district 8 mrs week: 16/12 mississippi river...

18 April 201216/12LNM:

Coast Guard District 8-MRS of 17

U.S. Departmentof Homeland Security

United StatesCoast Guard

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

LIGHT LIST VOLUME VNOTICE NUMBER 16-12

April 18, 2012

LIGHT LIST REFERENCE: COMDTPUB P16502.5, Vol V, 2012 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 0063-12 (UM) 0072-12 (UM) Sector Lower Mississippi River 0107-12 (LM) 0115-12 (LM) Sector Ohio Valley 0204-12 (OV) 0213-12 (OV) OB DWB 0054-12 (OB) 0059-12 (OB)

COAST GUARD DISTRICT 8, WATERWAYS, (504) 671-2327, 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (CST)NIS WATCHSTANDER PHONE (703) 313-5900 24-HOURS A DAY

INTERNET ADDRESS http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/2009 SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/

MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM LNM VIA INTERNET http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=8&ext=rMISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM LIGHT LIST VIA INTERNET http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/LightList%20V5.pdf

ABBREVIATIONS

District 8 MRS Week: 16/12

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 - ConstructionDBN/Dbn - DaybeaconDBD/DAYBD - DayboardDEFAC - DefacedDEST - DestroyedDISCON - DiscontinuedDMGD/DAMGD - Damagedec - eclipseEST - Established Aidev - everyEVAL - EvaluationEXT - ExtinguishedF - Fixedfl - flashFl - FlashingG - Green

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 MSLD - MisleadingN/C - Not ChartedNGA - National Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyNO/NUM - NumberNOS - National Ocean ServiceNW - Notice Writer

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 - Rivers - secondsSEC - SectionSHL - Shoalingsi - silentSIG - SignalSND - SoundSPM - Single Point Mooring BuoySS - Sound SignalSTA - StationSTRUCT - StructureSt M - Statute MileTEMP - Temporary Aid ChangeTMK - TopmarkTRLB - Temporarily Replaced by Lighted Buoy

Mississippi River System

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http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lightLists/LightList%20V5.pdf

18 April 201216/12LNM:


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

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

DGPS UNUSABLE TIME - BOBO, MISSISSIPPI

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LOW WATER CONDITIONS

MISSOURI RIVER - AIDS TO NAVIGATION

USACE LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT 2012 NAVIGATION CONFERENCE

MID-GULF SEA COAST - EASTERN LOUISANA TO FLORIDA PANHANDLE - COAST GUARD’S NATIONWIDE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING

RADIOTELEPHONE DISTRESS WATCHKEEPING - UPDATE

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) encourages the maritime public to report information concerning suspicious activity to their local Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) Office, www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm, or to other appropriate authorities. Individuals can contact the DHS Watch and Warning Unit, at (202) 323-3205, or toll free at 1-888-585-9078, or by E-Mail to [email protected]. The U.S. Coast Guard reminds the maritime industry that they may also report information concerning suspicious activity to the National Response Center (NRC), at 1-800-424-8802.

The Bobo, Mississippi, DGPS Site will be unusable from 1400Z, until 1600Z, on May 4, 2012, the alternate time is from 1400Z, until 1600Z, May 5,2012.

Low water conditions reportedly exist between Memphis, Tennessee and Greenville, Mississippi. The ACOE maintained depth and width may not be obtainable on all buoy lines. Mariners are urged to monitor gauge readings for safe navigation.

All floating aids to navigation from Mile 648.3 to Mile 226.4, have been withdrawn for the 2012 Navigation Season.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM, is USACE Little Rock District Notice 12-12, regarding the 2012 Annual Navigation Conference McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System.

The USCG is currently conducting developmental testing via AIS base station transmissions along the Mid-Gulf Sea Coast on standard AIS channels 2087 and 2088. These transmissions are in support of expanding the Coast Guard’s Nationwide AIS. AIS users should not be affected by these test transmissions. The AIS test transmissions are being broadcast at the following base stations: Site Location MMSI #Robertsdale, AL 003669757Port St. Joe, FL 003669756Santa Rosa, FL 003669758Van Cleave, MS 003669760Shell Point, FL 003669759Note, these stations are not being monitored for, nor are they capable of AIS text messaging by the US Coast Guard at this time. Please notify USCG Navigation Center at (703) 313-5900 should you experience AIS equipment problems or detect anomalies. For more information on the Coast Guard’s Nationwide AIS, visit the NAVCEN website at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=NAISmain

Mariners are advised that calls to the Coast Guard on the international radiotelephone distress frequency 2182 kHz may not be reliably received by the Coast Guard. Areas where maritime broadcasts on 2670 kHz are being received satisfactorily by mariners should not be affected. Similarly, mariners using high frequency (HF) radiotelephones equipped with digital selective calling (DSC) capable of operating on the 4, 6, 8, 12

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

LNM:

D8

NAVCEN

0113LM

0066UM

USACE

NAVCEN

Additional Abbreviations Specific to this LNM Edition:

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

OBSCU - ObscuredOBST - ObstructionOBSTR - ObstructionOc - OccultingODAS - Anchored Oceanographic Data Buoy

TRLT - Temporarily Replaced by LightTRUB - Temporarily Replaced by Unlighted BuoyUSACE - Army Corps of EngineersW - WhiteY - Yellow

None

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mailto:[email protected]

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=NAISmain

18 April 201216/12LNM:


GULF OF MEXICO - NOAA Changes to Broadcast of Weather Forecasts

and 16 MHz distress frequencies should not be affected. Coast Guard watchkeeping services on these HF radiotelephone and DSC distress frequencies are posted at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=cgcommsCall.Mariners who receive a distress alert or call that has not been acknowledged by the Coast Guard are asked to assist if possible and advise the nearest Coast Guard unit using whatever means are practicable.

Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is an NOAA announcement regarding changes to broadcast weather products.

LNM:

LNM:

H.Q.

