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OPENING REMARKS Capt. David A. Foret, Jr. BY COMMITTEE CHAIR INVOCATION Darren Shelton BY VICE CHAIR MEETING Citlalli Martinez INSTRUCTIONS WELCOMING REMARKS Capt. Kevin Oditt BY CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ROLL CALL / INTRODUCTIONS OF

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OPENING REMARKS

BY COMMITTEE CHAIR

  • Capt. David A. Foret, Jr.
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INVOCATION BY VICE CHAIR

Darren Shelton

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MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

Citlalli Martinez

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WELCOMING REMARKS

BY CAPTAIN OF THE PORT

  • Capt. Kevin Oditt
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ROLL CALL / INTRODUCTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE

Citlalli Martinez

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

FEBRUARY 7, 2020 MEETING

Citlalli Martinez

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONS

  • CAPT. Kevin D. Oditt
  • CAPT. Richard E. Howes
  • CAPT. Steve W. Nerheim

David B. Clark

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PROCEDURES FOR THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION ON PENDING CASUALTY CASES

Bruce L. Davies, Esq. Chief, Investigations Division

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2020 HURRICANE SEASON BRIEFING

LCDR Sarah Rousseau

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United States Coast Guard Waterways Management Sector Houston-Galveston

2020 Hurricane Season

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Pre-Storm Operations

  • Minimiz

imize e Risks ks of the e Storm

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➢ Alert the maritime public ➢ Conduct port assessments

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eposition sition & Prot

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ect Coast ast Guar ard d Cap apabi abilities lities

➢ Reposition assets to safe havens ➢ Prepare for post-storm response

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Post-Storm Operations

  • Rescue

cue & As Assess ess

➢ Rescue & Evacuation ➢ High-risk Port Hazard Reconnaissance ➢ Access & Repositioning ➢ Assessment & Triage ➢ Maritime Law Enforcement

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➢ Forward Operating Capability ➢ Oil & Hazardous Materials Response ➢ Channel-clearing & Salvage ➢ Navigation Restoration

  • Recovery

➢ Normal Operating Capability ➢ Oil & Hazardous Materials Response ➢ Channel-Clearing & Salvage ➢ Navigation Restoration

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Port Conditions

■ Pre-Season:

➢ June 1 – November 30 ➢ Review industry plans/contact ➢ Maintain PCT roster with VTS Houston-Galveston ➢ Send pre-season MSIB

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Port Conditions

■ Port Condition Whiskey:

■ 72 hrs prior to arrival of tropical storm force winds associated with tropical cyclone activity – PORTS OPEN ➢ Send MSIB ➢ Draft safety zone ➢ Cease offshore lightering ➢ Conduct port assessments: Review/Update Facility Update Readiness Survey Sheets, Process Declarations of Intent to Remain in Port; Consolidate list of ships with special needs ➢ Commence PCT calls with VTS Houston-Galveston

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Port Conditions

■ Port Condition X-Ray:

■ 48 hrs prior to arrival of tropical storm force winds associated with tropical cyclone activity – PORTS OPEN ➢ Send MSIB ➢ Complete Remain In Port Process ➢ Consult with bridge & ferry operators ➢ Participate in Texas Joint Hurricane Response Team and USACE Navigation Restoration Team calls

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Port Conditions

■ Port Condition Yankee:

■ 24 hrs prior to arrival of tropical storm force winds associated with hurricane force storm – PORTS CLOSED INBOUND ➢ Send MSIB ➢ Effect traffic control measures ➢ Continue interagency calls

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Port Conditions

■ Port Condition Zulu:

■ 12 hrs prior to arrival of tropical storm force winds associated with hurricane force storm – PORTS FULLY CLOSED ➢ Send MSIB ➢ Continue interagency calls ➢ Internal vessel movements until 12 hrs prior to arrival of hurricane force winds ➢ Confirm completion of cargo handling operations & heavy weather arrangements preparation

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Port Conditions

■ Port Recovery:

■ Post storm passage – PORTS OPEN ➢ Continue interagency calls ➢ Confirm ATON & Obstruction Survey ➢ Establish parameters for & effect vessel traffic management ➢ Conduct port assessments (facilities, ATON, critical infrastructure)

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Notable Changes (cont.)

  • All vessels and barges over 500GT must depart the

port prior to obtaining Port Condition Zulu

➢ Only in extreme conditions will the COTP approve remaining-in port requests ➢ Will coordinate with pilots, agents, and ship masters for obtainment ➢ Bunkering completion

  • Fleeting Areas

➢ Additional measures taken to secure fleets ➢ Guidance provided prior to storm arrival

  • Port Condition setting will not be based on just

tropical storm force winds associated with hurricanes

  • Port Condition Whiskey – Set earlier/remain

there possibly

  • A high water event might occur in conjunction

with a tropical storm/hurricane and change port conditions quicker than projected

Notable Changes

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SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND WORKING GROUP UPDATES

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NAVIGATION OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS

  • Capt. David A. Foret, Jr.
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MENHADEN WORKING GROUP

Naval Aranke

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MENHADEN WORKING GROUP

This has been an active Menhaden season to date, as predicted by Texas Parks and Wildlife. We saw one instance very early on in April and then had 3 more in May. One of these ships reported clogging of her filters twice within a matter of an hour, abreast lts 35/36 and then again at lts 87/88. 3 of these clogs happened within 3 miles North and South of the Bayport flare – 2 abreast lts 87/88 and lts 85/86 and one at lts 67/68. In all cases the ships were well prepared to take immediate action - switched over sea suctions, cleaned clogged strainers and moved on. As Mark Bottiglieri has brought it up in his email to industry partners, it would be prudent to highlight to all traffic the increased Menhaden incidences we are seeing of late and take cognizance of MSIB 14-20 and Robert Shearon’s (Houston Pilot’s) letter on this subject and BE PREPARED ED. I recently shared a video of sorts with some folks here showing this issue in real time, I wonder if we could post this on the LSHSC website to increase awareness? Sincerely, Naval Aranke

