District 8 MRS Week: 07/18 Mississippi River System · PDF file14 February 2018 LNM: 07/18 Coast Guard District 8-MRS Page 2 of 18 RIAC - River Industry Action Committee MMSI - Mobile

14 February 201807/18LNM:

Coast Guard District 8-MRSPage 1 of 18

U.S. Departmentof Homeland Security

United StatesCoast Guard

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

LIGHT LIST VOLUME VNOTICE NUMBER 07-18

February 14, 2018

LIGHT LIST REFERENCE: COMDTPUB P16502.5, Vol V, 2018 Edition.CONTENTS: Rivers are listed in alphabetical order and are included only when there is information to report.

Broadcast Notice to Mariners Covered in this EditionOriginating Unit Beginning BNM's Ending BNM's

Sector Upper Mississippi River 0020 - 18 (UM) 0021 - 18 (UM) Sector Lower Mississippi River 0023 - 18 (LM) 0034 - 18 (LM) Sector Ohio Valley 0087 - 18 (OV) 0114 - 18 (OV) OB DWB 0011 - 18 (OB) 0013 - 18 (OB)

COAST GUARD DISTRICT 8, WATERWAYS, (504) 671-2327, 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (CST)COMMENTS REGARDING SECTION VI – PROPOSED CHANGES MAY ALSO BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]

NIS WATCHSTANDER PHONE (703) 313-5900 24-HOURS A DAYINTERNET ADDRESS https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/

2013 SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM LNM VIA INTERNET https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=8&ext=r

MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM LIGHT LIST VIA INTERNET https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists

ABBREVIATIONS

District 8 MRS Week: 07/18

A through H

ADRIFT - Buoy AdriftAICW - Atlantic Intracoastal WaterwayAl - AlternatingB - BuoyBKW - Breakwaterbl - BlastBNM - Broadcast Notice to Marinerbu - BlueC - CanadianCHAN - ChannelCGD - Coast Guard DistrictC/O - Cut OffCONT - ContourCRK - CreekCONST - ConstructionDAYMK/Daymk - DaymarkDBN/Dbn - DaybeaconDBD/DAYBD - DayboardDEFAC - DefacedDEST - DestroyedDISCON - DiscontinuedDMGD/DAMGD - Damagedec - eclipseEST - Established Aidev - everyEVAL - EvaluationEXT - ExtinguishedF - Fixedfl - flashFl - Flashing

I through O

I - InterruptedICW - Intracoastal WaterwayIMCH - Improper CharacteristicINL - InletINOP - Not OperatingINT - IntensityISL - IsletIso - IsophasekHz - KilohertzLAT - LatitudeLB - Lighted BuoyLBB - Lighted Bell BuoyLHB - Lighted Horn BuoyLGB - Lighted Gong BuoyLONG - LongitudeLNM - Local Notice to MarinersLT - LightLT CONT - Light ContinuousLTR - LetterLWB - Lighted Whistle BuoyLWP - Left Watching ProperlyMHz - Megahertz MISS/MSNG - MissingMo - Morse Code MRASS - Marine Radio Activated Sound SignalMSLD - MisleadingN/C - Not ChartedNGA - National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyNO/NUM - NumberNOS - National Ocean Service

P through Z

PRIV - Private AidQ - QuickR - Red RACON - Radar Transponder BeaconRa ref - Radar reflectorRBN - Radio BeaconREBUILT - Aid RebuiltRECOVERED - Aid RecoveredRED - Red BuoyREFL - ReflectiveRRL - Range Rear LightRELIGHTED - Aid RelitRELOC - RelocatedRESET ON STATION - Aid Reset on StationRFL - Range Front LightRIV - RiverRRASS - Remote Radio Activated Sound Signals - secondsSEC - SectionSHL - Shoalingsi - silentSIG - SignalSND - SoundSPM - Single Point Mooring BuoySS - Sound SignalSTA - StationSTRUCT - StructureSt M - Statute MileTEMP - Temporary Aid ChangeTMK - Topmark

Mississippi River System

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=8&ext=r

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists



RIAC - River Industry Action CommitteeMMSI - Mobile Maritime Service IdentityAIS - Automatic Identification SystemATON - Aids To NavigationCOTP - Captain of The PortTRDBN - Temporary Replaced by Daybeacon

SECTION I - SPECIAL NOTICESThis section contains information of special concern to the Mariner.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

GPS TESTING - FORT POLK, LOUISIANA

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY

USCG NAVIGATION RULES AND REGULATIONS HANDBOOK

OHIO RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES - WINTER NAVIGATION

USACE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT LOCKS - MAIL DELIVERY AND CREW CHANGE POLICIES

USACE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT - NOTIFICATION OF SINKING OR SUNKEN VESSELS, VESSEL GROUNDINGS AND BARGE BREAKAWAYS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encourages the maritime public to report information concerning suspicious activity to the local Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Office, http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism_jttfs, or to other appropriate authorities. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds the maritime industry that they may also report information concerning suspicious activity to the www.AmericasWaterwayWatch.org, the National Response Center (NRC) 1-800-424-8802 or 1-877-24WATCH.

Continuing until February 24, 2018, GPS testing will be conducted in the vicinity of Fort Polk, Louisiana. Systems that rely on GPS, such as E-911, AIS and DSC, may be affected at an approximate test center of 31-05-35.01N 093-03-50.18W, with a possible impact radius of 45 nauticalmiles from the center point. More information is available at the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center Website, https://www.navcen.uscg.gov . During these periods, GPS users are encouraged to report any GPS outages that they may experience to the Navigation Information Service (NIS) by calling (703) 313-5900 or by using the NAVCEN Website to submit a GPS problem report.

The following area is in the high water watch phase IAW the Western Rivers WAP Annex:Zone 28 (Mile 185.4-Mile 109.9) is in the low water watch phase in accordance with the Waterways Action PlanAnnex. Mariners should exercise caution, beware of shifting channels, transit at slow speed near fleet areas and place heavy barges in the middle of tows. Industry should consider moving deep draft barges out of Zone 28, to ensure safe navigation. All mariners are requested to contact U.S.Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16, telephone at (314) 269-2332, or e-mail at sumrwaterways(at)uscg.mil ,to report shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM are corrections to USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, August 2014 Edition.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-02, regarding winter navigation on the Ohio River and tributaries.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-05, regarding mail delivery and crew change policies at navigation locks, for towboats.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-04, regarding notification of sinking or

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

DPW

07-18

07-18

07-18

03-18

03-18

Additional Abbreviations Specific to this LNM Edition:

G - Green GIWW - Gulf Intracoastal WaterwayHAZ - Hazard to NavigationHBR - HarborHOR - Horizontal ClearanceHT - Height

NW - Notice WriterOBSCU - ObscuredOBST - ObstructionOBSTR - ObstructionOc - OccultingODAS - Anchored Oceanographic Data Buoy

TRLB - Temporarily Replaced by Lighted BuoyTRLT - Temporarily Replaced by LightTRUB - Temporarily Replaced by Unlighted BuoyUSACE - Army Corps of EngineersW - WhiteY - Yellow

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/terrorism/terrorism_jttfs

http://www.AmericasWaterwayWatch.org

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov



USACE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT - REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

USACE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT - RESTRICTED AREAS AT NAVIGATION STRUCTURES

ARKANSAS RIVER - USACE CHANNEL STATUS REPORT

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - ST. CROIX RIVER - MISSOURI RIVER - DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - L/D RESTRICTIONS/WINTER CLOSURES

sunken vessels, vessel groundings and barge breakaways.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-03, regarding the review of regulations and general safety practices.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-06, regarding restricted areas at navigation structures.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is a USACE Tulsa District Arkansas River Channel Status Report 18-02.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is Special Public Notice D8 DWB-879, regarding drawbridge operation on the Upper Mississippi River, St. Croix River and the Missouri River.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE Navigation Notice 17-8200-1, regarding L/D restrictions and L/D winter lock closures.

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

03-18

03-18

03-18

06-18

48-17

47-17

DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS)

SECTION II - DISCREPANCIESThis section lists all reported and corrected discrepancies related to Aids to Navigation in this edition. A discrepancy is a change in the status of

an aid to navigation that differs from what is published or charted.

LNM EndLLNR Aid Name Status Chart No. BNM Ref. LNM StBlue Mound Daybeacon

Brier Creek LightNon Lateral Mark 330.4

Non Lateral Mark 313.9

Arbuckle Island LightMulberry River Daybeacon

Moores Creek Light

O'Kane Island LightNon Lateral Mark 244.1

Cane Creek Light

Ragon Mountain LightDardanelle Reach Light

Non Lateral Mark 197.9

Galla Rock LightTri County Light

Crystal Hill Light

Estes Place LightNon Lateral Mark 92.0

Ste. Marie Bend Lower Daybeacon

Richland Bend Lower DaybeaconCooper Point Light

Kimbrough Light

STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST


LT IMCH/STRUCT DMGD

LT IMCH/STRUCT DMGDDAYMK MISSING

STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTDAYMK DMGD

STRUCT DEST


LT IMCH

DAYMK IMCH/STRUCT DMGDSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST

DAYMK DMGDLT EXT

LT EXT

13/16

31/1505/16

05/16

05/1611/17

44/16

44/1631/15

31/15

31/1531/15

13/17

44/1641/16

12/17

44/1644/16

45/16

47/1646/17

46/17

805

10701213

1267

14301455

1510

15201542

1585

15901695

1708

17301930

2005

21602199

2370

24402465

2475

0162LM0205LM

0087LM

0089LM0091LM

0041UM

0394LM0393LM

0210LM

0210LM0209LM

0204LM

0052LM0395LM

0370LM

0047LM0396LM

0398LM

0407LM0438LM

0335LM

0336LM



Mud Lake Bend Light

Cummins Bend DaybeaconLake Bend Light

Sample Island Light

Sample Island Lower LightSouth Bend Landing Light

Ross Ferry Light

Cook Point LightMary Mcgraw Light

Paradise Bay Light

Owens Lake DaybeaconOld Hickory Light

Watkins Daybeacon

Harpeth Shoals Upper LightShammels Mound Landing Light

Saline Creek Light

Crooked Creek LightHurricane Isle Upper Daybeacon

Blooms Landing Light

Preston Peninsula LightQuaker Oats Light

Milton Bell Light

Stewart Bar Light

Murphy Smith Upper DaybeaconMurphy Smith Light

Bader Light

Nebraska Point LightJosie Harry Bar Light

Harbert Point Light

Delta Lower LightKangaroo Point Light

Miller Point Light

Old Town Bend Foot LightRobson Light

Sunflower Cut-Off Foot Light

Ludlow Bar LightWood Cottage Light

Knowlton Light

Mason Landing DaybeaconCypress Bend LightChoctaw Bend Light

Ashbrook Neck LightMiller Bend Light

La Grange Towhead Light

Vaucluse Bend LightAnconia Point Light

American Bar Light

Corregidor LightOpossum Point Lower Light

Skipwith Bar Light

Fitler Point DaybeaconBelle Island Corner Daybeacon

Cabin Teele Light

Kings Point LightCentennial Island Light

Coggins Light

LT EXT

STRUCT DESTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

LT EXTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

DAYMK DMGDLT IMCH

STRUCT DEST

LT EXTSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST/TRUB

STRUCT DEST/TRUBSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST

REDUCED INTSTRUCT DEST

LT EXT

DAYMK DMGD


STRUCT DEST

LT EXTSTRUCT DEST

LT EXT


STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST

DAYMK DMGDSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTSTRUCT DESTLT EXT