NOAA

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 StSpaniard Creek Light

Brodie Bend Light

Brashear Island Daybeacon

Rock Quarry Light

Cockrill Bend Lower Daybeacon

Cumberland City Upper Daybeacon

Varners Landing Light

Bellwood Landing Light

Dover Island Daybeacon

Wiley Spring Branch Light

Canton Bend Light

Shelly Island Light

Dryden Creek Light

Hammond Creek Light

Money Cliff Light

Boyds Landing Light

Camp Rowdy Landing Daybeacon

Barite Mine Daybeacon

Flat Bend Light

Blue Creek Point Lower Light

Drolls Point Upper Light

Peoria Heights Light

Liverpool Levee Daybeacon

Wheeler Landing Daybeacon

Camp Creek Range Daybeacon

Two Mile Daybeacon

Jackson Ferry Daybeacon

Putney Daybeacon

Tomato Light

Randolph Light

Cedar Point Lower Light

Island 40 Foot Light

Finley Bar Light

Peters Daybeacon

Freeborn Island Light

Henning Light

MISSING

TRUB

MISSING

LT IMCH

MISSING

MISSING

REDUCED INT

REDUCED INT

DBN IMCH

REDUCED INT

MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

DBN DEST

MISSING

TRUB

MISSING

MISSING/TRUB

TRUB

MISSING

DBN DEST

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

LT EXT

MISSING

STRUCT DEST

LT EXT

LT EXT

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

29/08

24/09

29/11

24/11

23/11

23/11

35/11

35/11

35/11

35/11

23/11

05/12

14/12

18/11

13/12

13/12

22/11

07/11

08/09

32/11

46/11

28/09

16/11

39/11

39/11

39/11

11/11

39/11

01/12

14/12

45/10

42/11

22/11

49/11

21/11

15/10

985

2205

3185

3720

3955

4165

4190

4205

4215

4245

4355

4410

4415

4485

4505

4525

4570

5345

6795

7015

7030

7040

7400

8980

9000

9045

9305

9565

10030

10150

10190

10225

10485

10500

12450

13490

0239LM

0199LM

0625OV

0545OV

0505OV

0500OV

0727OV

0728OV

0726OV

0725OV

0498OV

0046OV

0198OV

0308OV

0186OV

0187OV

0469OV

0076OV

0032UM

0318UM

0558UM

0297UM

0112UM

0456UM

0455UM

0454UM

0173OV

0798OV

0530LM

0094LM

0330LM

0451LM

0179LM

0513LM

0158UM

0089UM

http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=cgcommsCall

18 April 201216/12LNM:


Pulaski Light

Smith Bay Cut Daybeacon

Pomme De Terre Light

Oquawka Upper Light

Hastings Landing Daybeacon

Chain Of Rocks Canal Lower Entrance LightEstablishment Island Light

Crook Light

Little Rock Light

Ste. Genevieve Island Light

Lower Dakota Bend Daybeacon

Snyder Bend Daybeacon

Reservation Point Daybeacon

Bogle Daybeacon

Omaha Mission Bend Upper Daybeacon

Omaha Mission Bend Lower Daybeacon

Blackbird Bend Upper Daybeacon

Tieville Bend Upper Daybeacon

Tieville Bend Daybeacon

Decatur Lower Daybeacon

Lower Decatur Bend Daybeacon

Cholson Daybeacon

Upper Louisville Bend Daybeacon

Lower Louisville Bend Daybeacon

Louisville Cut-Off Daybeacon

Carlson Daybeacon

Monona County Daybeacon

Wahle Daybeacon

Larkin Daybeacon

Gibson Bend Lower Daybeacon

Bellevue Daybeacon

Bellevue Reach Daybeacon

Platte River Daybeacon

Nishnabotna Lower Daybeacon

Peru Bend Lower Daybeacon

Sonora Daybeacon

Chadwick Daybeacon

Edwards Daybeacon

Lincoln Bend Daybeacon

Mill Creek Daybeacon

Corning Landing Daybeacon

Lower Cottier Bend Daybeacon

Lower Rush Bottom Bend Daybeacon

Mill Creek Daybeacon

Tarkio Lower Daybeacon

Horton Daybeacon

Holt County Daybeacon

Ringot Daybeacon

Jackson Daybeacon

East Bottom Daybeacon

Smoke Stack Daybeacon

Slaughterhouse Daybeacon

Slaughterhouse Lower Daybeacon

Searcys Bend Daybeacon

Gray Creek Light

MISSING

MISSING/TRUB

STRUCT DMGD

MISSING

MISSING

LT EXT

LT IMCH

MISSING

LT IMCH

LT IMCH

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

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MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

DBN IMCH

DBN IMCH

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

21/11

46/11

28/11

11/11

37/11

35/11

36/11

36/11

36/11

20/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

50/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

48/11

39/10

39/10

31/10

31/10

31/10

31/10

14295

14465

14480

15260

16110

16385

16835

16850

16880

16910

17770

17795

17820

17835

17840

17850

17870

17880

17885

17905

17925

17930

17935

17940

17945

17950

17960

17985

17990

18335

18365

18380

18415

18670

18680

18690

18715

18790

18805

18835

18840

18860

18900

18990

19000

19040

19080

19110

19340

19645

19725

20415

20420

20560

20685

0165UM

0556UM

0239UM

0038UM

0398UM

0135D8

0369UM

0370UM

0371UM

0152UM

0631UM

0618UM

0630UM

0629UM

0628UM

0613UM

0627UM

0626UM

0625UM

0617UM

0624UM

0623UM

0622UM

0621UM

0620UM

0619UM

0615UM

0614UM

0616UM

0605UM

0591UM

0592UM

0593UM

0596UM

0578UM

0579UM

0572UM

0574UM

0575UM

0597UM

0573UM

0576UM

0577UM

0588UM

0587UM

0586UM

0585UM

0583UM

0580UM

0478UM

0477UM

0330UM

0328UM

0327UM

0326UM

18 April 201216/12LNM:


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

Warren County Light

Baker Run LightLower Brothers Island Light

Hoagland Light

Otter Creek Light

Fredonia Light

Edwards Hollow Light

Wolf Creek Light

Mussel Shoal Light

Lewisport Lower Daybeacon

Plews Towhead Light

Sharps Bar Light

Hadden Fort Middle A Daybeacon

Jackson Bend Light

Coulter Shoals Light

Red Cloud Light

Clifton Barker Light

Stevenson Daybeacon

Seven Mile Island Daybeacon

Brush Creek Island Light

Cuba Light

Fort Henry Light

Big Chain Light

Mud Creek Light

W. L. Berry Light

Paden Daybeacon

Black Dog Daybeacon

Milkmans Island Light

Jeffery Sand Dock Lights (2)

Sun Pipeline Lights (2)

Little Rock Port Authority Lights (4)

Pickett And Davison Lights (2)

Bunge Grain Dock Light

Riceland Foods Lights (2)

Oakley Dock Lights (2)

Opryland U.S.A Lights (2)

Nashville Water Intake Lights (2)

Holnam Dock Lights (2)

Kerr-Mcgee Dock Lights (2)

Cohen Terminal Lights (2)

Steiner-Liff Dock Lights (2)

Trinity Industries Dock Light

Metro Riverfront Park Lights (2)

Ingram Dock Lights (2)

Ashland Petroleum Co. Barge Terminal LightLion Dock Lights (2)

Lafarge Terminal Light

Alcoa Chemical Dock Lights (2)

LT IMCH

LT EXTMISSING/TRUB

LT EXT

STRUCT MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCH

MISSING

MISSING/TRDBN

LT EXT

MISSING

LT EXT

DBN DMGD

DBN DEST

LT EXT

MISSING

REBUILT/REMAINS

REBUILT/REMAINS

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT/STRUCT MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT/STRUCT MISSING

