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Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge AnnexMISSISSIPPI RIVERANDTRIBUTARIESWATERWAYS ACTIONPLANMSU Baton Rouge Annex(2016 Version)Rev. 05/18/2017
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex1. Geographic DescriptionUSCG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge - Lower Mississippi River (MM 167-303)(a) Marine Safety Unit (MSU) Baton Rouge’s Area Of Responsibility (AOR) is comprised of the followingParishes: Avoyelles, Evangeline, St Landry, Pointe Coupee, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, St Helena, WestBaton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, Iberville and Ascension and includes the Lower Mississippi Riverfrom MM 167 - 303. This section of the Waterways Action Plan applies to the Lower Mississippi Riverbeginning in Baton Rouge (MM 167) and ending at the Old River Lock (MM 303).(b) The Mississippi River Basin or Watershed drains 41% of continental United States. Thirty-one states and 2Canadian provinces are included in the watershed. The total area drained by the watershed is between 1.2 and1.8 million square miles. Historically during the spring months, when the snow and ice melts in the Northernstates, the Mississippi River experiences a sharp increase in river levels, flow rates and floating debris, whichdegrade the navigation channels and increase the potential for river industry related accidents. During lowwater, restrictions on the navigable widths of the rivers and the maximum safe drafts of barges can impedecommerce.(c) The Port of Baton Rouge has recently been expanded and upgraded with extensive storage facilities. It ranksninth in the nation in waterborne commerce and is the farthest inland deep-water port on the Mississippi River.Petroleum products, iron, steel, grain, rubber, paper, wood, coffee, coal, chemicals and edible oils are shippedthrough the port.(d) There are six fleets that have been used “historically” in the past to fleet regulated and unregulated cargo.There are five repair facilities (located in Baton Rouge) that have floating dry docks. There are 18 towingcompanies with towing and fleeting capabilities.CG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge – Area of ResponsibilityLower Mississippi RiverMM 167 – MM 3032. Parties and Roles2. A. GeneralThe successful management of any river crisis is dependent on the cooperation of the waterway systemparticipants. This includes agencies of the federal, state, and local governments, industry groups, and thegeneral public. This chapter identifies the key organizations in these areas, outlines their authority andresponsibilities, and explains their roles during a river crisis. Industry groups for the MSU Baton Rouge AORserve a vital role, serving as a liaison between industry and federal agencies and addressing waterwaysconditions encompassing the Lower Mississippi River.This plan shall not replace other existing plans. The purpose of this plan is to be used in conjunction withexisting plans, incorporating pertinent information to identify critical problem areas based on federal agencyand industry experience and through statistical analysis. This plan will be reviewed annually to determine ifrevisions need to be made. If no annual revisions are made, the current existing version will remain in effect.
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex2. A.1 Industry Groups & Representatives (LOMRC, GICA, MRMA, GSMA, GNOBFA, LMRWSAC &NOBRA)Lower Mississippi River Committee (LOMRC)- LOMRC is a committee of the Lower Mississippi Rivertowing companies, associated with the River Industry Executive Task Force (RIETF), formed to addressnavigation problems during significant changes in river conditions such as extreme low water and high waterevents. The committee has evolved to address all issues concerning the Lower Mississippi River navigation andis the major liaison between the towing industry, the Coast Guard, and the Army Corps of Engineers for riverconditions between New Orleans, LA and Cairo, IL. LOMRC is coordinated by a volunteer chairman fromindustry.Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA)- The mission of GICA is to ensure the Gulf IntracoastalWaterway is maintained, operated and improved to provide the safest, most efficient, economical andenvironmentally-sound water transportation route in our nation, serving petrochemical facilities, refineries,farms, mines, ports, commercial fisheries, recreation and more.Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) - LAMA provides state-of-the-art information and managementtools to shipping agents and associate members. Now the industry leader, LAMA members represent over 75%of all Ocean Going vessels entering the Lower Mississippi River (per the New Orleans Board of Trade arrivalstatistics.) LAMA provides liaison/representation with all federal, state, and local regulatory officials andagencies. Additionally, they offer custom productivity tools including Automatic Information System (AIS),Vessel Tracking System (C-View), a pilotage calculator, and a Terminal Database.Gulf States Maritime Association (GSMA) - GSMA provides its member agencies liaison services withf ederal agencies such as Customs, U. S. Coast Guard, U.S.D.A, Army Corps of Engineers and Immigration.Also, the Association is concerned with matters at the source of regulation - Congress and the State Legislature.The Association deals with such diverse matters as adequate deep-draft anchorage areas and channels in theMississippi River, the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet(decommissioned), and the Calcasieu River.Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association (GNOBFA) - GNOBFA is a non-profit association ofcompanies engaged in the operation of barge fleets and towboats in the New Orleans -- Baton Rouge corridor.The purpose of the Association is to promote a closer professional relationship between members, todisseminate information pertaining to fleeting and the river industry, to support member companies whenconsistent with the interests of the organization as a whole, and to improve relations with communities,regulating government bodies, and other professional organizations.Lower Mississippi River Waterway Safety Advisory Committee (LMRWSAC) - LMRWSAC providesadvice and makes recommendations to the Coast Guard on matters relating to the safe navigation of vessels toand from ports on the Lower Mississippi River.New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association (NOBRA)- NOBRA works closely with thelocal Coast Guard MSU, providing information on casualties and vessel deficiencies.Rev. 05/18/2017
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge AnnexAREAS ADRESSEDCOMPANYMAIN POCINDUSTRY GROUPMAIN POCLower MississippiRiver (LMR)IngramLOMRCChairmanFrank JohnsonLower Mississippi RiverCommittee (LOMRC)Frank JohnsonCo-Chairman LOMRC270-441-1649 office270-210-5912 cellfrank.johnson@ingrambarge.comLMRFlorida MarineLOMRCVice ChairmanLower Mississippi RiverCommittee (LOMRC)David GoinCo-Chairman LOMRC985-237-0795 office985-237-0795 cellDavid Goindavid.goin@fmtdry.comLMR/ IntracoastalGICAGICAExecutive DirectorJames StarkGulf Intracoastal CanalAssociation (GICA)James Stark901-490-3312 officejstark@gicaonline.comLMR/ IntracoastalChannel ShipyardCompaniesLMRWSACChairmanCherrie FelderCherrie FelderPh: 504.371.5964 officecfelder@csa.nocoxmail.comLMRLAMALAMARon BranchThe Lower MississippiRiver Waterway SafetyAdvisoryCommittee(LMRWSAC)Louisiana MaritimeAssociation (LAMA)LMRGSMASean Duffy, Sr.Gulf States MaritimeAssociation (GSMA)Sean Duffy, Sr. (504)833-4190office(504)338-3165 cellsduffy@gsma.usLMRGulf South MarineGNOBFAKarl GonzalesGreater New OrleansBarge FleetingAssociation (GNOBFA)Karl Gonzales(504)-737-6993 officeKarl@gulfsouthmarine.comLMRNOBRANOBRACapt Steve HathornNew Orleans and BatonRouge Steamship PilotsAssociation (NOBRA)Capt Steve Hathorn(504) 219-2600 officehathornsh@nobrapilots.comRev. 05/18/2017Ron Branch(504)899-5535 office(504)919-0732 cellrwbranch@earthlink.net
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex2. B. Federal AgenciesThe United States Code (USC) provides regulatory authority for establishing and authorizing work or structuresconstructed within the navigable waterways and maintaining navigation throughout U.S. territorial waters.Included as part of a national waterway system are numerous rivers, lakes and streams that comprise the inlandwaterway system. Navigation on these “navigable waters of the United States” is regulated primarily by theUnited States Coast Guard (USCG). The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provides technicaladvice to the USCG to enable them to properly evaluate and make decisions on navigation safety matters. TheUSACE is also responsible for authorizing waterway projects, evaluating and maintaining navigable channels,and directing emergency flood control operations (such as activation of spillways).2. B.1 United States Coast Guard (USCG)Title 14, USC, defines USCG roles and responsibilities in establishing and maintaining the safety of ports andwaterways. 