Ingleside Energy Center LLC submits its CD containing Environmental Resource Report 8 for the month of October, 2004 under CP05-13. Volume 1. E:\Volume I - Public\RR8.

INGLESIDE ENERGY CENTER LLC RESOURCE REPORT NO. 8 LAND USE, RECREATION, AND AESTHETICS Appendix 8A Marine Traffic 05120-056 October 2004 TRR08 - Land Use, Recreation, and Aesthetics bg 101804.doc Jnofflclal FERC-Generated PDF of 20040617-0019 Received by FERC OSEC 06/15/2004 in D o c k e t # : PF04-3-000 ARANSAS- CORPUSCHRISTIPILOTSOR I G I NA L P.O. BOX 2767, CORPUSCHRISTI,TEXAS 78403 (361) 884-5899 FAX (361) 884-1659 June 9, 2004 Magalle R. Salas, Secretary u- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 888 First St., N.E. Room 1A Washington, DC 20426 Re: Docket No. PF04-3-000(Vlsta del Sol) Docket No. PF04-9-000(Ingleslde Energy Center) The Arensas-Corpus Chdstt Pilots would like to address the impact that LNG ship traffic would have on the Port of Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the Port Aransas ferry schedule. Other ports on the Gulf Coast only move the Aframax Tankers (100K - 125K DWT) during daylight. This causes longer delays and traffic backup. In Corpus Chdsti, tankers under 130,000 DWT are not restricted to daylight only, which minimizes any delays caused by the proposed LNG traffic. Also, the short distance from the "AP" Buoy to the entrance of the La Qulnta Channel results in a transit time of approximately 1 1/2 hours which will also minimize delays. Because of existing military traffic, the Pilots are accustomed to working with vessels using safe~ zones thus eliminating procedure impacts connected thereto. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots feel that we can continue to perform our duties in a safe and expeditious manner with minimal traffic impacts. Sincerely, "~aptaln J.R. (Rick) Cases Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Chdstl Pilots OXY VENTURES Ingleside LNG Terminal and Pipeline Project Marine Traffic Analysis Report ENSR Corporation August 2004 Document Number: 05120-056-0009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................................................1-1 1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI (POCC) ....................................................................................1-1 1.1.1 Channel and Turning Basin Characteristics...........................................................................................1-1 1.1.2 Current and Tides ....................................................................................................................................1-1 1.2 POCC USES .......................................................................................................................................................1-2 1.3 SHIPPING TRAFFIC IN THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND LA QUINTA CHANNEL ...........................................1-2 1.3.1 Daily, Monthly and Annual Traffic..........................................................................................................1-2 1.3.2 Vessel Types ...........................................................................................................