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT IMCH

MSLD SIG/LT EXT

39/10

16/1204/12

23/11

47/11

23/11

23/11

23/11

21/11

21/11

24/11

02/12

41/11

20/11

26/11

26/11

20/11

21/11

25/11

08/12

17/10

05/12

22/11

22/11

16/11

12/12

35/11

14/11

11/09

11/09

16/10

41/11

41/11

34/08

34/08

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

44/11

34/08

14/10

16/12

16/12

20995

2370524060

26485

26952

27050

27070

27090

27235

27290

28005

28280

29547

30130

30245

30610

30640

31275

31985

32045

32375

32570

32765

32780

32825

32970

9442

14055

1865

1870

2120

2400

2450

2585

2590

3780

3795

3805

3815

3820

3825

3830

3845

3850

3865

3880

3925

3930

0416UM

0208OV0030OV

0480OV

0929OV

0474OV

0472OV

0471OV

0403OV

0397OV

0521OV

0004OV

0436LM

0371OV

0566OV

0559OV

0377OV

0427OV

0553OV

0093OV

0259OV

0029OV

0440OV

0441OV

0275OV

0167OV

0065-09 LM

0066-09 LM

0111-10

0437-11 LM

0438-11 LM

283-08 LM

282-08

0216-10 OV

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Ford Mooring Lights (2)

Hailey Lights (3)

Hunter Marine Transport Dock Lights (2)

Trinity Nashville Dock Light

Riverview Marina Lights (2)

Hopkinsville Elevator Dock Lights (2)

Warren Paving Fleeting Dock Light

Cumberland Rvr Resources Loading Dock Lights (2)Lafarge Aggregates Dock Lights (2)

Martin Marietta Three Rivers Dock Lights(2)Quantum Chemical Dock Lights (2)

Continental Grain Company Light

Cargo Carriers Dock Lights (2)

Pekin Boat Club Breakwater Light

Shell Dock Lights (2)

Adm Growmark Mooring Light

Sours Grain Tramway Light

Tomen Dock Light

Midwest Grain Dock Lights (2)

Adm Growmark Mooring Lights (3)

Cargill Mooring Lights (2)

Cargill Dock Lights (2)

Jersey County Elevator Lights (3)

Bunge Corporation Dock Lights (2)

Cargill Dock Light

Peavey Lights (2)

Suburban Propane Dock Light

Western Tar Products Dock Light

Bunge Corporation Desoto Terminal Lights (2)Riverside Dock Lights (2)

University Dock Light

Farm Bureau Dock Light

Bay State Dock Lights (2)

Koch Nitrogen Dock Light

Hubinger Landing Light

Hannibal Intake Light

Alton Marina Breakwater Lights (3)

Olin Intake Light

Amoco Dock Light

Koch Nitrogen Dock Lights (3)

Amoco Dock Lights (4)

Redco Dock Lights (2)

Sioux City/New Orleans Terminal Light

Marathon Dock Lights (5)

Wood River Pipeline Lights (2)

Western Dock Lights (9)

Adm-Growmark Dock Lights (4)

Lange-Stegmann Fertilizer Lights (2)

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)

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

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LT EXT

LT EXT

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LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

STRUCT MISSING

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

STRUCT MISSING

LT EXT

STRUCT MISSING

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

34/08

44/11

47/08

47/08

47/08

37/08

36/10

36/10

36/10

36/10

31/01

24/03

25/08

25/08

16/02

16/02

21/03

25/08

16/02

21/03

21/03

35/08

36/08

08/03

34/01

36/02

36/02

36/02

14/12

40/01

40/01

45/04

45/04

37/11

17/05

31/10

35/09

45/11

35/09

23/10

35/09

35/09

35/09

35/09

45/11

34/08

44/01

32/10

34/08

32/08

34/08

34/08

34/08

34/08

3940

3950

3960

3985

3995

4120

4587

4596

4605

4613

6170

6695

7225

7235

7250

7255

7260

7265

7275

7295

7460

7620

8035

10110

10300

10390

10395

10415

10875

11990

12080

12285

13195

15345

15515

15822

16230

16260

16265

16270

16280

16295

16310

16320

16330

16380

16390

16420

16430

16440

16445

16490

16505

16530

0436-01 UM

0350-03 UM

0123-02 UM

0122-02 UM

0279-03 UM

0119-02 UM

0281-03 UM

0284-03 UM

0090-03 LM

0361-01 LM

0398-02 LM

0396-02 LM

0394-02 LM

NR 0091-12 LM

0695-01 UM

0696-01 UM

0568-04 UM

0569-04 UM

0400-11 UM

0198-05 UM

0345-10 UM

0539-11 UM

0540-11 UM

0776-01 UM

0363-10 UM

0305-08 UM

0305-08 UM

3305-08 UM

0305-08 UM

0305-08 UM

18 April 201216/12LNM:


DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS) CORRECTED

LNM EndLLNR Aid Name Status Chart No. BNM Ref. LNM St

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)

Valvoline Pier Lights (3)

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)

Italgrani U.S.A. Lights (2)

Riverway Harbor Lights (2)

American Commercial Dock Lights (2)

Bussen Terminal Light

Union Electric Dock Lights (5)

Bunge Dock Lights (3)

Bartlett Dock Light

St. Joseph L & P Dock Light

Leavenworth Water Intake Lights (2)

Smoot Grain Dock Lights (2)

Board Of Public Utilities Light

Public Utilities Intake Lights (3)

Continental Grain Dock Lights (4)

Brenntag Mid-South Dock Light

Kansas City Power And Light Company Lights (2)American Oil Dock Lights (3)

U.E. Callaway Intake Lights (2)

Zimmer Power Station Lights (5)

Jolly Roger'S Lights (2)

Judd Light

Clermont Power House Lights (5)

Agrico Chemical Lights (2)

Cargill Barge Loading Facility Light

Orsanco Light

Cincinnati Water Intake Pier Light

Newport Pump Light

Acms Dock Lights (2)

Boone County Sand And Gravel Lights (2)Executive Inn Marina Lights (2)

Electric Energy Lights (6)

Lenoir City Terminal Lights (2)

Paris Landing State Park Breakwater Entrance Light 2Ergon Dock Lights (2)

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT IMCH

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

LT EXT

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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.

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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.

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SUMMARY OF ADVANCED APPROVED PROJECTS

Approved Project(s) Project Date Ref. LNM

OHIO RIVER

The following change will be made the week of April 23, 2012, on the Ohio River:Discontinue Sisters Island Daybeacon (LLNR-23525), Mile 86.1, LDB.

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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

COMMENTS TO BE RECEIVED BY May 15, 2012LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

COMMENTS TO BE RECEIVED BY April 24, 2012TENNESSEE RIVER

Discontinue Eastwood Light (LLNR-9875), Mile 849.1, RDB.Discontinue Huffman Light (LLNR-9970), Mile 825.5, RDB.