33 CFR Part 165.20 gives COTP’s and USCG District Commanders the authority to impose safetyzones, security zones, and other restrictions to ensure the safe flow of navigation. Activities of the COTP’s areoverseen by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, in New Orleans, LA. Activities of the UnitCommanding Officers are overseen by the Sector Commander, Sector New Orleans, in New Orleans, LA.CG Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge – Area of ResponsibilityLower Mississippi RiverMM 167 – MM 303.02. B.1.a. Safety AdvisoryNavigation Safety Advisories are the simplest form of intervention and rely on the voluntary compliance ofindustry to limit risk and prevent vessel casualties. USCG advisories are usually issued after consultation withthe USACE and industry-user groups. They can be originated by the USCG or self imposed by industry, anddisseminated as a Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), USACE bulletin board, River Industry Bulletin Board(RIBB), over the industry facsimile, or any combination of these methods. The purpose is to advise the marineindustry of hazardous conditions and provide recommendations for safe navigation. Advisories can also beused to notify the marine industry of the Captain of the Port’s (COTP) intention to take action with respect todeveloping hazardous navigation conditions. Advisories are important tools that provide marine interests timeto adjust their operations to avoid future problems.B.1.b. Safety ZoneDuring extreme high or low water conditions, commercial vessel navigation can become increasinglyhazardous. Extreme river conditions may require the establishment of a safety zone by the COTP, imposingvessel-operating restrictions. Consultation and deliberation with the USACE and industry-user groups usuallyprecede implementation of a safety zone by the USCG. A safety zone entails the control of a portion of thewaterway, enabling the USCG to control access and/or prescribe operating restrictions on vessels seeking tonavigate in the area. Safety zones can be applied to limited or large geographical areas and may involve simpleor complex restrictions including, but not limited to:-Towing vessel horsepower requirements (per barge ratio) & assist towing vessel requirementsRev. 05/18/2017
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex-Specific tow configuration, tow size limits, length/breadth limits & draft limitsSafe speed zones, no-passing zones, no-meeting zones or traffic separation schemesTank barge prohibitions or the exclusion of all vessels from the safety zoneReporting requirementsThe establishment of a safety zone may include active control of vessel traffic through an area or it may beconducted passively, relying on voluntary compliance to limit risk. Safety zones using passive control have beenimposed on other waterways during periods of high or abnormally low water and when local construction orpollution response cleanup operations are impacted by passing traffic.2. B.1.c. Security ZoneIn some cases a security zone may be implemented to protect persons, property and the environment from actual orpotential threats related to terrorism or destruction. These extreme cases may require the establishment of a securityzone by the COTP to impose restrictions on a vessel or a specific waterway. Consultation and deliberation with theUSACE, and industry-user groups usually precede implementation of a security zone by the USCG. A waterbornesecurity zone entails the control of a portion of the waterway, enabling the USCG to control access and/or prescriberestrictions on vessels and/or persons entering through the area. Security zones can be applied to limited or largegeographical areas and may involve simple or complex restrictions.2. B.1.d. Captain of the Port (COTP) OrderCaptain of the Port Orders are specific directions provided to an individual, facility or vessel and are detailed andexact in scope. Issued under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, compliance with COTP Orders isrequired, and failure may result in civil or criminal penalty action. In general, COTP Orders will only be used when aterminal or vessel appears to be operating in an unsafe manner or to reduce a potential hazard or mitigate damage tothe environment or property.2.B.1.e. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) MeasureIn accordance with 33 CFR 161.11, “a VTS may issue measures or directions to enhance navigation and vessel safetyand to protect the marine environment, such as, but not limited to:(1) Designating temporary reporting points and procedures;(2) Imposing vessel operating requirements; or(3) Establishing vessel traffic routing schenmes.During conditions of vessel congestion, restricted visibility, adverse weather, or other hazardous circumstances, aVTS may control, supervise, or otherwise manage traffic, by specifying times of entry, movement, or departure to,from or within a VTS area.”2. B.2 United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Title 33 U.S.C., defines the USACE roles and responsibilities regarding development of, or change to, waterfrontfacilities, weirs, dams or dikes. Specifically, the USACE is authorized to review and approve all changes tohydrodynamic structures for the purposes of maintaining a navigable channel. In addition, the USACE is chargedwith conducting operations to maintain the physical nature of a navigable channel on particular waterways.Generally, the USACE has the responsibility to maintain a 9 foot congressionally authorized project depth within theRev. 05/18/2017
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annexnavigable channel on the Ohio River System. The USACE is also responsible for directing emergency flood controloperations and collecting information on flood stages and damage.DUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIESUSACE POSITIONEQUALSUSCGPOSITIONChief, PreventionDepartment, MSUBaton RougeDUTIES &RESPONSIBILITIESManages dailywaterway managementand casualtyoperations& supervisesoperational responseissuesREPORTS TO:Lockmaster forPort Allen, BayouSorrell LockCommandingSenior USCG OfficerOfficerin Baton Rouge AORMSU Baton RougeSupervise and maintainlocksREPORTS TO:District Engineer,New OrleansSupervise Corps activitiesin New Orleans DistrictSector NewOrleansCommanderSenior USCG officer inarea3. Communications3. B. Mississippi River Communications Plan3. B.2. Lower Mississippi RiverLower Mississippi River Committee (LOMRC) - Is a committee of the Lower Mississippi River towingcompanies, formed to address navigation problems during significant changes in river conditions such asextreme low water and high water events. The committee has evolved to address all issues concerning theLower Mississippi River navigation and is the major liaison between the towing industry, the Coast Guard, andthe Army Corps of Engineers for river conditions between from MM 954 to the mouth. LOMRC is coordinatedby a volunteer chairman from industry. LOMRC will provide a member to stand watch on the Towing AssistVessel (TAV) at Wilkinson Point or Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans to monitorand advise traffic transiting Wilkinson Point when required due to High Water conditions above 35 feet on theBaton Rouge gauge.Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA) - Is a committee of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway consortiumof companies, formed to address navigation problems during significant changes in waterway conditions suchas extreme low water and high water events. The committee has evolved to address all issues concerning theGulf Intracoastal Waterway navigation and is the major liaison between the marine industry, the Coast Guard,and the Army Corps of Engineers for canal conditions from the Port Allen Lock in Baton Rouge, LA to themouth in Morgan City, LA. GICA is coordinated by a volunteer chairman from industry. GICA will provideone watch stander to Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River in New Orleans to monitor and advisetraffic transiting the Port Allen Lock when required, due to High Water conditions above 35- feet on the BatonRouge gauge.Rev. 05/18/2017
3.B.2.a. Lower Mississippi River Towing Industry Communications Plan (LOMRC)AGENCYAEP MEMCODESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESSJeff KeiferVP of Operations636-530-2148 officeJAKeifer@aepriverops.comKenny Underhill:Port Captain270-564-6782 officeKLUnderhill@aepriverops.comMike MorrisPort Captain270-441-2937 office314-602-1504 cellmlmorris@aepriverops.comBruce Hussell:Port Captain314-481-8828 office314-803-4643 cellbruce.hussell@admworld.comBen Ainsworth:Port Captain314-481-8828 office314-724-6083 cellbenny.ainsworth@adm.comBernie Heroff:Port Captain314-481-8828 office314-803-4644 cellbernard.heroff@adm.comFrank Johnson: LOMRC ChairmanGeneral Manager Vessel Operations270-441-1649 office270-210-5912 cellfrank.johnson@ingrambarge.comTom MoreSr. Manager Vessel Operations270-441-1612 office618-638-3150 celltom.more@ingrambarge.comBob TaylorSr. Manager Vessel Operations270-441-1652 office270-217-7714 cellbob.ttaylor@ingrambarge.ccomJohn Operle:Vice President Vessel Operations270-441-1606 office270-210-6183 celljohn.operle@ingrambarge.comQuent Harris:Sr. Port Captain270-744-3071 office270-519-9015 cellqharris@marquettetrans.comSteve Bryan:VP of Vessel Operations270-744-4314 office314-422-9260 cellsbryan@marquettetrans.comLester Parker:VP River Vessel Operations225-201-3113 office225-931-4143 celllester.parker@kirbycorp.comJay McDaniel: Navigation Port Captain River daniel@kirbycorp.comSteven Glenn:Port Operations573-335-7033 office573-979-0475 cellFax:573-335-7158sglenn@luhr.comADM/ARTCOAll SituationsIngram Barge Co.All SituationsMarquette TransportationAll SituationsKirby Inland MarineAll SituationsLuhr Brothers, Inc.Rev. 05/18/2017WHEN CONTACTEDAll SituationsAll Situations8
