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Notice of Meeting of the Pilot Board of thePort of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, on

Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 8:00 AMAt the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center

402 North Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas

The Agenda for this meeting of the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus ChristiAuthority ("PCCA") is set forth below.

1. Call to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits

3. Minutes3.a. Approve minutes of the July 16, 2019 Pilot Board meeting.

July 16, 2019 Pilot Minutes

4. Open Agenda

4.a. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Jim Dooley's expiring BranchPilot's license to Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.Jim Dooley - Memo

4.b. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Sammy Murphy's expiringBranch Pilot's license to Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.70.040.Sammy Murphy - Memo

4.c. Approve Temporary Exemption to Section II of the Pilot Board's Rules andRegulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi ShipChannel for Suezmax Vessels.Suez Rule Change - MemoSuez Rule Change - Posted NoticeSuez Rule Change - OrderSuez Rule Change - SWTAC LetterSuez Rule Change - Pilot Letter

4.d. Approve extension of temporary rule change for LNGs.

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LNG Rule Change - MemoLNG Rule Change - Posted NoticeLNG Rule Change - Cheniere LetterLNG Rule Change - SWTAC LetterLNG Rule Change - Pilot Letter

5. Adjourn

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGJuly 16, 2019

The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center (Nueces Room), 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Present: Mr. Charles ZahnMr. Wayne SquiresMr. David P. EngelMr. Richard L. BowersMr. Wes HoskinsMs. Catherine Hilliard

Staff Present: Mr. Sean StrawbridgeMr. Clark RobinsonMr. Kent BrittonMr. Omar GarciaMr. Russell CordoMs. Sherry DuBoisChief Eric GiannamoreMs. Tana NeighborsMs. Leslie RutaMs. Sascha Schwarz-GreinerMr. Bennie Benavides Mr. Bland Chamberlain

Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr.Mr. Dane C. Bruun

Others Present: Mr. Xavier Valverde, Sr. G&H TowingMr. Joelle FrancoisMr. Adam Sisson AECOMCapt. Bobby GrumblesCapt. Kevin MonacoCapt. Mike Kershaw Aransas/CC Pilots Assn.CDR Jerry ButwidMs. Margaret Brown USCGMr. Dan Korus Del Mar College

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1. Meeting called to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.

3. Minutes:

3. a. May 21, 2019 Minutes:

Action: On motion made by Ms. Hilliard and seconded by Mr. Squires, the Pilot Board approved the minutes of the May 21, 2019 Pilot Board meeting, in the form presented to the meeting.

4. Open Agenda:

4a. License Renewal of Captain Bobby Grumbles: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain Bobby Grumbles’ expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Engel, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

4b. License Renewal of Captain Rick Casas: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain Casas’ expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Ms. Engel, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

4c. 2019 2nd Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report: Staff recommended approval of the 2019 2nd quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Works hours Visual Inspection Report performed July 8, 2019 per Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

5. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:08a.m.

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DATE: August 20, 2019

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormasterrussell@pocca.com(361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Jim Dooley’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

BACKGROUND: Captain Jim Dooley is a tenured Pilot commissioned by the Governorof the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of CorpusChristi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Jim Dooley’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port Commissioners serve as the Board of PilotCommissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi, with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Jim Dooley’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

AGENDA MEMORANDUM Action Item for Pilot Board Meeting of August 20, 2019

Review and recommend renewal of Captain Jim Dooley’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

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DATE: August 20, 2019

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormasterrussell@pocca.com(361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Sam Murphy’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

BACKGROUND: Captain Sam Murphy is a tenured Pilot commissioned by the Governorof the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of CorpusChristi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Sam Murphy’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port Commissioners serve as the Board of PilotCommissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi, with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Sam Murphy’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of August 20, 2019

Review and recommend renewal of Captain Sam Murphy’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

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DATE: August 20, 2019

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormaster russell@pocca.com

(361) 885-6166

Approve Temporary Exemption to Section II of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christ Ship

Channel for Suezmax Vessels

SUMMARY: Staff requests approval of a temporary exemption to Section II of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding a trial period for Suezmax Vessels effective September 1, 2019.

BACKGROUND: Section II of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilot Rules”), adopted August 1, 2013, defines certain limitations and restrictions for vessels transiting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots are diligently working to establish guidelines that will allow maximum channel utilization without compromising safety. The proposed rule change temporarily exempts Suezmax vessels from the requirements of Section II, including Daylight Only Passage Restrictions. The temporary exemption period shall last for a term of six (6) months and may be extended an additional six (6) months if necessary. On or before the expiration of the temporary exemption period, the Pilots will recommend rules and regulations affecting Suezmax class vessels for Pilot Board Consideration.

