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# 8^TH^ DISTRICT LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

## MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM

Western Rivers

LIGHT LIST VOLUME V

MONTHLY EDITION

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## NOTICE NUMBER 06-97

February 04, 1997

Issued by: Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District (oan)

Hale Boggs Federal Building, Room 1230

501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396

Telephone (504) 589-6277 (Office hours 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., M-F) (504)
589-6225 (Nights, Holidays, and Weekends)

Information of immediate concern to the mariner, and promulgated by the
following broadcasts has been incorporated into this notice when still
significant:

-   GROUP Upper Mississippi River BNM 0032-97 (UM) to 0037-97 (UM)

-   GROUP Lower Mississippi River BNM 0023-97 (LM) to 0028-97 (LM)

-   GROUP Ohio Valley BNM 0045-97 (OV) to 0058-97 (OV)

Note: (1) The Local Notice to Mariners consists of a Monthly Edition and
Weekly Supplements. The monthly edition should be

maintained as a reference. Recurring information is published once a
month.

LIGHT LIST REFERENCE: COMDTPUB P16502.4, Vol. V, 1996 Edition.

CONTENTS: Rivers are listed in alphabetical order and are not listed
when there is nothing to report.

# REPORT DEFECTS IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION TO THE NEAREST COAST GUARD UNIT.

## ALLEGHENY RIVER

-   MILE 12.8 - OAKMONTH (HULTON) BRIDGE

Vertical clearance is reduced 4 feet due to cable and work platform used
for bridge inspection. Cables are in place until February 7, 1997. Work
is scheduled daily Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Equipment
will be secured above low steel as necessary for passage of river
traffic and after work hours. Bridge provides 50 feet vertical clearance
above normal pool. (06-97/OB)

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Allegheny River that are currently exhibiting non-flashing
characteristics. 33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON
conform to IALA Region B requirements regarding light characteristics.
All PATON on the Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a
flashing green light that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds
(Fl G 6s) and all PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a
flashing red light that is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for
1.0 second, off for 3 seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies
the Eighth Coast Guard District that their PATON conforms to the
requirements, those PATON will be removed from this list.

AID LOCATION AID NAME CHARACTERISTICS

500081 AL L 26.70 RIVER FOREST DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

500053 AL L 17.50 LOGANS FERRY LIGHTS F R (2)

500048 AL L 16.30 EASTERN MARINE SERVICES LIGHTS F R (3)

500039 AL R 13.00 EASTERN MARINE SVCS ICEBREAKER LT. F G

501995 AL L 12.50 DUNLAY BOAT DOCK LIGHT F R

500035 AL L 10.95 ALLEGHENY RIVER BOAT CLUB LIGHTS F R (2)

501994 AL L 10.70 ALGONQUIN CANOE CLUB DOCK LIGHT F R

500025 AL L 7.60 BUNCHER ICEBREAKER LIGHT F R

500023 AL L 7.40 BRILLIANT BOAT DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

500001 AL R 0.80 NORTH SHORE MARINA LIGHTS F G

500004 AL R 0.80 DAVE'S MARINA LIGHTS F W (2)

## ARKANSAS RIVER

### MILE 118.8 - MAIN STREET BRIDGE

The left descending upstream protection cell has reportedly received
extensive damage. Mariners should avoid contact with this cell.
(38-96/OB)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

00950 386.0 L/B Beverly Light The U/S dayboard temp. changed to CR
(35-96/3376)

00000 349.2 L/B Sandtown Bottom Light Temp. established; showing Fl (2)
R 5s CR/CR (34-96/3363)

00000 347.5 R/B Saylor Bottom Light Temp. established; showing Fl (2) G
4s CG/CG (34-96/3362)

00000 338.6 R/B Applegate Cove Junction Light Temp. established showing
FL (2+1) G 6s (35-96/3391)

00000 221.0 R/B Burton Bluff Light Temp. established showing Fl G 4s
SG/SG (37-96/3413)

00000 220.1 R/B Shoal Creek Light Temp. changed to U/S SG (37-96/3414)

01935 141.8 L/B Benedict Reach Light Rptd. destroyed (19-96/3200)

02180 95.8 L/B LaBelle Bayou Daybeacon Temp. discontinued; due to
shifting of channel (51-96/3536)

00000 24.6 L/B Non Lateral Daybeacon (NR) Temp. established for dike;
lettered "D" (42-96/3477)

00000 22.5 R/B Dandy Dans Daybeacon Temp. established on steel "H" beam;
showing SG/SG (42-96/3478)

01150 4.3 R/B Haskell County Light Temp. discontinued (34-96/3360)

01155 3.8 R/B San Bois Cutoff Light Temp. relocated to Mile 3.2 RDB;
showing pub. char. (34-96/3361)

## CLINCH RIVER

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

02905 56.8 R/B Clinton Boat & Motor Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

