16 13 1,089.4 Miami ...... Dodge Island, Port of Miami ...... KCE 254 ...... 16 13 Johns Pass ...... 0 .1 St. Petersburg .... FL DOT ...... WQZ 213 ...... 16 13 New River ...... 1 .4 Ft. Lauderdale .... Southeast 3rd Ave., Broward Co...... 13 New River ...... 2 .3 Ft. Lauderdale .... Andrews Ave., Broward Co...... 13 New River ...... 2 .7 Ft. Lauderdale .... Marshall Bridge, Broward Co...... 13 New River, South Fork 0 .9 Ft. Lauderdale .... Davie Blvd., FL DOT ...... 13 ...... St. Johns River ...... 24.7 Jacksonville ...... Main St., FL DOT ...... WHV 528 ...... 16 17 St. Johns River ...... 24.9 Jacksonville ...... Acosta, FL DOT, SR13 ...... WHV 529 ...... 16 17 St. Johns River ...... 24.9 Jacksonville ...... FEC RR ...... KXR 936 ...... 16 13

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St. Johns River ...... 25.4 Jacksonville ...... Fuller Warren, JTA ...... WHV 527 ...... 16 17 126.0 Astor ...... FL DOT ...... WXY 904 ...... 16 13 Georgia Savannah River ...... 21.6 Savannah ...... Houlihan, GA DOT, US17 ...... WHV 879 ...... 16 13 Savannah River ...... 60.9 Clyo ...... Seaboard System RR ...... WKB 679 ...... 16 13 Intracoastal WW ...... 583 Savannah ...... Thunderbolt, GA DOT ...... WHH 007 ...... 16 13 Intracoastal WW ...... 592.9 Skidaway Island Skidaway, Chatham Co, US80 ...... 16 13 Intracoastal WW ...... 684.3 Brunswick ...... Jekyll Creek, GA DOT ...... WHD 794 ...... 16 13 Idaho Clearwater River ...... 0 .6 Lewiston ...... Camas Prairie RR ...... KU 9788 ...... 16 13 Illinois Illinois Waterway ...... 21.6 Hardin ...... Illinois DOT, SR16 ...... WZQ 8761 ...... 16 14 43.2 Pearl ...... Gateway Western RR ...... KLU 797 ...... 16 14 56.0 Florence ...... Illinois DOT, US36 ...... WZQ 8761 ...... 16 14 61.4 Valley City ...... Norfolk Southern RR ...... KTR 857 ...... 16 14 88.8 Beardstown ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KLU 801 ...... 16 14 151.2 Pekin ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KVF 831 ...... 16 14 160.7 Peoria ...... Peoria and Pekin Union Railway WQX 651 ...... 16 14 Co. 224.7 La Salle ...... Illinois DOT, US51 ...... WZQ 8761 ...... 16 13 239.4 Ottawa ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR WRD 810 ...... 16 14 285.8 Rockdale ...... Brandon Road, Illinois DOT ...... WZQ 8761 ...... 16 13 287.3 Joliet ...... McDonough Highway, Illinois WZQ 8761 ...... 16 13 DOT. 287.6 Joliet ...... CSX Transportation ...... KUF 907 ...... 16 14 288.7 Joliet ...... Ruby Street, Illinois DOT ...... WZQ 8761 ...... 16 13 Upper Mississippi River 481.4 Rock Island ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR WUD 715 ...... 16 14 482.9 Rock Island ...... Department of the Army ...... AAF 274 ...... 16 14 Iowa 364.0 Keokuk ...... City of Keokuk US136 ...... KLG 365 ...... 16 14 Upper Mississippi River 383.9 Fort Madison ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KRS 859 ...... 13 13 403.1 Burlington ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KJC 779 ...... 16 13 518.0 Clinton ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUF 735 ...... 16 13 535.0 Sabula ...... I=M Rail Link ...... KEA 997 ...... 