July 2016 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 27. P S F U Continued from Page 6. York Harbor: Plans to dredge 50,000
cubic yards of sand/silt/clay. The site was last dredged in 1996. Cape Porpoise: Plans to dredge area.
The dredge volume was slightly reduced from the original specifi cation to 80,000 cubic yards. Pepperell Cove: Last dredged in 1913,
the site is slated for 160, 000 cubic meter dredge project removing sand and silt to an off shore disposal site. Searsport: The Searsport Maintenance
dredging project is currently on hold pend- ing verifi cation/identifi cation of an up-land disposal site for dredge spoils. Portsmouth Turning Basin: The Ports-
mouth Turning Basin project is awaiting funding. In the interim more borings are being taken from the site to determine ledge locations and to improve tidal datum mea- surement.
Coast Guard Update:
Places of Refuge – CDR Meyers, Sector Northern New England
CDR Myers discussed the Places of
Refuge in the event of a marine casualty or other need for a vessel to enter a port or area under emergency conditions. Examples of events that may trigger a Place of Refuge decision include low probability but high consequence situations including vessel stability issues, fl ooding, cargo problems, fi re, communicable disease, etc. The Coast Guard hosted several Workshops through- out the region to discuss the thought pro- cesses and frameworks needed to determine appropriate Places of Refuge. Portland Activities – CDR Meyers, Sector Northern New England CDR Myers discussed a new peddle
boat operation which is a certifi cated by the Coast Guard with a licensed master. The vessel is interactive in that passengers use peddle power to propel the vessel. The vessel departs from the Portland waterfront on a very restricted route within the confi nes of Bug Light. He also mentioned that a run and swim event will be held throughout Casco Bay on
August 6. The event includes various swim legs between many of Casco Bay’s Islands including Peaks Island, Diamond Island, and Long Island.
Hurricane Season & Marine Transportation Systems
CDR Meyers, Sector Northern New En- gland
CDR Myers reminded the Forum that
hurricane season offi cially started on June 1. One of the key tools used by the Coast Guard during heavy weather recovery is the Marine Transportation System conference call. The call brings together, facility operators, vessel operators, pilots, agencies and other stakeholders to help prepare and prioritize pre and post storm response eff orts. He in- vited participation on the call for those with signifi cant marine transportation functions, particularly facility operators. Cruise Ship Season – CDR Meyers, Sector Northern New England CDR Myers reminded the Forum of per-
manent Security Zones that surround cruise ships in Sector Northern New England’s zone. Specifi cally, 33 CFR § 165.105 is paraphrased below: (a) Defi nition. “Pas- senger vessel” as used in this section means a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons au- thorized to carry more than 500 passengers for hire. (b) Location. The following areas are security zones: (1) All navigable waters extending from the surface to the sea fl oor, within a 100-yard radius of any passenger vessel that is anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring. (2) All navigable waters extending from the surface to the sea fl oor, extending 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards aside and astern of any passenger vessel that is underway. (3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of these security zones unless previously authorized by the COTP or his designated representative. Old Business/New Business: National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) – Atlantic Sturgeon – LCDR McGovern, NOAA
The NMFS proposes to designate
Distinct Population Segments (DPSs) for Atlantic Sturgeon critical habitat for
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parts of the Gulf of Maine (among other locations in Eastern States). The specif- ic areas proposed for designation in- clude approximately 244 kilometers (152 miles) of aquatic hab- itat in rivers in Maine, New Hampshire, and
Massachusetts for the Gulf of Maine DPS (as well as other Eastern Seaboard areas). The NMFS is soliciting comments from the public on all aspects of the proposal, including information on the economic, national security, and other relevant impacts of the proposed designations, as well as the benefi ts to the DPSs. The proposed rule may be viewed at:
http://www.greateratlantic.fisher-
ies.noaa.gov/protected/atlsturgeon/ docs/2016-12743_fr_notice.pdf “Critical habitat designation is not
equivalent to a protected area and there will not be a blanket prohibition on in-water activities such as dredging or construction.” Proposed critical habitat boundaries for
the Gulf of Maine Atlantic Sturgeon DPS includes the waters of: (1) Penobscot River main stem from the Milford Dam down- stream to where the main stem river drainage discharges at its mouth into Penobscot Bay; (2) Kennebec River main stem from the Ticonic Falls/Lockwood Dam downstream to where the main stem river discharges at its mouth into the Atlantic Ocean; (3) Androscoggin River main stem from the Brunswick Dam downstream to where the main stem river drainage discharges into Merrymeeting Bay; and (4) Piscataqua Riv- er from its confl uence with the Salmon Falls and Cocheco rivers downstream to where the main stem river discharges at its mouth into the Atlantic Ocean as well as the waters of the Cocheco River from its confl uence with the Piscataqua River and upstream to the Cocheco Falls Dam, and waters of the Salmon Falls River from its confl uence with the Piscataqua River and upstream to the Route 4 Dam.
Public Informational Meeting: 3 to 5 p.m., in Portland, Maine on Monday, July 18 at Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Two Public Hearings: 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., in Gloucester, Massachusetts on Thursday, July 21 at Re- gional Offi ce. Comments: Submit all electronic
public comments via the Federal eRulemak- ing Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov /#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-2015
NOAA Update - LCDR Meghan McGovern, NOAA
Penobscot
Bay Survey - NOAA will be conducting oceanographic surveys in Pe- nobscot Bay in
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the areas depicted in the accompanying chart. The scope of the survey is slightly reduced (by about 108 square nautical miles) from what was discussed at previous Port Safety Forums, with some of the Northern Survey area eliminated. Although a specifi c date has not been established, the survey should start by July and last approximately 90 days. This survey will enhance navi- gation by replacing 1950’s era survey data with current data utilizing state of the art surveying equipment and techniques. Rock- land will be included in the survey which will help to identify suitability of certain bottom areas for possible ship anchorages. The surveys will examine over 2,000 bottom features.
Boom Deployment - Carroll Brown, NHDES Boom Deployment - The New Hamp-
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(Portsmouth, NH), 10:00 AM, NH Depart- ment of Environmental Services (Confer- ence Room), NHDES Portsmouth Regional Offi ce, Pease International Tradeport, 222 International Drive, Suite 175, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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