33 CFR § 117.42 - Remotely operated and automated drawbridges.

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title: "33 CFR § 117.42 - Remotely operated and automated drawbridges."
title_number: 33
title_name: "Navigation and Navigable Waters"
section_number: "117.42"
section_name: "Remotely operated and automated drawbridges."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "BRIDGES"
part_number: "117"
part_name: "DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS"
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# 117.42 Remotely operated and automated drawbridges.

(a) Upon written request by the owner of a drawbridge, the District Commander may authorize a drawbridge to operate under an automated system or from a remote location.

(b) If the request is approved, a description of the full operation of the remotely operated or automated drawbridge will be added to subpart B of this part.

[USCG-2001-10881, 71 FR 70309, Dec. 4, 2006]