16 13 579.9 Dubuque ...... Illinois Central Gulf RR ...... KQ 9042 ...... 16 14 Missouri River ...... 618 .3 Council Bluffs ..... Illinois Central Gulf RR ...... KD 2870 ...... 16 13 Kansas Missouri River ...... 422 .5 Atchison ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KTD 426 ...... 16 14 Kentucky Green River ...... 8.3 Spottsville ...... CSX Transportation ...... KT 4181 ...... 16 13 Ohio River ...... 604 .4 Louisville ...... Conrail ...... KUZ 381...... 13 13 606.8 Louisville ...... 27th St., McAlpine Lock, Louis- WUE 241 ...... 16 14 ville Gas and Electric Co. 606.8 Louisville ...... 27th St., McAlpine Lock (Bas- WUE 241 ...... 16 14 cule), U.S. Army Engineer Dis- trict, Louisville. Louisiana Algiers Canal (GIWW 1 .8 New Orleans ...... State Highway 407, Louisiana .... WDT 574 ...... 13 Alternate Route). 3.8 Belle Chasse...... Judge Perez Bridge Louisiana WDT 572 ...... 13 SR23. Atchafalaya River ...... 17 .5 Morgan City ...... Southern Pacific RR ...... KW 4440 ...... 13 95.7 Krotz Spring ...... Missouri Pacific RR ...... KUF 702 ...... 13 107.4 Melville ...... Missouri Pacific RR ...... KUF 701 ...... 13 Bayou Grosse Tete 0 .8 Indian Village ...... Louisiana, SR77 ...... KTD 559 ...... 13 (GIWW-Port Allen Al- ternate Route). GIWW (Larose-Bourg 35.6 Larose ...... Louisiana, SR1 ...... KTD 550 ...... 13 Cutoff). GIWW (Bayou Blue 49.8 Bourg ...... Louisiana, SR316 ...... KJA 544 ...... 13 Pontoon. GIWW ...... 57.6 Houma ...... East Park, LA, Main Street ...... KTD 557 ...... 13 GIWW ...... 59.9 Houma ...... Bayou du Large Bridge Lou- KTD 548 ...... 13 isiana, SR315. GIWW ...... 134.0 Cypremont ...... Louisiana, SR319 ...... KTD 551 ...... 13

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GIWW ...... 231.4 Grand Lake Louisiana ...... KJA 560 ...... 13 Ridge. GIWW ...... 237.5 Moss Lake ...... Black Bayou Pontoon, Louisiana WXY 918 ...... 13 GIWW ...... 243.6 Hackberry ...... Ellender Ferry, Louisiana, SR27 KTD 558 ...... 13 Harvey Canal ...... 2.8 Harvey ...... Lapalco Boulevard, Jefferson DTR 859 ...... 16 13 Parish Council. Houma Navigation 36.0 Houma ...... Louisiana, SR661 ...... WDT 573 ...... 13 Canal. Inner Harbor Naviga- 0 .5 New Orleans ...... ST. Claude Bridge, Port of New WG 401 ...... 16 13 tion Canal. Orleans. 1.7 New Orleans ...... Florida Avenue Bridge, Port of WUG 409 ...... 16 13 New Orleans. 2.9 New Orleans ...... Old Gentilly Road, Port of New KZV 719 ...... 16 13 Orleans. 3.1 New Orleans ...... Danziger Bridge, LA, US90 ...... KRS 864 ...... 13 4.5 New Orleans ...... Seabrook, Port of ...... WDF 838 ...... 16 13 4.6 New Orleans ...... Seabrook, New Orleans Levee KZV 819 ...... 16 13 Board. Lake Pontchartrain ...... 0 .6 Slidell ...... Highway 11—North Draw ...... KMC 226 ...... 13 Ouachita—Black Wa- 40.9 Jonesville ...... Louisiana, US84 ...... KJA 538 ...... 16 13 terway. 57.5 Harrisonburg ...... Louisiana, SR8 ...... KJA 575 ...... 16 13 110.2 Columbia ...... Louisiana, US165 ...... KJA 566 ...... 16 13 114.4 Riverton ...... Missouri Pacific RR ...... KCE 334 ...... 16 6 191.8 Sterlington ...... Louisiana ...... WXZ 3279...... 16 13 Pass Manchac ...... 