Port Access Route Studies (PARS) (maybe use with TRANSCOM)

Developer/Partners: USCG (2019)

Relevant Hazard/Threat(s): N/A

Intent: Reconcile the need for safe access routes with other reasonable waterway uses (Required before establishing new or adjusting existing fairways or traffic separation schemes)

USCG-conducted study that is required before establishing new or adjusting existing fairways or traffic separation schemes. The purpose is to reconcile the need for safe access routes with other reasonable waterway uses. Studies traffic density, movement, and routes.

Inputs: Present and potential vessel traffic density and vessel traffic movement, adequacy of existing vessel routing measures, modifications if necessary, justification for new vessel routing measures, type of new vessel routing measures, and whether mandatory f
Outputs: Port Access Route Study.

The study is conducted by the Coast Guard only