LT EXTSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTSTRUCT DEST/TRDBN

STRUCT DMGD

LT EXTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

46/17

06/1646/17

06/16

06/1646/17

39/15

46/1714/17

36/15

06/1621/17

19/17

19/1702/16

26/16

36/1630/17

12/14

46/1606/16

22/16

19/16

14/1740/15

14/17

22/1624/17

36/15

06/1606/16

14/16

36/1506/16

06/16

04/1806/16

06/16

14/1607/1803/18

06/1806/18

06/18

06/1808/16

06/18

05/1606/16

05/16

28/1722/15

12/14

35/1635/16

29/16

2490

24982520

2540

25502560

2570

25752640

2650

26653735

3965

40154250

4285

43907980

8085

91859535

9690

9820

98459850

9935

1000010445

10540

1062510640

10650

1066010685

10700

1071010715

10720

107301088510900

1094510955

10965

1105011070

11077

1112511140

11145

1121011250

11270

1130011305

11407

0337LM

0103LM0338LM

0106LM

0107LM0332LM

0287LM

0334LM0061LM

0258LM

0110LM0278OV

0245OV

0244OV0010OV

0221OV

0383OV0301UM

0032UM

0420LM0043OV

0172OV

0229LM0065LM

0303LM

0066LM0254LM

0125LM

0256LM0118LM

0117LM

0171LM0253LM

0116LM

0115LM0018LM

0114LM

0113LM0172LM

0032LM0013LM0031LM

0030LM

0029LM0028LM

0130LM

0027LM0080LM

0120LM

0079LM

0170LM0134LM

0079LM

0337LM0338LM

0296LM



Reid Bedford Point Light

Cannon Point LightGiles Bend Cut-Off Light

Natchez Beam Light

Warnicott Bar LightDeadman Slough Daybeacon

Perry Ruby Light

Nine-Mile Island LightCapt Mike Ehrler Light

Credit Island Towhead Light

Hershey Chute Upper LightPort Louisa Lower Light

Edwards Island Upper Light

Keithsburg Island LightBurlington Island Daybeacon

Des Moines River Lower Daybeacon

Bledsoe LightHoward Light

Mudd Hurdle Light

Ste. Genevieve Island LightCholson Daybeacon

Mclain Ferry Light

Black Horse Light

Narrow Run LightCrown City Light

Rural Home Light

Buena Vista LightScotts Landing Daybeacon

Markland Upper Light

Boone Hollow LightConcordia LightHancock Bend Lower Light

Mussel Shoal LightCorn Island Light

Pup Creek Light

Beeler Island LightBon Harbor Light

Tobacco Patch Light

Deer Creek LightHamletsburg Towhead Light

Cotton Lower Daybeacon

Ben Routh Upper DaybeaconBarbin Daybeacon

Hadden Fort Middle A Daybeacon

Hadden Fort Middle B DaybeaconLarto Middle Daybeacon

Larto Bayou Daybeacon

Catfish Bayou DaybeaconAlligator Bayou Daybeacon

Three Rivers Junction Light

Half Moon Foot LightFouchee Light

Yetters Daybeacon

Melton Bluff LightChambers Daybeacon

Diamond Island Lower Daybeacon

LT EXT


LT EXT


STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST/TRUB


STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTDAYMK IMCH/TRDBN

LT EXT

LT IMCHMISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST

LT EXTLT EXTLT EXT

DAYMK DMGDSTRUCT DEST

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DESTTRUB/STRUCT DEST

MISSING


STRUCT DEST


STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST/TRLBLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST/TRUBSTRUCT DEST

STRUCT DEST

28/16

41/1728/17

25/16

27/1704/18

12/17

36/1723/17

17/17

23/1716/17

26/16

22/1732/17

25/17

14/1710/17

48/16

48/1650/11

49/16

47/17

07/1842/15

42/15

35/1531/17

05/17

07/1807/1851/16

14/1728/15

14/17

14/1715/16

04/18

29/1312/17

11/15

17/1417/14

41/11

17/1412/17

12/17

14/1733/17

33/17

01/1845/17

21/17

16/1711/13

11/13

11415

1144011540

11550

1161513500

13510

1423014320

14830

1498015120

15170

1521015340

15535

1557015640

16895

1691017930

21945

23315

2373024850

24875

2547526065

26383

271102711527190

2723527275

27327

2733227440

27700

2803528135

29327

2951829542

29547

2954929597

29600

2965529725

29775

3060030635

30655

3180532140

32170

0292LM

0294LM0171LM

0269LM

0208LM0012UM

0061UM

0410LM0217UM

0136UM

0212UM0128UM

0403UM

0196UM0334UM

0249UM

0084UM0040UM

0592UM

0593UM0623UM

0529OV

0736OV

0558OV0461OV

0441OV

0065OV

0542OV0155OV

0355OV

0156OV0156OV

0101OV

0044OV

0142OV

0032LM0113LM

0115LM

0436LM0114LM

0049LM

0050LM0055LM

0216LM

0215LM

0824OV0715OV

0267OV

0179OV0178OV

0177OV



DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS) CORRECTED

DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS)

LNM End

LNM End

LLNR

LLNR

Aid Name

Aid Name

Status

Status

Chart No.

Chart No.

BNM Ref.

BNM Ref.

LNM St

LNM St

Sales Light

Higgins LightStanding Rock Upper Light

Clyde Light

Newburg Light

Cumberland City Upper DaybeaconDover Island Daybeacon

Patriot Bend Light

Jobson Landing LightFulton Light

Oakley Dock LightMobley Dock Light

Bunge Grain Elevator Lights (2)

Island Harbor Marina LightCentury Tube Lights (2)

Pickett And Davison Lights (2)

Bunge Grain Dock LightLakewood Marina Lights (4)

Old Hickory Intake Light

Dupont Dock Lights (2)Nashville Water Intake Lights (2)

Holnam Dock Lights (2)

Kerr-Mcgee Dock Lights (2)Cohen Terminal Lights (2)

Alcoa Chemical Dock Lights (2)

Hunter Marine Transport Dock Lights (2)Riverview Marina Lights (2)

Clarksville Boat Club Dock Lights (2)

Quantum Chemical Dock Lights (2)Consolidated Grain & Barge Lights (2)

Flint Hills Dock Lights (2)

S. T. Services Terminal Lights (2)Continental Grain Company Light

Cargill Lights (3)

Cargo Carriers Dock Lights (2)Pekin Boat Club Breakwater Light

Shell Dock Lights (2)

Adm Growmark Mooring LightSours Grain Tramway Light

Tomen Dock Light

Adm Growmark Mooring Lights (3)Cargill Mooring Lights (2)

Cargill Dock Lights (2)

Pere Marquette Boat Harbor LightBlack Dog Lights (5)

Huffman Grain Light

Bunge Corporation Dock Lights (2)Cargill Dock Light

Peavey Lights (2)

TRUB/STRUCT DEST


LT EXT

STRUCT DEST

WATCHING PROPERLYWATCHING PROPERLY

WATCHING PROPERLY

WATCHING PROPERLYWATCHING PROPERLY

LT EXTLT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCHLT IMCH

LT EXT

OFF STA/LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

MSLD SIG/LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

STRUCT DEST

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

19/14

27/1541/13

44/15

29/15

33/1733/17

12/17

45/1645/16

44/1448/13

26/17

45/1645/16

50/13

41/1134/15

34/15

26/1544/11

44/11

44/1144/11

14/10

47/0847/08

34/12

31/0141/14

41/14

41/1441/14

41/14

25/0805/16

16/02

16/0221/03

25/08

21/0321/03

35/08

04/1543/16

08/16

08/0334/01

36/02

07/1807/18

07/18

07/1807/18

32445

3248032530

32600

32605

41654215

26355

2658526590

16851690

2300

23372340

2400

24503725

3740

37503795

3805

38153820

3930

39603995

4055

61706580

6635

66506695

6700

72257235

7250

72557260

7265

72957460

7620

80959440

9965

1011010300

10390

0269OV

0342OV0658OV

0581OV

0362OV

0307-14 LM

0454-13 LM

0481-13 LM0438-11 LM

0439-15 OV

0438-15 OV0305-15 OV

0216-10 OV

0533-12 OV0436-01 UM

0429-14 UM

0123-02 UM

0122-02 UM0279-03 UM

0281-03 UM0284-03 UM

0013-15 UM

0131-16 LM

0090-03 LM0361-01 LM

0398-02 LM



Suburban Propane Dock Light

Western Tar Products Dock LightBunge Corporation Desoto Terminal Lights (2)Bear Industries Barge Dock Lights (4)

Riverside Dock Lights (2)

University Dock Lights (3)Koch Fuel Dock Lights (2)

Newport Terminal Lights (2)

Shiely Dock Lights (2)City of Red Wing Metering Station Special LightConsolidated Grain and Barge Loading Dock Piling Lights (2)Alma City Dock Light/Daymarks (3)

G. Heileman Brewery Dock Light

County Of Lacrosse Cell LightIsle Of Capri Casino Marina Daybeacon

Koch Nitrogen Dock Light

Riverview Park Dock LightJersey County Grain Dock Lights (2)

Piasa Harbor Light

Commodore Meyer LightCon-Agra Mooring Lights (2)

Alton Marina Breakwater Lights (3)

Amoco Dock LightAmoco Dock Lights (4)

Redco Dock Lights (2)

Sioux City/New Orleans Terminal LightWestern Dock Lights (9)

Adm-Growmark Dock Lights (4)

Union Electric Coal Dock Lights (2)St. Louis Terminal Light

Continental Cement Lights (2)

Cargill Lights (3)Peavey Company Dock Lights (3)

Cahokia Marine Terminal Lights (2)

Slay Bulk Terminal Lights (2)Peavey Lights (3)

Eagle Marine Industries Light

Phillips Pipeline Lights (2)Growmark Dock Lights (2)

Eagle Marine Dock Lights (2)

Savannah Foods Dock Lights (2)J.H. Collier Barge Mooring Lights (2)

Clark Oil Refining Dock Lights (4)

Alcoa Foil Lights (2)Hci Chemtech Dock Lights (2)

Semmaterials Terminal Lights (2)

American Commercial Dock Lights (2)Bussen Terminal Light

Bunge Dock Lights (3)

Bartlett Dock LightSt. Joseph L & P Dock Light

Bartlett Grain Dock Light

Leavenworth Water Intake Lights (2)

Smoot Grain Dock Lights (2)

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCHMISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSINGMISSING

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

STRUCT DESTLT EXT

LT EXT

STRUCT DESTLT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXTLT EXT

MISSING/LT EXT

MISSINGLT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

36/02

36/0214/12

30/17

40/01

40/0135/16

35/16

35/1642/16

42/16

42/16

42/16

42/1603/16

41/14

49/1519/16

22/15

21/1621/16

22/15

35/0935/09

35/09

35/0934/08

44/01

34/0832/08

34/08

34/0834/08

34/08

34/0834/08

34/08

34/0834/08

34/08

34/0834/08

34/08

34/0834/08

34/08

34/0834/08

18/08

40/0717/08

44/14

39/07

39/07

10395

1041510875

11943

11990

1208012215

12320

1238512712

12768

12930

13405

1342314756

15345

1541516100

16205

1621516220

16230

1626516280

16295

1631016380

16390

1643016440

16445

1649016505

16530

1654016545

16550

1656016565

16575

1658516600

16605

1660916615

16617

1663016655

18700

1917519185

19300

19415

19460

0396-02 LM

0394-02 LM0091-12 LM

0600-17 NO

0695-01 UM

0696-01 UM

0531-15 UM

0131-15 UM

0131-15 UM

0776-01 UM

0305-08 UM

0305-08 UM

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DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS) CORRECTED

SECTION III - TEMPORARY CHANGES and TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTEDThis section contains temporary changes and corrections to Aids to Navigation for this edition. When charted aids are temporarily relocated for dredging, testing, evaluation, or marking an obstruction, a temporary correction shall be listed in Section IV giving the

new position.

