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Email from Rich Lockwood 1612 Tuesday 24 May 2005, SUBJECT: CERRUS-FOLLOW-UP (re 6 May 05 meeting):
FOLKS -
Sorry for the delay in getting this out to you. Attached please find the latest Revision (3) to the Mission Statement and some notes relative to the discussions of the meeting.
Fred Pozzuto of our Regulatory Branch will work with Andy Talento's team to prepare a draft Dock Operating Guide for both private dock owners and Marinas.
Fred will also draft some language that we will include as a Special Condition to any permits for Marinas
Fred will draft up a proposal on "peer group review" for permit applications similar to what we currently do with the commercial interests.
Dave Sneberger will survey the Lockmasters and Operators to see if one or more of the following ideas can be implemented without impact on staffing or maintenance schedules:
ÀÀ Operate early morning hours from lock opening to Memorial Day and from Labour Day to lock shut-down so as to accommodate fishermen and later hours between those holidays to accommodate boaters.
ÀÀ Schedule one morning (group) lockage and one afternoon (group) lockage (fixed times) each day the lock is staffed
ÀÀ Allow one "appointment lockage" each day that the lock is staffed. Everyone would have to adjust to that one lockage time
ÀÀ Allow "appointment lockages" each day that the lock is staffed with the same 24 hour requirement as industry
Rich will take the recommended scheduling ideas and coordinate with the Commercial Marine Industry.
The CERRUS Distribution List will be used to disseminate information on the Upper Mon Automation Study as it becomes available.
The recommendation for a Corps of Engineers Auxiliary will be passed up the command chain. The concept is based upon the USCG Auxiliary.
Please advise any changes recommended to the Mission Statement or any notes that you want added to the record.
Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for 16 September. If possible we will consider rotating meeting locations around the District.
Regards
RICH LOCKWOOD
CERRUS
Friday, 6 May 2005
I. INTRODUCTIONS
List of attendees: see attachment
II. PURPOSE
A. Draft Mission Statement
Mission Statement changed - all agreed to updated version of Mission Statement
B. Group Name - agreed CERRUS - Corps of Engineers and River Recreation Users Summit
C. Identify "Honest Broker" - group (or groups) that covers all rivers, communication group - shares information with interested parties "get the word out".
III. DOCK/FACILITY OPERATING GUIDE presented by Fred Pozzuto, Environmental Protection Specialist with Corps.
A. Required for all permit holders
B. Emergency Operating Procedures
1. Action Trigger points - River Gauges
a) When to make Mooring Changes
b) When to consider Vessel Haul
2. Vessel Owner Points of Contact - Phone tree - contact boat owners to remove boats due to high water, storms and other emergencies. (Marina Operators)
IV. MARINA PERMIT SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. Condition of all permits
B. Retroactive to existing permits
C. Goals
1. Professional design of docks and ramps
2. Professional design of mooring and anchoring systems for docks and ramps
3. Breakaway reductions/eliminations
V. PEER REVIEW GROUPS
A. Review and discuss action on Dock/Facility Guides
B. Review and discuss action on Marina permits
1. Professional design of Docks and Ramps
2. Professional design of the dock mooring and anchoring
VI. LOW COMMERCIAL USE PORTIONS OF THE INLAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VII.
D. Peer Review Groups
-The 501c3 discussed
-Professional design of docks and ramps, dock mooring and anchoring
Corps of Engineers Auxiliary Group
Partner w/USACE - Trash Issue /debris along river banks etc.