6 .7 Pass Manchac .... Illinois Central Gulf RR ...... KC 9501 ...... 16 13 Port Allen Canal ...... 56 .0 Morley ...... Missouri Pacific RR ...... KVY 656 ...... 13 64.0 Port Allen ...... Missouri Pacific RR ...... KVY 657 ...... 13 Rigolets Pass ...... 0 Dunbar ...... Family Lines Rail System ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 6.2 Fort Pike ...... Louisiana, US90 ...... KYZ 723 ...... 13 West Pearl River ...... 7 .9 Indian Village ...... Louisiana, US90 ...... KTD 552 ...... 16 13 Maryland Cambridge Creek ...... 0 .5 Cambridge ...... Maryland, SR343 ...... KZA 695 ...... 16 13, 68 Choptank River ...... 15.6 Cambridge ...... Maryland, US50 ...... KYQ 894 ...... 16 13, 68 Fishing Creek ...... 0 Hooper Island ..... Maryland, US335 ...... KYU 695 ...... 16 13, 68 Kent Island Narrows .... 0 .5 Grasonville ...... Maryland, SR50/301 ...... KXE 254 ...... 16 13, 68 Knapps Narrows ...... 0 Tilghman Island .. Maryland, SR33 ...... KZA 868 ...... 16 13, 68 Nanticoke River ...... 22.0 Vienna ...... Maryland, US50 ...... KYQ 895 ...... 16 13, 68 28.0 Sharptown ...... Maryland, SR348 ...... KYQ 896 ...... 16 913, 68 Sassafras River ...... 9.0 Georgetown ...... Maryland, SR213 ...... KYU 699 ...... 16 13, 68 Severn River ...... 1 .5 Annapolis ...... Maryland, SR450 ...... KZA 872 ...... 16 13, 68 Isle of Wight Bay ...... 1 .0 Ocean City ...... Maryland ...... KYU 698 ...... 16 13, 68 Spa Creek ...... 0 .5 Annapolis ...... Maryland, SR181 ...... KZA 871 ...... 16 13, 68 Stoney Creek ...... 1 .0 Riveria Beach ..... Maryland, SR173 ...... KAJ 667 ...... 16 13, 68 Wicomico River, North 22 .4 Salisbury ...... Main St., MD ...... KZA 869 ...... 16 13, 68 Prong. 22.5 Salisbury ...... Route 50, MD ...... KYU 697 ...... 16 13, 68 Maine Portland Harbor (Fore 1 .5 Portland ...... Ocean Avenue DOT ME ...... KQU 653 ...... 16 13 River). Massachusetts Acushnet River ...... 0 New Bedford ...... MA DPW, US6 ...... WHH 238 ...... 16 13 Annisquam River ...... 2 .5 Blynman Canal ... MA DPW, SR127 ...... WQA 834 ...... 16 13 3.8 Gloucester ...... Boston & Maine RR ...... 18 18 Apponagansett River ... 1 .0 Dartmouth ...... Pandanaram, Dartmouth...... 13 13 Charles River ...... 0 .6 Charlestown ...... Charles River Dam, MDC ...... WHV 988 ...... 16 13 1.0 Boston ...... Craigie, MDC ...... WHV 989 ...... 16 13 Chelsea River ...... 0 .3 Boston ...... McArdle Bridge, Boston ...... 16 13 1.2 Boston ...... Chelsea St., Boston ...... 16 13 Danvers River ...... 0 .0 Beverly/Salem .... SR1A, MDPW...... Pending ...... 16 13 0.05 Beverly/Salem .... MBTA/AMTRAK, MBTA/AMTRAK WRD 625 ...... 16 13 1.0 Peabody/Beverly Essex County Kernwood, MDPW Pending ...... 16 13 Lagoon Pond ...... 0 .0 Tisbury ...... Lagoon Pond—MHD...... 13 13 Merrimack River ...... 3.4 Newburyport ...... MA DPW, US1 ...... WQA 806 ...... 16 13 Saugus River ...... 1 .7 Lynn-Revere ...... General Edwards SR1A, MDC .... WHV 992 ...... 16 13 2.1 Saugus-Revere .. Saugus/MBTA, MBTA ...... KVY 568 ...... 16 13 2.7 Saugus-Revere .. Belden Bly(Foxhill), MDPW ...... Pending ...... 16 13 Taunton River ...... 1.8 Fall River...... Brightman Street Bridge, MA WQA 833 ...... 16 13 DPW.

