HARBOR HAPPENINGS - April 2017USCG
Ellis Island proposed rulemaking extended written comment period closed on April 17, 2017. USCG will announce result after tabulation/consideration of all comments.
Coast Guard City-Staten Island application already in process for consideration. Will await decision.
PAWSA- (Port And Waterway Safety Assessment) has been reviewed by Sector NY. Currently being finalized at USCG HQ, and expect final report within several weeks.
The Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study (ACPARS) has been completed, but is not fully responsive to area needs, with only limited proposals regarding setbacks and traffic lanes.
The NTSB report regarding boating safety that touches upon the recent incident between a ferry and kayakers in NY harbor has attracted some attention. The report will be evaluated/discussed by the HOPs Education Sub-Cttee with recommendations/comments back to the Stg Cttee. LCD Hobson will establish a POC for further discussion.
Still evaluating the Hallets Cove, Astoria landing area for City Wide Ferry (CWF).
CWF held a rec-boater meeting to discuss current plans/options
Any potential conflicts with established/traditional kayak launch/landing areas will be evaluated and mitigated in the coming months. HOPs will be kept updated on progress.
There will be a USACE public comment period established before review of any USACE permit being granted.
Sandy Hook and Newark Bay area maintenance will be performed this Fall.
Cheesequake Creek testing/sampling project has not yet received funding.
Sampling/testing at Ward’s Point Bend will commence with dredging projected to take place in approx 1 year.
USACE is considering permits filed for CWF at LI City and Roosevelt Island landing areas.
CHPE-USCG 1st District now evaluating the submitted Navigation Risk Assessment prior to any further movement by USACE.
Noted that the NOAA National Charting Plan is available for public comment.
Confirmed that the Spring soundings are being finalized, and should be available by mid-May.
The de-construction phase is proceeding smoothly
A new PORTS air-gap sensor has been positioned on the upper roadway, and will be activated when navigational clearance has been established.
Discussions regarding the replacement of necessary current sensors continues among PANYNJ/NJDOT/USACE/NOAA to determine proper requirements/hardware/software.
Current sensor funding will be obtained through the Bi-State Dredge Fund.
Now initiating studies to determine movement of area sediments
Working with NYC to study needs/potential for area mass evacuation plans
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