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LOUISIANA COASTAL AREA (LCA) PROGRAM UPDATE

LOUISIANA COASTAL AREA (LCA) PROGRAM UPDATE. Presented by: Bren Haase, OCPR Mark Wingate, USACE. June 16, 2010. History and Milesto nes. November 2004 : LCA Ecosystem Restoration Report (“Near-term Plan”) January 2005 : Chief’s Report signed – Recommends program authorization

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LOUISIANA COASTAL AREA (LCA) PROGRAM UPDATE

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  1. LOUISIANA COASTAL AREA (LCA) PROGRAMUPDATE Presented by: Bren Haase, OCPR Mark Wingate, USACE June 16, 2010

  2. History and Milestones • November 2004: LCA Ecosystem Restoration Report (“Near-term Plan”) • January 2005: Chief’s Report signed – Recommends program authorization • November 2007: Water Resources Development Act authorized LCA Program

  3. LCA Components • Five near-term projects conditionally authorized for construction. • Six additional projects authorized, subject to Chief of Engineers Report. • Four additional projects authorized, subject to feasibility studies. • Other program construction elements • Demonstration Projects • Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

  4. LCA Additional “Six” Projects • CONSTRUCTION – The Secretary may carry out these projects if a favorable report of the Chief is completed by no later than December 31, 2010. • Multipurpose Operation of Houma Navigation Lock • Terrebonne Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration • Small Diversion at Convent/Blind River • Amite River Diversion Canal Modification • Medium Diversion at White Ditch • Convey Atchafalaya River Water to Northern Terrebonne Marshes

  5. LCA Additional “Six” Projects • State-led projects • Amite River Diversion Canal Modification • Small Diversion at Convent/Blind River • Terrebonne Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration • USACE-led projects • Convey Atchafalaya River Water to Northern Terrebonne Marshes • Multi-purpose Operation of Houma Navigation Lock • Medium Diversion at White Ditch

  6. LCA Additional “Six” Projects Schedule Milestone Date FCSA Execution Nov 2008 Kickoff Meetings Jan 2009 NEPA initiation (Notice of Intent publication) Dec 2009 Public scoping meetings Feb 2009 Develop & Screen Initial Alternatives Array April 2009 Submit Feasibility Scoping Meeting Materials June 2009 Feasibility Scoping Meeting July 2009 Rights of Entry, Data Collection Sept 2009 Evaluate Final Alternatives Array Nov 2009 Identify Draft Tentatively Selected Plan Jan 2010 Alternative Formulation Briefing Report (HQ/MVD) Mar 2010 Public comment period May - July 2010 Respond to comments July 2010 Washington review Sept 2010 Sign Chief’s Report Dec 2010

  7. LCA Additional “Four” Projects • CONSTRUCTION - The Secretary is authorized to carry out the following projects referred to in the restoration plan if the Secretary determines such projects are feasible. • Maintain Land Bridge Between Caillou Lake and Gulf of Mexico • Stabilize Gulf Shoreline at Point Au Fer Island • Modification of Caernarvon Diversion • Modification of Davis Pond Diversion

  8. LCA Additional “Four” Projects • State-led Projects • Maintain Land Bridge Between Caillou Lake and Gulf of Mexico • Stabilize Gulf Shoreline at Point Au Fer Island • USACE-led Projects • Modification of Caernarvon Diversion • Modification of Davis Pond Diversion

  9. LCA Additional “Four” Projects Schedule Milestone Date FCSA Execution Jun 2009 Kickoff Meetings Jul 2009 NEPA initiation (Notice of Intent publication) Aug 2009 Public scoping meetings Sep 2009 Develop & Screen Initial Alternatives Array Oct 2009 Submit Feasibility Scoping Meeting Materials Jan 2010 Feasibility Scoping Meeting Jun 2010 Final Array ROE & Data Collection Jun 2010 Evaluate Final Alternatives Array Sep 2010 Identify Draft Tentatively Selected Plan Nov 2010 Alternative Formulation Briefing Report (HQ/MVD) Mar 2011 Public comment period May 2011 Respond to comments June 2011 Washington review Aug 2011 Sign Chief’s Report Nov 2011