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Weymouth-Fore River 3 .5 Quincy ...... MA DPW, SR3A ...... WRD 634 ...... 16 13 Michigan Rouge River ...... 0.40 Detroit ...... National Steel Corp ...... KUZ 371 ...... 16 12 1.48 Detroit ...... Conrail ...... 16 12 Minnesota Upper Mississippi River 813.7 Hastings ...... CP Rail ...... KTD 538 ...... 16 14 835.7 Newport ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUZ 544 ...... 16 14 839.2 St. Paul ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUZ 546 ...... 16 14 841.4 Omaha ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUZ 545 ...... 16 14 Duluth-Superior Harbor, 0 .25 Duluth ...... Minnesota Avenue, Duluth ...... KAN 388 ...... 16 13 MN-WI. Mississippi Back Bay of Biloxi ...... 8 .0 Biloxi ...... Popps Ferry Road, Harrison WXZ 590 ...... 16 13 County. Biloxi Bay ...... 0 Biloxi ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 0.4 Biloxi ...... Mississippi, US 90 ...... KUF 720 ...... 16 13 Escatawpa River ...... 1 .0 Moss Point ...... Mississippi, SR613 ...... KUF 719 ...... 16 13 Pascagoula River ...... 1 .5 Pascagoula ...... Seaboard System RR ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 1.8 Pascagoula ...... Mississippi, US90 ...... KUF 722 ...... 16 13 St. Louis Bay ...... 1 .0 St. Louis...... Harrison & Hancock Counties, KUF 721 ...... 16 13 US90. Missouri Upper Mississippi River 282.1 Louisiana ...... Gateway Western RR ...... KLU 798 ...... 16 14 309.9 Hannibal ...... Norfolk Southern RR ...... KUZ 448 ...... 16 14 Missouri River ...... 359 .4 Kansas City ...... CP Rail ...... KVY 575 ...... 16 13 365.6 Kansas City ...... A-S-B, Burlington Northern RR ... KQU 500 ...... 16 14 366.1 Hannibal ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KQU 500 ...... 16 14 448.2 St. Joseph ...... Northeast Kansas and Missouri KTD 403 ...... 16 14 RR. New Hampshire Piscataqua River ...... 3 .5 Portsmouth ...... Memorial Bridge, US1, NH DPW KBK 472 ...... 16 13 4.0 Portsmouth ...... US1 Bypass, NH DPW ...... KAW–766 ...... 16 13 New Jersey Cheesequake Creek .... 0 .2 Morgan ...... NJTRO-Morgan Draw ...... KT 3859 ...... 13 13 Delaware River ...... 107.2 Palmyra ...... Tacona Palmyra Burlington Co ... KBA 328 ...... 13 13 117.8 Bristol ...... Tacona Palmyra Burlington-Bris- KBA 339 ...... 13 13 tol. Great Egg Inlet ...... 0 .3 Ocean City ...... Cape May County ...... WQZ 343 ...... 13 13 Hackensack River ...... 1.8 Jersey City ...... Lincoln Hwy (Rt 1&9), NJDOT .... WHG 954 ...... 13 13 3.0 Jersey City ...... PATH, PATH ...... KQ 7198 ...... 13 13 3.1 Jersey City ...... Hack Freight, Conrail ...... KQ 7198 ...... 13 13 3.1 Jersey City ...... Witt-Penn, NJDOT ...... KZH 872 ...... 13 13 3.4 Jersey City ...... Laurel Hill (Lower Hack), NJTRO KX 7465 ...... 13 13 5.0 Snake Hill ...... Portal, Amtrak ...... KMC 297 ...... 13 13 5.4 Snake Hill ...... DB (Erie Swing), NJTRO ...... KR 6962 ...... 13 13 6.9 Secaucus ...... Erie Lift (Upper Hack), NJTRO ... KR 7035 ...... 13 13 7.7 Secaucus ...... Jacknife (HX), NJTRO ...... KR 7034 ...... 13 13 Manasquan River ...... 0 .9 Bricktownship ..... NJTRO-Brielle ...... KT 4203...... 13 13 Middle Thorofare ...... 