Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Seth, Per your request we have obtained the coordinates for each of the proposed pilings. Regulatory is prepared to issued a letter of permission unless Ops/Nav determines it is 408 issue. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can communicate the concerns with Mr. Mike Skipper Edwards (applicant). Thanks Nick Nicholas A. Laskowski P.G., PWS Supervisor/ Technical Expert US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office 5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 306 Corpus Christi, Texas 78411-4318 Phone: (361)-814-5847 ext. 1007 Fax: (361)-814-5912 Please tell me how I am doing by completing the survey found at: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm apex/f?p=l36:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Seth@naismithmarine.com [mailto:Seth@naismithmarine.com] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 10:08 AM To: Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: Jim Naismith; Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; MIKESKIPPER54@aol.com; drbgulley@aol.com Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Mr. Jones: Per your and Nick's request, I'm sending coordinates for the proposed pilings at the Lydia Ann mooring project. Please see the attached drawing and do not hesitate to let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Seth Gambill Naismith Marine Services, Inc. www.naismithmarine.com 361-319-4948 2 USACE0067 Jones, Robert N SWG From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Signed By: Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Monday, December 15, 2014 12:33 PM Frabotta, Christopher SWG Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Jones, Seth W SWG; Prymula, Michael FSWG RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) kimberly.s. mclaughlin@us.army.mil Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE I understand and will hold off on finalizing the action at least until after the holidays. In light of the fact that this applicant is expecting a decision, I would ask that you remain engaged and keep the effort moving forward so that we can keep the applicant informed. Thank you, Kim -----Original Message----From: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 12:27 PM To: Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Jones, Seth W SWG; Prymula, Michael F SWG Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Kim, I really need to obtain and review survey data before we can make a decision on this fleeting area. Seth is also coordinating with GICA to ensure construction of this facility will not adversely impact navigation. If you could please give us a few weeks, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chris Christopher C. Frabotta Deputy Chief of Operations Division Chief of Navigation Branch Galveston District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 409-766-3071 Office 910-228-4509 Cell -----Original Message----From: Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 10:41 AM To: Frabotta, Christopher SWG 1 USACE0068 Jones, Robert N SWG From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Signed By: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Monday, December 15, 2014 12:41 PM Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Jones, Seth W SWG; Prymula, Michael FSWG RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) chris.c.frabotta.civ@mail.mil Will do, Seth Jones, Mike Prymula and I are actively working our end. We've produced a map with latest aerial imagery, channel limits, channel set back, and applicant fleeting area. We have requested, and are awaiting, the latest hydrographic data. Once the data is received, we will overlay and provide our decision. Thanks for your patience. Chris Christopher C. Frabotta Deputy Chief of Operations Division Chief of Navigation Branch Galveston District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 409-766-3071 Office 910-228-4509 Cell -----Original Message----From: Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 12:33 PM To: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Jones, Seth W SWG; Prymula, Michael F SWG Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE I understand and will hold off on finalizing the action at least until after the holidays. In light of the fact that this applicant is expecting a decision, I would ask that you remain engaged and keep the effort moving forward so that we can keep the applicant informed. Thank you, Kim -----Original Message----From: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 12:27 PM 1 USACE0069 Jones, Robert N SWG From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Signed By: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Monday, December 15, 2014 12:27 PM McLaughlin, Kimberly SWG Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Jones, Seth W SWG; Prymula, Michael FSWG RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) chris. c. frabotta. civ@mail.mil Kim, I really need to obtain and review survey data before we can make a decision on this fleeting area. Seth is also coordinating with GICA to ensure construction of this facility will not adversely impact navigation. If you could please give us a few weeks, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Chris Christopher C. Frabotta Deputy Chief of Operations Division Chief of Navigation Branch Galveston District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 409-766-3071 Office 910-228-4509 Cell -----Original Message----From: Mclaughlin, Kimberly SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 10:41 AM To: Frabotta, Christopher SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Importance: High Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Chris, We need to discuss. Is this a 408 issue? My concern here is that we did coordinate this project via Internal Review back in June. We did not receive any comments from Ops at that time. We are now in a position to make a favorable permit decision and I am hesitant to hold up the project at such a late point in the process. I am told that the project, as proposed, will keep the barges well within the setback of the channel (more so than what is currently occurring in this portion of the channel). What's more, the project