Capture Automation
CERRUS
(Corps of Engineers and Rivers Recreational Users Summit)
PROPOSED
412/395-7140
Richard.c.lockwood@usace.army.mil
Dave Sneberger, Chief Locks and Dam Branch
US Army Corps of Engineers
412/395-7652
David.j.sneberger@usace.army.mil
Mike Cummings, Chief Regulatory Branch
US Army Corps of Engineers
412/395-7155
Michael.j.cummings@usace.army.mil
Fred Pozzuto, Environmental Protection Specialist
US Army Corps of Engineers
412/395-7275
Fred.pozzuot@usace.army.mil
Jeff Cornelius, Waterways Inspector
US Army Corps of Engineers
412/395-7141
James.J.cornelius@usace.army.mil
Larry Homich, Environmental Engineer
US Army Corps of Engineers
412/395-7192
Larry.l.homich@usace.army.mil
Captain George Boyle
Boaters are Voters
22 Werner Camp Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
724/274-8501
boatersarevoters@aol.com
Kimberly Ferris
Pirates of the Allegheny
145 Godfrey Landing
Leechburg, PA 15656
724/468-5701
Kferris41@aol.com
Mike Ferris
River Navigation Coalition
145 Godfrey Landing
Leechburg, PA 15656
724/468-5701 cell 412/855-6012
Captmike41@aol.com
Jan Lysakowski
Ford City Borough
Ford City Police Department
1000 4th Avenue
Ford City, PA 16226
724/763-9024
Robert Holings
Kittanning Borough
120 Sampson Street 1
Kittanning, PA 16201
724/548-7737
lhulings@alltel.net
Robert E. Brandenstein
US Power Squadrons
747 N. Meadowcroft Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
412/759-7801
Robert.brandenstein@verizon.net
Andy Talento
Tri-River Marine Trade Association
412/798-8858
TRMTA.andy@comcast.net
Frank Jernejcic
WVDNR
P.O. Box 99
Farmington, WV 26571
304/825-6787
frankjernejcic@wvdnr.gov
Don Strimbeck
Upper Mon River Association
109 Broad Street
P.O. Box 519
Grandville, WV 26534-0519
304/599-7585 fax 304/599-4131
dcsoinks@adelphia.net
www.uppermon.org
Tom Bartlett
Upper Mon River Association
109 Broad Street
P.O. Box 519
Grandville, WV 26534-0519
304/265-0531
Ralph S. LaRue
BOPARC
P.O. Box 590
Morgantown, WV 26507
304/296-8356
rlarue@boparc.org
Wallace Venable
Upper Mon River Association - UMRA
393 Helmick Road
Morgantown, WV 26501-2099
304/328-5128
Wallace.venable@mail.wvu.edu
Brad Allamony
Community Vision Foundation
1009 University Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26507-0854
304/292-3311
brad@morgantownvision.org
Dave Gregory
Washington's Landing Marina
100 Waterfront Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412/321-3600
wlmarina@earthlink.net
Barry Pallay, Vice President
Upper Mon River Association - UMRA
304/599-2077 cell 304/276-3792
bpallay@adelphia.net
CERRUS
(Corps of Engineers and Rivers Recreational Users Summit)
PROPOSED MISSION STATEMENT
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Email from Mike Ferris 2:26PM Thursday 30 June 2005:
Richard and other CERRUS members,
I've talked over the proposed modification to the lock schedule at Allegheny 6 and 7 with quite a few recreational boaters The general consensus was that everyone appreciates the fact that the Corps is willing to try a pilot program such as this. Most everyone believed that a scheduled lockage would be better on Fridays and Mondays rather than Thursdays and Fridays. In addition they felt that the time period would be better if it were scheduled as late as possible in the day possibly from 1300 to 1500 hours. The most logical reason for a boater to utilize this window of opportunity would be for those who were taking a half day off of work or an extended weekend. Most boaters have to travel a distance to get to there marinas so operating the locks in the afternoon would allow a little more time for travel.
This is the input I was able to get.
Capt. Mike Ferris
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Email from Rich Lockwood 5:28PM Tuesday 28 June 2005,
SUBJECT: CERRUS-MODIFICATION TO LOCK OPERATING HOURS-COMMUNICATIONS PLAN
CERRUS TEAM - One of the "do outs" from the recent CERRUS meeting was for us (LRP) to review the numerous suggestions that were advanced for how we could satisfy more of the Recreational Users needs without compromising reliability of the system, increasing costs or impacting current staffing levels. After a lot of discussion and coordination, we are recommending that we make no change at AR8, AR9 or Morgantown; but that as a pilot project, we modify our Navigation Service at AR6, AR7, Hildebrand and Opekiska to provide a two hour window every Thursday and Friday when we will lock-thru whatever vessels present themselves. The proposed period is 1100 to 1300. I believe it will satisfy the need, the impact on maintenance should be minimal and the benefits to users will be significant. I would like your reaction to this proposal and your estimate of the utility of this change. The proposal would be implemented as a pilot-project for a single season. We would monitor the number of vessels using the service and then make an analysis of the costs versus benefits at the end of the season. Appreciate your feedback as soon as possible. Regards RICH LOCKWOOD
Email from WALLY VENABLE 11:53AM Wednesday 29 June 2005:
>>> "Lockwood, Richard C LRP" <"mailto:Richard.C.Lockwood@lrp02.usace.army.mil">
06/28/05 05:28PM
>>> .... as a pilot project, we modify our Navigation Service at AR6,
AR7, Hildebrand and Opekiska to provide a two hour window every Thursday
and Friday when we will lock-thru whatever vessels present themselves.