02930 53.8 L/B Smith Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

02935 53.7 L/B French Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

02940 53.7 L/B Brock Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

02945 53.5 L/B Barnes Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

## CUMBERLAND RIVER

-   MILE 158.0 - PROPOSED MONTGOMERY BELL REPLACEMENT BRIDGE

Contractor is erecting steel from the left descending bank extending to
the in water pier outside the 195 foot temporary channel. The channel is
open but mariners should pass the site with caution. (06-97OB)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

04435 47.5 L/B Metal Landing Light Temp. replaced w/lighted buoy;
showing pub. char. (12-96/5236)

## EMORY RIVER

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

03230 11.4 L/B Clinch River Corp Dock Light Extinguished (39-95/OAN)

## ILLINOIS RIVER

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Illinois Waterway that are currently exhibiting non-flashing
characteristics. 33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON
conform to IALA Region B requirements regarding light characteristics.
All PATON on the Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a
flashing green light that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds
(Fl G 6s) and all PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a
flashing red light that is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for
1.0 second, off for 3 seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies
the Eighth Coast Guard District that their PATON conforms to the
requirements, those PATON will be removed from this list.

AID LOCATION AID NAME CHARACTERISTICS

502129 IL R 163.09 PLEASURE BREAKWATER LIGHTS F G (2)

502106 IL L 152.20 SOURS DOCK LIGHTS F W (2)

MILE 288.7 TO 287.3 - JOLIET DRAWBRIDGES

Radiotelephone communications are available with operators on the
Jackson Street, Cass Street, and Jefferson Street Drawbridges. Call sign
is WZQ 8761. Mariners are reminded to signal each bridge to request a
bridge opening. (13-96/D2OB)

### MILE 264.0 TO 0.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

The COTP's St. Louis and Chicago have issued the following joint safety
advisory: Due to ice conditions between Mile 0.0 to Mile 264.0, all tows
coming into the river system should have no more than 12 barges in tow.
In addition, LaGrange L/D has lowered wickets due to ice accumulation.
Upbound tows are required to pass through the lock chamber, downbound
tows should transit over the pass. Mariners should be alert for dropping
water levels. All mariners are advised to use extreme caution and ensure
that vessels have sufficient horsepower to transit through the ice.

(05-97/0030UM)

### MILE 201.0 TO 198.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

The COTP MSO Chicago has cancelled the safety zone from Mile 198.0 to
Mile 201.0. The barge previously reported sunk in the vicinity of Mile
199.3 remains unlocated. The barge reportedly sunk mid-channel with the
Peoria Gauge at 11.9 on January 21, 1997. (05-97/0023UM)

-   MILE 179.6 - SUBMERGED OBJECT

A possible submerged object has been reported on the nun buoy line at
Mile 179.6. A towboat reportedly struck the object with an 8 foot draft
and Peoria L/D Upper Gauge at 439.53 on January 29, 1997. (06-97/0035UM)

-   MILE 157.7 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Peoria L/D, Mile 157.7 has lowered its wickets. Mariners are advised to
transit the area with caution and contact the lock for additional
information.

(06-97/0033UM)

### MILE 88.8 - CHANNEL CONDITION

A lump has been reported on the can buoy line 400 feet above the
Beardstown Railroad Bridge, Mile 88.8. A towboat reportedly ran aground
at that location with a 9 foot draft and the Beardstown Gauge at 10.7 on
January 24, 1997. (05-97/0025UM)

### MILE 87.9 - SHOALING

Shoaling has been reported 200 feet above the Beardstown Highway Bridge,
75 to 100 feet off the right descending pier at Mile 87.9. A towboat
reportedly ran aground at this location with a 9 foot draft and the
Beardstown Gauge at 10.0 on January 4, 1997. (02-97/0003UM)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

06195 267.2 L/B Hutchins Island Upper Daybeacon Rptd. destroyed
(25-96/1414)

06665 220.7 R/B Peru Lower Daybeacon Downstream CR has been discontinued
(33-96/1680)

06670 219.8 L/B Huse Slough Lower Daybeacon Changed to TR/TR
(33-96/1681)

07315 147.2 R/B Kingston Terminal Wreck Buoys Reported missing
(31-96/1635)

07445 121.1 R/B Siebs Lake Light Dayboards Rptd. destroyed (13-96/1128)

07565 94.7 R/B Sugar Creek Light Extinguished (19-96/1258)

## KANAWHA RIVER

### MILE 73.3 - CHELYAN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

The contractor's barge will be located on the right descending bank for
work on subject bridge. Barge possibly could move intermittently across
the channel for the next 2 weeks. Mariners can call M/V D. L. GILLAND on
Channel 8 for passing information. (44-96/OB)

-   MILE 57.8 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Work has begun at Mile 57.8 on installation of a sewer line. The
floating plant will consist of the M/V TOM COOK. Work will be performed
during daylight hours, 7 days a week and completed by approximately
April 7, 1997. During non-working hours the floating plant will be
moored at the work site and lighted accordingly. During working hours
mariners may contact the M/V TOM COOK on Channel 13, for progress on the
work and location of the floating plant. During the actual laying of the
pipeline across the river, mariners can expect a delay of approximately
6 hours. Mariners are urged to used extreme caution when transiting the
area. (06-97/COE)