0 .2 Strathmere ...... Cape May County ...... WQZ 342 ...... 13 13 New Jersey Intracostal 68.9 Atlantic City ...... Beach Thoro, AMTRAK ...... WXZ 528 ...... 13 13 Waterway (Beach Thorofare). Newark Bay ...... 4.3 Port Newark ...... Lehigh Valley, Conrail ...... KS 9968 ...... 13 13 Passaic River ...... 1 .8 Newark ...... Lincoln Hwy (Rt 1&9), NJDOT .... WHH 329 ...... 13 13 2.6 Newark ...... Point-No-Point, Conrail ...... KR 6938 ...... 13 13 5.0 Newark ...... Dock, Amtrak ...... WRY 593 ...... 13 13 5.8 Newark ...... Morristown Line, NJTRO ...... KH6 109 ...... 13 13 Route 7 (Bellville) ...... WHD 786 ...... 13 13 11.7 Lyndhurst ...... Lyndhurst, NJTRO ...... KR 7041 ...... 13 13 Raritan River ...... 0 .5 Perth Amboy ...... NJTRO ...... KT 4204 ...... 13 13 Shark River ...... 0 .1 Belmar ...... Ocean Avenue Monmouth Coun- KMD 281 ...... 13 13 ty. 0.9 Avon ...... NJTRO ...... KT 4202...... 13 13 0.9 Avon ...... New Jersey, SR35 ...... KXR 952 ...... 13 13

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New York Arthur Kill ...... 11.6 Staten Island ...... S.I. Rapid Transit ...... KXS 237 ...... 13 13 Bronx River ...... 1 .1 Bronx ...... Bruckner Expressway ...... KX 8189 ...... 13 13 Buffalo River ...... 1 .3 Buffalo ...... Michigan Ave., Buffalo City ...... WXY 998 ...... 16 13 East River ...... 6 .4 Roosevelt Island New York City (36 Avenue) ...... KX 8184 ...... 13 13 Flushing Creek ...... 0 .4 Flushing ...... Northern Blvd ...... KX 8192 ...... 13 13 Gowanus Canal ...... 1 .2 Brooklyn ...... Hamilton Avenue, New York City KX 8183 ...... 13 13 1.4 Brooklyn ...... Ninth Street, New York City ...... KX 8186 ...... 13 13 Harlem River ...... 0 New York City .... 103rd Street, New York City ...... KIL 820 ...... 13 13 1.3 New York City .... Triboro Bridge and Tunnel ...... KGW 326 ...... 13 13 2.1 New York City .... Park Avenue, Amtrak Authority ... KA 5059 ...... 13 13 7.9 New York City .... Spuyten Duvvil, Conrail ...... KU 9797 ...... 13 13 Hutchinson River ...... 0 .4 New York City .... Pelham Pkwy., New York City .... KU 9758 ...... 13 13 0.5 New York City .... Pelham Bay, AMTRAK ...... KU 6095 ...... 13 13 2.2 Eastchester ...... I–95, New England Thruway ...... KXS 298 ...... 13 13 2.9 Eastchester ...... So. Fulton Ave, Westchester Co KU 6089 ...... 13 13 Jamaica Bay ...... 3 .0 Rockway Inlet ..... Marine Parkway, New York City KIL 819 ...... 13 13 Mill Basin ...... 0 .8 New York City .... Mill Basin, New York City ...... KX 8185 ...... 13 13 Newtown Creek ...... 0.6 New York City .... Pulaski ...... KX 8178 ...... 13 13 1.3 New York City.... Greenpoint Avenue, New York KX 8182 ...... 13 13 City. 3.4 New York City .... Metropolitan Avenue ...... KX 8179 ...... 13 13 Niagara River—Black 2 .6 Buffalo ...... Ferry Street, Buffalo City ...... WHV 559 ...... 16 12 Rock Canal. Reynolds Channel ...... 0.4 Atlantic Beach .... Nassau County ...... KFL 348 ...... 13 13 Westchester Creek ...... 1 .7 Unionport ...... Bruckner Expressway ...... KX 8289 ...... 13 13 North Carolina Albemarle Sound ...... 47.7 Edenton ...... NCDOT, SR32 ...... KU 6047 ...... 16 13 Cape Fear River ...... 26 .8 Wilmington ...... NCDOT, US17 ...... KQU 609 ...... 16 13 Intracoastal WW ...... 