The proposed period is 1100 to 1300.
Definitely a positive step. I don't know the constraints, but I would
think the Friday operation would be of most use to long distance
cruisers and long-weekenders if scheduled as late as feasible. I would
expect that they would be planning a Saturday return.
On the other hand, the 1100 to 1300 slot makes an up Thursday, back
Friday practical.
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Email from Rich Lockwood 1658 Saturday 1 October 2005:
CERRUS MEMBERS -
Attached are a copy of my personal notes from the referenced meeting. I am tasking folks to take action based upon these notes, so if you believe I have misunderstood the discussion at the meeting or incorrectly interpreted an agreed upon action, please advise at your earliest opportunity. I will be out of the office for a protracted period, but will try to stay in touch and work the issues by e-mail.
Really appreciate your participation. The next meeting will rotate back to the Pittsburgh District Office and will be planned for a Friday in late March or early April.
Regards
RICH LOCKWOOD
Chief Operations Division - USACE Pittsburgh
RIVERS RECREATIONAL USERS SUMMIT
16 SEPTEMBER 2005
RICHARD LOCKWOOD'S NOTES
I. WELCOME and INTRODUCTIONS
Participants:
Richard Lockwood, USACE - Pittsburgh
Richard Hancock, USACE - Pittsburgh
Deane Orr, Consol Energy
Barry Pallay, Upper Mon River Association
Wally Venable, Upper Mon River Association
Don Strimbeck, Upper Mon River Association
Mike Feris, RNC
Frank Jernejcic, WVDNR
Fred Pozzuot, USACE - Pittsburgh
Bob Bonazza, USACE - Pittsburgh
Dave Sneberger, USACE - Pittsburgh
II. STATUS OF MARINA DOCK/FACILITY OPERATING GUIDE
A. FRED POZZUTO - USACE
B. Goals
1. Plan for dealing with emergencies
2. Contact/Communications tree
C. Refer to Sample Outline (Enclosure 1)
D. Comments requested to be sent to Fred Pozzuto not later than 10 October 2005
E. CERRUS group expressed strong support for their proposed effort.
III. STATUS OF MARINA PERMIT SPECIAL CONDITIONS
A. FRED POZZUTO - USACE
B. Goals
1. Professional design of docks and ramps
2. Professional design of mooring and anchoring systems for docks and ramps
3. Breakaway reductions/eliminations
C. Currently required by permits; applicant must identify designer
D. Determine how to accomplish goal of Qualified Designer for docks, ramps and anchoring - ACTION: USACE Pozzuto
E. CERRUS Group expressed strong support for the proposed effort
IV. DISCUSSION OF PEER REVIEW GROUPS
A. FRED POZZUTO - USACE
B. What to review - Permit Application
C. How to accomplish
D. Group prefers email with link to Regulatory Web page and will respond as individuals
V. NAVIGATION SERVICE
A. Analysis of 05 Recreational Season requests for additional service
1. DAVE SNEBERGER - USACE - Pittsburgh
2. Analysis of hours, cost, lockages - Enclosure 2
3. CERRUS analysis of 05 Season additional service
CERRUS Group recommends:
1 Appreciate partnerships and cooperation
2 Hours not a big success
B. Recommendations for 06 Recreational Season
1 More Friday hours and less Thursday hours
2 Consider all extra hours on Friday and none Thursday
3 Consider early hours a beginning and end of season on Mon River
C. Metrics
1 Engage elected officials in discussion of individuals
2 Recreational users in USACE metrics
VI. OTHER CERRUS FEED
1 FY06 Service related to President's Budget
2 Impact of Katrina on 06 Budget
3 Impact of Katrina on Manpower and 06 Navigation Service
VII. AAR - AFTER ACTION REVIEW
A. Meeting March/April 2005