On July 18, 2019, the South Texas Waterway Advisory Committee (“STWAC”) held a meeting and agreed by majority vote to recommend a Suezmax trial period. Notice of this proposed rule change was posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of August 20, 2019

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CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port Commissioners serve as the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi, with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board adopt the attached order approving revisions to Section II of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding Suezmax vessels effective September 1, 2019.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office

Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Notice of Proposed Rule Change (August 7, 2019)Order Adopting Rule ChangeLetter from STWAC letter approving Suezmax trial period. (July 18, 2019)A-CC Pilots Letter (August 2, 2019)

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AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS

FOR THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITYREGARDING LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS CARRIERS

Whereas, the current Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilotage Rules and Regulations”), approved and adopted by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) in accordance with Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code, are attached hereto as Attachment One; and

Whereas, on August 21, 2018, the Pilot Board adopted an order authorizing a temporary exemption for Liquified Natural Gas Carrier (“LNGC”) class vessels from the restrictions in Section II of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations, including Daylight Only Passage Restrictions (the “2018 Order”); and

Whereas, the 2018 Order authorized the temporary exemption for a period of one (1) year which may be extended if necessary until the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots (“ACC Pilots”) recommend rules and regulations to the Pilot Board for LNGC class vessels; and

Whereas, by letter dated July 31, 2019, Corpus Christi Liquefaction requested an extension of the temporary exemption until December 1, 2020; and

Whereas, by letter dated August 2, 2019, the ACC Pilots requested the Pilot Board adopt an additional order authorizing a partial temporary exemption for Suezmas class vessels from the restrictions in Section II of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations, including Daylight Only Passage Restrictions, for a period of six months with the option to extend the trial period for an additional six months if necessary; and

Whereas, notice of the proposed rule change was posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Pilot Board that:

Section 1. The Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Section II of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations.

Section 2. Pursuant to the power and authority granted to the Pilot Board in Section 70.016 of the Texas Transportation Code, the Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Section II thereto to read as follows:

II LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Draft Restrictions

The Maximum Draft for any Vessel transiting the CCSC will be 45 feet (13.72 meters), and with a positive tide reading.

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Combined Beam Restrictions

The following Combined Beam Restrictions will apply to all Vessels:

Within Cut A, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 265 feet (80.77 meters).

Within Cut B, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 215 feet (65.53 meters).

Within the Inner Harbor, at the location of the ADM and Citgo Docks, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels (including combined beam of Vessels berthed at ADM and Citgo Docks) is 357 feet (108.81 meters).

Daylight Only Passage Restrictions

The following vessels are subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

All Vessels subject to USCG Letter of Deviation requiring Tug Escort

All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under the Harbor Bridge

All Category One Tankers

The following applies to all Vessels subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions as per these Rules:

Inbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than ½ hour before Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

Outbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

o From Viola Basin - 5 ½ hours before Sunseto From Tule Basin - 5 hours before Sunseto From Chemical Basin - 4 ½ hours before Sunseto From Avery Basin - 4 hours before Sunseto From Main Basin - 3 ½ hours before Sunseto From Ingleside - 2 ½ hours before Sunset

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Suezmax Temporary Exemption (Effective September 1, 2019)

Effective September 1, 2019, the following vessels (excluding VLCC’s) are temporarily exempt from the Daylight Only Passage Restrictions while transiting Cut A of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel with no cargo onboard in a ballast condition.

• All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32meters) Length Over All (LOA)

• All vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

This temporary exemption is contingent upon one-way traffic in Cut A for all ocean-going vessels when transiting at night. The temporary exemption shall last for a term of six (6) months and may be extended for an additional six months if necessary. The temporary exemption shall not limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. On or before the expiration of the temporary exemption period, the Pilots will recommend rules and regulations effecting Suezmax class vessels for Pilot Board consideration.

One Way Traffic Restrictions

The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within Cut B:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within both Cut A and Cut B:

All Category One Tankers when transiting at night

Two Pilot Requirements

The following Vessels are required to retain the services of two Pilots for the transit:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

All Vessels subject to USCG Letter of Deviation requiring Tug Escort

All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under Harbor Bridge

All Vessels with a beam of greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters), when transiting the Inner Harbor, at the ADM and Citgo Docks, when both docks are occupied

All Category One and Two Tankers when transiting at night

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Additional Requirements

All Vessels greater than 1,600 Gross Tons shall have available a functional AIS Pilot Plug.

All Aransas – Corpus Christ Pilots shall be provided with a Portable Pilot Unit for use during thetransit.

LNGC Temporary Exemption

Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (LNGC) represent a new class of vessels transiting the CCSC. Effective as of August 21, 2018, LNGCs are temporary exempt from the requirements of this Section II, including Daylight Only Passage Restrictions. The temporary exemption period shall expire on December 1, 2020. The temporary exemption shall not limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. On or before the expiration of the temporary exemption period, the Pilots will recommend rules and regulations effecting LNGC class vessels for Pilot Board consideration.