### MILE 2.0 (ELK RIVER) - CHANNEL CONDITION

Work has commenced at Mile 2.0 (Elk River) on placing stone bank
protection along the right descending bank. The floating plant will
consist of the M/V JESS LEE. Work will be performed during daylight
hours, 6 days per week and it will be completed by approximately April
6, 1997. During non-working hours, the floating plant will be moored at
the work site and lighted accordingly. Mariners are urged to use extreme
caution while transiting the area. (01-97/COE)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

08575 51.3 L/B Upton Creek Light Extinguished (09-96/5183)

08580 50.1 R/B Infirmary Light Extinguished (16-96/5144)

08790 21.4 R/B Cross Creek Light Temp. discontinued; due to flooding
(06-96/5125)

08795 19.2 R/B Dam No. 10 Light Extinguished (44-96/5760)

08800 17.5 R/B Indian Rock Light Extinguished (44-96/5761)

08815 14.6 R/B Maupin Landing Light Rptd. destroyed (24-96/5453)

## LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Lower Mississippi River that are currently exhibiting non-flashing
characteristics. 33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON
conform to IALA Region B requirements regarding light characteristics.
All PATON on the Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a
flashing green light that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds
(Fl G 6s) and all PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a
flashing red light that is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for
1.0 second, off for 3 seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies
the Eighth Coast Guard District that their PATON conforms to the
requirements, those PATON will be removed from this list.

502609 LM R 00.70 MUD ISLAND PARK MARINA LIGHT F W (2)

502593 LM R 04.80 PEAVEY LIGHTS F G (2)

502767 LM R 554.00 LITTLE BIG INCH DOCK LIGHTS F G (2)

504674 LM R 553.60 YELLOW BEND HARBOR LIGHT F G

### MILE 922.0 - DREDGING

The dredge KELLY L has commenced dredging operations at Mile 922.0 left
descending bank until approximately March 10, 1997. During this period,
a pipeline will extend into the harbor along the right descending bank.
All mariners are requested to transit the area with extreme caution when
passing the floating plant engaged in dredging operations. (50-96/3528)

### MILE 789.3 - SUNKEN BARGE

A barge has sunk at Mile 789.3, approximately 350 feet from the right
descending bank in 25 feet of water with Memphis Gauge at 19.6 feet and
falling on December 29, 1996. The barge has been marked with a marker
buoy. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution in the area.

(01-97/3543)

### MILE 726.0 - SUNKEN VESSEL

The M/V ROSA LOWERY has begun salvage operations on the M/V GEORGE L at
Mile 726.0 left descending bank. All vessels are requested to transit
the area with caution and to contact M/V ROSA LOWERY on Channels 13 or
16 for further information. (01-97/3541)

-   MILE 659.8 - SUNKEN BARGE

The previously reported sunken barge at Mile 659.8 has been salvaged.
(06-97)

### MILE 530.5 - SUBMERGED BARGE

A nun buoy has been set approximately 100 yards off the left descending
bank at Mile 530.5 to mark a partially submerged barge. The barge also
has 2 white lights on it. There is approximately 11 feet of water over
the submerged end of the barge with the Greenville Gauge at 26.4 feet on
January 22, 1997. Mariners are urged to transit the area with extreme
caution. (05-97/0022LM)

### MILE 304.2 - SHOALING

Shoaling has been reported at Mile 304.2 left descending bank. A M/V
reported less than 9 feet of water 75 feet inside the nun buoy line. All
vessels are requested to transit the area with extreme caution.
(05-97/0024LM)

(Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

09665 915.4 L/B French Point Light Rptd. not showing pub. char.
(02-97/3544LM)

\*10430 725.0 L/B Ensley Upper Light Extinguished (06-97/0028LM)

11050 532.9 R/B Vaucluse Bend Light Temp. replaced with a can buoy
(39-96/3448)

\*11120 508.8 L/B Carolina Landing Light Relighted (06-97)

11395 434.9 L/B Cypress Bunch Light Changed to show Fl (2) W 5s TR/CR
(44-96/3492)

11405 432.0 L/B Racetrack Light Discontinued; due to channel
realignment; aid no long marks channel (42-96/3476)

00000 429.5 R/B Coggins Light Temp. established showing; Fl W 4s CG/SG
(44-96/3493)

11415 427.5 R/B Reid Bedford Point Light Changed D/S daymark to show SG
(44-96/3491)

## UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

-   MILE 854.0 TO 0.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Due to ice, numerous buoys may be missing, diving, submerged or not
properly marking the channel from Mile 0.0 to Mile 854.0.