3.B.2.a. Lower Mississippi River Towing Industry Communications Plan (LOMRC) Cont.AGENCYCanal Barge LineDESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESS504-585-4623 office504-908-0828 cellpbarnes@canalbarge.com800-629-5921 office601-831-2079 cellRoger.harris@ergon.comLester Cruse:Port Captain800-696-5921 office601- 831-1406 celllester.cruse@ergon.comMike Carpenter:Port Captain800-696-5921 office601-618-6071 cellDanny Koestler:VP EMIS601-636-6552 office601-831-4711 cellFax: 601-636-6173danny.koestler@ergon.comDoug Hasty:Fleeting Supervisor601 636 6552 office601 218 0774 celldoug.hasty@ergon.comJohnny Gerache:Marine Operation Manager601-631-3404 office601-831-4709 celljohnny.gerache@ergon.comButch Cummings:Marine Operation Manager901-774-7463 office901-849-5746 cellbutch.cummings@ergon.comDave Dewey: President270-832-1866 officeDave.D@wkynav.comJeff HammondOperation Manager(225) 268-9302 officeJeffery.Hammond@lafrage.comJerry Wiltz:Senior Port Captain(985)629-2170 office(985)264-6679 celljerryw@flmarine.comDavid Goin: LOMRC Vice ChairmanPort Captain985-237-0795 office985-237-0795 celldavid.gion@fmtdry.comTerry Wiltz:Port Captain985-502-1641 officeFax 985-629-2110terryw@flmarine.comTroy HotardPort Captain(985)629-2170 office(337)344-2959 cellthotard@flmarine.comJohn Janoush:Vice President662-759-6841 office662-846-7301 celljohn@jantran.comPaul Barnes:Port CaptainMagnolia Marine TransportCompany Roger Harris:VP of OperationsAll SituationsErgon MarineWestern KY Navigation,IInncc.All SituationsAll SituationsLaFargeAll SituationsFlorida Marine TransportersAll SituationsJantranRev. 05/18/2017WHEN CONTACTEDAll SituationsAll Situations9
3.B.2.a. Lower Mississippi River Towing Industry Communications Plan (LOMRC) Cont.AGENCYCapital Fleet AcadianMarineDESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESSCaptain Thomas Grantham225-343-2226 office225-383-5859 Faxthomas.grantham@ingrambarge.comMark Hazzard:Marine Superintendent662-378-8694 office662-394-1590 cellmwhazzard@ckor.comSCF/Waxler MarineWHEN CONTACTEDAll SituationsAll SituationsAdditional Industry ContactsAGENCYMcKinney Towing DESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESSAaron McKinney225-387-0461 office225-268-5648 cellaaron@mckinneyweb.comAndy McKinney225-387-0461 office225-445-5230 cellandy@mckinneyweb.comDarren Moore225-383-0843 office225-405-8142 cellbear@bear‐ind.comCoy Badeaux (Operations)225-405-8141 cellSean Duffy, Sr.504-833-4190 office504-338-3165 cellsduffy@gsma.usRonnie GriffinPort Captain270-444-4772 office270-519-0285 cellrgriffin@westernriversboat.comBear IndustriesGulf States MaritimeAssociation (GSMA) Western Rivers BoatManagementWHEN CONTACTEDAll SituationsAll SituationsAll SituationsAll Situations3. B.2.b. Lower Mississippi River Government Agency Communications PlanAGENCYU.S. Coast Guard SectorNew Orleans SectorCommandU.S. Coast Guard MSUBaton RougeRev. 05/18/2017DESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESSCAPT Wayne Arguin504-365-2215Wayne.R.Arguin@uscg.milCAPT Kristi Luttrell anding Officer:LCDR Matt Meskun225-298-5400 x238225-281-4678Matthew.J.Meskun@uscg.milExecutive Officer:LT Shehu Bello225-298-5400 x231225-252-6578Shehu.Bello@uscg.milChief, Prevention:LT Ray Wagner225-298-5400 X230225-281-2875Raymond.W.Wagner@uscg.milWHEN CONTACTEDAll SituationsAll Situations10
3. B.2.b. Lower Mississippi River Government Agency Communications Plan Cont.AGENCYU.S. Army Corps ofEngineersDESIGNATED CONTACTPHONE NUMBERE-MAIL ADDRESSMichelle Kornick:Operations Manager504-862-1842 office504-756-7402 cellmichelle.s.kornick@usace.milHeather Jennings504-862-1253 office504- 812-9757 cell504-756-7402 cellheather.l.jennings@usace.army.mil504-862-1253 office504- 812-9757 cellheather.l.jennings@usace.army.milOperations ManagerHeather JenningsWHEN CONTACTEDLower Miss. River Low / High Water3. B.2.c Lower Mississippi River Miscellaneous ContactsAGENCYLower Mississippi RiverCommittee (LOMRC)PHONE NUMBER270-441-1649 office270-210-5912 cellE-MAIL ADDRESSfrank.johnson@ingrambarge.comGulf Intracoastal CanalJames StarkAssociation (GICA)New Orleans Baton Rouge Steve HathornPilots Association (NOBRA)901-490-3312 officejstark@gicaonline.comAll Situations504-219-2600 office504-915-0195 cellFax: 504-456-6456hathornsh@nobrapilots.comAll SituationsGreater New Orleans Barge Karl GonzalesFleeting Association504-737-6993 officeKarl@gulfsouthmarine.comAll SituationsRev. 05/18/2017DESIGNATED CONTACTFrank Johnson11WHEN CONTACTEDAll Situations