Section 4. The amendment to Section II of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be effective on August 20, 2019.

IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDERED this 20th day of August 2019.

______________________________Presiding Officer of the Pilot Board

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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659

August 2nd, 2019

Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge

Secretary of the Pilot Board

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

222 Power Street

Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Dear Mr. Strawbridge,

As stated in my letter on March 18, 2019, the pilots and port staff have been actively engaged in

addressing the challenges associated with the rapid expansion and growth of our waterway. We are

diligently trying to establish guidelines and concepts that will allow maximum channel utilization without

compromising safety. The expectation and goal of everyone is to accomplish this endeavor in a safe and

efficient manner.

In assisting AECOM with the Waterway Planning Study the pilots proposed the idea of one-way

movements at night for the larger vessels that are currently daylight restricted. We felt any relaxation of

the nighttime movement guidelines would provide a substantial benefit to the Port and its users and that

those changes could be done incrementally and on a trial basis. With that said, the Aransas-Corpus Christi

Pilots would like to implement the first trial period on September 1, 2019. We intend to start moving

Suezmax class tankers at night in Cut A in ballast condition. The expectation is that these vessels will have

no cargo onboard. We will conduct this trial period for a period of six months with the option of extending

the trial period for an additional six months if necessary. As I am sure you are aware, our Suezmax tanker

traffic is down on the year compared to 2018 numbers so we anticipate this extension may be required

to get all of the pilots the necessary experience at night on this class of vessels.

While it has been mutually agreed by all parties involved: the pilots, ship owners and operators, the Port,

and industry that there is nothing that can be done to fully mitigate the extra risk of moving these larger

ships at night, the pilots feel an important risk management element is to limit these higher risk vessels

to one-way traffic when transiting at night along with properly functioning range lights. This one-way

traffic restriction will not apply to inland tow traffic, but will apply to all ocean-going vessels. The pilots

feel this added safety consideration is a significant component in mitigating the added hazards associated

with moving these higher risk vessels at night.

The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots remain committed to our continued work with your staff, our industry

partners, and the USCG in doing everything we can to expedite vessel traffic without compromising the

stellar safety record we all have come to expect on our ship channel.

Respectfully submitted,

Captain Kevin Monaco Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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DATE: August 20, 2019

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormaster russell@pocca.com(361) 885-6166

12-month extension to the LNGC trial period approved by the Pilot Board August 21, 2018.

SUMMARY: Staff requests a 12-month extension to the LNGC trial period approved on August 21, 2018.

BACKGROUND: Section II of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilot Rules”), adopted August 1, 2013, defines certain limitations and restrictions for vessels transiting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Liquefied Natural Gas Carriers (“LNGC”) represent a new class of vessels transiting the CCSC. On August 21, 2018, the Pilot Board approved a temporary rule change that exempts LNGCs from the requirements of Section II, including Daylight Only Passage Restrictions. The temporary exemption period was to last for a term of one (1) year and/or a minimum of 60 transits and allowed for a six to twelve-month extension if necessary until the Pilots recommend rules and regulations for LNGCs on the CCSC. The temporary exemption does not limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. The Aransas Corpus Christi pilots continue to evaluate the rules and regulations governing LNGC vessels and an extension of the trial period is necessary for the evaluations to continue.

On July 19, 2018 the South Texas Waterway Advisory Committee (“STWAC”) held a meeting and agreed by majority vote to recommend a LNGC trial period to commence from the first LNGC for one year and/or a minimum of 60 transits, with the option to extend an additional six to twelve months if necessary. Notice of this proposed rule change was posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port Commissioners serve as the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi, with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of August 20, 2019

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EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board extends the LNGC trial period for 12 months.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:Originating Department Harbormaster’s OfficeReviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Notice of Proposed Rule Change (August 7, 2019)Order Adopting Rule ChangeCheniere Energy Inc. Letter (July 31, 2019)STWAC Letter (August 13, 2018)A-CC Pilots Letter (August 8, 2019)

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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659

August 8, 2019

Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge

Secretary of the Pilot Board

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

222 Power Street

Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Dear Mr. Strawbridge, The Aransas – Corpus Christi Pilots are in support of extending the LNGC trial period. Currently LNGC vessels are not defined in the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, nor are any of their passage restrictions. As we have now been handling this new class of vessels for about 9 months, the pilots are getting a better feel for their maneuverability and the challenges involved with these LNGC transits. The pilots remain committed to trying to establish guidelines and concepts that will allow maximum channel utilization on our waterway, and feel that this extension will allow some flexibility to work through the challenges and growing pains associated with the expansion happening on our ship channel.

Respectfully Submitted,

Captain Kevin Monaco

Presiding Officer

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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