proposal is a less environmentally damaging option than what is currently going on at the site. If this is truly a hazard to navigation, above and beyond the current 1 USACE0070 conditions, then I will reconsider. But, if this proposal is acceptable (and it has been fully vetted throughout the community), than I am comfortable with finalizing the action. Please advise. Thank you, Kim -----Original Message----From: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG Sent: Monday, December 15, 2014 8:23 AM To: McLaughlin, Kimberly SWG Cc: Jones, Robert N SWG Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Importance: High Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Kim, Can we issue the letter of permission? This concerns a proposed project for the Lydia Ann Channel, near Port Aransas, Texas. The Corps received a permit application on 10 Jun 2014 for a proposed barge mooring facility. We (CCRFO) have completed our evaluation for the activity (LOP) and are ready to issued the letter. Operation's Concerns: Last week we received Seth's email (see below) which states they (Operations) have additional tasks that need to be completed prior to rendering a decision. It appears that Operations has concerns regarding this action, although they were not voiced during the IR process. Operations has not stated that the project is a 408 but have voice concerns. Resource Agencies in Favor: During a JEM held in June, all resource agencies were in favor of the proposed project as it would serve the purpose as a mooring facility where currently the barges are being pushed up against the wetland shore of San Jose Island. TX State Rep Todd Hunter was present at this meeting and voiced his support. BLUF: Based upon Seth's email the listed process will take some time and we owe the public a timely decision and the 11th hour concerns will not be received well. We have communicated with the Applicant what we know but we have no idea as to timeframe. Thoughts, Nick 2 USACE0071 -----Original Message----From: Jones, Seth W SWG Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2014 12:07 PM To: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG Cc: Jones, Robert N SWG; Frabotta, Christopher SWG Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Nick I Robert Operations is concerned with the present location of the proposed fleeting facility. Specifically it is located at a bend in a high-traffic section of the channel that is influenced by sea conditions due to its proximity to the CCSC. Currently there is no set-back policy developed I applied for the Lydia Ann channel. We am working with folks here to apply the set-back requirement to the Lydia Ann as it is the route used by the vast majority of channel traffic. The other issue is that we are also proposing to re-align the land-locked section of the Lydia Ann channel to follow the naturally deep water portion of the channel. We recognize the critical need for fleeting facilities and we are certainly willing to work with the applicant to develop a solution agreeable to all parties. At this stage, our tasks are: 1. apply the set-back policy to the current Lydia Ann channel 2. coordinate a bank-to-bank survey of land-locked portion of Lydia Ann. Add colored contours based on the survey results. 3. We'll meet as an internal team to look at potential realignment option for Lydia Ann (e.g. following natural deep areas). 4. Apply set-back policy to any proposed channel alignments 5. Coordinate results with USCG, Industry, etc. We should discuss these steps and determine where and what coordination with the applicant needs to take place. Attached is a draft channel alignment with current imagery and a draft set-back policy line with applicant's proposed fleeting facility Seth -----Original Message----From: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 1:09 PM To: Jones, Seth W SWG Cc: Jones, Robert N SWG Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Importance: High Classification: UNCLASSIFIED 3 USACE0072 Caveats: NONE Seth, Per your request we have obtained the coordinates for each of the proposed pilings. Regulatory is prepared to issued a letter of permission unless Ops/Nav determines it is 408 issue. Please let us know as soon as possible so we can communicate the concerns with Mr. Mike Skipper Edwards (applicant). Thanks Nick Nicholas A. Laskowski P.G., PWS Supervisor/ Technical Expert US Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office 5151 Flynn Parkway, Suite 306 Corpus Christi, Texas 78411-4318 Phone: (361)-814-5847 ext. 1007 Fax: (361)-814-5912 Please tell me how I am doing by completing the survey found at: http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=l36:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Seth@naismithmarine.com [mailto:Seth@naismithmarine.com] Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 10:08 AM To: Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: Jim Naismith; Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; MIKESKIPPER54@aol.com; drbgulley@aol.com Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) Mr. Jones: Per your and Nick's request, I'm sending coordinates for the proposed pilings at the Lydia Ann mooring project. Please see the attached drawing and do not hesitate to let me know if you need anything else. Thanks, Seth Gambill Naismith Marine Services, Inc. www.naismithmarine.com 361-319-4948 -------- Original Message -------4 USACE0073 Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley (UNCLASSIFIED) From: "Jones, Robert N SWG" Date: Wed, June 11, 2014 12:40 pm To: "Seth@naismithmarine.com" Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Thank you sir. I appreciate it. Robert Jones Regulatory Specialist Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office Desk: 361-814-5847 ext 1010 To assist us in improving our service to you, please complete the survey found at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Seth@naismithmarine.com [mailto:Seth@naismithmarine.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 2:37 PM To: Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: drbgulley@aol.com; Jim Naismith Subject: [EXTERNAL] CAD files for Lydia Ann Channel Project, Dr. Brian Gulley Robert: Per Dr. Gulley's request, I'm sending CAD files for his proposed barge mooring project in the Lydia Ann Channel. These CAD files are in the State Plane, NAD-83, Texas South zone coordinate system. Units are US feet. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need anything else or need these files in a separate coordinate system. Thanks, Seth Gambill Naismith Marine Services, Inc. www.naismithmarine.com 361-319-4948 Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 5 USACE0074 Jones, Robert N SWG From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Signed By: Jones, Seth W SWG Friday, December 19, 2014 12:36 PM Jones, Robert N SWG Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Frabotta, Christopher SWG RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 - Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) seth.w.jones@usace.army.mil Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE We should have everything coordinated and be ready to meet with the applicant if necessary second week of January. -----Original Message----From: Jones, Robert N SWG Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 12:32 PM To: Jones, Seth W SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG Subject: RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE What is the approximate time table for the completion? posted. Thanks Seth. Please keep us Robert Jones Regulatory Specialist Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office Desk: 361-814-5847 ext 1010 To assist us in improving our service to you, please complete the survey found at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=136:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Jones, Seth W SWG Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 12:30 PM To: Garcia, Frank T SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: Cox, Paul A SWG; Robison, Michael R SWF; Frabotta, Christopher SWG Subject: RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Robert, Regarding your question on the set-back line. We are in the process of establishing the set back line for the Lydia Ann. It was omitted when the set-back was developed for the GIWW main channel. 1 USACE0075 -----Original Message----From: Garcia, Frank T SWG Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 7:29 AM To: Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: Jones, Seth W SWG; Cox, Paul A SWG; Robison, Michael R SWF; Frabotta, Christopher SWG Subject: RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Robert, If their plans are accurate as shown then they are, but I would defer to Seth Jones as he is the Operation Manager for the GIWW. He might be gone for the holidays, and if so, we can ask Mr. Paul Cox as see if he has that alignment. Frank -----Original Message----From: Jones, Robert N SWG Sent: Friday, December 19, 2014 7:20 AM To: Garcia, Frank T SWG Subject: RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE What set back line? Do the plans submitted show they are far enough away? Robert Jones Regulatory Specialist Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office Desk: 361-814-5847 ext 1010 To assist us in improving our service to you, please complete the survey found at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=l36:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Garcia, Frank T SWG Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:21 PM To: Jones, Robert N SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Trant, Angela SWG; Robison, Michael R SWF; Jones, Seth W SWG Subject: FW: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Robert, 2 USACE0076 This will not require a 408 as long as they stay behind the set back line. Frank -----Original Message----From: Jones, Robert N SWG Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2014 2:10 PM To: Garcia, Frank T SWG Cc: Laskowski, Nicholas A SWG; Trant, Angela SWG Subject: FW: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Frank: Will this project have any 408 concerns or issues? Robert Jones Regulatory Specialist Corpus Christi Regulatory Field Office Desk: 361-814-5847 ext 1010 To assist us in improving our service to you, please complete the survey found at http://corpsmapu.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=l36:4:0 -----Original Message----From: Hidalgo, Carlos SWG [mailto:Carlos.Hidalgo@usace.army.mil] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 8:03 AM To: Nguyen, Vinh X SWG; Jones, Robert N SWG; Trant, Angela SWG Cc: Rowe, Jody SWG; Murphy, Brian SWG; Mairs, David E SWG; Benavides, Jerry SWG; Pablo, Kenneth SWG; JONES, KEOKUK H SWG Subject: RE: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE There are no USACE RE tracts nor placement areas within this IR request. ********************** Carlos Hidalgo Districts Cartographer/GIS Analyst U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2000 Fort Point Road; CESWG-RE-PC Galveston, TX 77550 Phone: (409) 766-3169 carlos.hidalgo@usace.army.mil -----Original Message----From: Nguyen, Vinh X SWG Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 3:38 PM To: Hidalgo, Carlos SWG 3 USACE0077 . . Subject: FW: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE -----Original Message----From: Trant, Angela SWG Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 12:54 PM To: Barrios, Ramon SWG; Benavides, Jerry SWG; Botello, Janet SWG; Carelock, Donald W SWG; Croft, Bradley D SWG; Davidson, John SWG; Dominey, Clifford s SWG; Heinly, Robert W SWG; Hidalgo, Carlos SWG; Leimer, Matthew S SWG; Mairs, David E SWG; McLaughlin, Kimberly SWG; Meyer, Alton H SWG; Moore, Randy E SWG; Murphy, Brian SWG; Pablo, Kenneth SWG; Rowe, Jody SWG; Smith, Andrew N SWG; Steiner, Ralph E SWG; Vera, Laura L SWG; Worley, Kenneth SWG; Androy, Jerry L SWG; Jaynes, Kenneth E (Kenny) SWG; Patchimrat, Thomas s (Tom) SWG; Craft, Franchelle E SWG; McMillan, Kristi N SWG; Dabney, George V SWG; Smolinsky, Brandon SWG; Hernandez, Pablo SWG; Nguyen, Vinh X SWG Cc: Jones, Robert N SWG Subject: Internal Review Request - Application No. SWG-2014-00460 - Lydia Ann Channel, Aransas Co. (UNCLASSIFIED) Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Please address any comments or requests for additional information to the Project Manager, Robert Jones, in Corpus Christi at 361-814-5847 ext. 1010 or by email. Thank you. Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE 4 USACE0078