TEMPORARY CHANGES

TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED

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Board Of Public Utilities Light

Public Utilities Intake Lights (3)Midwest Terminal Lights (3)

Continental Grain Dock Lights (4)

Kansas City Power And Light Company Lights (2)Cargill Barge Loading Facility LightOrsanco Light

Boone County Sand And Gravel Lights (2)Ergon Dock Lights (2)

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Drolls Point Upper Lighted Buoy

Peoria Heights Lighted Buoy

Belle Island Corner Daybeacon

Marshall Point Cut-Off Daybeacon

Joseph Henry Daybeacon

Dutchman Island Lighted Buoy

Sunken M/V John Paul Lighted Buoy

Waggoner PT Lighted Buoy

George Zerr Daybeacon

Scotts Landing Daybeacon

Spring Creek Light

Graham Varble Light

Craig Bar Lower Light

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SECTION V - ADVANCE NOTICESThis section contains advance notice of approved projects, changes to aids to navigation, or upcoming temporary changes such as dredging, etc.

Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

SUMMARY OF ADVANCED APPROVED PROJECTS

Approved Project(s) Project Date Ref. LNM

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

ARKANSAS RIVER

VERDIGRIS RIVER

TENNESSEE RIVER

OHIO RIVER

Due to shoaling and the project depth not being maintained above Lock and Dam 1 at mile 847.6, the Coast Guard is unable to maintain thechannels aids to navigation. The Coast Guard intends to remove all federal maintained aids to navigation previously used to mark the channel.The following changes will be made after 13 December, 2017.Discontinue SQUAW ISLAND LIGHT (LLNR-16155) at mile 221.8 Left DescendingBank in position 38-56-20.504N/090-29-19.338W.Discontinue BLACKBURN ISLAND LIGHT (LLNR-15925) at mile 284.4 Right Descending Bank in position 39-28-10.132N/091-03-48.157W.Discontinue ORTON ISLAND Light (LLNR-15745) at mile 323.6 Right Descending Bank in position 39-53-22.835N/091-26-54.196W.Discontinue HOWARD LIGHT (LLNR-15640) at mile 338.4 Right Descending Bank in position 40-04-30.836N/091-29-57.359W.Discontinue FOX ISLAND Light (LLNR-15565) at mile 357.5 Right Descending Bank in position 40-20-22.439N/091-28-02.393W.Discontinue BLEDSOE LIGHT (LLNR-15570) at mile 356.0 Left DescendingBank in position 40-18-59.243N/091-28-07.831W.Discontinue PORT LOUISA LOWER LIGHT (LLNR-15120) at mile 440.3 Right Descending Bank in position 41-13-29.595N/091-05-55.591W.

Due to shoaling and the project depth not being maintained above Lock and Dam 1 at mile 847.6, the Coast Guard is unable to maintain thechannels aids to navigation. The Coast Guard intends to remove all federal maintained aids to navigation previously used to mark the channel.

The following changes will be made after February 13, 2018.Discontinue Gala Rock Light (LLNR-1730) at mile 190.5, Left Descending Bank in approximate position 35-10-22.069N/092-58-37.999W.Discontinue Ragon Mountain Light (LLNR-1590) at mile 230.6, Right Descending Bank in position 35-24-31.950N/093-28-21.200W.Discontinue Cane Creek Light (LLNR-1585) at mile 232.5, Right Descending Bank in approximate position 35-23-32.878N/093-30-03.632W.Discontinue Non Lateral Mark 244.1 (LLNR-1542) at mile 244.1, Right Descending Bank in approximate position 35-23-00.520N/093-40-45.360W.

The following changes will be made after February 13, 2018.Discontinue Blue Mound Daybeacon (LLNR-805) at mile 413, Left Descending Bank in approximate position 35-57-56.210N/095-30-06.520W.

The following changes will be made after February 13, 2018.Discontinue Melton Bluff Light (LLNR-31805) at mile 287.4, Left Descending Bank in approximate position 34-45-17.784N/087-12-58.641W.

The following changes will be made after February 13, 2018.Discontinue Hamletsburg Towhead Light (LLNR-28135) at mile 921.3, Left Descending Bank in approximate position 37-07-57.022N/088-25-36.433W.

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Advance Notice(s)



ILLINOIS RIVER

MISSOURI RIVER

Due to bank erosion caused by river scouring in the vicinity of mile 9.3 Right Descending Bank, the Coast Guard is unable to rebuild Blooms Landing Light (LLNR-8085).The following change will be made after March 6, 2018.Discontinue Blooms Landing Light (LLNR-8085) at mile 9.3 Right Descending Bankin approximate position 38-59-39.466N/090-34-22.098W.

The following changes will be made after March 27, 2018.Discontinue Cholson Daybeacon (LLNR-17930) at mile 686.1 Right Descending Bank in approximate position 41-58-41.759N/096-10-01.793W.

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SECTION VI - PROPOSED CHANGESPeriodically, the Coast Guard evaluates its system of aids to navigation to determine whether the conditions for which the aids to navigation were

established have changed. When changes occur, the feasibility of improving, relocating, replacing, or discontinuing aids are considered. This section contains notice(s) of non-approved, proposed projects open for comment. SPECIAL NOTE: Mariners are requested to respond in writing to the District

office unless otherwise noted (see banner page for address).

PROPOSED WATERWAY PROJECTS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed Project(s) Closing Docket No. Ref. LNM

ILLINOIS RIVER

ARKANSAS RIVER

OHIO RIVER

Comments to be received by March 6, 2018. This aid to navigation is destroyed and the Coast Guard is unable to rebuild.Discontinue Pilot Peak Bend Daybeacon (LLNR-7875) at mile 47.8 Left Descending Bank in approximate position 39-31-10.067N/090-34-44.353W.

Comments to be received by March 6, 2018. These aids to navigation are destroyed and the Coast Guard is unable to rebuild them.Discontinue Non Lateral Mark 313.9 (LLNR-1267) at mile 313.9 Right Descending Bank in approximate position 35-20-42.590N/094-29-42.710W.Discontinue Non Lateral Mark 330.4 (LLNR-1213) at mile 330.4 Right Descending Bank at approximate position 35-19-45.790N/094-41-39.660W.

Comments to be received by March 27, 2018. This aid to navigation is destroyed and the Coast Guard is unable to rebuild.Discontinue Crown City Light (LLNR-24850) at mile 290.0 Right Descending Bankin position 38-35-53.325N/082-15-54.383W.

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SECTION VII - GENERALThis section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

Continuing until approximately March 1, 2018, repairs will be conducted to the RS Kerr L/D 15 in the vicinity of Mile 336.2. Delays will primarily be weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Mariners are asked to check with L/D 15, for the latest information. Mariners may contact Mr. Robert Steiner, Navigation Operation Manager at (918) 775-4474, ext. 5833 or Mr. Vic Heister, Navigation Field Engineer at (918) 669-7244, for additional information.

Continuing until March 24, 2018, the Dardanelle L/D (No. 10) in the vicinity of Mile 205.5, will have intermittent closures, lasting up to 8-hours. Subsequent delays are anticipated to be four hours or less in duration. During this timeframe, the tow haulage system's availability will be Intermittent and double cut tows may have to be locked the conventional way, without the use of tow haulage. Lock operators may be contacted via VHF-FM Channel 16 or by phone at (479) 890-4987 in advance of arrival to be advised of current conditions. Questions or requests for

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ARKANSAS RIVERMILE 336.2 - L/D DELAYS

MILE 205.5 - L/D TEMPORARY CLOSURES

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Proposed Change Notice(s)



additional information should be directed to USACE Little Rock, at (501) 324-5739 or via e-mail at [email protected] .

Baring Cross Railroad Bridge; Due to repair work being conducted, the bridge will be in the closed to navigation position on the following dates: from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., on the following days: February 16 to 23, 2018, March 1 to 9, 2018, March 16 to 23, 2018, April 1 to 9, 2018, andApril 16 to 18, 2018. For additional information mariners may contact the onsite supervisor by VHF-FM Channel 13 or by phone at (816) 244-5736 or (402) 801-1768.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 7.3. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

A M/V reportedly sank at the dock in the vicinity of Mile 7.8, LDB, Kentucky side. Salvage operations are ongoing. Mariners are urged to contact the M/V CINDY C via VHF-FM Channel 18 and exercise caution between approximate Miles 8.0 and 7.0.

On February 24, 2018 and again on March 3, 2018, from 6:00 a.m. until noon, NCAA Collegiate Rowing Competition will hold rowing events between approximate Miles 341.5 and 339.0, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The COTP Mobile, Alabama, has established a Special Local Regulation for thisevent. Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval from the COTP Mobile Alabama or a designated representative. For further information, mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile, Alabama, at (251) 441-5976.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is USACE Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interests LRN 18-01, regarding the Oak Ridge Rowing Association 2018 schedule for rowing events between approximate Miles 52.0 and 49.0.

The COTP Ohio Valley advises the Cheatham L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 148.7, discharge exceeding 90,000 cubic feet per second. The Cheatham L/D has ceased locking, due to high water/flow conditions.

Multiple buoys have been reported not properly marking the channel between approximate Miles 147.2 and 68.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Multiple buoys have been reported off station between approximate Miles 66.1 and 64.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Utica Highway Bridge; Horizontal clearance may be reduced to 325 feet, due to cofferdam construction on the right descending bank. Work barges may be in the river, during daylight hours, Monday through Saturday. For additional information mariners may contact the M/V TAYLOR LYNN via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or the site supervisor at (779) 205-8080.

In accordance with the Illinois Waterway Action Plan Annex, navigation has been restricted to one way traffic between Mile 181.0 and 167.0. Tows should be grouped together when transiting this area, when possible. This will help maintain the current ice trail and prevent sheet ice from breaking off the bank. Mariners should use ice couplings when required by the USACE prior to lockage and are reminded to exercise extreme care when entering or departing lock chambers, to avoid damage to lock gates. Mariners should be aware that buoys may be unreliable due to icing conditions. Ice flows render reflective material ineffective and may drag buoys off station and sever their moorings. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area and report areas of shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River via VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (314) 269-2332.

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MILE 205.5 - L/D TEMPORARY CLOSURES

MILE 119.6 - BRIDGE REPAIR

MILE 7.3 - CHANNEL CONDITION

BIG SANDY RIVERMILE 8.0 - MILE 7.0 - SUNK VESSEL/SALVAGE OPERATION

BLACK WARRIOR RIVER - TOMBIGBEE WATERWAYMILE 341.5 - MILE 339.0 - MARINE EVENT/SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATION/RIVER CLOSURE

CLINCH RIVERMILE 52.0 - MILE 49.0 - MARINE EVENT

CUMBERLAND RIVERMILE 148.7 - HIGH WATER CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY/L/D CLOSURE

MILE 147.2 - MILE 68.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION


ILLINOIS WATERWAYMILE 229.6 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

MILE 181.0 - MILE 167.0 - ONE-WAY TRAFFIC




Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 113.7 and 113.0, Grand Island, along the can buoy line. The navigation channel width in the area is limited to approximately 200 feet. Mariners are urged transit the area with caution.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 87.6 and 87.1, extending approximately 75 feet into the channel from the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Meredosia Bridge Replacement; Due to a suspended platform below low steel, vertical clearance in the navigation span is reduced 6.5 feet. The platform measures 16 feet across and will be at various locations in the navigation span, until further notice. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

Continuing until approximately March 30, 2018, Amherst Madison Incorporated will install an outfall diffuser for Black Hawk Mining L.L.C., in the vicinity of Mile 73.4, LDB. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V EARL FRANKLIN, a barge mounted crane and a material barge. TheM/V EARL FRANKLIN will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the work site and lighted accordingly. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

Commencing approximately February 19, 2018 and continuing until approximately April 19, 2018, Amherst Madison will remove mooring cells and make dock modifications in the vicinity of Mile 49.5, RDB. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V TOM COOK, a crane barge and 2 material barges. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the worksite and lighted accordingly. The M/V TOM COOK will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and proceed with caution.