(06-97/0034UM)

### MILE 853.7 TO 615.1 - CHANNEL CONDITION

All L/D's between Upper St. Anthony Falls, Mile 853.7 and L/D 10, Mile
615.1 are closed to navigation due to winter ice conditions. Mariners
are urged to contact the nearest lock for additional information.
(52-96/2011)

### MILE 839.5 - WABASHA STREET BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Cofferdam construction on the left and right sides of the channel will
be in progress during daylight hours, Monday through Saturday.
Cofferdams and crane barges will reduce horizontal clearance available
for navigation to approximately 200 feet. Mariners should contact M/V
LITTLE AMY, Channel 16 in advance to determine conditions at the bridge.
(51-96/OB)

### MILE 583.0 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 11

L/D No. 11, Mile 583.0 will be closed to all navigation until March 1,
1997, for repairs. (50-96/COE)

### MILE 579.9 - ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE

Drawspan will be secured in the closed to navigation position until
February 28, 1997. The bridge will be opened for passage of river
traffic upon receipt of 24 hour advance notice. (02-97/OB)

### MILE 556.7 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 12

L/D No. 12, Mile 557.0 will be closed to all navigation until March 1,
1997, for repairs. Mariners are requested not to tie off on the
guidewall during this closure. (51-96/COE)

-   MILE 522.5 TO 410.5 - LOCK AND DAM CLOSURES

The COE reports all L/D's between L/D 18, Mile 410.5 and L/D 13, Mile
522.5 are closed to navigation due to winter iced conditions. Contact
the nearest lock for additional information. (01-97/2020)

### MILE 518.0 - CLINTON RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE

Drawspan will be secured in the closed to navigation position until
March 1, 1997. The bridge will be opened for passage of river traffic
upon receipt of 24 hour advance notice. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 482.9 - ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD AND HIGHWAY DRAWBRIDGE

Drawspan will be secured in the closed to navigation position until
March 1, 1997. The bridge can not be opened for navigation during this
period due to maintenance work. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 482.9 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 15

L/D No. 15, Mile 482.9 will be closed to all navigation until March 1,
1997, for repairs. Mariners are requested not to tie off on the
guidewall during this closure. (51-96/COE)

-   MILE 481.4 - CRESCENT RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE

Bridge is closed until February 28, 1997 for extensive repairs and can
not be opened to navigation. (06-97/OB)

MILE 403.1 - BURLINGTON RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE

Drawspan will be secured in the closed to navigation position until
March 1, 1997. The bridge will be opened for passage of river traffic
upon receipt of 6 hour advance notice. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 364.0 - KEOKUK DRAWBRIDGE

Drawspan will be secured in the closed to navigation position until
March 1, 1997. The bridge can not be opened for navigation during this
period due to maintenance work. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 273.4 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 24

L/D 24, Mile 273.4 reports an ice gorge has developed in Clarksville
Chute, Mile 276.0. The lockmaster advises towboats transiting the area
be prepared to break through several feet of layered ice. The lock has
issued a 70 foot width restriction until further notice. Ice couplings
are required. Contact the lock for more information. (03-97/0009UM)

### MILE 241.4 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 25

L/D 25, Mile 241.4 has issued a 70 foot width restriction until further
notice. Ice couplings are required. Contact the lock for more
information.

(03-97/0010UM)

-   MILE 51.6 - CAPE GIRARDEAU HIGHWAY BRIDGE

Range of 2 green lights in the center of the alternate span has been
extinguished to alert river traffic of unsafe passage through the span.
Mariners are requested to use only the preferred span when passing the
area. (06-97/OB)

-   MILE 51.56 - PROPOSED CAPE GIRARDEAU REPLACEMENT HIGHWAY BRIDGE

Two lighted barges are in channel for mid-river pier construction. Work
is in progress during daylight hours 6 days a week. A navigation channel
665 feet wide exists between the pier work area and the right descending
bank. Mariners should contact M/V RAIDER on Channels 1, 2, or 13 prior
to arriving and pass work site with caution. (06-97/OB)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

12845 761.0 R/B Wabasha Upper Daybeacon Rptd. destroyed (17-96/1168)

13580 676.0 L/B Bad Axe River Light Destroyed (31-96/1641)

13770 648.7 R/B St. Paul Slough Daybeacon Discontinued; marked with a
can buoy (37-96/1696)

15375 391.8 R/B Dallas Island Lighted Buoy Destroyed; temp. replaced
with buoy (25-96/1373)

## MISSOURI RIVER

### ALL MISSOURI RIVER BRIDGES

The Coast Guard has determined that the navigation lights for all
bridges crossing the Missouri River need not be lighted during the
winter months when navigation is not supported on the Missouri River.
Bridge owners have been authorized to extinguish the navigation lights
on their bridges across the Missouri River on December 12, 1996. The
lights will be relighted when navigation resumes in the Spring of 1997,
but not later than March 15, 1997. (45-96/OB)

### MILE 535.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

A steel dock with attached trailer has been reported possibly sunk 20
yards off the right descending bank 100 yards downstream from the
Brownville Highway Bridge in the vicinity of Mile 535.0. There is a
possibility that the dock is slightly protruding into the channel with
an unknown amount of water over it. Mariners are urged to transit the
area with extreme caution. (49-96/1984)