Discontinue Finley Junction Daybeacon (LLNR-31745), Mile 297.9, LDB. Establish Finley Junction Buoy (LLNR-TBD), Mile 297.9, LDB.

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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.

Freeport Bridge; The land-based approaching spans on the left descending bank are being demolished and rebuilt. Later phase of rehabilitation will require steel repairs and redecking work on the channel span and a containment platform may extend 5 feet below the low steel for a reduced vertical clearance of 42 feet above normal pool. Project is schedule to be completed in 2013.

The USACE Little Rock, advises that the flow on the Arkansas River, at Murray L/D, vicinity of Mile 125.4, has exceeded 70,000 cubic feet per second. The Regulated Navigation Area, at Little Rock, Arkansas, from Mile 125.4 to Mile 118.2, is now in effect. Mariners transiting this area must follow the Special Operating Procedures outlined in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165.817 and Part 117.123.

The USACE reported that due to the over 4-foot differential between Norrell L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 10.0 and Montgomery L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 0.5, the flow through the navigation pass is too fast for nighttime transit. The navigation pass at Montgomery Point L/D will be open for daytime transit only and will be closed for nighttime transit, until further notice. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. For additional information, mariners may contact Montgomery Point L/D at (870) 548-3400 or the USACE Little Rock District Office at (501) 374-5739.

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MILE 10.0 - MILE 0.5 - L/D RESTRICTION/CLOSURE

BEAVER RIVERMILE 1.5 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

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New Fallston (Veterans) Highway Bridge; A cofferdam is in place on the right descending side of channel for pier construction. An access road from the bank to cofferdam extends into river. A channel clearance of 200 feet is provided and the work site is marked with contractor-placed buoys. Contact the contractor Golden Triangle Construction at (724) 828-2800, for status.

Locust Fork Bridge; County Road 61 (Alliance Road) near Maxine in Jefferson County, Alabama has ongoing construction that may, at times, delay transit by larger vessels and barges. The dates and time will be clarified by a Broadcast Notice to Mariners, when available. Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting this area.

On April 21, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., a triathlon/rowing competition will be held between approximate Miles 341.5 and 338.5, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Entry into, transiting or anchoring within this area, during the event period, is prohibited to all vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol, unless specifically authorized by 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.

On April 28, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., a dragon boat race will be held between approximate Miles 341.0 and 340.5. Mariners desiringto transit the area, during the marine event may do so only with prior approval of the on-scene Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. The Patrol Commander will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16 (call sign PATCOM). For additional information, mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile (Waterways Management) at (251) 441-5684.

Martha-Gallatin Highway Bridge; A work barge encroaches 65 feet along the right descending navigation channel. Cofferdam construction is in progress from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Continuing until approximately April 30, 2012, CB Ford Construction will conduct bank stabilization operations (rip-rap stone placement) between approximate Miles 216.0 and 215.6, LDB, lower approach to Old Hickory L/D. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V MISS LISA. Up-bound are requested to contact the M/V MISS LISA at their earliest opportunity with an estimated time of arrival at this location. Down-bound mariners should contact the Old Hickory L/D as normal. Mariners may contact the Old Hickory L/D at (615) 847-3281 or via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, with any questions.

Silliman Evans Memorial Highway Bridge; Due to a containment system, the vertical clearance has been reduced to 68.0 feet above normal pool. Pier prep work requires a work barge measuring 8 feet wide, at times to be moored channelward of the left or right descending navigation piers. Horizontal clearance in the channel span will be reduced to 292.0 feet. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

Continuing until approximately July 2012, CB Ford Construction will conduct bank stabilization between approximate Miles 30.5 and 30.0, LDB. Thework will involve the placement of rip-rap stone in the area. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V NANCY C or the M/V CB FORD. Upbound traffic is requested to contact the M/V CB FORD or the M/V NANCY C at their earliest opportunity with an estimated time of arrival in the area. This will allow time to arrange the floating plant to avoid interfering with upbound locakages. Downbound traffic should contact the L/D as normal. Mariners may contact the Lockmaster at Barkley L/D at (270) 362-9131 or via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.

On May 15, 2012, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Brandon Road L/D in the vicinity of Mile 286.0, will be closed for maintenance. During this closure, mariners are requested NOT to tie up along the guidewalls. Mariners may contact Brandon L/D via VHF-FM Channel 14 or at (815) 744-1714, for further instructions.

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MILE 341.5 - MILE 338.5 - MARINE EVENT/SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATION

MILE 341.0 - MILE 340.5 - MARINE EVENT/REGULATED NAVIGATION AREA

CUMBERLAND RIVERMILE 239.5 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

MILE 216.0 - MILE 215.6 - BANK STABILIZATION

MILE 191.7 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

MILE 30.5 - MILE 30.0 - BANK STABILIZATION

ILLINOIS WATERWAYMILE 286.0 - L/D CLOSURE

MILE 230.9 - MILE 230.0 - DREDGE OPERATION/STRIKE REMOVAL - UPDATE

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Continuing until approximately May 5, 2012, the M/V LaSALLE is conducting dredge operations/strike removal between approximate Miles 230.9 and 230.0, Starved Rock Lower. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The M/V LaSALLE will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13, 16 or 82, for passing instructions. The M/V LaSALLE requests 30-minutes advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged totransit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.

I-64 (WB) Bridge; The vertical clearance is reduced to 57 feet above normal pool due to a work platform extending 8 feet below the low steel when over the channel span. Work barges moored against the channel piers at times may extend 8 feet into the channel. If necessary, contact the contractor on cell (304) 410-4630, for status when transiting the work site.

Commencing approximately April 23, 2012 and continuing until approximately November 8, 2012, Kokosing Construction Company will construct a temporary unloading facility in the vicinity of Mile 44.8, LDB. This facility will be used during the construction of the Dick Henderson Highway Bridge. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During non-working hours the contractors floating plant will be moored at the site and lighted accordingly. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V CLYDSDALE, 2 crane barges and a material barge. Construction operations will require the contractor to temporarily moor barge at the navigation channels edge extending approximately 20 feet into the channel. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and to proceed with caution, after passing arrangements have been made.

St. Albans-Nitro (Dick Henderson) Highway Bridge; The cofferdam is in place and lighted at the left descending channel pier. Construction floating plant has moved to the right descending channel pier for cofferdam work, 300 feet of horizontal clearance is maintained for passage of vessel traffic. Barge tows of 3-wide should not attempt to pass when moving through the bridge site. Work is being performed from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Contact the work boat on site M/V CLYDESDALE (23290) via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for status.

Three can buoys have been reported missing and a can buoy has been reported not properly marking the channel between approximate Miles 858.0 and 857.0. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.

