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.