### MILE 196.61 - BOONVILLE HIGHWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Contractor will be working in the channel during daylight hours, Monday
through Saturday and will move if requested for passage of river
traffic. Mariners should contact M/V LINDA via Channel 13 in advance to
avoid delays. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 67.6 - WASHINGTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE

Repair work is continuing on the subject bridge. Scaffolding will be
hanging 2 ½ to 3 feet from the bridge which will reduce the vertical
clearance to about 71 feet above zero on W.B. Gauge at this bridge.
(31-96/OB)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

18365 601.1 R/B Bellevue Daybeacon Temp. relocated to Mi. 601.3 L/B; due
to bank erosion (39-96/1838)

20210 250.0 L/B Grand River Light Temp. downgraded to a daybeacon; due
to damage by high water (29-96/1549)

20220 246.8 L/B Chariton Daybeacon Reported damaged; not showing
published characteristics (28-96/1519)

20715 142.9 L/B Jefferson City Light Destroyed; due to high water
(29-96/1550)

## MONONGAHELA RIVER

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Monongahela River that are currently exhibiting non-flashing
characteristics. 33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON
conform to IALA Region B requirements regarding light characteristics.
All PATON on the Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a
flashing green light that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds
(Fl G 6s) and all PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a
flashing red light that is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for
1.0 second, off for 3 seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies
the Eighth Coast Guard District that their PATON conforms to the
requirements, those PATON will be removed from this list.

AID LOCATION AID NAME CHARACTERISTICS

502936 MN R 87.20 OLD LOCK #8 LIGHTS F G (3)

502935 MN L 86.70 J & L STEEL CORP LIGHTS F R (3)

502932 MN L 86.50 SHANNOPIN MINING LIGHT F R

502901 MN L 64.50 ITEC DOCK LIGHT F R (2)

501888 MN R 45.20 WESTMONT COAL DOCK LIGHTS F G (3)

502878 MN R 40.30 MONESSEN PUMP HOUSE LIGHT F G

502877 MN R 39.70 MONESSEN COMMERCIAL DOCK LIGHTS F G (3)

502868 MN R 38.40 MONESSEN DOCK LIGHTS F G (2)

502738 MN L 12.70 U.S. STEEL CO. LIGHTS F R (2)

## OHIO RIVER

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Ohio River that are currently exhibiting non-flashing characteristics.
33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON conform to IALA
Region B requirements regarding light characteristics. All PATON on the
Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a flashing green light
that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds (Fl G 6s) and all
PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a flashing red light that
is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for 1.0 second, off for 3
seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies the Eighth Coast Guard
District that their PATON conforms to the requirements, those PATON will
be removed from this list.

AID LOCATION AID NAME CHARACTERISTICS

504684 OH R 302.80 MONTE JENKINS DOCK LIGHT F G

503476 OH L 298.10 ADAMS TRUCKING & SUPPLY DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

503474 OH R 295.20 HUTCHISON DOCK LIGHT F G

501921 OH R 263.00 WATERLOO COAL DOCK LIGHT F G (3)

503402 OH R 199.20 ATHENS BOAT & SKI CLUB SWIM LIGHT F W

503401 OH R 199.00 ATHENS BOAT & SKI CLUB LIGHT F W

503397 OH R 189.60 OHIO POWER DOCK LIGHTS F G (3)

503392 OH R 187.60 O'CASEYS LIGHT F G

503389 OH R 183.60 BLENNERHASSET YACHT CLUB LIGHTS F G (3)

503360 OH L 183.60 PENNZOIL UNITED DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

503314 OH R 128.00 VALLEY BOAT DOCK LIGHTS F G (3)

501997 OH R 104.00 BELLAIRE CORP. DOCK LIGHTS F G (3)

503283 OH L 101.80 MOUNDSVILLE MARINA LIGHTS F W (2)

502023 OH L 101.30 CONSOLIDATION COAL CO. LIGHTS F R (4)

503369 OH R 93.80 BELMONT MARINE DOCK LIGHT F G (2)

503280 OH L 93.70 CONSOLIDATION DOCK LIGHT F R (4)

501853 OH R 92.30 CRAVAT COAL CO. LIGHTS F G (2)

503262 OH L 88.30 UNO-VEN DOCK LIGHT F R

503261 OH R 86.80 WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAILWAY DK LT F G

503186 OH R 39.30 DRUMM BOAT DOCK LIGHT F G

503134 OH R 8.10 DRAVO BACK CHANNEL DOCK LIGHT F W

-   MILE 1.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION

It has been reported a cable of unknown sort, approximately 1000 feet in
length along the left descending bank of the vicinity of Mile 1.0, West
Bank Bridge. Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and transit
the area with extreme caution. (06-97/0054OV)

### MILE 4.9 - SUBMERGED BARGE

Approximately 100 feet off the Neville Island, at Mile 4.9 there is a
submerged barge with a crane on top. The obstruction is not reportedly
marked. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the
area. (04-97/FAXMSOPITT)