84 .2 Columbia ...... NCDOT, US64 ...... KU 9448 ...... 16 13 206.7 Atlantic Beach .... NCDOT, SR58 ...... KU 6064 ...... 16 13 260.7 Sears Landing .... NCDOT, SR50 ...... KU 6044 ...... 16 13 283.1 Wrightsville NCDOT, US74 ...... KU 6043 ...... 16 13 Beach. 323.7 Holden Beach ..... NCDOT, SR130 ...... KU 6042 ...... 16 13 333.7 Ocean Isles ...... NCDOT, SR904 ...... KJ 6050 ...... 16 13 337.9 Sunset Beach ..... NCDOT ...... KU 6040 ...... 16 13 Northeast Cape Fear 0.5 Wilmington ...... NCDOT, US17 ...... KU 6041 ...... 16 13 River. Ohio Cuyahoga River ...... 0 .8 Cleveland ...... Conrail ...... KUF 618...... 16 13 Oregon Coos Bay ...... 9 .0 North Bend ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KT 2006 ...... 18A 13 Willamette River ...... 6 .9 St. Johns ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KQ 9050 ...... 16 13 11.7 Portland ...... Broadway Multnomah Co ...... KLU 724 ...... 16 13 12.1 Portland ...... Steel Union Pacific RR ...... KQU 534 ...... 16 13 12.4 Portland ...... Burnside Multnomah Co ...... KTD 520 ...... 16 13 12.8 Portland ...... Morrison, Multnomah Co ...... KTD 522 ...... 16 13 13.1 Portland ...... Hawthorne Multnomah Co ...... KTD 521 ...... 16 13 Youngs Bay ...... 0 .7 Astoria ...... OR DOT, US26 ...... WHG 914 ...... 16 13 Pennsylvania Delaware River ...... 104.8 Philadelphia ...... Delair, Conrail ...... KS 9970 ...... 13 13 107.2 Tacony ...... Tacony Palmyra Burlington Co ... KBA 328 ...... 13 13 117.8 Bristol ...... Burlington-Bristol ...... KBA 339...... 13 13 Schuylkill River ...... 5 .1 Philadelphia ...... Tasker Street, B&O Railroad ...... KXS 238 ...... 13 13 South Carolina Intracoastal WW ...... 347.3 Myrtle Beach Lit- SC, US17 ...... KT 5433 ...... 9 9 tle River. 371.0 Socastee ...... SC, SR544 ...... KT 5438 ...... 9 9 462.2 Sullivans Island .. Ben Sawyer, SC, SR703 ...... KT 5438 ...... 9 9 470.8 Charleston ...... Wappoo Creek, SC, SR171 ...... KT 5438 ...... 9 9 536.0 Beaufort ...... Lady’s Island, SC, US21 ...... KT 5439 ...... 9 9 Savannah River ...... 21.6 Savannah ...... Houlihan, GA DOT ...... WHV 879 ...... 9 9 Savannah River ...... 60.9 Clyo ...... Seaboard System RR ...... WKB 679 ...... 9 9 Tennessee Cumberland River ...... 126.5 Clarksville ...... J.R. Corman ...... KF 2204 ...... 16 13

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185.2 Bordeaux ...... Cheatham County Rail Authority KX 6366 ...... 16 13 190.4 Nashville ...... CSX Transportation ...... KQ 7197 ...... 16 13 Tennessee River ...... 100.5 New Johnsonville CSX Transportation ...... KC 9465 ...... 16 13 Texas Clear Creek ...... 1 .0 Kemah ...... Texas, SR146 ...... KXS 361 ...... 16 13 Gulf Intracoastal WW 356.1 Galveston ...... Galveston County Navigation KYH 532 ...... 16 13 (Pelican Island District. Causeway). Galveston Causeway 357 .2 Galveston ...... Southern Pacific RR ...... KUF 652 ...... 16 13 RR. Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 397.6 Freeport ...... Texas, SR1495 ...... KQU 648 ...... 16 13 Caney Creek Bridge .... 418 .0 Sargent ...... Texas, FR457 ...... KQU 644 ...... 16 13 Gulf Intracoastal WW .. 440.7 Matagorda ...... Texas, FR2031 ...... KQU 645 ...... 16 13 San Bernard River ...... 