Two can buoys have been reported missing in the vicinity of Mile 858.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Continuing until approximately April 6, 2018, bendway weir construction operations will be conducted the vicinity of Mile 811.0, Barfield, Arkansas. The work will require daylight channel closures for construction operations from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V SHERYL at (573) 803-7166. The contact pilots will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, 16 or 72, and will manage the vessel queue daily. The contactpilot will broadcast conditions and procedures for navigating the reach every hour at the top of the hour and every attempt will be made to pass tows as possible during work day hours. Any queued traffic will be cleared daily.

Aids to navigation in the vicinity of Mile 677.5, have been reported missing. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

The U.S. Coast Guard has placed 2 can buoys, mid-channel, in the vicinity of Mile 593.0, to mark shoaling. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Shoaling has been reported mid-channel between approximate Miles 486.0 and 485.0. The shoaling has been marked with 6 buoys. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Natchez-Vidalia Dual Bridge; A containment system may reduce vertical clearance by up to 2 feet 4 inches and will remain in place until April 2019. For additional information, mariners may contact the site supervisor at (727) 744-8866.

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MILE 113.7 - MILE 113.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION


MILE 71.3 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

KANAWHA RIVERMILE 73.4 - DIFFUSER INSTALLATION

MILE 49.5 - MOORING CELL REMOVAL/DOCK MODIFICATION

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVERMILE 858.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION

MILE 814.0 - MILE 808.0 - WEIR CONSTRUCTION/TEMPORARY RIVER CLOSURES

MILE 677.5 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION

MILE 593.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION/AIDS TO NAVIGATION


MILE 363.3 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

MILE 232.0 - UNDERWATER OPERATIONS



Continuing until approximately February 19, 2018, underwater repair operations involving divers will be occurring at the Exxon Mobil dock Mile 232.0, LDB. Repair work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 pm., 7-days per week. While the operations will not affect marine traffic, mariners are requested to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and to use caution when transiting within the area. The point of contact, Derrick Lathon with Exxon Mobil, may be contacted at (225) 326-0460 or the Exxon Mobil Dock office via VHF-FM Channel 9 or 16, for additional information.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 853.4 and 847.6, pool one. Aids to navigation in the area may not be marking a 9-foot channel. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Belt Line (Pigs Eye) Railroad Bridge; Mariners shall only use the right descending navigation span at slowest safe speed, as the left descending navigation span is closed to vessel traffic, due to lack of fendering. Mariners should contact the onsite work boats M/V JAMES BRENNAN or the M/V BARBARA B via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, prior to transiting the bridge. All southbound tows are recommended to use an assist vessel, but southbound tows with more than 9 loads are required to use an assist vessel. For further information, mariners may contact the bridge tender.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 820.8, along the nun buoy line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 788.9, approximately 75 feet off the nun buoy line. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in thearea.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 785.4 and 782.5. The channel width has been reduced to approximately 270 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Winona Highway Bridge; Repairs are ongoing, a work platform is suspended up to 4 feet below low steel in the navigation span following the contour of the bridge. For additional information, mariners may contact the M/V ANDREA M., via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16 or by phone at (651) 328-4994.

Shoaling has been reported mid-channel in the vicinity of Mile 615.2, north of L/D 10. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 594.7 and 592.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Railroad Bridge #39.2; A small wooden trestle railroad bridge is being replaced over an unnamed creek in the vicinity of Mile 575.5. A work barge is protruding 150 feet out into the river from the RDB. For additional information mariners may contact the work barge via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or by phone at (608) 770-3206.

Savanna (US 52) Highway Replacement Bridge; New bridge construction complete, old bridge demolition preparatory work ongoing with no impact to navigation. Navigation channel remains reduced to 350 feet, due to new bridge’s channel pier. A helper boat will be available upon request to assist vessels transiting the site by contacting M/V WILLIAM E. LAWSON via VHF-FM Channel 11 or 16, or by telephone at (563) 249-9282.

Continuing until 7:00 p.m., March 6, 2018, L/D 14 in the vicinity of Mile 493.3, will be closed for maintenance. During this closure, mariners are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls. Mariners may contact the lock via VHF-FM Channel 14 or at (309) 794-4357, for additional information.

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UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVERMILE 853.4 - MILE 847.6 - CHANNEL CONDITION/AIDS TO NAVIGATION

MILE 835.7 - BRIDGE REPAIR








MILE 537.81 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

MILE 493.3 - L/D CLOSURE



I-74 Replacement Bridge; The main navigation span may at times be reduced to 500 feet, due to pier construction. All access in and around Sylvan Slough remains open but mariners are requested to transit the construction site with caution. Mariners may contact the M/V CLEVA LEE via VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (920) 450-1357, for more information.

Continuing until noon, March 6, 2018, the L/D 16, in the vicinity of Mile 457.2, will be closed for construction. During this closure, tow boat operators are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls. Mariners may contact L/D 16 at (309) 537-3191 or via VHF-FM Channel 14, for assistance.

Continuing until noon, March 6, 2018, L/D 18 in the vicinity of Mile 410.5, will be closed for maintenance. During this closure, mariners are requested NOT to tie up on the guidewalls. Mariners may contact L/D 10 via VHF-FM Channel 14 or at (309) 873-2246, for assistance.

The following aids to navigation have been removed and replaced with an unlighted buoy, for the season:Dutchman Island Lighted Buoy (LLNR 15395), vicinity of Mile 384.8, Sunken M/V John Paul Lighted Buoy (LLNR 15435) andWaggoner PT Lighted Buoy (LLNR 15475).

Due to ice conditions at L/D 21 in the vicinity of Mile 324.9, double tripping or the use of an industry helper boat will be required for doubles, as both locks are unable to use tow haulage units to pull cuts. The width restriction has been lifted, as ice and weather conditions continue to change. Mariners may contact L/D 21 at (217) 222-0918, for the latest information.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 324.1 and 323.6, extending from the LDB approximately 200 yards. Mariners are urged toexercise caution in the area.

Due to ice conditions at L/D 22 in the vicinity of Mile 301.2, double tripping or the use of an industry helper boat will be required for doubles, as both locks are unable to use tow haulage units to pull cuts. The width restriction has been lifted, as ice and weather conditions continue to change. Mariners may contact L/D 22 at (573) 221-0294, for the latest information.

Louisiana Highway Bridge; Horizontal clearance in the navigation channel may be reduced to 325 feet, until March 31, 2018, due to ongoing construction. Work boats may be traversing the navigation channel at various times while work is being conducted. For additional information, mariners may contact the M/V BILL STAHL or M/V BILOXI II via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or call (573) 238-5724.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 274.4, along the RDB, north of L/D 24. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 254.4, LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 220.5, LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Continuing until 6:00 p.m., March 8, 2018, Mel Price L/D 26 (main chamber), in the vicinity of Mile 200.8, is closed to navigation. The 600-foot auxiliary chamber is available to pass traffic. The auxiliary L/D does not have tow haulage equipment. Tows requiring double lockage must providetheir own helper boat, NO government assist vessel will be provided to pull cuts. Mariners should be alert for and abide by any special instructions from the lockmaster.

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MILE 324.9 - L/D RESTRICTION


MILE 301.2 - L/D RESTRICTION








Poplar Street Bridge; A Safespan Platform system is being installed following the contours of the bridge in the main navigation span. The platform will extend approximately 3 feet below low steel of the bridge. Work barges will be spudded down on the backsides of both left and right descending main navigation piers. Barges will remain in place overnight and properly lit.

A partially submerged barge has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 158.5, RDB. Salvage operations are ongoing. Mariners are requested to transit at slowest safe speed to minimize wake and transit the area with caution.

The COTP Ohio Valley has established a Safety Zone from Mile 46.0 to Mile 38.0, to facilitate subsurface rock removal operations. Vessels are NOTpermitted to transit this area from 7:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., unless permission has been granted by the U.S. Coast Guard. When stopping to await passage through the Thebes area, mariners are to contact U.S. Coast Guard MSU Paducah at (270) 557-6882 or via e-mail at [email protected] , to be placed in vessel queue. The River Industry Action Committee will contact vessels in the queue to facilitate passage throughthe Thebes Area when the river opens to traffic. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.

Washington Bridge Replacement; Horizontal clearance in the navigation span is reduced to 350 feet due to ongoing construction work. Mariners may contact M/V PIASA via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, for more information.

The USACE has closed the Grays Landing L/D in the vicinity of Mile 82.0, due to high water/flow conditions. The upper gauge reading is greater than 15 feet. Fleeting facilities are advised to review and act in accordance with their Waterfront Fleet Operations Guide and any company contingency plans. Fleeting facilities are to assign a person to be in continuous surveillance, to observe the barges in the fleeting facility. Double-up lines on the head of the fleet and provide an adequate number of spring and breast lines between the dock and the barges in the fleet. Review the need to secure towboat assistance. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.

The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/flow conditions that reportedly exist at L/D 4 in the vicinity of Mile41.5. The gate opening is greater than 8 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while double locking through L/D 4. Exercise caution while transiting through the area between Greenfield Bend in the vicinity of Mile 50.0 and Maxwell L/D in the vicinity of Mile 61.2.

The gate opening at Braddock Dam, vicinity of Mile 11.3, is greater than 15 feet. The COTP has issued the following Safety Advisory; Exercise caution while transiting under the McKeesport - Duquesne Highway Bridge in the vicinity of Mile 14.0 and the Union Railroad Bridge in the vicinity ofMile 14.2, due to the narrow channel and the short distance between these two bridges, due to reported high water and high flow conditions.

South 10th Street Bridge; Vertical clearance in the navigation channel may be reduced by 3 feet, until February 28, 2018, due to ongoing construction. During this time a small safety boat may be in the water and will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13, daily.

Liberty Bridge; Vertical clearance in the navigation span is reduced by 4 feet due to installed containment system. The system follows the contourof the bridge providing 70 feet of vertical clearance above normal pool at the center and 40 of vertical clearance above normal pool at the pier faces. At various times and locations the channel’s horizontal clearance may be temporarily reduced by up to 100 feet due to the presence of a floating workplant. Mariners may contact M/V DONNA LEE via VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16, or the site supervisor at (412) 400-3679, for more information.

A partially sunken barge has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 2.3, laid up against the right descending channel pier, Brunot Island Railroad Bridge (LLNR 22794). Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

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MILE 46.0 - MILE 38.0 - ROCK REMOVAL/SAFETY ZONE

MISSOURI RIVERMILE 67.61 - BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

MONONGAHELA RIVERMILE 82.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY

MILE 41.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY

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OHIO RIVERMILE 2.3 - AWASH BARGE

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A submerged obstruction was identified by sonar in the vicinity of Mile 3.8. The assumed depth of the obstruction is 28 feet at normal pool at Emsworth L/D 16.0 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

A submerged obstruction was identified by sonar in the vicinity of Mile 12.5. The assumed depth of the obstruction is 30 feet at normal pool at Dashields L/D 12.0 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/high flow conditions at Pike Island L/D in the vicinity of Mile 84.2. The gate opening at Pike Island L/D is greater than 50 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting under the I-470 Bridge in the vicinity of Mile 91.8, due to the strong set towards the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting under the CSX Railroad Bridge in the vicinity of Mile 94.5, due to its limited horizontal clearance of 320 feet. If pushing ahead, tow vessels are recommended to have a helper boat when transiting under the CSX Railroad Bridge to ensure they maintain proper course and speed.

A can entrance buoy in the vicinity of Mile 129.0, Hannibal L/D, has been reported off station. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Ironton-Russell Bridge; The old navigation piers have been partially removed and are below the waterline. Lighted buoys are marking the position of the piers.

The Vessel Traffic System Louisville, Kentucky has been activated. This system extends from Mile 593.0 to Mile 606.8 and will remain in effect while the McAlpine L/D, Upper Gauge reads 13.0 feet and above. Operating procedures and instructions to mariners are described in Title 33 Codeof Federal Regulations Part 161.