MILE 5.2 - SUBMERGED BARGE

Approximately 20 feet off the right descending bank at Mile 5.2, a barge
is moored to shore resting on top of a small submerged barge, that is
not reportedly marked. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when
transiting the area. (04-97/FAXMSOPITT)

### MILE 12.4 - SUBMERGED BARGE

A submerged barge has been reported sunk approximately 400 feet off the
left descending bank at Mile 12.4, the obstruction is not reportedly
marked. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the
area. (04-97/FAXMSOPITT)

### MILE 13.3 - SUNKEN BARGE

A sand and gravel barge has reportedly sunk near Dashields L/D, Mile
13.3. The M/V ETHEL ANDRESS is standing by onsite. Dashields L/D is
operating normally. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when
transiting the area. (49-96/5846)

### MILE 17.6 - SUBMERGED BARGE

Approximately 320 feet off the left descending bank at Mile 17.6 is a
partially submerged flat work barge. The obstruction is not reportedly
marked. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the
area. (04-97/FAXMSOPITT)

MILE 126.9 - NEW MARTINSVILLE BRIDGE

Deck removal will take place in the right descending navigation span
from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A safety net extends
from the bridge. There is 60 feet clearance between the bottom of the
net and normal pool. Mariners can contact Lockmaster at Hannibal Locks
for status of work. (49-96/OB)

### MILE 314.8 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Work has begun on unloading of sand and gravel along the left descending
bank, near Mile 314.8. A floating plant will consist of the M/V W.C.
PAYNE or M/V CREDO. The work will be performed during daylight hours, 7
days per week and will be completed by approximately May 1, 1997. During
non-working hours the floating plant will be moored at the worksite and
lighted accordingly. Mariners are urged to transit the area with extreme
caution. (05-97/COE)

### MILE 409.0 - SUNKEN VESSEL

The M/V CLARE E. BEATTY has reportedly sunk at Mile 409.0. The vessel is
reportedly located near the left descending bank moored to the sunken
deck barge Hercules and is visible at Capt. Anthony Meldahl normal pool.
Salvage operations are incomplete at this time. Mariners are requested
to transit this area with extreme caution. (45-95/COE)

-   MILE 606.3 TO 592.0 - VESSEL TRAFFIC SYSTEM

The VTS Louisville, Kentucky has been deactivated. (06-97/0050OV)

-   MILE 792.7 - CHANNEL CONDITION

Work has commenced at Mile 792.7 right descending bank on installation
of 1 sheet pile cell and 3 "tri-ties". The work will be performed Monday
through Friday, during daylight hours only. Work will be completed by
approximately March 3, 1997. The floating plant will consist of the M/V
LITTLE GIANT, and can be reached on Channel 13 or 16. During non-working
hours, the floating plant will be moored at the work site and lighted
accordingly. Mariners are urged to transit the area with extreme
caution. (06-97/COE)

### MILE 889.0 - SUNKEN VESSEL

The M/V PEBBLE has reportedly sunk near Mile 889.0 at the Ohio River
Dock. The vessel is resting on its port side with approximately 3-4 feet
of water over the starboard side. The vessel is marked with a blue drum
and white light. The channel is not blocked. All vessels are requested
to transit the area with extreme caution. (35-96/5661)

### MILE 927.0 - SUBMERGED BARGE

There is a partially submerged hopper barge mid-channel at Mile 927.0.
The barge is marked with a white buoy with red markings. All vessels are
requested to transit the area on the Kentucky side of the sunken barge.
There is a 600 foot open span on the Kentucky side and all vessels are
requested to give the sunken barge 100 feet of clearance while
navigating this span. The M/V DOTTY JOHNSON will be on scene to provide
passing instructions as needed. All mariners are advised to exercise
extreme caution while transiting the area. (04-97/0024OV)

### MILE 953.2 - SUNKEN BARGE

A barge has reportedly sunk at Mile 953.0 right descending bank. Salvage
operations are going to begin as soon as possible. Mariners are urged to
use extreme caution while in the area. (47-96/5822)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

23110 35.6 L/B Phyllis Island Light Rptd. destroyed; due to high water
(06-96/5101)

23185 41.8 R/B Bobs Island Light Rptd. destroyed; due to high water
(06-96/5102)

23845 121.3 L/B Miles Light (2) Extinguished (45-96/5806)

23940 133.5 R/B Witten Towhead Light Extinguished (40-96/5757)

24190 175.5 L/B Muskingum Island Light Rptd. destroyed; due to high
water (06-96/5114)

\*24220 177.2 L/B Muskingum Island Lower Light Relighted (06-97)

\*24320 185.5 L/B Blennerhassett Island Light Relighted (06-97)

00000 188.1 R/B Huntsman Light Established; showing (2) Green (18-96)

25425 357.3 R/B Old Canal Light Destroyed (14-96/5273)

25475 374.0 R/B Buena Vista Light Rptd. missing (08-96/5169)

26350 516.3 L/B Big Bone Creek Light Rptd. destroyed (37-96/5660)

26900 619.3 R/B Beeler Landing Light Extinguished (50-96/5868)