20 .7 Brazo Ria ...... MOPAC RR ...... KI 2524 ...... 12 Virginia James River ...... 5 .0 Isle of Wight Virginia, US17 ...... KQ 7169 ...... 13 13 County. Potomac River ...... 65.0 Prince George Virginia, SR156 ...... KQ 7167 ...... 13 13 County. York River ...... 6.0 York County ...... Virginia, US17 ...... KQ 7166 ...... 13 13 Pamunkey River ...... 1 .0 King William Virginia, SR33 ...... KQ 7168 ...... 13 13 County. Washington Blair Waterway ...... 0 .3 Tacoma ...... WA DOT, 11th Street ...... KZN 573 ...... 16 13 Chehalis River ...... 0 .1 Aberdeen ...... WA DOT, US101 ...... KJA 289 ...... 16 13 Columbia River ...... 105.6 Vancouver/Port- Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KQ 9049 ...... 16 13 land. 106.5 Vancouver/Port- OR DOT, 15 ...... KBM Interstate ... 16 13 land. 169.8 Hood River, OR .. Port of Hood River ...... KTD 562 ...... 16 13 201.2 Celilo, OR ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KQ 9048 ...... 16 13 323.4 Pasco/Kennewick Union Pacific RR ...... KTD 561 ...... 16 13 328.0 Pasco/Kennewick Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KQ 9046 ...... 16 13 Duwamish Waterway ... 0.4 Seattle ...... Spokane St., City of Seattle ...... KSK 285 ...... 13 13 2.5 Seattle ...... 1st Ave. So. City of Seattle ...... WHU 200 ...... 13 13 Ebey Slough ...... 1.6 Marysville ...... WA DOT, US529 ...... KZ 2475 ...... 13 13 Hood Canal ...... Port Gamble ...... WA DOT, Hood Canal Bride ...... KZJ 376 ...... 16 13 Hylebos Waterway ...... 1 .1 Tacoma ...... WA DOT, 11th Street ...... KZN 574 ...... 16 13 Lake Washington Ship 0.1 Seattle ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KCE 201 ...... 16 13 Canal. 1.1 Seattle ...... Ballard, City of Seattle ...... KJA 445 ...... 13 13 2.6 Seattle ...... Fremont, City of Seattle ...... KJA 442 ...... 13 13 4.3 Seattle ...... University, City of Seattle ...... KJA 441 ...... 13 13 5.2 Seattle ...... Montlake, City of Seattle ...... KJA 438 ...... 13 13 Snake River ...... 1 .5 East Pasco/Bur- Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KQ 9047 ...... 16 13 bank. Wisconsin Upper Mississippi River 699.8 LaCrosse ...... CP Rail ...... KVY 631 ...... 16 13 St. Croix River ...... 0 .2 Prescott ...... Burlington Northern Santa Fe RR KJC 782 ...... 16 14 0.3 Prescott ...... Wisconsin and Minnesota ...... KD 2829 ...... 7 14 17.3 Hudson ...... Union Pacific RR ...... KUZ 549 ...... 16 14 /1/ Effective April 15, 1983, all state-owned highway drawbridges in Louisiana need not monitor channel 16 (Emergency Channel).

[CGD 84–022, 51 FR 16308, May 2, 1986, as amended by CGD1 91–016, 56 FR 57492, Nov. 12, 1991; CGD1 91–004, 56 FR 60064, Nov. 27, 1991; CGD1 91–141, 57 FR 30405, July 9, 1992; CCGD01–91–029, 58 FR 39149, July 22, 1993; CGD01–93–009, 58 FR 42859, Aug. 12, 1993; CGD01–95–008, 60 FR 29761, June 6, 1995; CGD01–95–001, 60 FR 51729, Oct. 3, 1995; CGD05–94–092, 60 FR 53130, Oct. 12, 1995; CGD09–95–022, 61 FR 10468, Mar. 14, 1996; CGD 96–026, 61 FR 33664, June 28, 1996; 61 FR 36786, July 12, 1996; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35527, June 30, 1998; USCG–1999–5832, 64 FR 34713, June 29, 1999]

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