Matthew E. Walsh Bridge; Vertical clearance will be reduced 5 feet below low steel due to a containment system, following the contour of the bridge, until October 2018. Vertical clearance in the main navigation span will be reduced to 86 feet; the alternate navigation span will be reduced to 83.3 feet. For additional information mariners may contact the site supervisor by phone at (330) 503-1615 or (330) 503-6482.

Continuing until further notice, the Columbia L/D in the vicinity of Mile 117.0, the L/D will only be locking through commercial vessels, due to unscheduled maintenance. Mariners may contact the L/D via VHF-FM Channel 12 or 16, or by calling (318) 649-2049, for additional information and any updates.

Continuing until further notice, the Old River L/D in the vicinity of Mile 1.0 will have temporary closures during daylight hours, of up to 12-hours, for repairs. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Commencing approximately February 19, 2018 and continuing until approximately March 21, 2018, a Neon Aquatic Observatory will be constructedbetween approximate Miles 125.8 and 125.7, Lenoir Landing. The construction will involve drilling of observation wells and the establishment of shore based land equipment. The activity will involve the placement of 2 buoys in the area. Mariners may contact Mr. Lance Robinson at (702) 921-2697 or Mr. David Mitchell at (865) 272-0058, for additional information. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is USACE Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interest LRN 17-65, concerning intermittent closures at the Chickamauga L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 471.0.

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MILE 129.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION

MILE 326.6 - BRIDGE REMOVAL

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OUACHITA-BLACK WATERWAYMILE 117.0 - L/D RESTRICTION

RED RIVERMILE 1.0 - TEMPORARY L/D CLOSURES

TENNESSEE-TOMBIGBEE WATERWAYMILE 125.8 - MILE 125.7 - CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

TENNESSEE RIVERMILE 471.0 - L/D INTERMITTENT CLOSURES



Olgiati Bridge; Due to construction, there will be work barges on both sides of the channel reducing the horizontal clearance by 40 feet. Work is scheduled to be completed by April 30, 2018. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

Continuing until May 19, 2018, mooring cell construction operations will be conducted at the up-stream mooring cell in the vicinity of Mile 209.0, above Pickwick L/D. Work will be conducted Monday through Friday, during daylight hours. The contractors floating plane will consist of the M/V LOW BID TOO, a crane barge, a deck barge and a hopper barge. The M/V LOW BID TOO will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the worksite. The down-stream mooring cell is not available for moorage during this construction.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is USACE Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-07, regarding construction of a rock dike, just downstream of the Powerhouse Island, in the vicinity of Mile 22.1.

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ENCLOSURESUSACE Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interests LRN 18-01

USCG NAVIGATION RULES AND REGULATIONS HANDBOOK

USACE Huntington District Notice to Navigation Interests 18-02




Oak Ridge Rowing Association 2018 schedule.

Corrections to USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook, August 2014 Edition.

Winter navigation on the Ohio River and tributaries.

Mail delivery and crew change policies at navigation locks, for towboats.

Notification of sinking or sunken vessels, vessel groundings and barge breakaways.

Review of regulations and general safety practices.

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Special Public Notice D8 DWB-879

USACE Navigation Notice 17-8200-1

Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interest LRN 17-65

Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interests18-07

Restricted areas at navigation structures.

Arkansas River Channel Status Report.

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Commander, Eighth Coast Guard DistrictHale Boggs Federal Building, Room 1230

500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3310Telephone (504) 671-2327

(Business Hours 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday)(Nights, Weekends, Holidays) (504) 589-6225

RADM Thomas

USCG NAVIGATION RULES AND REGULATIONS HANDBOOK, August 2014 Edition

INLAND Rule 9: In § 83.09(e)(i), remove the word “danger”. (USCG) 7/18 INLAND Rule 24: In § 83.24(d), remove the word “apply” and add, in its place, the word “applies”. Also, redesignate paragraphs (i) and (j) as paragraphs (j) and (i) respectively. Finally, in newly redesignated paragraph (i), remove the text “paragraph (a), (c), or (i)” and add, in its place, the text “paragraph (a), (c) or (j)”. (USCG) 7/18 INLAND Rule 34: Amend § 83.34 as follows: In paragraph (a)(ii), remove the word “danger”; and , in paragraph (c)(ii), remove the word “danger”. (USCG) 7/18 INLAND ANNEX I—CONTINUED: Amend § 84.15 as follows: Redesignate paragraphs (b) and (c) as paragraphs (b)(i) and (ii). In newly redesignated paragraph (b)(ii), remove the text “paragraph (b)” and add, in its place, the text “paragraph (b)(i)”. Finally, redesigante the “Note to paragraph (c)” as “Note 1 to paragraph (b)(ii)”. (USCG) 7/18 INTERNATIONAL INTERPRETIVE RULES 33 CFR 82; read: In § 82.5, remove the text “33 CFR 88.30(h)” and add, in its place, the text “33 CFR 83.30(h)”. (USCG) 7/18 COLREGS DEMARCATION LINES 33 CFR 80, §80.155 Watch Hill, RI to Montauk Point, NY.: In § 80.155(b), remove text “41°12’2.900” N.” and add, in its place, the text “41°12’22.900” N.”. (USCG) 7/18 COLREGS DEMARCATION LINES 33 CFR 80, §80.502 Tom’s River, NJ to Cape May, NJ.: In § 80.502(a), remove text “Little Egg Inlets” and add, in its place, the text “Little Egg Inlet”. (USCG) 7/18 VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 CFR 161: In §161.45(b), remove the text “Table 161.45(b)” and add, in its place, the text “Table 1 to § 161.45(b)” and remove the text “5*” in the Designator column, and add, in its place, the text “5”. (USCG) 7/18 VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 CFR 161: In § 161.12(c), remove the text “Table 161.12(c)” and add, in its place, the text “Table 1 to §161.12(c)” and insert new Table 1 to § 161.12(c) as follows: (USCG) 7/18


Table 1 to § 161.12(c) – VTS and VMRS Centers, Call Signs/MMSI, Designated Frequencies, and Monitoring

Center −MMSI1 Call Sign

Designated frequency (Channel Designation) —purpose2

Monitoring area 3, 4

Berwick Bay —03669950 Berwick Traffic 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) The waters south of 29°45' N., west of 91°10' W., north of 29°37' N., and east of 91°18' W. Buzzards Bay

Buzzards Bay Control 5 156.550 MHz (Ch. 11)

The waters east and north of a line drawn from the southern tangent of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island, in approximate position latitude 41°27.20′ N., longitude 71°11.70′ W., to the Buzzards Bay Entrance Light in approximate position latitude 41°23.48′ N., longitude 71°02.5′ W., and then to the southwestern tangent of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, at approximate position latitude 41°24.60′ N., longitude 70°57.00′ W., and including all of the Cape Cod Canal to its eastern entrance, except that the area of New Bedford harbor within the confines (north of) the hurricane barrier, and the passages through the Elizabeth Islands, is not considered to be “Buzzards Bay”.

Houston-Galveston —003669954 The navigable waters north of 29° N., west of 94°20' W., south of 29°49' N., and east of 95°20' W.

Houston Traffic Houston Traffic

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) 156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) —For Sailing Plans only 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) 156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A) —For Sailing Plans only

The navigable waters north of a line extending due west from the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (20°43.37' N., 95°01.27' W.). The navigable waters south of a line extending due west from the southern most end of Exxon Dock #1 (29°43.37' N., 95°01.27' W.)

Los Angeles/Long Beach San Pedro Traffic 156.700 MHz (Ch.14) Vessel Movement Reporting System Area: The navigable waters within a 25 nautical mile radius of Point Fermin Light (33°42.3' N., 118°17.6' W.). Louisville Louisville Traffic

156.650 MHz (Ch. 13)

The waters of the Ohio River between McAlpine Locks (Mile 606) and Twelve Mile Island (Mile 593), only when the McAlpine upper pool gauge is at approximately 13.0 feet or above.

Lower Mississippi River 6

—0036699952 New Orleans Traffic

156.700 MHz (Ch.11)

The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River below 29°55.3′ N 089°55.6′ W (Saxonholm Light) at 86.0 miles Above Head of Passes (AHP), extending down river to Southwest Pass, and, within a 12 nautical mile radius around 28°54.3′ N 089°25.7′ W (Southwest Pass Entrance Light at 20.1 miles Below Head of Passes.

New Orleans Traffic

156.600 MHz (Ch.12)

The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River bounded on the north by a line drawn perpendicular on the river at 29°55′30″ N and 090°12′46″ W (Upper Twelve Mile Point) at 109.0 miles AHP and on the south by a line drawn perpendicularly at 29°55.3′ N 089°55.6′ W (Saxonholm Light) at 86.0 miles AHP.

New Orleans Traffic

156.600 MHz (Ch.05A)

The navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River below 30°38.7′ N 091°17.5′ W (Port Hudson Light) at 254.5 miles AHP bounded on the south by a line drawn perpendicular on the river at 29°55′30″ N and 090°12′46″ W (Upper Twelve Mile Point) at 109.0 miles AHP.






New York —003669951 New York Traffic

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11) —For Sailing Plans only 156.600 MHz (Ch. 12) —For vessels at anchor

The area consists of the navigable waters of the Lower New York Bay bounded on the east by a line drawn from Norton Point to Breezy Point; on the south by a line connecting the entrance buoys at the Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel to Sandy Hook Point; and on the southeast including the waters of Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at latitude 40°25' N; then west in the Raritan Bay to the Raritan River Railroad Bridge, then north into waters of the Arthur Kill and Newark Bay to the Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge at latitude 40°41.9’ N; and then east including the waters of the Kill Van Kull and the Upper New York Bay north to a line drawn east-west from the Holland Tunnel ventilator shaft at latitude 40°43.7’ N, longitude 74°01.6' W, in the Hudson River; and then continuing east including the waters of the East River to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River.

New York Traffic

156.700 MHz (Ch. 14)

The navigable waters of the Lower New York Bay west of a line drawn from Norton Point to Breezy Point; and north of a line connecting the entrance buoys of Ambrose Channel, Swash Channel, and Sandy Hook Channel, to Sandy Hook Point; on the southeast including the waters of the Sandy Hook Bay south to a line drawn at latitude 40°25' N; then west into the waters of Raritan Bay East Reach to a line drawn from Great Kills Light south through Raritan Bay East Reach LGB #14 to Comfort PT, NJ; then north including the waters of the Upper New York Bay south of 40°42.40' N (Brooklyn Bridge) and 40°43.70' N (Holland Tunnel Ventilator Shaft); west through the KVK into the Arthur Kill north of 40°38.25' N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); then north into the waters of the Newark Bay, south of 40°41.95' N (Lehigh Valley Draw Bridge).

New York Traffic

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12)

The navigable waters of the Raritan Bay south to a line drawn at latitude 40°26' N; then west of a line drawn from Great Kills Light south through the Raritan Bay East Reach LGB #14 to Point Comfort, NJ; then west to the Raritan River Railroad Bridge; and north including the waters of the Arthur Kill to 40°28.25' N (Arthur Kill Railroad Bridge); including the waters of the East River north of 40°42.40' N (Brooklyn Bridge) to the Throgs Neck Bridge, excluding the Harlem River.

Port Arthur —003669955 Port Arthur Traffic

156.050 MHz (Ch. 01A)

The navigable waters of the Sabine-Neches Canal south of 29°52.70′ N.; Port Arthur Canal; Sabine Pass Channel; Sabine Bank Channel; Sabine Outer Bar Channel; the offshore safety fairway; and the ICW from High Island to its intersection with the Sabine-Neches Canal.

Port Arthur Traffic

156.275 MHz (Ch 65A)

The navigable waters of the Neches River; Sabine River; and Sabine-Neches Waterway north of 29°52.70′ N.; and the ICW from its intersection with the Sabine River to MM 260.