Three can buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles 830.0 and 828.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ is conducting dredge operations in the vicinity of Mile 762.9. A dredge pipeline crosses the channel at a depth of 14 feet. Dredging will be performed 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Mariners are urged to contact Dredge GOETZ at least 30-minutes prior to needing to transit the area. The Dredge GOETZ will be monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13, 16 or 82. Mariners are also urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake after passing arrangements have been made.

Three can buoys have been reported missing between approximate Miles 722.0 and 720.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Continuing until approximately May 15, 2012, revetment operations are being conducted in the vicinity of approximate Mile 598.0. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V HELEN TULLY. The M/V HELEN TULLY will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16 or via phone at (901) 262-9286. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution and at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.

Continuing until further notice, the Dredge JADWIN is conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 595.0, lower end of Victoria Bend. The channel in this area is very restricted and the dredge JADWIN will block the majority of the navigation channel. Mariners are urged to contact the Dredge JADWIN via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for passing instructions. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Four nun buoys previously reported missing between approximate Miles 504.0 and 502.0, have been reset.

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KANAWHA RIVERMILE 53.2 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

MILE 44.8 - MATERIAL LOADING AND UNLOADING

MILE 46.21 - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - UPDATE

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVERMILE 858.0 - MILE 857.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION

MILE 830.0 - MILE 828.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION

MILE 762.9 - DREDGE OPERATION


MILE 598.0 - REVETMENT OPERATION

MILE 595.0 - DREDGE OPERATION

MILE 504.0 - MILE 502.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION - UPDATE

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Continuing until further notice, construction operations are being conducted between approximate Miles 229.0 and 228.0, RDB. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is a COTP New Orleans, Louisiana, Marine Safety Bulletin Volume XII, Issue 23, discussing specific recommendations and contact information.

Shoaling has been reported at various locations between approximate Miles 857.5 and 850.0. A M/V transiting the area reported depths in the vicinity of Mile 850.0, of 7 feet 6 inches, on March 29, 2012. A M/V reportedly bumped bottom in the vicinity of Mile 850.0, approximately 75-100 feet off the can buoy line with a 9-foot draft on April 7, 2012. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.

Lowry Avenue Replacement Bridge; Continuing work on the newly installed span over the channel, may require a crane or material barge to be temporarily in the channel. Navigation may be delayed for a short period, if barges need to be moved for passage. Contact Lunda Construction Work Boat M/V MARLEY K via VHF-FM Channel 7, for status.

Washington Avenue Bridge; Horizontal clearance may at times be reduced to 180 feet due to a catch barge moored in the navigation channel Monday through Friday, during daylight hours. If needed, the catch barge will move on 1-hour advance notice, by calling M/V NEBRASKA CITY via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.

Dartmouth Avenue Bridge; Deck work to add traffic lanes by reducing the width of shoulders is underway. All work is conducted on the deck and there is no impact to navigation. Contact Valley Paving (952) 445-8615, for status.

Lafayette Street Replacement Bridge; Contractor has floating plant at the right descending side of channel for cofferdam construction on the channel pier. Crane barges occupy part of the channel but allow a 273 feet horizontal clearance. Contact Lunda Construction M/V LIL AJ (WCN 4398) via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for status.

Continuing until further notice, repair work continues on the upper guidewall at L/D 2 in the vicinity of Mile 815.2. All mariners are requested to contact L/D 2 via VHF-FM Channel 14, to discuss locking procedures and to coordinate assistance, if needed, from the contractor. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Hastings Highway Bridge Replacement; Cofferdam construction is in progress from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, outside of the channel on the left descending side. Contact the M/V GRACIE M (WQKQ 922) via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for status.

The following aid to navigation have been replaced for the 2012 Navigation Season:Point No Point Lighted Buoy (LLNR-12772), vicinity of Mile 779.9.

Continuing until further notice, the Dredge GOETZ will be conducting dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 762.7. The channel will be blocked. Mariners are required to contact the Dredge GOETZ via VHF-FM Channels 13, 14 or 82, 30-minutes prior to transiting the area, for passing instructions. Mariners are urged to use caution in the area and proceed at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake.

Continuing until further notice, dredging operations will be conducted between approximate Miles 660.7 and 657.0, LDB. Work will be conducted during daylight hours, Monday through Friday. Operations may extend approximately 40-50 feet into the navigation channel. Mariners are requested to contact the M/V CAPTAIN NEWT via VHF-FM Channels 7 or 13, at least 20-minutes prior to transiting the area. Mariners are urged to

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exercise caution when transiting the area.

Marquette-Prairie Du Chien Bridge; A contractor repainting the bridge from a work barge may at times be moored in the navigation channel, daily, from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The work barge will move upon request by contacting “Prairie Du Chien Maintenance Team” via VHF-FM Channel 16.

Continuing until approximately April 23, 2012, the M/V MOLINE or the M/V CLINTON will conduct dredging operations in the vicinity of Mile 531.0, Dark Slough. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., 7-days a week. The M/V MOLINE or the M/V CLINTON will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13, 16 or 82 and requests 30-minuites advance notice of passage. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake after passing arrangements have been made.

Shoaling has been reported between approximate Miles 516.6 and 516.5, along the nun buoy line. Depths of approximately 7.5 feet, at flat pool or low operating level reportedly exist extending approximately 100 feet into the channel from the nun buoy line. Mariners are urged to favor the center of the channel in the area. The current survey can be found at http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/ODRSurvey/Surveys/images/UMR_14_5155-5170_12A.pdf .

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 486.5, mid-channel. A M/V reportedly bumped bottom at this location with a 9 foot draft on April 10, 2012. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting the area.

A nun and a can buoy have been reported missing in the vicinity of Mile 415.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Burlington Railroad Drawbridge; The lift span is scheduled for 4-navigation closures on April 24, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon; April 25, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.; April 26, 2012 from 3:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and April 27, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The April 26, 2012 closure will have an opening for waiting vessels at 9:00 a.m. before closing for the final 6-hours. The closures are necessary for rail replacement and power change-out on the lift motor. Vessel operators should expect delays for passage.

Multiple buoys have been reported not properly marking the channel between approximate Miles 332.0 and 330.0. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

New 1-70 Mississippi River Bridge; Bridge pier construction ongoing on both sides of the navigation channel. Horizontal clearance is reduced to 1,050 feet. Mariners are advised to keep well clear of these areas and may contact M/V FRANK PITZ via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for additional information.

On April 28, 2012, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., the Lumiere Place Casino and Hotels Fireworks Show will be held between approximate Miles 179.8 and 179.3. This is a barge based display. The COTP Upper Mississippi River has closed the river for this event.

