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The USACE has initiated a study to re-evaluate the benefits associated with replacing the Bayou Sorrel Lock with a larger structure.


The study is CRITICAL to determine if the federal government will move forward with the project.


Stakeholder input regarding the benefits associated with a larger structure MUST BE FULLY IDENTIFIED AND DOCUMENTED to support the USACE's decision-making and approval process.


The below survey questions provide important stakeholder input to inform USACE decision making.


GICA requests cargo owners/shippers who rely on the Bayou Sorrel Lock to support their current or future business model complete the below survey.


GICA requests survey data no later than 15NOV25.


GICA will submit the collected survey information to the USACE for their consideration in a non-attributional format.


Company names and points of contact will not be included.


 
1. Please describe the types of cargo your company typically moves through the Bayou Sorrel Lock.
2. On average, how many shipments (barge loads) per year does your company make through the Bayou Sorrel Lock?
0/500
3. Please indicate the origin and destination by STATE for routine cargoes shipped through the Bayou Sorrel Lock.
0/250
4. What class(es) of cargo do you move through the Bayou Sorrel Lock?
5. What are the primary commodities (cargo names) shipped through the Bayou Sorrel Lock? (i.e. crushed stone, scrap metal, benzene, gasoline, etc.)
0/500
6. The current lock dimensions are 56 ft x 800 ft and the proposed new dimensions are 1,200 ft x 75 ft. How will the increased lock dimensions impact your operations?
7. If an increase in your current annual cargo volume is anticipated after the larger lock structure is built, how would other transportation modes be impacted?
8. If you anticipate increasing cargo shipments with a larger structure, what is the estimated percentage increase over current volumes being moved through the Bayou Sorrel Lock?
0/250
9. Please add any additional comments you believe are important to help USACE leadership better understand the benefits of the proposed larger lock structure.
0/250
(OPTIONAL) Please provide point of contact information (i.e. company name, title/position, email, telephone number), for person completing this survey (OPTIONAL).
0/500
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