Port Arthur Traffic 156.675 MHz (Ch 73)6 The navigable waters of the Calcasieu Channel; Calcasieu River Channel; and the ICW from MM 260 to MM 191. Prince William Sound —003669958 Valdez Traffic 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13) The navigable waters south of 61°05' N., east of 147°20' W., north of 60° N., and west of 146°30' W.; and, all navigable waters in Port Valdez. Puget Sound 7 Seattle Traffic —003669957

156.700 MHz (Ch. 14)

The waters of Puget Sound, Hood Canal and adjacent waters south of a line connecting Nodule Point and Bush Point in Admiralty Inlet and south of a line drawn due east from the southernmost tip of Possession Point on Whidbey Island to the shoreline.

156.250 MHz (Ch. 5A)

The U.S. waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of 124°40.00′ W. including waters south and east of a line drawn from Church Point on Vancouver Island, to Race Rocks Light, due east to the intersection of the U.S./Canadian border at 48°17.88’ N. / 123°14.1’ W., north-easterly to Hein Bank in position 48°21.094’ N. / 123°02.672’ W., northerly to Cattle Point Light on San Juan Island, along the shoreline to Lime Kiln Light, to Kellett Bluff Light on Henry Island, along the shoreline to the tip of McCracken Point at the northernmost point of Henry Island, to the southernmost point on Stuart Island in position 48°39.46’ N. / 123°11.08’ W., along the shoreline to Turn Point Light, to Sandy Point on Waldron Island, along the shoreline to Point Hammond, to Patos Island Light, to Alden Bank in position 48°50.39’ N. / 122°52.227’ W., then due north to Boundary Bay in position 49°00.125’ N. / 122°52.228’ W., then due east along the international boundary to the shoreline in Semiahmoo Bay line connecting Nodule Point and Bush Point and all waters east of Whidbey Island north of a line drawn due east from the southernmost tip of Possession Point on Whidbey Island to the shoreline.

Prince Rupert Traffic —003160013

156.725 MHz (Ch. 74)

The waters west of 124°40' W. within 12 nautical miles of the coast of Vancouver Island including the waters north of 48° N., and east of 125°15.00’ W.

Victoria Traffic —03160010

156.550 MHz (Ch. 11)

The waters of the Strait of Georgia, including Vancouver Harbor, Boundary Pass, and Haro Strait north and west a line drawn from Church Point on Vancouver Island, to Race Rocks Light, due easterly to the intersection of the U.S./Canadian border at 48°17.883’N. / 123°14.1’ W., north-easterly to Hein Bank in position 48°21.093’ N. / 123°02.762’ W., northerly to Cattle Point Light on San Juan Island, along the shoreline to Lime Kiln Light, to Kellett Bluff Light on Henry Island, along the shoreline to the tip of McCracken Point at the northernmost point of Henry Island, to the southernmost point on Stuart Island in position 48°39.467’ N. / 123°11.083’ W., along the shoreline to Turn Point Light, to Sandy Point on Waldron Island, along the shoreline to Point Hammond, to Patos Island Light, to Alden Bank in position 48°50389’ N. / 122°52.227’ W., then due north to Boundary Bay in position 49°00.125’ N. / 122°52.227’ W., then due east along the international boundary to the shoreline in Semiahmoo Bay.



NOTES: 1 Maritime Mobile Service Identifier (MMSI) is a unique nine-digit number assigned that identifies ship stations, ship earth stations, coast stations, coast earth stations, and group calls for use by a digital selective calling (DSC) radio, an INMARSAT ship earth station or AIS. AIS requirements are set forth in §161.21. The requirements set forth in §§161.21 and 164.46 of this subchapter apply in those areas denoted with a MMSI number, except for Louisville and Los Angeles/Long Beach. 2 In the event of a communication failure, difficulties or other safety factors, the Center may direct or permit a user to monitor and report on any other designated monitoring frequency or the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Channel 13) or 156.375 MHz (Ch. 67), to the extent that doing so provides a level of safety beyond that provided by other means. The bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is used in certain monitoring areas where the level of reporting does not warrant a designated frequency. 3 All geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). 4 Some monitoring areas extend beyond navigable waters. Although not required, users are strongly encouraged to maintain a listening watch on the designated monitoring frequency in these areas. Otherwise, they are required to maintain watch as stated in 47 CFR 80.148. 5 In addition to the vessels denoted in §161.16 of this chapter, requirements set forth in subpart B of this part also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone by part 26 of this chapter. 6 Until otherwise directed, full VTS services will not be available in the Calcasieu Channel, Calcasieu River Channel, and the ICW from MM 260 to MM 191. Vessels may contact Port Arthur Traffic on the designated VTS frequency to request advisories, but are not required to monitor the VTS frequency in this sector. 7 A Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service was established by the United States and Canada within adjoining waters. The appropriate Center administers the rules issued by both nations; however, enforces only its own set of rules within its jurisdiction. Note, the bridge-to-bridge navigational frequency, 156.650 MHz (Ch. 13), is not so designated in Canadian waters, therefore users are encouraged and permitted to make passing arrangements on the designated monitoring frequencies




San Francisco —003669956 San Francisco Traffic

156.700 MHz (Ch. 14)

The navigable waters of the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area, the navigable waters shoreward of the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area east of 122°42.0' W. and north of 37°40.0' N. extending eastward through the Golden Gate, and the navigable waters of San Francisco Bay and as far east as the port of Stockton on the San Joaquin River, as far north as the port of Sacramento on the Sacramento River.

San Francisco Traffic

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12)

The navigable waters within a 38 nautical mile radius of Mount Tamalpais (37°55.8' N., 122°34.6' W.) west of 122°42.0' W. and south of 37°40.0' N and excluding the San Francisco Offshore Precautionary Area.

St. Marys River —003669953 Soo Traffic

156.600 MHz (Ch. 12)

The waters of the St. Marys River between 45°57' N. (De Tour Reef Light) and 46°38.7' N. (lle Parisienne Light), except the St. Marys Falls Canal and those navigable waters east of a line from 46°04.16' N. and 46°01.57' N. (La Pointe to Sims Point in Potagannissing Bay and Worsley Bay).


VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 CFR 161: In § 161.50, remove the text “37-55.8’N., 122-34.6’W” and add in its place, the text “37°55.8’ N., 122°34.6’ W.” (USCG) 7/18 VESSEL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 33 CFR 161: In § 161.55(c) revise the introductory text and paragraph (a) to read as follows: “The Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound area consists of the U.S. navigable waters of the Salish Sea from a line drawn from the Washington State coastline at 48°23.133’ N., 124°43.616’ W. on Cape Flattery to the Cape Flattery Light at 48°23.5’ N., 124°44.2’ W. on Tatoosh Island, due west to the U.S. Territorial Sea Boundary; thence northward along the U.S. Territorial Sea Boundary to its intersection with the U.S./Canada International Boundary; thence east along the U.S./Canada International Boundary to 49°00.1’ N., 122°45.3’ W. (International Boundary Range C Rear Light).” “(a) Vessel Traffic Service Puget Sound participates in a U.S./Canadian Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service (CVTS) to jointly manage vessel traffic in the Juan de Fuca Region. The CVTS for the Juan de Fuca Region consists of all navigable waters of the Salish Sea, bounded on the northwest by 48°35.749’ N.; and on the southwest by 48°23.5’ N.; and on the west by the rhumb line joining 48°35.749’ N., 124°47.5’ W. with 48°23.5’ N., 124°48.616’ W.; and on the northeast by a line drawn along 49° N. from Vancouver Island to Semiahmoo Bay; and on the southeast, by a line drawn from McCurdy Point on the Quimper Peninsula to Point Partridge on Whidbey Island. Canadian and United States Vessel Traffic Centers (Prince Rupert, B.C., Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada and Seattle, WA) manage traffic within the CVTS area irrespective of the International Boundary.” (USCG) 7/18

NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS

HUNTINGTON DISTRICT DATE: 01/10/2018 NOTICE NUMBER: 8339

ATTN: CELRH-DE502 8TH STREETHUNTINGTON WV 25701-2070HTTP://WWW.LRH.USACE.ARMY.MIL/

POC: Kent C. BrowningChief, Waterways(304)399-5239

LOCAL NUMBER: 18-02WATERWAY: BIG SANDY RIVER

KANAWHA RIVERMUSKINGUM RIVER

OHIO RIVER

EFFECTIVE: 12/21/2017 11:28 thru 03/20/2018 23:59 EDT________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WINTER NAVIGATION ON THE OHIO RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES

In the interest of navigation safety on the waterways, users are reminded that navigation during winter months is a hazardous undertaking. Operators are requested to exercise extreme caution during this season and carefully evaluate the makeup and motive power for each tow.

ICE CONDITIONS

It is common for ice to build up beneath barges navigating the river, causing subsequent grounding in shoal areas. Should this occur, notify the nearest navigation structure as to your location and exercise caution when trying to remove barges so as not to disturb the navigation channel. When locking down bound there is the potential that build-up of ice under a barge could come in contact with the bottom of the lock chamber and puncture the bottom of the barge causing it to sink. Additionally, any build-up of ice between barges in a tow or on the sides of the barges will increase the overall width and possibly hamper the entrance or the exit of the locks. Any noticeable build-up, either in or under the tow, should be checked to assure that the lockage can be accomplished without incident. Whenever conditions warrant, vessel owners should consider adjusting their tow size to compensate for ice formation.

When ice builds up on the lock walls to the extent that full usage of the lock chamber is prohibited, width restrictions will be imposed on lockages. In addition, ice at times will prevent the full opening of the lock miter gates. Should this occur, locking will cease until the ice can be removed or the width of the tow is reduced. Navigators should contact the Lockmaster at each facility to verify locking conditions. This practice will continue as long as ice conditions warrant. Each company should access the Ohio River Region’s computerized navigation daily reports to keep abreast of the latest conditions. This information can be obtained via the internet from the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division’s Water Management website at: http://www.lrd-wc.usace.army.mil/OhioRiver/text/lourpti.rpt

Another occurrence during heavy icing conditions is the freezing of the floating mooring bitts in the recesses in the lock walls. In the event the floating bitts become inoperable, it will be necessary for the vessel to utilize the fixed line hook and manually move the mooring lines as the water in the chamber is raised or lowered. Additional lines should be readily available for the deck crew.

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In an effort to assist navigators and help alleviate the ice problems at navigation structures, the auxiliary lock chamber may be used for the passage of ice and may not be available for use by traffic at the following locks:

Location River Mile

Meldahl Locks 436.2 R

Greenup Locks 341.0 L

Robert C. Byrd Locks 279.2 L

Racine Locks 237.5 L

Belleville Locks 203.9 R

Willow Island Locks 161.7 R

All three locks on the Kanawha River - Winfield (mile 31.1R), Marmet (mile 67.7R) and London (mile 82.8R) have the capability for passage of ice. This is accomplished by using the Roller Flap Dam Gate, unlike the Ohio River where the emergency gates or bulkheads are used in the auxiliary chamber.

During heavy ice conditions, historic information in the Huntington District indicates that ice jams can most frequently be expected to form on the Ohio River at the following locations:

- Meldahl Dam to Augusta, Kentucky (mile 436.2 to approximate mile 429.0)

- Manchester Islands Area (mile 395.2 to mile 393.5)

- Brush Creek Island Area (mile 388.0 to mile 387.0)

- Scioto River to New Boston, Ohio Area (mile 356.6 to mile 352.0)

- Racine Dam to Head of Letart Island (mile 237.5 to mile 235.0)

- Ravenswood, West Virginia, Area (mile 223.0 to mile 220.0)

- Long Bottom, Ohio, and Area (mile 210.0 to mile 208.0)

Navigators are advised that ice conditions may become severe enough to warrant the closure of navigation on certain reaches of the river. Should conditions so develop, it is imperative that navigators take refuge in safe harbors. Safe refuge from ice may be found for vessels operating on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers at the Government owned ice piers at the following locations in the Huntington District:

Ohio River Mile City Piers Bank

251.7 Middleport, Ohio 3 Right

269.5 Gallipolis, Ohio 3 Right

408.5 Maysville, Kentucky 3 Left

Kanawha River Mile

1.3 Henderson, West Virginia 1* Left

*Two additional piers at this location are owned by Amherst Industries, Incorporated.

