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Final ruleTakes effect Dec. 7, 2026

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Wishkah River, Aberdeen, WA

Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Nov. 6, 2026. Document 2026-22677. Updated Nov. 8, 2026.

What it does

The Coast Guard is changing the operating schedule that governs the Puget Sound and Pacific railroad bridge (PS&P) across the Wishkah River, mile 0.1 in Aberdeen, WA. This rule will change the PS&P railroad bridge draw position to the fully closed-to-navigation position. Furthermore, this rule requires 24-hour notice for all drawbridge openings and a bridge operator will no longer be required to be on site.

The Coast Guard's summary, as published in the Federal Register.

What changed in the regulation

1 part of Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

33 CFR 117

Compared with

The Coast Guard has published 341 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 224 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.

What happens next and when

This rule is effective December 7, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

Document number2026-22677
ActionFinal rule.
AgenciesHomeland Security Department; Coast Guard
PublishedNov. 6, 2026
Effective dateDec. 7, 2026
Regulation identifier (RIN)1625-AA09
DocketUSCG-2026-0562

Source: the Federal Register (public domain). The document in the Federal Register