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex3.B.2.d. Lower Mississippi River Internet Information Communications PlanInternet Site PurposeWeb AddressU.S Coast Guard- MSU Baton Rougehttp://www.uscg.mil/d8/msuBatonRouge/River Industry Bulletin Board (R.I.B.B.)Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association (GNOBFA)National Response Center (NRC) –Report Pollution / Terrorist ActivityOhio River Lock & Dam Vessel QueuesRiver GaugesLower Mississippi River Forecast ttp://www.ribb.com/riverstatus/river /lmrfc/?n .ribb.com/riverstatus/river browse.do?channelId 19444&channelPage %2Fep%2Fchannel%2Fdefault.jsp&pageTypeId 13489&BV SessionID @@@@1409974491.1490796772@@@@&BV EngineID ccccadgmdjfkllkcfngcfkmdfhfdfgo.0U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – River GaugesU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Real Time River GaugesU.S. Army Corps of Engineers –Lock informationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers – River Navigation ChartsThe River School – River Training & OrientationU.S. Coast Guard Sector New OrleansU.S. Coast Guard – Sector Lower Mississippi River – Memphis, TNGulf States Maritime Association (GSMA)Ohio River Lock & Dam Vessel QueuesVessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River User’s Manual12Rev. 05/18/2017
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge Annex4. Action PlanDuring a waterways crisis a wide range of controls and actions are initiated from various involved parties including industry andfederal government agencies. In general, industry will take action to reduce potential marine casualties during low & high watersituations. For example, during low water conditions (10 feet and below on Baton Rouge gauge), industry will reduce loads onvessels and/or barges, which reduces their draft, enabling them to navigate through trouble areas. During high water conditions (25feet and above Baton Rouge gauge), industry may reduce tow sizes to allow more control over the tow and to more effectively utilizetowboat horsepower. The Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers are also required to take specific and timely actions to aid inpreventing marine casualties while facilitating commerce. Some of these actions include the USCG’s issuance of Broadcast Noticeto Mariners (BNM) regarding potential hazardous areas and the establishment of Safety Zones. Dredging operations by the USACEis a typical mission to reduce the risk in hazardous locations on the river.On the following pages, various safety controls are outlined per specific high and low water trigger points. Some of these controls areindustry initiated, while others are initiated at the federal level. The phases were based on the existing River Crisis Action Plan andmodification made during the 2005 high water season. As before circumstances will dictate which, if not all, controls are to beemployed.A. Watch: This phase incorporates both the Port Allen Locks and the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) between MM 219 andMM 240. It is initiated for both when the Baton Rouge gage measures 25-feet and rising.B. Action: This phase is initiated when the Baton Rouge gage measures 30-feet for the Port Allen Lock and when the gage measures35-feet for the LMR between MM 219 and MM 240.C. Recovery: This phase is initiated as soon as the LMR begins to fall and all predictions indicate a steady fall. During this phase theCOTP, with industry participation, will determine when and what restrictions to lift as conditions begin to improve.D. Regulated Navigation Area and Limited Access areas (RNA): is a water area within a defined boundary for whichregulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established by the District Commander. The regulation mayinclude:1. Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or departure to, from, with-in, or through ports, harbors, or otherwaters.2. Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations, and operating conditions.3. Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which haveparticular operation characteristics or capabilities which are considered necessary for safe operation underthe circumstances.Rev. 05/18/201713