Jefferson Barracks Dual Bridges; A traveling work platform measuring 64 feet wide will be suspended approximately 10.3 feet bellow low steel at various locations. No equipment shall encroach in the middle 400 feet of the main navigation channel when the St. Louis Gauge reads 16 feet or higher.

A nun buoy in the vicinity of Mile 79.4, has been reported not properly marking the channel, mid-channel. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

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Rulo Highway Replacement Bridge; Cofferdam work requires a work barge measuring 55 feet wide to be moored channelward of the new left descending navigation pier. Horizontal clearance in the channel span will be reduced to 345.0 feet. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

Atchison Highway Bridge Replacement; The equipment for erection of the span has moved to the left descending bank over night and occupies the left descending span of the channel for steel erection during work hours from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Mariners can contact the Work Tug M/V CLEVA LEE via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or call the work foreman at (312) 296-5523, for request, if passage requires the floating plant to be moved.

A partially submerged metal obstruction has been reported in the vicinity of Mile 359.4, in the center span of the Harry S. Truman Railroad Drawbridge. The object protrudes approximately 2 feet out of the water. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

Francis James Memorial (New Pennsylvania Turnpike) Bridge; Superstructure construction in ongoing both sides of the navigation channel. Horizontal clearance is reduced to 345 feet due to cofferdams and form-traveler support units. Mariners may contact M/V MISS TINA LOU on VHF-FM Channels 13, 16 or 18, for more information.

Charleroi-Monessen Bridge; Cofferdam construction is ongoing along the right descending bank. A work barge will encroach into the navigation channel approximately 60 feet along the right descending navigation channel. Mariners may contact the M/V JB FAY via VHF-FM Channel 68, for additional information.

William D. Mansfield Memorial Bridge; Due to a containment system, the vertical clearance in the channel span has been reduced to 62.3 feet above pool stage. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm., Monday through Saturday. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge withcaution.

Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge; The vertical clearance is reduced by 3 feet due to a containment extending below the low steel for cleaning and painting. Also equipment may extend 12 feet into the channel for pier repair work. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, through December 2012. Contact the Trumbull Corp. at (724) 333-6542, for status.

Moundsville (Arch A. Moore, Jr.) Highway Bridge; A containment used for cleaning and painting reduces the vertical clearance by 5 feet for a vertical clearance of 64 feet above normal pool. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., 7-days a week. Contact the safety boat PANTHER SKIFF or PANTHER BRIDGE at (330) 881-6031 or office at (304) 845-1014, for status of conditions.

Ravenswood Bridge; Due to a containment system, the vertical clearance has been reduced to 65.6 feet above normal pool elevation 560.0 feet MSL. Work will be conducted daily, from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

Continuing until approximately April 30, 2012, Amherst Madison Inc. will conduct maintenance dredging in the lower approach of the auxiliary chamber at Mile 279.5, LDB, Robert C. Byrd L/D (auxiliary chamber). The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V MILTON, a barge mounted crane and 2 material barges. Work will be conducted from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the work-site and lighted accordingly. The M/V MILTON will monitor VHF-FM Channel 13. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and to proceed with caution.

Continuing until approximately June 1, 2012, the Captain Anthony Meldahl L/D (auxiliary chamber), in the vicinity of Mile 436.2, will closed for

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St. Clair (Singing) Bridge; The vertical clearance is reduced by 4 feet due to a containment extending below the low steel. Cleaning and painting work is proceeding from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, until July 2012. Mariners can contact the safety boat operator on VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16 or at (330) 978-0030, for status.

Madison Highway Bridge; Cofferdam construction at both right and left descending channel piers is underway. The channel is clear of floating plant and 550 feet of channel clearance will be maintained during bridge construction activities. The Walsh Construction M/V RICHARD NEALE (WYX 5074) is on site and may be contacted via VHF-FM Channel 73, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for status.

Continuing until approximately May 17, 2012, Five M Transportation Corp. will conduct core drilling operations in the vicinity of Mile 603.0, along both banks of the river. Work will be conducted from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., 7-days a week. During non-working hours, the contractors floating plant will be moored at the work-site and lighted accordingly. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V GAIL ANN and a work barge. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake and to proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

Sherman Minton Bridge; A safe span extending 2.5 feet below the low steel for the entire length of the bridge is installed for steel repair work. Asa safety boat is at the site for rescue and can be summoned by a call to Hall Contracting M/V GREAT ESCAPE via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.

Continuing until April 21, 2012, Bulldog Diving will conduct dive operations in the vicinity of Mile 719.5, mid-navigation channel. Work will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The dive vessel will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.

Continuing until further notice the wickets at L/D 52 in the vicinity of Mile 938.9 have been raised. Until river conditions stabilize, draw-down conditions are occurring in the L/D 52 pool between approximate Miles 938.9 and 918.5. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution, adhere to the navigation channel. and be aware of potential out-drafts.

Continuing until approximately June 15, 2012, revetment construction will take place between approximate Miles 980.0 and 977.0, along the Illinois bank. The contractors floating plant will consist of the M/V TWYLA MARGE, tender boats, survey boats and barges. The M/V TWYLA MARGE will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake.

Harrisonburg Drawbridge; The downstream center pivot pier protection system has been damaged or missing. Mariners are urged to transit the bridge with caution.

U.S. 71/165 (O.K. Allen/Fort Beulow) Replacement Bridge; Horizontal clearance is reduced to 278 feet due to cofferdam construction ongoing on both sides of the navigation channel. Mariners may contact M/V OLIVIA via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for more information.

The Lindy C. Boggs L/D 1 in the vicinity of Mile 44.0, has reopened and is fully operational.

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Taylors Falls Highway Bridge; Deck repair work is in progress until July 5, 2012, Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The work will not interfere with waterway navigation. For additional information please call (715) 299-8704.

Henley Street (SR 33) Bridge; Work barges encroach 30 feet in the channel at the right descending channel pier for concrete removal operations. The barges will be lighted at night and remain at the pier after work hours. Clearance is reduced to 270 feet. Contact Britton Bridge M/V BRIDGE BUILDER VI (Call Sign WDB 9442) via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for status.

Marion County Memorial Replacement Bridge; Due to cofferdam construction in the right descending navigation span, mariners are requested to transit the existing left descending navigation span which provides a 350-foot horizontal opening. If assistance is needed for transit through the bridge, a 30-minute advance notice is requested by contacting the M/V MS MARY via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.

B.B. Comer (South Bound) Dual Bridge; Steel is being erected for superstructure of the bridge. Mariners are advised to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize their wake. Contact Scott Bridge supervisor via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or cell (334) 381-0575.

Commencing 6:00 a.m., April 24, 2012 and continuing until 6:00 p.m., May 17, 2012, the Wilson L/D (Main Chamber), in the vicinity of Mile 259.4, will be closed for maintenance. During this closure, the auxiliary L/D will be available to pass traffic. Attached as an enclosure to this LNM is the USACE Self Help program and lockage procedures. Questions regarding this closure should be addressed to the lockmaster at (256) 764-5226.

