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Grays Harbor CBR Projects: Sustainable Industrial Development Proposal

Explore proposed crude-by-rail projects in Grays Harbor, emphasizing job creation, private investment, and economic growth. Learn about the projects' specifics, benefits, challenges, and community engagement initiatives.

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Grays Harbor CBR Projects: Sustainable Industrial Development Proposal

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  1. PNWA Summer Conference Port of Grays Harbor: Proposed Crude By Rail Projects June 23, 2014 Kayla Dunlap Public Affairs Specialist

  2. Strategic Development Approach • Master plan properties to find highest and best use • Identify market opportunities that make sense • Develop partnerships with private companies • Encourage investment – stake in the game • Rail served, water dependent use to utilize the navigation channel infrastructure and services • Job creation – permanent and marine services (longshore, pilots, tugs, rail, etc.)

  3. Why Grays Harbor? • Proximity to open ocean • Class 1 rail access – both UP and BNSF via G&W’s PSAP • Room to grow – T1 and T3 • Excess shipping capacity - Vessel arrivals topped 300 in 1970’s • Experienced labor • ILWU Local 24 has handled liquid bulks and oil products in the past

  4. The CBR Opportunity in Grays Harbor • 3 separate projects proposed by experienced, private companies • 85 permanent, family-wage jobs, in addition to longshore, rail, marine service jobs • $180,000,000+ private investment -- expands local tax base • 285-379 additional vessel calls; PGH handled 302 in 1972 (including 26 oil tankers) • 12-14 unit trains per week, if all three facilities operate at capacity

  5. CBR Projects - Westway • The Project: • Construct 5 – 200,000 barrel storage tanks adjacent to current facility (phased) • Additional rail spurs to provide 80 rail car unloading spots, fully contained • The cargo • 1 unit train every 3 days – Bakken crude • Annual throughput – 17,885,000 barrels • 99-119 ATB calls per year • The process • Self-elected EIS January 2014 • Scoping period ended May 27, 2014 • Draft EIS expected in 3-5 months; out for public review and comment before Final EIS issued • 13 permits/approvals required prior to construction; another 13 prior to operations • The economics • Construction cost $60 million; 9-12 months • 60-85 construction jobs • 25 direct, full time jobs including an Environmental Manager • Estimated local tax revenue: $1,500,000+ (local sales tax, B&O, permit fees) • WA State Sales tax= $3,900,000

  6. CBR Projects - Imperium • The Project: • Construct 9 – 80,000 barrel storage tanks adjacent to current facility (phased) • Additional fully contained rail spur on North side of plant • The cargo • 1 unit train everyday – Bakken crude • Annual throughput – 30,000,000 barrels • 200 ATB or ship calls per year • The process • Self-elected EIS January 2014 • Scoping period ended May 27, 2014 • Draft EIS expected in 3-5 months; out for public review and comment before Final EIS issued • 13 permits/approvals required prior to construction; another 13 prior to operations • The economics • Construction cost $65 million; 9-12 months • 85 construction jobs • 20 direct, full time jobs • Estimated local tax revenue: $1,600,000+ (local sales tax, B&O, permit fees) • WA State Sales tax= $4,225,000

  7. CBR Projects – Grays Harbor Rail Terminal (USD) • The Project: • Construct 6-8 – 130,000 barrel storage tanks adjacent to current facility (design not final) • Additional fully contained rail spur on North side of plant • The cargo • 1 unit train every 2-3 days – variety of sources • Annual throughput – 16,425,000 barrels • 36-60 ATB or ship calls per year • The process • Submitted permit applications and SEPA checklist to the City of Hoquiam June 10, 2014 • 13 permits/approvals required prior to construction; another 13 prior to operations • The economics • $80 million investment; 12-15 months • 90-100 construction jobs • 35-40 direct, full time jobs • Estimated local tax revenue: $1,900,000+ (local sales tax, B&O, permit fees) • WA State Sales tax= $5,200,000

  8. Challenges • Well organized local opposition (NIMBY’s) • Quinault Indian Nation/Earth Justice • More than 22,000 public comments received during EIS scoping • CBR website • Monthly email to community/business leaders • CBR update/speakers at Commission Meetings • Regulatory: FRA, USCG, DOE, City of Hoquiam • Rail: PSAP, BNSF • Project: Westway, Imperium, GHRT PGH Action

  9. THANK YOU Questions?

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