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MENHADEN WORKING GROUP

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ATON WORKING GROUP

CWO Matt Fonville & Capt. Tracy Cheramie

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FLEET WORKING GROUP

Jerry Torok & LCDR Sarah Rousseau

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WATERWAYS UTILIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE AND WORKING GROUPS

J.J. Plunkett

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FACILITY WORKING GROUP

  • Capt. Chad Prejean

& John Taylor

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TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP

Mike Warner

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DREDGING & MARINE CONSTRUCTION SUBCOMMITTEE

David Casebeer

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Tricia Campbell

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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Update June 5, 2020 (DATES AND PROJECTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Ongoing contracts/mods: 1) Freeport Harbor PA1 Dike Raising (Herve Cody): Work is complete. 2) HSC Alexander PA Improvements (Affolter Contracting, Inc): Work is complete. 3) Galveston Pelican Island PA Improvements (RLB Contracting, Inc): Work ongoing. Completion estimated September 2020. 4) HSC Morgan’s to Exxon and Barbours Cut Dredging (Orion Marine Group): Barbours Cut dredging complete. Dredge Richard LaQuay is currently addressing shoaled areas near Exxon and BOSTCO then will continue with remaining work between Morgan’s Point and Exxon. Completion estimated September 2020. 5) HSC Redfish to Beacon 78 and Bayport Flare hopper dredging (Manson Construction, Inc): Dredge Glenn Edwards completed work in the Bayport Entrance Channel and the Green side of the Bayport Flare to alleviate the draft restrictions. The dredge will return to the HSC and Bayport Flare in mid-July to complete the remainder of the contract work. Overall contract completion August 2020. 6) HSC Brady Island to Turning Basin dredging (RLB Contracting, Inc): Dredge Diamond No. 9 is working in the HSC. Project is mechanical dredging with pumpout to Rosa Allen PA. Estimated contract completion August 2020. 7) HSC Peggy Lake Dewatering and Dike Raise (Affolter Contracting, Inc): Work is ongoing. Overall contract completion May 2021. 8) Galveston San Jacinto PA Improvements (DredgIt Environmental Corporation): Work is
  • ngoing. Overall contract completion July 2020.
9) HSC Placement Area 14 Dike Raise (Pontchartrain Partners, LLC): Work is ongoing. Overall contract completion Sep 2020. 10) GIWW Freeport to Upper Matagorda Bay (Orion Marine Group): Dredge Leonard Fischer is working west to east in Matagorda Bay vicinity of Station 850+000 to Station 855+000. Subcontractor has finished dredging the Brazos River Flood Gate boathouse and the Colorado River Locks boathouse and is demobilizing from west CRL. Required completion of GIWW dredging is estimated in July 2020. 11) Galveston Harbor & Texas City Channel Hopper Dredging (Draft Restrictions): Dredge Stuyvesant has completed work on Texas City and Galveston Harbor. Partial restriction relief
  • n Galveston, until pipeline dredging job later this summer.
12) HSC Clinton PA improvements: Awarded to Texas Dewatering LLC. Notice to Proceed issued 5/27/20, Overall contract completion March 2022 Upcoming Planned Federal projects: ฀ HSC Mid Bay PA Improvements: Awarded on 6/1/2020 to Pontchartrain Partners, LLC. ฀ Texas City Main Channel and Turning Basin Maintenance Dredging: Bids opened, but are under evaluation to determine if awardable. Estimated award July 2020. ฀ Galveston Harbor pipeline dredging: August 2020 award ฀ Freeport Jetty and Inside Channel: September 2020 award ฀ HSC Lost Lake PA Improvements: September 2020 award ฀ GIWW FY20 Rollover to Causeway: September 2020 award with estimated April 2021 completion. Potential options will be included on the contract for dredging of Galveston Alternate Channel, Offats Bayou, and Pierce Marsh Restoration (all options are funding dependent and would add additional time to the contract). ฀ HSC PA15 Improvements: September 2020 award ฀ HSC Exxon to Carpenters: September 2020 award ฀ HSC House Tract PA Improvements: November 2020 award
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MARITIME EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE

Amy Arrowood

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FREEPORT SUBCOMMITTEE

Collen Kallestad

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REMARKS BY SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON PERSONNEL

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WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT AND ATON

LCDR Sarah Rousseau

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VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE

Steve Nerheim & Brian Smith

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AREA MARITIME SECURITY COMMITTEE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Gary Messmer

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AREA COMMITTEE

Matt Tilimon

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OLD BUSINESS

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NEW BUSINESS

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ROUNDTABLE COMMENTS

  • Capt. David A. Foret, Jr.
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LSHSC MANAGING BOARD

GENERAL COMMENTS AND DISCUSSION

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PUBLIC ATTENDEES

VIRTUAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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UPCOMING ING SCHED EDULE ULE: : (CHECK K WW WWW.LONES NESTARHSC. ARHSC.OR ORG G FOR DETAI AILS LS & & UP UPDATES) S)

NAVIGATION OPERATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE TBD WATERWAY UTILIZATION SUBCOMMITTEE TBD MARITIME EDUCATION, TRAINING, & OUTREACH SUBCOMMITTEE TBD DREDGING SUBCOMMITTEE TBD FREEPORT SUBCOMMITTEE TBD LS HSC FULL COMMITTEE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

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MEETING ADJOURNED