The locations of the ice piers are shown on the Huntington District Ohio and Kanawha River Navigation Charts. Several privately-owned piers are also located along the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. In addition to the ice piers, safe harborage is afforded in the mouth of the Muskingum, Little Kanawha, Guyandotte, and Big Sandy Rivers. Some of these areas are designated as congested areas on the Navigation Charts and can only be used for harborage during icing conditions. Navigators using these streams for safe harborage are cautioned about low clearances of the bridges near the mouth of these streams. Tows using the ice piers and the mouths of the tributary streams should be moored in such a manner as to not obstruct the passage of other vessels.

HIGH FLOW CONDITIONS

Seasonal high water, normally encountered during the late winter and early spring months, increases the problem of maintaining a safe course. Vessel operators are reminded that specific regulations govern the operation of vessels on navigable waters at flood stage. When passing habitations or other structures partially or wholly submerged that are subject to damage from wave actions, vessels shall proceed slowly and keep as far away from such structures as circumstances allow. The Navigation Charts have the elevation of ordinary high water indicated on each sheet, except for the R. C. Byrd Pool. When water levels in the river is equal to or is greater than that elevation, navigators should operate near the published sailing line to prevent damage attributable to waves created by the vessel.

In the immediate vicinity of navigation structures, the potential exists for adverse out draft currents to develop across the upper lock approaches whenever there are high flows in the river. These currents, coupled with high winds, exert tremendous forces upon large flotillas, especially when empty barges are in the tow. All operators should carefully evaluate the makeup of each tow and its motive power. Power should be sufficient to counter the adverse conditions that can be expected during a voyage.

The Ohio River current, coupled with excessive headway when exiting a slack water area of any lock, especially R. C. Byrd upper approach, may be a contributing factor for the head barge of tows to “dive” as they exit the canal and enter the main channel. Navigators should carefully evaluate their tow configuration and give special attention to the draft and freeboard of their head barges. Extreme caution

and good navigational judgment should be used at all times, particularly when there is more than forty feet of gate openings on the dam.

MOORING TOWS

Another facet of this season that is of major concern is the problem of breakaways. Barges left unattended, whether simply tied to natural objects or moored at terminals and fleeting areas, are subject to being dislodged by strong currents aided by wind, wave-wash from passing tows, ice flows and/or drift. Operators are urged to use extreme care in tying off tows or individual barges, to prevent such occurrences. Three or more lines are recommended, with both the upstream and downstream ends of the tow being made fast.

As required by the Department of the Army Permits for all permitted fleeting areas, barges must be securely attached such that rotation or a breakaway does not occur. All headline attachments to the bank shall be to permanent, authorized mooring devices. At least one safety line, equal or greater in strength than the headline shall be used in addition to all headlines. Breasting lines shall be used to prevent rotation of the barges. Stern lines shall be used at all unwatched facilities. Breakaways resulting from noncompliance will result in a suspension or termination of the facility’s permit.

If, under emergency conditions, it becomes necessary to tie off tows along the banks, extreme care should be exercised in selecting trees or other natural objects for mooring. Banks are usually softened by saturation during high water and during spring thaws and rains, and using trees near the water for tie off could be risky under such conditions. Should the emergency necessitate temporary mooring within ten miles of any navigation dam, especially upstream of one, the Lockmaster will be promptly advised.

If conditions warrant, the Huntington District Emergency Operations Center will be opened and maintained on a round-the-clock basis serving as an information/control center. Daily or as-required aerial flights over the river, supplemented by on-ground patrols, will be utilized to supplement the data obtained from our established field offices, to maintain current river condition data base for operational uses. Navigators wishing to make reports to the Huntington District should call (304) 399-5239 or relay the information through one of the Huntington District navigation projects.

//signed//

Dale A. SmithActing Chief, Technical Support Branch

NAVIGATION POLICY NOTICE



POC: Kent BrowningChief, Waterways(304)399-5239

LOCAL NUMBER: 18-05WATERWAY: KANAWHA RIVER

OHIO RIVER

EFFECTIVE: Until Superseded________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

CREW CHANGE AND MAIL DELIVERY POLICIES AT NAVIGATION LOCKS

HUNTINGTON DISTRICT

The following policies are in effect for all navigation locks within the Huntington District. Crew changes will be allowed only when security levels warrant. The following procedures will be used for crew changes:

The towing companies must request permission from the Lockmaster or designee for crew changes at least two (2) hours prior to requested change. If given permission, the shift change will take place at high pool (when lock chamber is full). The crew change vehicle will remain outside the government facility gate until the motor vessel has arrived at the lock. All crew members must be in possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card, with all other passengers having valid photo ID. A valid photo ID would be either a state-issued driver’s license or a state- or federally-issued identification card. Crew change vehicle will not be left on the government facility or unattended. Once the crew change vehicle leaves, all personnel will leave with the vehicle and not stay on the government facility.

No mail and/or packages will be accepted for any non-government personnel at any navigation lock. Also, stamped mail from boat crews will not be accepted by lock personnel for postal pickup. Personally delivered mail and/or packages will not be accepted by the lock personnel, nor shall items be stored at the locks for later pickup by towboat personnel. The only mail that will be accepted by the project will be stamped mail addressed to the towing company.

If a motor vessel needs parts or service for breakdown maintenance, they must request permission to deliver them to the project two (2) hours in advance. If the Regional Repair Fleet is working at a project, there will be no crew changes.

//signed//

Dale SmithActing Chief, Technical Support Branch







OHIO RIVER


NOTIFICATION OF SINKING OR SUNKEN VESSELS,

VESSEL GROUNDINGS, AND BARGE BREAKAWAYS

Timely notification of sinking or sunken vessels, groundings, and barges breakaway is a matter of great concern to the United States Army Corps of Engineers because of the potential danger that could result from unreported cases.

Pursuant to Section 7 of the River and Harbor Act of August 8, 1917, regulations have been prescribed to govern the use, administration, and navigation of the Ohio River, the Mississippi River above Cairo, Illinois, and their tributaries. Excerpts from these regulations (33 CFR 207.300) are as follows:

“Any accident resulting in uncontrolled barges shall immediately be reported

to the nearest lock. The report shall include information as to the number

of loose barges, their cargo, and the time and location where they broke loose.

The lockmaster or locks shall be kept informed of the progress being made in

bringing the barges under control so that they can initiate whatever actions may

be warranted.”

“Sunken or sinking barges shall be reported to the nearest lock both downstream

and upstream of the location in order that other traffic passing those points may

be advised of the hazards.”

“Any other activity on the waterways that could conceivably endanger

navigation or a navigation structure shall be reported to the nearest lock.”

The following is a listing of pertinent information for all Huntington District Lock and Dam Projects.


Location River River Mile Telephone Number

Willow Island Ohio 161.7 R 740-374-8710

Belleville Ohio 203.9 R 740-378-6110

Racine Ohio 237.5 L 740-247-3130

Robert C. Byrd Ohio 279.2 L 304-576-2272

Greenup Ohio 341.0 L 606-473-7441

Meldahal Ohio 436.2 R 513-876-2921

Winfield Kanawha 31.1 R 304-586-2501

Marmet Kanawha 67.7 R 304-949-1175

London Kanawha 82.8 R 304-442-8422

Reporting incidents such as these to other Federal Agencies other than the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers does not fulfill your reporting obligation.

If you have any questions, please contact this office at (304) 399-5239.//signed//

Dale SmithActing Chief Technical Support Branch






OHIO RIVER


REVIEW OF REGULATIONS AND

GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES

Notice is given that the Huntington District Corps of Engineers is requesting that all towing companies and other waterway users review their operating procedures to insure that their personnel are complying with all regulations and general safety practices.

Regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army to govern the use, administration, and navigation for the Ohio River, Mississippi River above Cairo, Illinois, and their tributaries are contained in the “Blue Book” (33 CFR 207.300). It is required that a copy of these regulations be kept at all times on board each vessel regularly engaged in navigating the rivers to which these regulations apply.

In the interest of safety to personnel and property, it is essential that the following procedures be reviewed by your operating vessel personnel in order that they may have a comprehensive understanding of the rules for vessels in the locking process, including the act of approaching or departing a lock:

a. All deck hands working outside areas not having bulwarks or handrails shall wear a USCG approved work vest which shall be fastened.

b. Smoking, open flames, chipping or other spark-producing activities are not permitted during the locking cycle on or inside barges, on outside areas of the towboat, or on the lock walls, except in designated areas.

c. Vessels with flammable or hazardous cargo barges, loaded or empty, are required to use spark-proof protective rubbing fenders (“possums”). All vessels shall utilize “possums” to help alleviate damages that are occurring to lock structures. Repairs necessitated by these damages require closure of the lock chambers and are expensive.

d. Vessels shall be moored with bow and stern lines leading in opposite directions to prevent the vessel from “running” the lock whenever possible. Floating mooring bitts cannot be used for “checking”, nor shall the pilot engage movement of propellers once the tow is secured to the floating mooring bitts, except for an


emergency or when directed by the lockmaster.

e. Tow boat operators shall not use the walls of the lock to push off to gain thrust. This technique is also known as “heeling” and is not permitted.

The observance of safe locking procedures leads to a safer and more efficient locking process both for the navigation industry and for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Thank you for your help and participation.//signed//

Dale A. SmithActing Chief, Technical Support Branch






OHIO RIVER


RESTRICTED AREAS AT NAVIGATION STRUCTURES

IN THE HUNTINGTON DISTRICT

This Notice is applicable to the following Huntington District Corps of Engineers’ Ohio River Locks and Dams: Captain Anthony Meldahl, Greenup, R.C. Byrd, Racine, Belleville, and Willow Island, and the following Kanawha River Locks and Dams: Winfield, Marmet, and London.

A number of accidents have occurred in the past when vessels, particularly small recreation/fishing craft, violated existing regulations and entered the “Restricted Areas” either above or below the navigation dams. These “Restricted Areas” are exceedingly dangerous and have been permanently declared restricted to all vessels excepting those on official business. Vessel operators who enter these “Restricted Areas” risk their lives and property and may interfere with required operation of the locks and dam.

The Huntington District has adopted a practice whereby as soon as river flow conditions permit each spring, “special purpose” buoys are placed in the river to physically mark the boundaries of the “Restricted Areas.”These “special purpose” buoys have a white background with two reflective orange horizontal bands and a reflective orange cross enclosed within a diamond. The words “KEEP OUT” are lettered on each buoy. The buoys are placed above and below the dam to delineate the “Restricted Area” at each project. Signs are also in place adjacent to the buoy lines on the river wall of the lock and on / or near the opposite riverbank.

These signs and buoys are positioned to delineate areas where unpredictable currents flow upstream toward the dam on the surface. These currents create dangerously turbulent water and nearly always contain hidden undertows. Additional signs (Day Markers) are installed on the downstream side of the dam “DANGER, STAY OUT”. An additional hazard exists in the culvert valve discharge areas where water from the locks empties into the river. These areas are in the “Restricted Areas” and are marked by signs mounted on the riverside of the lock wall over the discharge areas reading “DANGER, TURBULENT WATER.” The force of water issuing from these underwater discharges is extremely violent and can capsize vessels, especially small recreation/fishing craft. The releases are intermittent and can cause sudden changes in the character of the water surface. A long warning siren is sounded prior to each such discharge to alert all persons of the release of water. This is a total different sound than the whistle to enter and leave the lock chamber.

Navigators must educate themselves to the boundaries of the “Restricted Areas” and stay clear at all times, even when buoys are off station. “Restricted Areas” are delineated on the current issue of the Navigation Charts.


