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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 5632
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Coast Guard has announced a final rule regarding the Umpqua River railroad bridge in Reedsport, Oregon. This rule re-names the Central Oregon and Pacific railroad bridge to the Umpqua River railroad bridge and changes its operating schedule, allowing it to remain closed but opening for boats with a two-hour prior notice. The requirement for fog signals on the bridge has been removed, and updates to bridge names in regulations have been made to ensure accuracy. Despite these changes, the rule is not expected to significantly impact marine navigation or small businesses.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard decided that a bridge in Oregon can stay closed most of the time, but it will open if boats ask two hours ahead. Also, they no longer need to use foghorns for safety during foggy weather.

  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1806
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Coast Guard, part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a final rule to change the operating schedule for the Woodward Island Bridge at Middle River near Discovery Bay, CA. The new schedule allows the bridge's removable span to open specifically for vessels involved in emergency levee repairs. The rule takes effect on February 10, 2021. The bridge was designed to accommodate both emergency and most recreational vessels, with an alternate route available for vessels that cannot pass under the bridge in its closed position.

    Simple Explanation

    The Coast Guard made a new rule for a special bridge near Discovery Bay that says it has to open up for boats that need to fix broken levees. They didn't explain all the details, like how much it might cost or exactly when the bridge should open for emergencies, which could confuse people.