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  1. LII
  2. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR)
  3. Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters
  4. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  5. SUBCHAPTER J—BRIDGES
  6. PART 117—DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS
  7. Subpart A—General Requirements

33 CFR Part 117 - Subpart A - General Requirements

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  1. § 117.1 Purpose.
  2. § 117.4 Definitions.
  3. § 117.5 When the drawbridge must open.
  4. § 117.7 General requirements of drawbridge owners.
  5. § 117.8 Permanent changes to drawbridge operation.
  6. § 117.9 Delaying opening of a draw.
  7. § 117.11 Unnecessary opening of the draw.
  8. § 117.15 Signals.
  9. § 117.17 Signalling for contiguous drawbridges.
  10. § 117.19 Signalling when two or more vessels are approaching a drawbridge.
  11. § 117.21 Signalling for an opened drawbridge.
  12. § 117.23 Installation of radiotelephones.
  13. § 117.24 Radiotelephone installation identification.
  14. § 117.31 Drawbridge operations for emergency vehicles and emergency vessels.
  15. § 117.33 Closure of draw for natural disasters or civil disorders.
  16. § 117.35 Temporary change to a drawbridge operating schedule.
  17. § 117.36 Closure of drawbridge for emergency repair.
  18. § 117.39 Authorized closure of drawbridge due to infrequent requests for openings.
  19. § 117.40 Advance notice for drawbridge opening.
  20. § 117.41 Maintaining drawbridges in the fully open position.
  21. § 117.42 Remotely operated and automated drawbridges.
  22. § 117.47 Clearance gauges.
  23. § 117.49 Process of violations.

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