The Federal regulations which control restricted areas are contained in the current issue of the “Blue Book” and are repeated in part:

33 CFR 207.300 “ (s) Restricted Areas at Lock and Dam. All waters immediately

above and below each dam, as posted by the respective District Engineers, are hereby

designated as restricted areas. No vessel or other floating craft shall enter any such

restricted areas at any time. The limits of the restricted areas at each dam will be

determined by the responsible District Engineer and marked by signs and/or flashing

red lights in conspicuous and appropriate places.”

Lockmasters, their staff, and Corps Park Ranger(s) will enforce these Federal regulations. The U. S. Coast Guard, state agencies and local law enforcement officers may render assistance as appropriate. Violators may be subject to a citation requiring appearance in Federal and / or State Court and upon conviction are subject to fine and / or imprisonment – (or both).

//signed//

Dale SmithActing Chief, Technical Support Branch

Lock & Dam - Flows Nav Mile

Notices to Navigational Interests (NTNI): https://ntninotices.usace.army.mil/

USCG Local Notice to Mariners: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=8&ext=g

Navigation Conditions: http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/

Location Normal El. Deviation

Lock 14 W.D. Mayo 411 - 413 None

Lock 15 Robert S. Kerr 458 - 460

Lock 16 Webbers Falls 487 - 490

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Lock 15 Robert S. Kerr

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Navigation Notice TD 2017-4(Reference Navigation Notice TD 2016-15 Date 6 Oct 2016) The rebuilding of the Hwy 412 Bridge over the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System NM431.6 by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is in progress. Barges and cranes will periodically be positioned along the banks and in or near the navigation channel. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting this area during these activities. Waterway users are asked to check with Newt-Graham Lock and Dam 18 for the latest information concerning these events at 543-2216 ext 1. Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Kenneth Todd; Navigation Operations Manager: 918-687-4501 ext 2 or Mr. Vic Heister; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-669-7244.

Hwy 412 Bridge Construction NM 431.6

Deviations:

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Tainter Gate Maintenance through 28 Feb 2018

Navigation Notice TD 2018-2 Dated 8 January 2018 Mariners can expect delays at RS Kerr L&D No. 15 through 28 February 2018 as the Corps of Engineers Major Maintenance Unit (MMU) makes repairs to the Tainter Gates. Delays will primarily be weekdays from 0700-0900 and 1430-1530 as the MMU transits in/out of the spillway. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 15 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Robert Steiner; Navigation Operation Manager: 918-775-4475 ext 5833 or Mr. Vic Heister; Navigation Field Engineer: 918-669-7244.

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[Navigation Notice]Lock 15 Delays for Tainter Gate

Maintenance through 28 February 2018

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28 November 2017

SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER D8 DWB-879

UPPER MISSISSIPPI, ST. CROIX AND MISSOURI RIVERS

In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations 117.671, from on or about December 15 through the last day of February at least 24 hours advance notice is required for opening all drawbridges between Lock and Dam No. 14, Mile 493.3 and Lock and Dam No. 2, Mile 815.2 UMR. The Stillwater Highway Drawbridge over the St. Croix River during the winter months from October 16 to May 14 require at least 24 hours advance notice for openings and all other bridges on the St. Croix River during winter months from November 1 to March 31 require at least 24 hours advance notice for openings, (33 CFR 117.667). In accordance with 33 CFR 117.687, drawbridges on the Missouri River require at least 24 hours advance notice during the winter operating season (December 01, 2017 to April 1, 2018) as published by the Army Corps of Engineers. A list of these bridges and the name and telephone number of the person to contact for opening each bridge is as follows: UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER: (12 hr Advance Notice) MILE BRIDGE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 841.4 Omaha Railroad Drawbridge Mark Watlington: 402-570-6947 839.2 Chicago & Northwestern See Omaha RR Drawbridge Railroad Drawbridge 835.7 Beltline Railroad Drawbridge See Omaha RR Drawbridge UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER: (24 hr Advance Notice) MILE BRIDGE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 813.7 Hastings Railroad Drawbridge Nate Lund: 651-238-8033 699.8 LaCrosse Railroad Drawbridge Pat Flannery: 612-799-2181 579.9 Illinois Central Railroad Drawbridge Chad Earle: 319-404-3417 535.0 Sabula Railroad Drawbridge Bob Hansel: 563-929-0178

518.0 Clinton Railroad Drawbridge Yardmaster (24 hrs): 563-244-3204 Brandon Sherman: 515-212-0294

CommanderEighth Coast Guard District

1222 Spruce Street St. Louis, MO 63103-2832 Staff Symbol: dwb Phone: (314) 269-2434 Fax: (314) 269-2737

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ST. CROIX RIVER: (24 hr Advance Notice) MILE BRIDGE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 23.4 Stillwater Highway Drawbridge MNDOT Dispatchers: 651-234-7110 17.3 Hudson Railroad Drawbridge Mark Watlington: 402-570-6947 0.3 Prescott Highway Drawbridge Mike Stevens: 563-580-6801 0.2 Burlington Northern Santa Fe Matt Holland: 319-371-1628 Drawbridge Yardmaster (24 hrs): 319-758-5603 MISSOURI RIVER: (24 hr Advance Notice) MILE BRIDGE NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER 448.2 Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge Colin Fitzgerald: 402-616-4723 913-360-0109 422.5 Atchison Railroad Drawbridge See Union Pacific Railroad Drawbridge 366.1 Hannibal Railroad Drawbridge Destrey Gibson: 701-509-4005 365.6 A.S.B. Highway and Railroad Drawbridge See Hannibal Railroad Drawbridge 359.4 Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge Primary: 816-459-9714 //s// ERIC A. WASHBURN Bridge Administrator, Western Rivers By direction of the District Commander

NAVIGATION NOTICE

ROCK ISLAND DISTRICT DATE: 11/21/2017 NOTICE NUMBER: 8200-1ATTN: CEMVR-DECLOCK TOWER BLDG. - RODMAN AVEROCK ISLAND IL 61299HTTP://WWW.MVR.USACE.ARMY.MIL/

POC: Robert V. Castro, P.E.Chief, Lock and Dam Section(309) 794-4580

LOCAL NUMBER: MR 17-8200-1WATERWAY: UPPER MISSISSIPPI

EFFECTIVE: 12/12/2017 00:00 thru 03/06/2018 00:00 CDT

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WINTER LOCKAGE HOURSLock & Dam No. 11 UMR 583.0 THROUGH Lock & Dam No. 22 UMR 301.2

Locks 11, 12, 13, 15, and 17 will be staffed to lock traffic between 0800 and 1600, Monday through Friday during the period from 12 December 2017 through 6 March 2018.

Locks 14 and 16 will be closed to navigation from 12 Dec 2017 thru 6 March 2018. Refer to separate Navigation Notices for each site.

Lock 18 will be closed to navigation from 16 Dec 2017 thru 6 March 2018. Refer to separate Navigation Notice.

Locks 19, and 20 will be staffed to lock traffic between 0800 and 1600, Monday through Friday during the period from 17 December 2017 through 6 March 2018.

Locks and Dam 21 and 22 will be staffed to lock traffic 24/7 throughout the winter.

Tows requiring a lockage outside of these hours must contact the Lockmaster in advance so that lock operators can be called in to operate the lock. Winter conditions will dictate whether or not a lockage can be accomplished.

Operational Aspects

Rake to box ice couplings the entire width of the tow, at break points of the tow, will be required at all locks when ice is present at the lock.

Double tripping and use of industry helper boats during ice conditions will be required if proper couplings are not accomplished prior to arrival at the locks.

Failure to have the tow configured properly may result in loss of lock turn.

Tow configuration to ice couplings shall not be accomplished at the lock or lock approach.

//signed//

Robert V. Castro, P.E.Chief, Lock and Dam SectionMississippi River Project

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POC: NAVIGATION NOTICE NO.: 8328 Regatta Director Oak Ridge Rowing Association (508) 488-0868

LOCAL NOTICE NO.: LRN 18-01

DATE: 3 JAN 2018

ATTN: CELRN-DE 110 9TH AVENUE SOUTH NASHVILLE TN 37203-3863

OAK RIDGE ROWING ASSOCIATION 2018 SCHEDULE Clinch River Mile 49-52 (Tennessee River Basin)

The Oak Ridge Rowing Association anticipates the following schedule of events for the 2018 season. This is to notify interested parties of the safety concerns with operations of power water craft in the proximity of the low profile, slow moving craft used in preparation for and during rowing events. All operators of water borne vessels are asked to exercise extreme caution when transiting this area during these events. Dates subject to change. Date Event

February 3rd Set up course

February 19th – April 30th Spring Training

March 16th -18th Cardinal Invitational

March 23rd-24th Atomic City Turn & Burn

April 13th-15th SIRA Regatta

April 27th – 29th Dogwood Junior Regatta

May 11th - 13th Big 12 Championships

May 18th – 19th Dogwood Masters

October (TBD) Secret City Head Race FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:

/////original signed/////

JOHN D. TRIBBLE, JR Chief, Navigation Section JKS Technical Support Branch

NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS EFFECTIVE: 1 February – 31 October 2018

NAVIGATION NOTICE NO.: 8281 POC: LOCAL NOTICE NO.: LRN 17-66 Clay Burns (701) 609-0513

DATE: 12 December 2017


Kentucky Lock Addition Project Downstream Cofferdam Contract No. W912P5-16-C-0006

Casting Dock at TRM 18.8

Kentucky Lock Addition project’s Downstream Cofferdam construction contractor, Johnson Bros, is establishing a concrete casting operation at the existing Vulcan Materials dock on the right descending bank at Tennessee River Mile 18.8. A sketch of the maximum extent of anticipated floating plant away from the bank is enclosed. All concrete casting will occur on two casting barges and will be supported by two barge mounted cranes. The concrete and most materials will be supplied by truck. A barge mounted crane and the casting barges used to cast the monolith shells will likely arrive at this location the week of December 11, 2017. Johnson Bros use of this site is expected to last up to nine months. All barges fleeted at this location will have white steady burn lights. Should evening or night operations take place throughout this operation the use of light plants will be required. If light plants are utilized they shall be oriented in a fashion that will not obstruct the vision from crews on bypassing river traffic. For any questions in regards to this activity, please contact Clay Burns (General Superintendent) at (701) 609-0513. A secondary poc is Tommy Bowles (Assistant Superintendent) at (985) 788-9068. Facility can also be reached on marine radio channels 16 & 13. FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER: “Original Signed” JOHN D. TRIBBLE, JR. Chief, Navigation Section Technical Services Branch

NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS EFFECTIVE: 12 December 2017

O.T.

POC: NAVIGATION NOTICE NO.: 8431 Tracy Barrett, Intec Group LLC 859-576-9961 Wade Johnson, Intec Group LLC 502-648-5353 Danny Darnell, Choctaw Trans Co. 731-445-6912

LOCAL NOTICE NO.: LRN 18-07

DATE: 7 FEB 2018


CONTRUCTION UPDATE KENTUCKY LOCK ADDITION

TENNESSEE RIVER MILE 22.1 Approximately 12 February, 2018, crews will begin constructing a rock dike in order to minimize large eddy formations in the navigation channel just downstream of the Powerhouse Island. Minimizing the eddy will facilitate safer approaches and departures by tows using Kentucky Lock during the ongoing construction of the Downstream Cofferdam and upon completion of the new lock. Crews responsible for the dike construction are expected to be on site for approximately three weeks. See attached site map. All barges involved in this dike’s construction will be moored at the Kentucky Lock and Dam Boat Basin, or left on site within the construction limits and staffed by “Tug Boat” personnel when not being actively used and during non-working hours. No nighttime construction is anticipated. All barges or tows will have white steady burn lights. FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER:

John D. Tribble, Jr.

Chief, Navigation Section Technical Services Branch JKS

NOTICE TO NAVIGATION INTERESTS EFFECTIVE: 12 February – 2 March, 2018

Documents

District 8 MRS Week: 07/18 Mississippi River System · PDF file14 February 2018 LNM: 07/18 Coast Guard District 8-MRS Page 2 of 18 RIAC - River Industry Action Committee MMSI - Mobile