26915 625.4 R/B Fishtown Light Rptd. destroyed (22-96/5425)

## RED RIVER

-   MILE 225.0 TO 222.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION

A channel depth of 4 feet was found across the entire width of the
channel from Mile 222.5 to 225.0 with the Shreveport Gauge at 16.2 feet
and falling on February 2, 1997. Mariners are urged to transit the area
with extreme caution. (06-97/0027LM)

### MILE 200.0 - JOE D. WAGGONER LOCK AND DAM

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the Joe
D. Waggoner L/D, Mile 200.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in
place. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

### MILE 168.6 - (JOHN H. OVERTON L/D) LOCK AND DAM NO. 4

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the L/D
No.4, Mile 169.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in place.
Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

### MILE 116.0 - LOCK AND DAM NO. 3

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the L/D
No.3, Mile 116.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in place.
Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

### MILE 74.0 - JOHN H. OVERTON LOCK AND DAM

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the
John H. Overton L/D, Mile 74.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in
place. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

### MILE 44.6 - SHOALING

Extreme shoaling has been reported near the upper end of Lock 1, Mile
44.6. Shoaling has been marked with 3 can buoys in a minimum of 9 feet
of water with the Red River Landing Gauge at 40.7 feet and falling on
January 7, 1997. A channel width of 110 feet with the upper level of
Lock 1 at 40 foot pooled. All vessels are requested to transit the area
with extreme caution. (02-97/0004LM)

### MILE 44.0 - L.C. BOGGS LOCK AND DAM

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the
L.C. Boggs L/D, Mile 44.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in
place. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

### MILE 34.0 - JONESVILLE LOCK AND DAM

Due to high river stages and strong currents, the floating buoy lines
used to delineate the restricted area upstream and downstream of the
Jonesville L/D, Mile 34.0 are breaking up. Warning signs remain in
place. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when in the area.

(03-97/0006LM)

## ST. CROIX RIVER

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

29895 0.2 L/B Captain Dick's Dock Light Extinguished (35-95/OAN)

## TENNESSEE RIVER

\*\*\*\*\*SPECIAL NOTICE TO MARINERS\*\*\*\*\*

The following is a list of all Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) on the
Tennessee River that are currently exhibiting non-flashing
characteristics. 33 CFR Parts 60, 62, 66 and 100 require that all PATON
conform to IALA Region B requirements regarding light characteristics.
All PATON on the Right Descending Bank of a waterway must exhibit a
flashing green light that is on for 0.6 seconds and off for 5.4 seconds
(Fl G 6s) and all PATON on the Left Descending Bank must exhibit a
flashing red light that is on for 1.0 second, off for 1.0 second, on for
1.0 second, off for 3 seconds (Fl (2)R 6s). When a PATON owner notifies
the Eighth Coast Guard District that their PATON conforms to the
requirements, those PATON will be removed from this list.

AID LOCATION AID NAME CHARACTERISTICS

504217 TN L 648.30 NAMOLCO DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

504203 TN L 647.00 PIER 82 LIGHTS F R (2)

504199 TN R 646.00 KNOXVILLE PUBLIC USE TERMINAL LTS F G (2)

504197 TN L 631.50 McCARTER DOCK LIGHT F R

504187 TN R 550.40 THIEF NECK DOCK LIGHT F G

504185 TN L 495.30 HARRIS DOCK LIGHT F R

504184 TN L 495.10 SHARP DOCK LIGHT F R

504183 TN L 495.10 THOMAS DOCK LIGHT F R

504179 TN R 475.20 BIG RIDGE YACHT CLUB BREAKWATER LT F G

504174 TN L 473.10 ORDNANCE WORKS LIGHTS F R (4)

504170 TN L 469.40 TENNESSEE RIVERPARK LIGHTS F R (6)

504161 TN L 463.90 SALINA TERMINAL LIGHT F R

504160 TN L 463.80 CHATTANOOGA GRAIN & ELEVATOR LIGHTS F R (2)

504140 TN L 452.70 DUGGAN DOCK LIGHT F R

504135 TN L 443.00 VULCAN DOCK LIGHTS F R (2)

504132 TN L 438.10 WALKER'S LANDING LIGHTS F R (4)

504120 TN R 407.50 TVA WIDOWS CREEK PLANT LIGHTS F G

504109 TN L 400.30 ARCH DOLPHIN LIGHTS F R (3)

500760 TN R 05.40 WHEELER GRAIN LIGHT F W

504063 TN L 247.40 GEORGIA POWER COMPANY DOCK LIGHTS F R (7)

504050 TN R 00.90 PICKWICK LANDING MARINA LIGHTS F G (3)

504011 TN L 1.70 PADUCAH RIVERPORT LIGHT F R

### MILE 625.4 - SUNKEN BOAT HOUSE

The reported boat house is marked with 3 white danger buoys and is
located outside the nun buoy line. (37-96/GRUOHV)

MILE 429.7 - MARION COUNTY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY BRIDGE

Contractor will be painting the span in the Chattanooga side outside of
the channel. Mariners should transit the area with caution. (40-96/OB)

-   MILE 297.5 - BARGE AGROUND

There is a barge aground at Mile 297.5 left descending bank. Mariners
are urged to transit the area with extreme caution. For transiting
information contact the M/V MARK L. (06-97/0043)

Light List discrepancy status as of February 04, 1997

(\* Denotes new discrepancy or correction since last notice.)

