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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Setback Policy Update
n October 2013, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
finalized a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for setbacks
along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW). A setback is
defined as the distance a structure, such as a pier, must be "set
back" from the edge of the channel. The goal of this federal SOP
is to provide a margin of safety for those who use the waterway,
by maintaining established setbacks from the GIWW. If your cabin
permit location is along the GIWW, specifically in Kenedy (Land
Cut), Willacy or Cameron counties, it's possible the pier and por-
tions of the cabin structure may be located within the setback.
Throughout last year, the Texas General Land Office staff met with
the USACE to identify and minimize impacts to the Cabin Program
as a result of this draft policy. Four public forums were held along
the coast to discuss the proposed policy and obtain feedback from
the stakeholders. Cabin permit holders were present at all of the
meetings, in fact, they comprised the largest stakeholder groupoverall. We thank you for your participation in this public process
and as a result, existing piers, docks or other waterfront struc-
tures within the setback will not be required to be removed or
modified. General and routine repairs and maintenance of these
existing structures are allowed, provided you are within the rules
and regulations of the Cabin Program. If the structure is destroyed
beyond repair, from a storm event or other sudden event, GLO
staff will work with you and the USACE to ensure all cabin permits
are in compliance with this SOP.
As always, we recommend contacting GLO staff before starting
any project onsite. We will work with you to make sure you're in
compliance at all times. The full version of the final document, as
well as maps and other information can be found at http://www.
swg.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/RegulatoryBranch/Construc-
tionGuidelines.aspx.Coming This Fall - Dumpsters to the Laguna Madre
ttention Permit Holders, the Texas General Land Office staff and your Cabin Permit. If
is coordinating the temporary placement of dumpsters in guna Madre, we're intere
the Laguna Madre for the disposal of cabin-related materi- possible locations for terry
als. Pending final coordination, this initiative will occur in the fall this is a costly operation
of 2014. More information will be sent via email as soon as it be- clean coastal environme
comes available. As a reminder, this initiative allows you to dispose sites, especially those ir
of non-trash cabin debris items at no cost to you. Illegal dumping, and materials that may I
disposing of household trash, and/or placement of materials out- welcome all feedback an
side of the dumpster will jeopardize any future projects of this typeyou're located in an area outside the La-
sted in your feedback about the need and
porary dumpsters in the future. Although
,the GLO is committed to maintaining a
nt and providing an opportunity for cabin
remote locations, to dispose of debris
have washed up onshore. As always, we
d stay tuned for more information.Permit Holder Stories
Lymon Hall of PC1507 reports that after 20+ years of trial and
error, the cabin is now generator-free and 100 percent solar pow-
ered. The solar panels put out up to 400 watts which charges six
golf cart batteries. They easily power lights (including the 35w HID
fishing jacklight), water pump, room fans, composting toilet fan and
best of all, a small deep freeze. Mr. Hall said, "It's the noise that re-
ally bothered me and I never liked schlepping and smelling the gas
and generators either, but in the end, it's all about the peace and
quiet." Please note that solar panels require approval from the
Texas General Land Office, but we'll work with you on these
requests. Contact us for more information.
From Richard K. Brown of PC1495. This is
a photo of my father, Richard W. Brown, who
passed away on 12/12/13 at the age of 81.
He and his partner Lee Pehnke (deceased)
rebuilt the cabin shortly after Hurricane Alicia
with the help of family and friends. He was the
proud permit holder of PC1495 on Moody Is-
land since 1983. His children, grandchildren
and great grandchildren will continue to enjoy
this family tradition for many years to come.
From rn. uuui of PC1 561. A sudden electrical storm exploded
on the East Flats early Satur-
day, September 7th. As we
were finishing up breakfast, a
strong lightning storm delivered
two bolts that struck the nearby
water, followed by deafening
cracks of thunder. It caught
everyone out on the flats by
surprise. Within 15 minutes we
had about seven boats roll upwith 24 people seeking shelter from
the storm. You can see us huddled to- t
gether outside in the picture. Among
them was Adele Grey from Hebron-
ville on her 83rd birthday with her son
and friends, a couple of fishing guides
with their clients, a pair of ophthal-
mologists with family, a petroleum ge-
ologist and a 7-year-old boy who was
scared to death. After things settled down, we all had new friends
and an incredible story to tell. After the storm blew through we all
said our goodbyes and went back to the order of the day ... fishing!
It was fun meeting a bunch of strangers who all had something in
common that morning ... fishing and the fear of being electrocuted!
The Campbell Family Legacy of PC1371. My father, Wayne
Campbell, Sr. (pictured in the middle) came to the coast in the late
40s and began the fishing quest that has been a part of our fam-
ily for four generations now. Wayne married June (June Bug) in
June 1950 and over the next seven years had three sons. All three
of us took to fishing like "stink on shrimp." We all have families
now and the legacy continues. Every one of us are avid fishermen
and we love the solitude of the
cabin, our "Laguna Hilton." I am
Wayne Campbell Jr., (right), my
brother is Kevin Campbell (left),
my son is Jarrett Wayne Camp-
bell and his son is Jaxen Wayne
Campbell. That makes four of us
Waynes now. We look forward
to continuing the quest for those
special times at the "Laguna Hil-
ton" that enrich our lives.
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