Eggners Ferry Highway Bridge; Until further notice only the main channel navigation lights are lit. All other bridge navigation lights are extinguished.

Continuing until approximately May 26, 2012, temporary delays may be experienced at the Kentucky L/D in the vicinity of Mile 22.4. Questions regarding these closures, may contact the lockmaster at (270) 362-4226 of via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16.

Salvage operations have been completed in the vicinity of Mile 40.5, approximately 300 yards outside of the nun buoy line. The submerged obstructions have been cleared to 10 feet of water over the top at “winter levels”. The general area is marked with 2 lighted buoys, 1 set upstream and the other set downstream of the debris field and a 3rd lighted buoy set in the vicinity of the highest concentration of debris. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.

George Rogers Clark Bridge Replacement; Falsework construction is in progress outside of the channel in the left descending backspan for superstructure erection scheduled in 2012. Work barges are moored at the right descending bank, after hours. The work will not impact navigation. Contact the CJ Mahan Work Boat M/V ANDREW (WCD 5391) via VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, for additional information.

Clarendon Highway Bridge; Cofferdam construction for the left descending channel pier is on-going with equipment located outside of the navigation channel. Cofferdam construction is in progress during daylights hours only, Monday through Saturday. Contact the Work Tug M/V D. HAYES via VHF-FM Channel 16, for more information.

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ENCLOSURESUSACE Little Rock District Navigation Notice 13-12

NOAA Changes to Broadcast of Weather Forecasts

COTP NEW ORLEANS MARINE SAFETY BULLETIN VOLUME XII, ISSUE 23

USACE Nashville District Notice to Navigation Interests 12-14.

2012 Annual Navigation Conference - McClellan-Ker Arkansas River Navigation System.

NOAA announcement regarding changes to broadcast weather products.

Construction operations between approximate Miles 229.0 and 228.0, Lower Mississippi River.

Self Help Program and Lockage Procedures for Wilson L/D.

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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

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NAVIGATION NOTICE Number SWL 12-12

McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System March 29, 2012In Reply Refer to: CESWL-OP

P. O. Box 867 Little Rock, AR. 72203-0867

PH. 501-324-5739

2012 ANNUAL NAVIGATION CONFERENCE MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM

You are invited to the 2012 Annual Navigation Conference for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System that will be held May 8 and 9 at the Holiday Inn City Center in Fort Smith, AR. A Registration Form and Activities and Meeting Schedule for the two-day event are attached. The tentative agenda for the Navigation Conference will be issued soon. The $70 registration fee covers all meetings and materials as well as the continental breakfast, coffee/refreshment breaks throughout and the closing luncheon (includes a guest speaker and the Arkansas River Historical Society’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony). The $35 spouse/guest registration fee covers the May 9 closing luncheon only. Meeting participants and guests are invited to attend a special reception and dinner hosted by the Fort Smith Port Authority/City of Fort Smith at the Glass Pavilion on the banks of the Arkansas River in Fort Smith on the evening of May 8.

A Conference Registration Form is attached. Please register all attendees no later than April 30, 2012.

Rooms may be reserved at the Holiday Inn City Center by either calling 1-800-465-4329 and requesting the group rate for AR OK Port Operators Association or online using the instructions on the Holiday Inn Hotel Reservation flyer (PDF attached). A $77 plus tax (single/ double occupancy) per night room rate has been guaranteed for Tuesday night, May 8, 2012. All reservations must be made before April 24, 2012 to guarantee these rates. If you have any questions concerning this year’s Navigation Conference, please contact Ashly Zink or Becky Joyce in the Little Rock District Office, at (501)324-5739.

//signed//

John A. Balgavy, P.E. Chief, Operations Division

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AOPOA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

2012 ANNUAL NAVIGATION CONFERENCE

McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System AOPOA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Holiday Inn City Center, Fort Smith, AR May 8 & 9, 2012

Activities and Meeting Schedule (Times Approximate)

May 8 10:00 am Registration Desk Opens 11:00 am – 12:45 pm AOPOA Board Meeting 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm AOPOA Membership Meeting 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Pilots/Corps of Engineers Meeting 2:15 pm – 4:30 pm Corps of Engineers Meeting

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Reception / Dinner May 9 7:00 am Registration Desk Opens 7:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 am – 12:00 noon NAVIGATION CONFERENCE 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm Luncheon

Adjourn

2012 ANNUAL NAVIGATION CONFERENCE McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

AOPOA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Holiday Inn City Center, Fort Smith, AR PLEASE SEND IN

YOUR REGISTRATION BY NO LATER THAN

APRIL 30 !

May 8 & 9, 2012

Registration Form Your Name (As you want it to appear on Name Tag) _____________________________________________

Your Company/Organization ____________________________________________________

Spouse/Guest Name (First and last as it should appear on Name Tag)___________________________________________________

Spouse/Guest Company/Organization _____________________________________________ (If you would like it to appear on Name Tag.) Your Telephone Number ( ) Fax Number ( ) _

Your Address: _ _______________________________________ ____ ______________

(P. O. Box or Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

Registration Fees: Quantity Total

Conference Participants – All events $70.00 x __________ = __________ (Includes all Navigation Conference related meetings and materials, continental breakfast, closing luncheon and refreshment breaks throughout.) Spouse/Guest $35.00 x _ _________ = __________ (Includes May 9th closing luncheon only.) TOTAL PAID = __________ DO YOU PLAN ON ATTENDING THE MAY 8 HOSTED RECEPTION/DINNER AT THE GLASS PAVILION? Number Attending: __________ Make Checks Payable to: AOPOA -- and please register by April 30, 2012.. Mail or Fax: Ms. Cindy Green or E-Mail to: Tulsa Port of Catoosa

5350 Cimarron Road Catoosa, OK 74015

Fax Number: (918) 266-7678 E-mail: [email protected]

NOTE: If you register for the meeting, you acknowledge that you are responsible for all appropriate registration fee(s). Cancellation notice must be received by noon, May 1, 2012, to qualify for reimbursement of the registration fee. If you do not cancel your registration, and have not paid your registration fee in advance of the meeting, you will be billed accordingly. Please contact Ms. Cindy Green at (918) 266-2291 regarding cancellations.

If you have questions concerning the Navigation Conference, please contact Ashly Zink or Becky Joyce at (501) 324-5739.