LLNR MILE BANK AID NAME DISCREPANCY DESCRIPTION

\*31755 296.9 L/B Trinity Branch Light Temp. marked w/red lighted buoy;
aid rptd. destroyed (06-97/0044)

32460 92.7 R/B Reynoldsburgh Island Light Temp. downgraded to a
daybeacon (31-96/5613)

32575 58.7 R/B Arryl Jacobs Light Temp. replaced w/lighted buoy/showing
pub. char. (45-96/5811)

32620 44.2 L/B Highland Junction Light Rptd. destroyed (06-96/5123)

## YAZOO RIVER

### CONSTRUCTION

Hayward-Baker Construction Company has commenced cofferdam remediation
work at Harrah's Casino on the left descending bank of the Yazoo
Diversion Canal at Vicksburg, Mississippi. The floating plant will
consist of one 50 foot by 120 foot workbarge. Work will be performed
during daylight hours only, 6 days a week. The floating plant will be
moored against the cofferdam and will be lighted accordingly. Mariners
are urged to use extreme caution when in the area. (45-96/3350)

## GENERAL INFORMATION

-   LAKE TRAVERSE

Traverse County Minnesota has established 10 seasonal unlighted buoys on
Lake Traverse to run from June to September annually.

-   LAKE EUFAULA

Piney Creek Property Association has established 4 lights on the jetties
on the right bank of Lake Eufaula to mark entrance to the Piney Creek
boat ramp. (06-97/OAN)

## CORRECTIONS TO LIGHT LIST, VOLUME V; MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM, 1996 EDITION.

(\* Denotes the column in which a correction has been made or new
information added.)

\(1\) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

No. Name and Mile Bank Characteristic Structure/Daymark Remarks

Location Up Down

7300 Turkey Island Daybeacon 148.5 Right SG

On tree.

-   (06-97)

7305 Mackinaw River Upper 148.2 Left TR

Daybeacon On tree.

-   (06-97)

7310 Mackinaw River Daybeacon 147.3 Left TR TR

On tree.

-   (06-97)

7325 KINGSTON LANDING LIGHT 145.5 Right Fl G 4s SG SG

On sinker base tower.

-   (06-97)

7340 Lancaster Landing Daybeacon 143.2 Left TR TR

On single pile steel.

-   (06-97)

7345 Coon Hollow Island Upper 141.4 Right SG

Daybeacon On tree.

-   (06-97)

7350 Coon Hollow Island 140.9 Left TR

Daybeacon On single pile steel.

-   (06-97)

7355 Canton Landing Daybeacon 139.0 Right SG SG

On tree.

-   (06-97)

7360 Canton Landing Lower 138.8 Right SG

Daybeacon Mounted on transmission

line tower concrete base.

-   (06-97)

7365 COPPERAS CREEK LOCK 136.9 Right Fl G 4s SG

LIGHT On sinker base tower.

-   (06-97)

7370 Lock Pond Daybeacon 136.9 Left TR

On tree.

-   (06-97)

## CORRECTIONS TO LIGHT LIST, VOLUME V; MISSISSIPPI RIVER SYSTEM, 1996 EDITION.

(\* Denotes the column in which a correction has been made or new
information added.)

\(1\) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)

No. Name and Mile Bank Characteristic Structure/Daymark Remarks

Location Up Down

7380 Duck Island Daybeacon 135.7 Right CG SG

On tree.

-   (06-97)

7385 SPRING LAKE SLOUGH 134.0 Left Fl (2) R 5s TR

LIGHT On tree.

-   (06-97)

7390 Spring Lake Slough Lower 133.9 Left TR

Daybeacon On tree.

-   (06-97)

7395 WOODYARD LIGHT 132.0 Right Fl W 4s SG SG

On tree.

-   (06-97)

19590 City of Topeka Dam Danger 87.0 Private aids.

Signs (5)

Aids mark approach to

dam.

-   (06-97)

21470 HUMBLE OIL AND Remove from list.

-   (06-97)

29230 CADDO-BOSSIER PORT 211.4 Right Fl G 6s Private aid.

COMMISSION LIGHTS (2)

\* \* (06-97)

31957 FLORENCE PARK BOAT 255.4 Right Fl G 6s Private aid.

DOCK LIGHT

\* \* \* \* \* (06-97)

Our goal is to provide the mariner with the most accurate and up-to-date
marine information possible. In our ongoing efforts to improve the Local
Notice to Mariners, your comments and suggestions are requested. Please
mail any suggestions or changes you would like to see in YOUR Local
Notice to Mariners to:

Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District (oan)

Hale Boggs Federal Building, Room 1230

501 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130-3396

Attn: Marine Information Section