Greetings LCRHSC Members,
Happy New Year! It was wonderful to see everyone during the January 12 General Membership meeting. Below is a recap of discussion as well as presentation materials for your review. The next meeting will be held on March 9th!
- 2021 End of Year Survey: After review the results of the End of Year Survey, we determined that the meeting time, dates, and frequency will remain the same for 2022. The 2022 meeting calendar has been published on the website for your convenience. You can register for the March 9 meeting here
- Subcommittee signups: The Harbor Safety Plan Review Subcommittee and the Navigation Subcommittee are both looking for new members.
- Please email lcrhsc@pdxmex.com if you would like to be connected to the Chair of the Committee.
- USCG Sector Columbia River update (Field Unit Reorganization, Department Updates, Heavy Weather Informational Resources, Pacific Coast Port Access Route Study (PAC-PARS), Marine Event Permit Application Process) – view slide deck here
- Additional Information: https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/columbia-river
- US Army Corps of Engineers update (Stern Mooring Buoys and Barge Channel Survey) view slide deck here.
- Point of Contact: Jessica Stokke (jessica.b.stokke@usace.army.mil)
- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Derelict/Sunken vessels) – view slide deck here.
- Point of Contact: Scott Smith (scott.smith@deq.state.or.us)
- NOAA Update (Upcoming Columbia River Current Survey) view slide desk here
- Point of Contact: Lorraine Heilman (lorraine.heilman@noaa.gov)
- Listening Session: Shaping the Future of Coastal Flooding Tools for Long-Term Decision Making [pdf]
- MARAD Updates
- American Marine Highways:
- Jan 31 is the next deadline for America’s Marine Highway. This deadline is for the program officers to consider potential project designation requests. If approved in a timely manner, these requests could be eligible to apply for specific funding from the AMH NOFO’s slated to be released this year. AMH Toolkit [pdf] or visit the website: https://www.maritime.dot.gov/grants/marine-highways/marine-highway
- ROUTES – Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success
- Website: https://www.transportation.gov/rural
- RAISE Grant Notice of Funding
- RAISE 2022 NOFO [pdf]
- Point of Contact: Bruce Lambert (bruce.lambert@dot.gov)
Thank you!
Bekah Brinkmeier
Administrator | Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
LCRHSC January 2022 Debrief