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge AnnexRiver and Water Level Gages used and their Locations:Baton Rouge Gage- (Mississippi River at Baton Rouge)RiverGages.com (U.S. Army Corps of rControl/stationinfo2.cfm?sid 01160&fid BTRL1&dt SThis gage is located on the fore bay wall of Port Allen Lock at river Mile Marker 228.4, LMRNational Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (NOAA)(Same Gage, Different Site)Site: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo lix&gage btrl1Bayou Sorrel Gage- Is located at the Bayou Sorrel Lock.Courtesy of the U.S. Army Corps of kupdates/lockstatus.asp?lockid 2Carrollton Gage - (Mississippi River at New Orleans)RiverGages.com (U.S. Army Corps of rControl/stationinfo2.cfm?sid 01300&fid NORL1&dt SThis gage is located at the Corps of Engineer's dock at river Mile Marker 102.8.National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (NOAA)Site: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo lix&gage norl1&view 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1&toggles 10,7,8,2,9,15,6Rev. 05/18/201714
Waterways Action PlanMarine Safety Unit Baton Rouge AnnexBarge Fleeting Operations (Baton Rouge Gauge)33 CFR 165.803 describes barge mooring rules for the Lower Mississippi River between miles 88 and 240 (Above Head of Passes) tominimize fleeting hazards. Subsection (m) has additional rules for High Water periods.Baton Rouge Gauge30 feet or more or, 28 feet and rising when designated by theCoast Guard District CommanderRequired ActionsFleet PIC must:1. Attend fleet with tug(s)(Note: This RNA is based on Carrollton Gage readings of 12ft or more than 10 ft andrising. For convenience we have listed the equivalent on the Baton Rouge gauge)2. Radar surveillance of fleet in low visibility3. Do not assemble or disassemble tows duringlow visibility4. Ensure fleets w/8 or more barges areequipped w/1 radar
Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (GICA)- The mission of GICA is to ensure the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is maintained, operated and improved to provide the safest, most efficient, economical and environmentally-sound water transportation route in
AUX-WM Task Date Completed Verifying Officer's Initials 1 Revision Date: 05 August 2015 1.0 Ports and Waterways Management 1.1 Explain the function of the decision support system (i.e. Ports and Waterways Safety System (PAWSS), Vessel Traffic System) in managing vessel traffic. _ _ 1.2 Describe the Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment
6 Wasting Our Waterways T he direct industrial discharge of toxic substances into waterways has a vari-ety of impacts on our environment. Once in our waterways, toxic chemicals can contaminate sediments, pollute the bodies of aquatic organisms, and infiltrate drinking water supplies, creating a wide variety of problems for humans and the .
The report “Wasting Our Waterways” documented toxic pollution entering our waterways and threatening our health and drinking water supplies. It found that 206 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped in America’s waterways in 2012 alone. “Waterways Restored” presented 15 case studies that show how the Clean Water Act restores
The report “Wasting Our Waterways” documented toxic pollution entering our waterways and threatening our health and drinking water supplies. It found that 206 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped into America’s waterways in 2012 alone. The report “Waterways Restored” presented 15 case studies that show how the Clean .
The report “Wasting Our Waterways” documented toxic pollution entering our waterways and threatening our health and drinking water supplies. It found that 206 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped in America’s waterways in 2012 alone. “Waterways Restored” presented 15 case studies that show how the Clean Water Act restores
The report “Wasting Our Waterways” documented toxic pollution entering our waterways and threatening our health and drinking water supplies. It found that 206 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped in America’s waterways in 2012 alone. The report “Waterways Restored” presented 15 case studies that show how the Clean .
The report “Wasting Our Waterways,” documented toxic pollution entering our waterways and threatening our health and drinking water supplies. It found that 206 million pounds of toxic chemicals were dumped in America’s waterways in 2012 alone. The report “Waterways Restored” presented 15 case studies that show how the Clean .
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