Does this study constitute the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) supplement to its 2002 reconnaissance study?
No. This study does fulfill several of the USACE supplemental reconnaissance study mandates identified as part of the approval of the original USACE reconnaissance report, including a thorough assessment of the baseline condition of the commercial navigation system, coordination with Canada, and public involvement. This study will also serve as the basis for the elimination of any further consideration of seaway expansion in the USACE supplemental reconnaissance report.