The applicant, American River Transportation Co. (ARTCO), proposes two fleets, up and downstream of the Merchants Bridge in St. Louis County, Missouri, respectively. Both proposed fleets will be 5 barges wide by 3 barges long, for a total of 15 barges each (including captive barges). The project is located in Section 05, Township 02 South, Range 11 West, St. Louis County, Missouri. The proposed activities would be conducted along the right descending bank of the Mississippi River at approximate river mile 183.3, above the confluence of the Ohio River.