Holiday Inn City Center 700 Rogers Avenue Fort Smith, Arkansas 72901 Ph. (479) 783-1000 http://www.hifortsmith.com/

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Located in the Heart of Downtown Entertainment District Connected to the Fort Smith Convention Center – Within Walking Distance to

Local Restaurants, Specialty Shops, Entertainment and Night Life

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AR OK Port Operators Association A limited block of rooms are being held on

May 8th

checking out May 9th

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The rate per night/per room is $77 (plus 14.25% tax)

King Room with Sleeper Sofa

The deadline for making reservations in this room block is April 24, 2012

To make your reservation, choose one of the following:

Group web link for your event: (click on link) AR OK Port Operators Association

Visit the hotel web site: www.holiday-inn.com/ftsmithar

Group Booking Code: POR

Group Name: AR OK Port Operators Association

Dates: May 8, 2012

Call 1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) Refer to AR OK Port Operators Association

Hotel check in is at 4:00 p.m., depending upon availability.

Check out is 12:00 p.m.

We are a full service hotel that includes a beautiful atrium restaurant and lounge. For your

leisure time we offer an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and a work out facility. Some of the added

amenities in our sleeping rooms include; coffee pots, irons, ironing boards, hairdryers and complimentary wireless internet access.

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When using a Debit Card upon check in, hotels pre-authorize your debit card for the

total charges of your stay which include: room, tax & $50.00 for incidentals per day.

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Effective Tuesday April 3, 2012 at 200 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) or 1800 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch (TAFB) of the National Hurricane Center will reconfigure its marine zones for the offshore waters in the Caribbean and SW North Atlantic, and the Gulf of Mexico. The existing nine (9) zones will be reconfigured into twenty‐four (24) zones. This greater number of zones will result in a number of improved products and services. For further information see: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/notification/scn11‐40marine.htm Effective Apr 03, 2012 at 1800 UTC, in order to better meet the time constraints for voice broadcast via the U.S. Coast Guard from the USCG Communications Stations in New Orleans and Chesapeake, VA, and USCG Sector stations, two new products will be broadcast in lieu of the current Offshore Waters Forecasts for the SW North Atlantic and Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, These products will combine forecasts for the 32 zones in such a way that they will be similar to the Offshore Waters Forecasts before reconfiguration. Effective Apr 03, 2012 at 1800 UTC the NAVTEX forecasts will be reconfigured to limit coverage to within 200 nm of the coasts assigned to New Orleans, Miami and San Juan transmitters. Specifically, the forecast area for the New Orleans transmitter will cover the northern Gulf of Mexico from the Suwanee River, FL to the mouth of the Rio Grande, out 200 nm. The Miami NAVTEX forecast area will cover the waters around the peninsula of Florida from Suwanee River on the Gulf Coast, to Flagler Beach on the Atlantic Coast, out 200 nm. The San Juan forecast area will cover the waters within 200 nm of the San Juan transmitter, to include the Mona Passage and part of the Anegada Passage. This reconfiguration will better conform to the range of the transmitters, provide more detailed information along the immediate coast, and better meet broadcast time constraints. Effective Apr 03, 2012 at 1800 UTC the order of charts transmitted via radiofax from New Orleans will be modified to better align workflow with the suite of enhanced text products which are to be implemented at that time. The new broadcast schedule may be found at http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marine.shtml and will be broadcast on‐air beginning on or about Mar 28, 2012.

http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/notification/scn11%E2%80%9040marine.htm

http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marine.shtml

Notice to Navigation Interests Notice No. Date: _____ CELRN-OP-N 12-15 9 April 2012 . In Reply Refer To: CELRN-OP-N PO Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202-1070 (615) 736-5607

SUBJECT: “Self Help” Program and Lockage Procedures for Wilson Lock, Tennessee River Mille 259.4 Reference: Notice to Navigation Interests 07-34, Dated 03 October 2007, Subject: “Self Help” Program and Lockage Procedures at Nashville District Locks. NOTE: This notice outlines “Self Help” procedures specific for Wilson Lock. These procedures, while similar to those in the referenced notice, are only fully applicable to traffic transiting Wilson Lock and do not replace the application of the referenced notice at other Nashville District Locks. Self Help lockage Procedures for Wilson Lock:

1. Industry will be permitted to use the voluntary services of any towboats that are waiting in queue on either end of the lock, to expedite lockages by assisting other tows to land along approach walls, re-arrangements of set-over tows, and pulling out barges of non-powered cuts. Additionally, tows in queue may assist on a voluntary basis by allowing other tows to lie alongside while preparing to lock or making for departure. All towboats are to stay with their tows while waiting lockage unless volunteering to assist other tows through the lock.

2. When industry is providing the volunteer helper boat, the locking sequence may be changed, if the lockmaster determines it would be expedite traffic or improve safe operations.

3. The procedure of locking first-come-first-served will be followed when less than three tows are waiting above or below the lock.

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CELRN-OP-N 12-15, SUBJECT: “Self Help” Program and Lockage Procedures for Wilson Lock (Continued)

4. It will be necessary for tows to follow one another on the guidewall when a series of lockages are being made in one direction. Each tow should be aware of the tow that it follows and be on the guide wall as soon as that tow enters the lock chamber. The Lockmaster may vary this procedure as required by conditions at the lock. While this practice will speed up the lockage process, it is imperative that tows exercise extreme caution.

5. When a workable queue exists, vessels will contact the lock on Channel 13 to advise that they have arrived and are available to assist as a helper boat. Thereafter, information concerning lockage will be broadcast on Channel 14 unless advised otherwise by the Lockmaster. Towboats that so not answer the radio call from the lock will be dropped to the end of the waiting line.

6. No adding or dropping of barges will be allowed once the tow in is queue. All towboats assisting with locking will provide adequate personnel to assist in locking during complete lockages. Towboat personnel shall be relieved when needed or when safety becomes an issue.

7. All up bound tows locking at Wilson Auxiliary that are considered jumbo barges, or 54’ X 295’ in size, will approach the lower chamber one barge at a time due to the limited space available on the lower approach.

8. Participation in the “Self-Help” program is strictly on a volunteer basis for the sole purpose of reducing delay time to industry at Wilson Auxiliary Lock. The Lockmaster or his representative will call a particular boat by radio and advice of the need for volunteer action indicated above. This advice shall not be considered an order or a direction for action within the authority of the Lockmaster under 33 CFR 207.300. No captain, pilot or other responsible person in charge of the vessel is obligated to respond, except as a volunteer. The United States assumes no liability for the transmission of such advice and shall not be responsible for any consequences of this volunteer action.

All navigators are urged to cooperate fully to accomplish maximum efficiency in transiting all locks in this district. Those vessels that refuse to help in the lockages will move to the back of the line in queue. All pilots are requested to provide the necessary number of personnel aboard their vessels to ensure that manpower is available to safely transit the locks. All priority request will be submitted with the proper form (attached) to the Priority Committee.

CELRN-OP-N 12-15, SUBJECT: “Self Help” Program and Lockage Procedures for Wilson Lock (Continued) FOR THE DISTRICT ENGINEER: (original signed) JEFFREY D. ROSS Chief, Navigation Branch ARB Operations Division

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