  10. LCA “Five” Near-Term Projects • MRGO Environmental Restoration • Conducted at full federal expense outside of LCA • Feasibility Report released for public comment August 2010 • Small Diversion at Hope Canal • Conducted outside of LCA • Began 95% E&D through CWPPRA in February – Dec 2011 • Developing strategy for potential transfer to LCA • Barataria Basin Barrier Shoreline Restoration • Feasibility Report in policy review with USACE-HQ • Chief’s Report completion – December 2010

  11. LCA “Five” Near-Term Projects • Small Bayou Lafourche Reintroduction • Conducted outside of LCA • Construction contract awarded • Pre-construction surveying for dredging of first 4.7 miles • Dredging to commence within the month • Medium Diversion at Myrtle Grove • Modeling initiated 2009 • PMP signed May 19 • 2-3 yr schedule

  12. Other LCA Construction Elements • Beneficial Use of Dredged Material • Feasibility report completed – January 2010 • ASA(CW) approval and transmittal to Congress – July 2010 • Demonstration Program • Coordinating with USACE to develop implementation strategy • $19M in President’s FY 11 budget

  13. LCA “6” Path Forward Beyond Chief’s Report • Execute design agreement by Sep 2010 • 75% Federal/25% NFS • Execute Project Partnership Agreement* Oct 2011 • 65% Federal/35% NFS • NFS to provide 100% lands, easements, ROW, relocation, and disposal sites • Ready to advertise construction contracts as soon as 2Q Fed FY12 *Contingent upon receipt of Fed FY12 CG funding

  14. LCA “4” Path Forward Beyond Chief’s Report • State/USACE execute design agreement by Sep 2011 • 75% Federal/25% NFS • State/USACE execute Project Partnership Agreement* Oct 2012 • 65% Federal/35% NFS • State to provide 100% lands, easements, ROW, relocation, and disposal sites • Ready to advertise construction contracts 2Q Fed FY13 *Contingent upon receipt of Fed FY13 CG funding

  15. BBBSPath Forward Beyond Director’s Report • Execute design agreement by Sep 2010 • 75% Federal/25% NFS • Execute Project Partnership Agreement* Oct 2011 • 65% Federal/35% NFS • State to provide 100% lands, easements, ROW, relocation, and disposal sites • Ready to advertise construction contracts 2Q Fed FY12 *Contingent upon receipt of Fed FY12 CG funding

  16. BUDMATExecution of Fed FY11 Program • Potential projects identified for FY11 BUDMAT funding • Atchafalaya River, Shell Island Pass ($5M Fed) • Calcasieu River, Mile 5 to 14 ($3M Fed) • Houma Navigation Canal, Wine Island ($2.6M Fed) • Projects to be confirmed through negotiations with OCPR

  17. LCA Demonstration ProjectsExecution of Fed FY10 & FY11 Program • State/USACE execute Design Agreement for preconstruction engineering and design by Jan 2011 • 75% Federal/25% NFS (GI funds) • State/USACE execute Project Partnership Agreement* by Mar 2011 • 65% Federal/35% NFS • State to provide 100% lands, easements, ROW, relocation, and disposal sites • Ready to advertise construction contracts 3Q Fed FY11 *Contingent upon receipt of Fed FY11 CG funding

  18. Take Aways • LCA “6” – State/USACE aggressively moving forward to ensure signed Chief’s Report NLT 31 Dec 10 • State/USACE developing execution strategy for Fed FY11 $19M of construction • State/USACE positioning to execute a number of agreements in Fed FY11 - FY13 *Contingent upon receipt of CG funding for specific projects

  19. Contact Information • LCA Web site: www.lca.gov • Bren Haase, OCPR • (225) 342-1475 • bren.haase@la.gov • Mark Wingate, USACE • (504) 862-8122 • mark.r.wingate@usace.army.mil

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